Xgeva Dosage

Xgeva Dosage Generic name: denosumab Drug class: Miscellaneous bone resorption inhibitors Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.  Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms:  INJ: 120 mg per 1.7 mL bone metastases, solid tumor-assoc. [120 mg SC q4wk] Info: for skeletal-related events prevention; avoid invasive dental procedure; calcium and vitamin D supplementation recommended multiple myeloma [120 mg SC q4wk] Info: […]

Xhance Dosage

Xhance Dosage Generic name: fluticasone nasal Brand name: Xhance Drug class: Nasal steroids Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.  Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms:  SPRAY: 93 mcg per actuation Nasal polyp [1-2 actuations in each nostril bid] Max: 4 actuations in each nostril/day Renal dosing [not defined] renal impairment: not defined HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing [not defined] hepatic […]

Xiaflex Dosage

Xiaflex Dosage Generic name: collagenase clostridium histolyticum Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.  Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms:  INJ Restricted Distribution in US [1-877-313-1235 or www.xiaflexrems.com for more info] Info: for Peyronie dz tx Dupuytren contracture [0.58 mg intralesionally x1] Max: 2 doses/hand at same visit; 3 doses/cord; Info: may repeat q4wk Peyronie dz […]

Xigduo XR Dosage

Xigduo XR Dosage Generic name: dapagliflozin and metformin Drug class: Antidiabetic combinations Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.  Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms:  TAB: 2.5 mg IR/1000 mg ER, 5 mg IR/500 mg ER, 5 mg IR/1000 mg ER, 10 mg IR/500 mg ER, 10 mg IR/1000 mg ER Diabetes mellitus, type 2 [1-2 tabs PO qam] Start: individualize […]

Xiidra Dosage

Xiidra Dosage Generic name: lifitegrast ophthalmic Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.    Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms:  SOL: 5% Dry eye dz [1 gtt in eye(s) q12h] SRC: NLM .

Xofluza Dosage

Xofluza Dosage Generic name: baloxavir marboxil Drug class: Miscellaneous antivirals Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.    Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms:  TAB: 40 mg, 80 mg; SUSP: 40 mg per 20 mL Influenza A and B (seasonal flu) tx, uncomplicated [20-79 kg] Dose: 40 mg PO x1; Start: w/in 48h of sx onset; Info: incl. high-risk pts […]

Xolair Dosage

Xolair Dosage Generic name: omalizumab Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.    Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms:  INJ (pre-filled syringe): 75 mg per 0.5 mL, 150 mg per mL; INJ (vial): 150 mg per 1.2 mL Allergic asthma, mod-severe persistent [150-375 mg SC q2-4wk] Max: 150 mg/injection site; Info: individualize dose and frequency based […]

Xolegel Dosage

Xolegel Dosage Generic name: ketoconazole topical Drug class: Topical antifungals Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.    Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms:  GEL: 2% Seborrheic dermatitis [apply qd x2wk] SRC: NLM .  

Xopenex Dosage

Xopenex Dosage Generic name: levalbuterol inhalation Brand names: Xopenex, Xopenex Concentrate, Xopenex HFA Drug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.    Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms:  NEB (0.021%): 0.63 mg per 3 mL; NEB (0.042%): 1.25 mg per 3 mL Bronchospasm [0.63-1.25 mg NEB tid prn] *Bronchospasm, acute [mild-moderate exacerbation] Dose: 1.25-2.5 mg NEB q20min x3, then […]

Xospata Dosage

Xospata Dosage Generic name: gilteritinib Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.    Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms:  TAB: 40 mg Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for uses and dosing incl. toxicity-related dose adjustments FLT3-positive AML, relapsed or refractory [120 mg PO qd […]