Proctofoam Dosage
Proctofoam Dosage Generic name: Pramoxine and Hydrocortisone Rectal Foam Drug class: Anorectal preparations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 50 mg Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for uses, premeds, and dosing incl. toxicity-related dose adjustments; may consider hospitalization for […]
Procysbi Dosage
Procysbi Dosage Generic name: cysteamine Brand names: Cystagon, Procysbi Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: DR CAP: 25 mg, 75 mg; DR GRANULE: 75 mg per pkt, 300 mg per pkt Restricted Distribution in US Nephropathic cystinosis [initial tx] Dose: 1300 mg/m^2/day PO/GT divided q12h; Start: 200-300 mg/m^2/day […]
Prograf Dosage
Prograf Dosage Generic name: tacrolimus (oral/injection) Drug class: Calcineurin inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 5 mg; GRANULE: 0.2 mg per pkt, 1 mg per pkt; INJ: various Heart transplant rejection prophylaxis [0.075 mg/kg/day PO divided q12h] Start: >6h post-transplant; Alt: 0.01 mg/kg/day IV infusion; Info: […]
Prolia Dosage
Prolia Dosage Generic name: denosumab (Prolia) Drug class: Miscellaneous bone resorption inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 60 mg per mL; INJ (vial): 60 mg per mL Osteoporosis, postmenopausal [60 mg SC q6mo] Info: for pts w/ osteoporotic fracture hx, w/ multiple fracture risk factors, or who have […]
Promacta Dosage
Promacta Dosage Generic name: eltrombopag Drug class: Platelet-stimulating agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg; SUSP: 12.5 mg per packet, 25 mg per packet Chronic ITP [50-75 mg PO qd] Start: 50 mg PO qd; Max: 75 mg/day; Info: for pts w/ risk […]
Propecia Dosage
Propecia Dosage Generic name: finasteride Drug class: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 1 mg Male pattern baldness [1 mg PO qd] Info: give for at least 3mo; tx withdrawal leads to reversal w/in 12mo Renal dosing renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing [not defined] hepatic […]
ProQuad Dosage
ProQuad Dosage Generic name: measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Drug class: Vaccine combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Immunization [12 mo-12 yo] Dose: 0.5 mL SC x1 at 12-15 mo, then 0.5 mL SC x1 at 4-6 yo if needed; Info: in pts 12-47 mo, separate MMR and […]
Pyrimethamine Dosage
Pyrimethamine Dosage Generic name: pyrimethamine Brand name: Daraprim Dosage form: oral tablet (25 mg) Drug class: Miscellaneous antimalarials Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 25 mg Toxoplasmosis [*prophylaxis, primary] Dose: 50-75 mg PO qwk; Info: not 1st-line agent; give w/ dapsone, leucovorin [treatment, <60 kg] Dose: 200 mg PO x1, then 50 mg […]
Pulmozyme Dosage
Pulmozyme Dosage Generic name: dornase alfa (inhalation) Drug class: Miscellaneous respiratory agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: NEB: 2.5 mg per 2.5 mL Cystic fibrosis [2.5 mg NEB qd] Info: may give 2.5 mg NEB bid; admin. via eRapid Nebulizer System or recommended jet nebulizer/compressor system (see pkg insert); in pts […]
Pulmicort Flexhaler Dosage
Pulmicort Flexhaler Dosage Generic name: budesonide inhalation Brand names: Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules Drug class: Inhaled corticosteroids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: DPI: 90 mcg per actuation, 180 mcg per actuation Asthma, maintenance tx [2 puffs inhaled bid] Max: 1440 mcg/day; Info: taper to lowest effective dose; taper oral steroids gradually after >1wk […]