Pancreaze Dosage
Pancreaze Dosage Generic name: pancrelipase Drug class: Digestive enzymes Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: DR CAP (lipase/protease/amylase): 2.6K units/6.2K units/10.85K units, 4.2K units/14.2K units/24.6K units, 10.5K units/35.5K units/61.5K units, 16.8K units/56.8K units/98.4K units, 21K units/54.7K units/83.9K units Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency [500-2500 lipase units/kg/dose PO w/ each meal/snack] Start: 500 lipase units/kg/dose […]
Panretin Dosage
Panretin Dosage Generic name: alitretinoin topical Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: GEL: 0.1% Kaposi sarcoma, cutaneous [apply bid-qid x2-14wk] Start: apply bid; Max: 4x/day; x96wk; Info: allow gel to dry x3-5min; avoid occlusive dressing; decr. frequency if skin irritation, D/C if skin toxicity; avoid exposure to […]
Parcopa Dosage
Parcopa Dosage Generic name: carbidopa/levodopa Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 10 mg/100 mg, 25 mg/100 mg, 25 mg/250 mg; ER TAB: 25 mg/100 mg, 50 mg/200 mg; ODT: 10 mg/100 mg, 25 mg/100 mg, 25 mg/250 mg Parkinsonism [immediate-release form] Dose: individualize dose PO tid-qid; Start: 10 mg/100 mg PO tid-qid or 25 mg/100 […]
Parlodel Dosage
Parlodel Dosage Generic name: bromocriptine Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 5 mg; TAB: 2.5 mg acromegaly [20-30 mg PO qd] Start: 1.25-2.5 mg PO qhs x3 days, incr. by 1.25-2.5 mg/day q3-7 days; Max: 100 mg/day; Info: give w/ food; taper dose gradually to D/C Hyperprolactinemia [2.5-15 mg PO qd] Start: 1.25-2.5 mg PO qd, may […]
Parsabiv Dosage
Parsabiv Dosage Generic name: etelcalcetide Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Hyperparathyroidism, secondary [2.5-15 mg IV 3x/wk after HD] Start: 5 mg IV 3x/wk after HD, may adjust dose q4wk by 2.5-5 mg/dose to target normal corrected Ca, desired iPTH levels; Max: 15 mg/dose 3x/wk; Info: for pts w/ CKD on hemodialysis; see pkg insert for dose […]
Patanase Dosage
Patanase Dosage Generic name: olopatadine (nasal) Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SPRAY (0.6%): 665 mcg per actuation Allergic rhinitis, seasonal [2 actuations in each nostril bid] Renal dosing [see below] renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing [no adjustment] Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: SPRAY (0.6%): […]
Patiromer Dosage
Patiromer Dosage Generic name: patiromer Brand name: Veltassa Drug class: Cation exchange resins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: PWDR: 8.4 g per pkt, 16.8 g per pkt, 25.2 g per pkt Hyperkalemia [individualize dose PO qd] Start: 8.4 g PO qd; Max: 25.2 g/day; Info: may adjust dose by 8.4 g/day qwk […]
Patisiran Dosage
Patisiran Dosage Generic name: patisiran Brand name: Onpattro Drug class: Miscellaneous metabolic agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Restricted Distribution in US [1-833-256-2748 or www.onpattro.com for more info] Polyneuropathy, hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis-assoc. [<100 kg] Dose: 0.3 mg/kg/dose IV q3wk; Info: use ABW to calculate dose; premed w/ corticosteroid, acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and […]
Paxil Dosage
Paxil Dosage Generic name: paroxetine Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg; SUSP: 10 mg per 5 mL Major depressive disorder [20-50 mg PO qam] Start: 20 mg PO qam, may incr. by 10 mg/day qwk; Max: 50 mg/day; […]
Paxil CR Dosage
Paxil CR Dosage Generic name: paroxetine Brand names: Brisdelle, Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: ER TAB: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 37.5 mg Major depressive disorder [25-62.5 mg PO qam] Start: 25 mg PO qam, may incr. by 12.5 mg/day qwk; Max: 62.5 mg/day; Info: start […]