Pulmicort Respules Dosage
Pulmicort Respules Dosage Generic name: budesonide Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: NEB: 0.25 mg per 2 mL, 0.5 mg per 2 mL, 1 mg per 2 mL COPD exacerbation [1.5-2 mg NEB q6h] Info: do not mix w/ other nebulized meds Asthma, maintenance tx [0.5-1 mg NEB bid] Start: […]
Pravastatin Dosage
Pravastatin Dosage Generic name: pravastatin Brand name: Pravachol Drug class: Statins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg Hypercholesterolemia [10-80 mg PO qd] Start: 40 mg PO qd, may adjust dose q4wk; Max: 80 mg/day Mixed dyslipidemia [10-80 mg PO qd] Start: 40 mg PO […]
Prucalopride Dosage
Prucalopride Dosage Generic name: prucalopride Brand name: Motegrity Drug class: Serotoninergic neuroenteric modulators Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Chronic idiopathic constipation [2 mg PO qd] Renal dosing CrCl <30: 1 mg qd HD/PD: avoid use Hepatic dosing [no adjustment] SRC: NLM .
Prozac Dosage
Prozac Dosage Generic name: fluoxetine Brand names: Prozac, Prozac Weekly Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg Major depressive disorder [20-80 mg PO qam] Start: 20 mg PO qam, may incr. dose after several wk; Max: 80 mg/day; Info: doses >20 mg/day […]
Provigil Dosage
Provigil Dosage Generic name: modafinil Drug class: CNS stimulants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 100 mg, 200 mg Narcolepsy [200 mg PO qam] Max: 400 mg/day; Info: doses >200 mg/day rarely more effective; consider lower doses in elderly pts Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome [200 mg PO qam] Max: 400 mg/day; Info: […]
Provera Dosage
Provera Dosage Generic name: medroxyprogesterone (oral) Drug classes: Contraceptives, Hormones / antineoplastics, Progestins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg Amenorrhea, secondary [5-10 mg PO qd x5-10 days] Info: start on day 16 or 21 of cycle Abnormal uterine bleeding [5-10 mg PO qd x5-10 days] Info: start […]
Provenge Dosage
Provenge Dosage Generic name: sipuleucel-T Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Restricted Distribution in US Prostate CA, metastatic castration-resistant [1 dose IV x1 on day 1 of 14-day cycle x3 cycles] Info: for asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic pts Renal dosing [not defined] renal impairment: not defined HD/PD: not defined Hepatic […]
Protopam Chloride Dosage
Protopam Chloride Dosage Generic name: pralidoxime Drug class: Antidotes Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Cholinesterase inhibitor overdose [1-2 g IV x1, then 250 mg IV q5min until sx reverse] Organophosphate insecticide poisoning [IV route] Dose: 1-2 g IV x1; Max: 2 g/dose; Alt: 30 mg/kg/dose IV x1, then 8 mg/kg/h […]
Protopic Dosage
Protopic Dosage Generic name: tacrolimus Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: OINT: 0.03%, 0.1% Atopic dermatitis, mod-severe [apply bid] Info: for short-term or intermittent long-term tx; do not use w/ occlusive dressings; reevaluate if sx persist >6wk SRC: NLM .
Qbrexza Dosage
Qbrexza Dosage Generic name: glycopyrronium Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: PAD: 2.4% Hyperhidrosis, primary axillary [apply 1 pad to axillae qd] Max: 1 pad/24h; Info: use same pad across both axillae; do not apply to broken skin; avoid occlusive dressings Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: PAD: 2.4% Hyperhidrosis, […]