Nitrostat Dosage
Nitrostat Dosage Generic name: nitroglycerin (sublingual) Drug classes: Antianginal agents, Vasodilators Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SL TAB: 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.6 mg Angina, acute [0.3-0.6 mg SL q5min] Max: 3 doses w/in 15min; Info: store tablets in original glass container Angina prophylaxis [0.3-0.6 mg SL x1] Info: use 5-10min before strenuous […]
Nyvepria Dosage
Nyvepria Dosage Generic name: pegfilgrastim Brand names: Fulphila, Neulasta, Neulasta Onpro Kit, Nyvepria, Udenyca, Ziextenzo Drug class: Colony stimulating factors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 6 mg per 0.6 mL Neutropenia, post-chemo [6 mg SC x1] Start: >24h after chemo; Info: for pts w/ non-myeloid malignancies; do not give w/in 14 […]
Nystop Dosage
Nystop Dosage Generic name: nystatin topical Brand names: Mycostatin Topical, Nyamyc, Nystop, Pediaderm AF, Pedi-Dri Drug class: Topical antifungals Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: PWDR: 100,000 units per g Candidiasis, cutaneous [apply bid-tid] Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: PWDR: 100,000 units per g Candidiasis, cutaneous [apply bid-tid] SRC: NLM .
Nuvigil Dosage
Nuvigil Dosage Generic name: armodafinil Drug class: CNS stimulants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 50 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg Narcolepsy [150-250 mg PO qam] Info: consider lower doses in elderly pts Obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome [150-250 mg PO qam] Info: consider lower doses in elderly pts Shift […]
Nuvessa Dosage
Nuvessa Dosage Generic name: metronidazole vaginal Brand names: Nuvessa, Vandazole Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: GEL (1.3%): 65 mg per applicatorful Bacterial vaginosis [1 applicatorful PV x1 at bedtime] Renal dosing [not defined] renal impairment: not defined HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing [not defined] severe impairment: caution advised Recommended Peds Dosing […]
Nusinersen Dosage
Nusinersen Dosage Generic name: nusinersen (injection) Brand name: Spinraza Dosage form: intrathecal solution (12 mg/5 mL) Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Spinal muscular atrophy [12 mg intrathecally q4mo] Start: 12 mg intrathecally q14 days x3 doses, then 12 mg intrathecally q30 days x 1 dose, then 12 […]
Norvir Dosage
Norvir Dosage Generic name: ritonavir Drug classes: Antiviral boosters, Protease inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 100 mg; PWDR: 100 mg per pkt; SOL: 80 mg per mL HIV infection [protease inhibitor boosting] Dose: 100-400 mg/day PO divided qd-bid; Info: dosing varies based on concomitant PI; see other PI monographs for […]
Nourianz Dosage
Nourianz Dosage Generic name: istradefylline Drug class: Miscellaneous antiparkinson agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 20 mg, 40 mg Parkinson dz, adjunct tx [20 mg PO qd] Max: 40 mg/day; Info: use w/ carbidopa/levodopa; give 40 mg PO qd if >20 cigarettes/day or equivalent tobacco use Renal dosing CrCl >15: […]
Ongentys Dosage
Ongentys Dosage Generic name: opicapone Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 25 mg, 50 mg Parkinson disease, adjunct tx [50 mg PO qhs] Info: use w/ carbidopa/levodopa; avoid food 1h before and at least 1h after admin. Renal dosing CrCl >15: no adjustment; CrCl <15: avoid […]
Novolin 70/30 Dosage
Novolin 70/30 Dosage Generic name: insulin isophane and insulin regular Brand names: HumuLIN 70/30, HumuLIN 70/30 KwikPen, NovoLIN 70/30, ReliOn/NovoLIN 70/30 Drug class: Insulin Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (FlexPen 70%/30% pen, FlexPen ReliOn 70%/30% pen): 100 units per mL; INJ (70%/30% vial): 100 units per mL Diabetes mellitus [individualize […]