Naftin Dosage
Naftin Dosage Generic name: naftifine topical 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 Tinea cruris [apply 1% gel […]
Naldemedine Dosage
Naldemedine Dosage Generic name: naldemedine Brand name: Symproic Drug class: Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 0.2 mg Constipation, opioid-induced [0.2 mg PO qd] Info: for pts w/ chronic non-cancer pain, incl. pain related to prior cancer or tx Renal dosing renal impairment: no adjustment HD: no adjustment; […]
Naloxegol Dosage
Naloxegol Dosage Generic name: naloxegol Brand name: Movantik Drug class: Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 12.5 mg, 25 mg Constipation, opioid-induced [25 mg PO/NG qam] Info: for pts w/ chronic non-cancer pain, incl. pain related to prior cancer or tx; may decr. dose to 12.5 mg PO/NG […]
Naloxone Kaleo Dosage
Naloxone Kaleo Dosage Generic name: naloxone (injection) Dosage form: injectable solution (0.4 mg/mL; 1 mg/mL; 2 mg/0.4 mL) Drug class: Antidotes Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (auto-injector): 10 mg per 0.4 mL Weaponized high-potency opioid overdose [10 mg SC/IM x1] Info: for use by military personnel and chemical incident responders in […]
Namenda Dosage
Namenda Dosage Generic name: memantine Brand names: Namenda, Namenda XR Drug class: Miscellaneous central nervous system agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg Alzheimer dz, moderate-severe dementia [10 mg PO bid] Start: 5 mg PO qd, incr. by 5 mg/day no more frequently than qwk; Max: 20 mg/day; […]
Naprosyn Dosage
Naprosyn Dosage Generic name: naproxen Brand names: Aleve, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan 375, Naprosyn Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 500 mg; SUSP: 125 mg per 5 mL Osteoarthritis [250-500 mg PO q12h] Max: 1500 mg/day x6mo; Info: use lowest effective dose, […]
Nembutal Dosage
Nembutal Dosage Generic name: pentobarbital (injection) Drug class: Barbiturates Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Procedural sedation [150-200 mg IM x1] Info: onset 10-15min IM, duration 1-4h IM Barbiturate coma [1-3 mg/kg/h IV] Start: 10-15 mg/kg/dose IV x1, then 1 mg/kg/h IV; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use Renal […]
Phenoxybenzamine Dosage
Phenoxybenzamine Dosage Generic name: phenoxybenzamine Brand name: Dibenzyline Dosage form: oral capsule (10 mg) Drug class: Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 10 mg Pheochromocytoma, adjunct tx [20-40 mg PO bid-tid] Start: 10 mg PO bid, may incr. by 10 mg/day qod; begin 10-14 days preop Renal dosing renal impairment: not […]
Phentolamine Dosage
Phentolamine Dosage Generic name: Phentolamine Brand name: OraVerse Drug class: Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Pheochromocytomectomy adjunct [5 mg IM/IV q2-4h prn] Start: 1-2h preop Extravasation, norepinephrine-assoc. [5-10 mg injected into affected area x1] Start: w/in 12h of extravasation *Hypertensive crisis [5 mg IV q10min prn] Renal dosing […]
Phexxi Dosage
Phexxi Dosage Generic name: lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate Drug class: Miscellaneous vaginal agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: GEL: 5 g per applicatorful Contraception [1 applicatorful PV before intercourse] Start: up to 1h before intercourse Renal dosing [not defined] renal impairment: not defined HD/PD: not defined Hepatic […]