Lanreotide Dosage
Lanreotide Dosage Generic name: lanreotide Brand name: Somatuline Depot Drug class: Somatostatin and somatostatin analogs Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 60 mg per 0.2 mL, 90 mg per 0.3 mL, 120 mg per 0.5 mL Acromegaly [60-120 mg SC q4wk] Start: 90 mg SC q4wk x3mo; Info: adjust […]
Lastacaft Dosage
Lastacaft Dosage Generic name: alcaftadine ophthalmic Drug class: Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Rx-to-OTC Switch: Brand Name Changed in US [see Lastacaft Once Daily Relief] Recommended Peds Dosing Rx-to-OTC Switch: Brand Name Changed in US [see Lastacaft Once Daily Relief] SRC: NLM .
Latuda Dosage
Latuda Dosage Generic name: lurasidone Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg Schizophrenia [40-160 mg PO qd] Start: 40 mg PO qd; Max: 160 mg/day; Info: give w/ food containing >350 calories Bipolar I disorder, acute depressive [20-120 […]
Lazanda Dosage
Lazanda Dosage Generic name: fentanyl (nasal) Drug class: Narcotic analgesics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SPRAY: 100 mcg per actuation, 300 mcg per actuation, 400 mcg per actuation Restricted Distribution in US Breakthrough cancer pain, opioid-tolerant pts [individualize dose intranasally x1 prn] Start: 100 mcg intranasally x1; Max: 800 mcg/dose, 1 […]
Lemtrada Dosage
Lemtrada Dosage Generic name: Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada) Drug class: CD52 monoclonal antibodies Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Restricted Distribution in US Multiple sclerosis, relapsing forms [1st course] Dose: 12 mg IV qd x5 days; Info: for pts w/ relapsing-remitting dz and active secondary progressive dz; not recommended for pts w/ clinically […]
Lenvima Dosage
Lenvima Dosage Generic name: lenvatinib Drug classes: Multikinase inhibitors, VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 4 mg, 10 mg; 4 mg convenience pack; 8 mg convenience pack; 10 mg convenience pack; 12 mg convenience pack; 14 mg convenience pack; 18 mg convenience pack; 20 mg convenience pack; 24 mg convenience […]
Lescol Dosage
Lescol Dosage Generic name: fluvastatin Brand names: Lescol, Lescol XL Drug class: Statins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 20 mg, 40 mg Hypercholesterolemia [20-80 mg/day PO divided qd-bid] Start: 20 mg PO qpm; Max: 80 mg/day; Info: start 40 mg PO qd-bid in pts w/ >25% LDL reduction goal; give qd […]
Letairis Dosage
Letairis Dosage Generic name: ambrisentan Drug class: Agents for pulmonary hypertension Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg Restricted Distribution in US Pulmonary arterial HTN [monotherapy] Dose: 5-10 mg PO qd; Start: 5 mg PO qd, may incr. to 10 mg PO qd after 4wk if tolerated; Max: […]
Nafarelin Dosage
Nafarelin Dosage Generic name: nafarelin nasal Brand name: Synarel Drug class: Gonadotropin releasing hormones Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SPRAY: 200 mcg per actuation Endometriosis [1 actuation in one nostril bid x6mo] Start: day 2-4 of menstrual cycle; Info: may incr. to 1 actuation in each nostril bid if inadequate response […]
Naftifine Dosage
Naftifine Dosage Generic name: naftifine topical Brand names: Naftin, Naftin Pump Drug class: Topical antifungals Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: GEL: 1%, 2% Tinea pedis [apply 1% gel bid x4wk] Info: reassess if no improvement after 4wk Tinea pedis, interdigital [apply 2% gel qd x2wk] Info: reassess if no improvement after 4wk […]