Nexavar Dosage
Nexavar Dosage Generic name: sorafenib Drug classes: Multikinase inhibitors, VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 200 mg Hepatocellular CA, unresectable [400 mg PO bid] Info: give at least 1h before or 2h after food Renal cell CA, advanced [400 mg PO bid] Info: give at least 1h before or […]
Nexletol Dosage
Nexletol Dosage Generic name: bempedoic acid Drug class: Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 180 mg Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, adjunct tx [180 mg PO qd] Info: give w/ max tolerated statin tx Atherosclerotic cardiovascular dz, adjunct tx [180 mg PO qd] Info: give w/ max tolerated statin tx […]
Nexlizet Dosage
Nexlizet Dosage Generic name: bempedoic acid and ezetimibe (tablets) Drug class: Antihyperlipidemic combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 180 mg/10 mg Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia, adjunct tx [1 tab PO qd] Info: give w/ max tolerated statin tx Atherosclerotic cardiovascular dz, adjunct tx [1 tab PO qd] Info: give w/ max tolerated statin […]
Nexplanon Dosage
Nexplanon Dosage Generic name: etonogestrel (implant) Drug classes: Contraceptives, Progestins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: IMPLANT: 68 mg Restricted Distribution in US [1-877-467-5266 or www.nexplanon-usa.com for more info] Info: providers must receive training prior to obtaining product Contraception [1 implant subdermally q3y] Info: see pkg insert for implantation instructions Renal dosing renal […]
Niaspan Dosage
Niaspan Dosage Generic name: niacin (nicotinic acid) Brand names: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Niacin SR, Niacor, Niaspan ER, Slo-Niacin Drug classes: Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents, Vitamins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: ER TAB: 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg Hypercholesterolemia [1000-2000 mg PO qhs] Start: 500 mg PO qhs x4wk, then incr. 500 mg/day q4wk based […]
Nicorette Dosage
Nicorette Dosage Generic name: nicotine (gum, lozenge) Drug class: Smoking cessation agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Dosing Adults [ 1st cigarette >30min after waking ] Dose: 2 mg PO q1-2h x6wk, then q2-4h x3wk, then q4-8h x3wk; Start: on cigarette quit day; Max: 24 pieces/24h; Info: use >9 pieces/day during initial 6wk; avoid food/drink […]
Nicotrol Dosage
Nicotrol Dosage Generic name: nicotine (nasal, inhalation) Brand names: Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS Drug class: Smoking cessation agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 4 mg per cartridge Smoking cessation [6-16 cartridges/day inhaled x6-12wk, then taper dose over 6-12wk to D/C] Max: 16 cartridges/day; Info: stop cigarette use at start of tx; […]
Nighttime Cough Dosage
Nighttime Cough Dosage Generic name: Dextromethorphan and Doxylamine Drug class: Upper respiratory combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Dosing 12 yo and older [ oral powder ] Dose: 1 pkt PO q4h prn; Max: 5 pkts/24h; Info: dissolve in hot water; do not exceed 1 g/4h and 4 g/day acetaminophen from all sources Renal […]
Nimbex Dosage
Nimbex Dosage Generic name: cisatracurium Drug class: Neuromuscular blocking agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Neuromuscular blockade induction [150-200 mcg/kg/dose IV x1] Info: onset 1.5-2min, duration 55-61min (intermediate-acting); max initial bolus 20 mcg/kg/dose if neuromuscular dz; consider extended interval between dose admin. and intubation by at least 1min in elderly […]
Nintedanib Dosage
Nintedanib Dosage Generic name: nintedanib Brand name: Ofev Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 100 mg, 150 mg Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis [150 mg PO q12h] Max: 300 mg/day; Info: see pkg insert for dose adjustments based on toxicities; give w/ food; do not open cap Chronic fibrosing interstitial […]