Plerixafor Dosage
Plerixafor Dosage Generic name: plerixafor Brand name: Mozobil Drug classes: Hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer, Other immunostimulants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ: 20 mg per mL Hematopoietic stem cell mobilization [<83 kg] Dose: 20 mg SC qd up to 4 days; Start: after 4 days G-CSF tx; Alt: 0.24 mg/kg/dose SC qd up to […]
Pneumovax 23 Vaccine Dosage
Pneumovax 23 Vaccine Dosage Generic name: pneumococcal polysaccharides vaccine (PPSV), 23-valent Drug class: Bacterial vaccines Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Immunization [0.5 mL SC/IM x1] Info: for high-risk pts <65 yo and all pts 65 yo and older per ACIP guidelines; give >8wk after PCV13 or PCV15 if high risk, […]
Podocon Dosage
Podocon Dosage Generic name: podophyllum resin (topical) Drug class: Topical keratolytics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 25% Condyloma acuminata, external [apply qwk prn] Max: 4wk; Info: to be applied in provider office; not for hairy/bleeding warts; not 1st-line agent; do not apply to broken or inflamed skin; limit to podophyllin […]
Polivy Dosage
Polivy Dosage Generic name: polatuzumab vedotin Drug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, relapsed or refractory [1.8 mg/kg/dose IV x1 on day 1 of 21-day cycle] Info: give x6 cycles; give HSV, PCP prophylaxis during tx; part of multi-drug chemo regimen Renal dosing […]
Polytrim Dosage
Polytrim Dosage Generic name: polymyxin B and trimethoprim ophthalmic Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-infectives Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 10,000 units/1 mg per mL Ocular infections, superficial bacterial [1 gtt in eye(s) q3h x7-10 days] Max: 6 doses/day Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 10,000 units/1 mg per mL Ocular infections, superficial […]
PomalPomalyst Dosageyst Dosage
Pomalyst Dosage Generic name: pomalidomide Drug classes: Miscellaneous antineoplastics, Other immunosuppressants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg Restricted Distribution in US Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for uses and dosing incl. toxicity-related […]
Porfimer Dosage
Porfimer Dosage Generic name: porfimer Brand name: Photofrin Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (75 mg) Drug class: Malignancy photosensitizers Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Esophageal CA, palliative tx [2 mg/kg/dose IV x1] Info: to complete 2-step photodynamic tx (PDT) use laser light 40-50h post-injection, may repeat laser light 96-120h post-injection; may […]
Poteligeo Dosage
Poteligeo Dosage Generic name: mogamulizumab Drug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Mycosis fungoides, relapsed or refractory [1 mg/kg/dose IV x1 on days 1, 15 of 28-day cycle, starting cycle 2] Start: 1 mg/kg/dose IV x1 on days 1, 8, 15, 22 of 28-day cycle for cycle […]
Pradaxa Dosage
Pradaxa Dosage Generic name: dabigatran Drug class: Thrombin inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 75 mg, 110 mg, 150 mg Thromboembolism/stroke prophylaxis [150 mg PO bid] Info: for non-valvular atrial fibrillation w/o mod-severe mitral stenosis or mechanical heart valve; to convert from warfarin, D/C warfarin, then start dabigatran when INR […]
Pralatrexate Dosage
Pralatrexate Dosage Generic name: pralatrexate Brand name: Folotyn Drug class: Antimetabolites Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, relapsed or refractory [30 mg/m^2/dose IV x1 on days 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 36 of 49-day cycle] Renal dosing [see below] eGFR 15-29: 15 mg/m^2/dose x1 on days 1, 8, […]