Regranex Dosage
Regranex Dosage Generic name: becaplermin topical Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: GEL: 0.01% Diabetic neuropathic ulcer, lower extremity [apply qd until healed] Info: see pkg insert for dose based on ulcer size; recalculate dose q1-2wk depending on ulcer change; reassess tx if ulcer not 30% decr. in […]
Reglan Dosage
Reglan Dosage Generic name: metoclopramide Drug classes: GI stimulants, Miscellaneous antiemetics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg Dosage Forms Discontinued in US [IM, IV not avail. as brand; see generic] GERD [chronic sx] Dose: 10-15 mg PO/IM/IV qid; Max: 60 mg/day; 12wk; Info: start 5 mg PO/IM/IV qid in […]
Naratriptan Dosage
Naratriptan Dosage Generic name: naratriptan Brand name: Amerge Drug class: Antimigraine agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 1 mg, 2.5 mg Migraine headache, acute [1-2.5 mg PO x1] Max: 5 mg/24h; Info: may repeat dose x1 after 4h Menstrual migraine headache prophylaxis [1 mg PO bid x5 days] Start: 2 […]
Naropin Dosage
Naropin Dosage Generic name: ropivacaine Brand names: Naropin, Naropin Polyamp, Naropin SDV Drug class: Local injectable anesthetics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (0.2%): 2 mg per mL; INJ (0.5%): 5 mg per mL; INJ (0.75%): 7.5 mg per mL; INJ (1%): 10 mg per mL Regional anesthesia, surgery [lumbar block, cesarean […]
NasalCrom Dosage
NasalCrom Dosage Generic name: cromolyn sodium (nasal) Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing 2 yo and older [ nasal spray ] Dose: 1 actuation in each nostril tid-qid; Max: 1 actuation in each nostril 6x/day; Info: space doses 4-6h apart Renal dosing [ not defined ] renal impairment: […]
Natacyn Dosage
Natacyn Dosage Generic name: natamycin ophthalmic Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-infectives Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SUSP: 5% Keratitis, fungal [1 gtt in eye(s) q1-2h x3-4 days, then 1 gtt 6-8x/day] Info: continue for 14-21 days or until resolution Blepharitis, fungal [1 gtt in eye(s) 4-6x/day] Info: continue for 14-21 days or […]
Nascobal Dosage
Nascobal Dosage Generic name: cyanocobalamin (nasal) Drug class: Vitamins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SPRAY: 500 mcg per actuation Pernicious anemia, maintenance tx [1 spray in one nostril qwk] Info: for remission after IM cyanocobalamin in pts w/o nervous system involvement; administer >1h before or after hot food/liquid Vitamin B12 deficiency […]
Nebupent Dosage
Nebupent Dosage Generic name: pentamidine Brand names: Nebupent, Pentam 300 Drug classes: Inhaled anti-infectives, Miscellaneous antibiotics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: NEB: 300 mg per 6 mL PCP prophylaxis [300 mg NEB q4wk] Info: not 1st-line agent; admin. via Respirgard II nebulizer; do not mix w/ other nebulized meds Renal dosing [not defined] renal impairment: […]
Neo-Polycin Dosage
Neo-Polycin Dosage Generic name: bacitracin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B (ophthalmic) Drug class: Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: OINT: 400 units/3.5 mg/10,000 units per g Ocular infections, superficial bacterial [apply 0.5 inch ribbon in eye(s) q3-4h x7-10 days] Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: OINT: 400 units/3.5 mg/10,000 units […]
Neo-Synalar Dosage
Neo-Synalar Dosage Generic name: fluocinolone and neomycin topical Drug class: Topical steroids with anti-infectives Medically reviewed by A Ras MD Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: OINT: 0.025%; CRM: 0.025%; SOL: 0.01% Dermatoses, steroid-responsive [apply bid-qid] Info: may use occlusive dressing; 0.025% oint = medium potency; 0.025% crm = medium/low potency; 0.01% solution = low potency Recommended […]