Keytruda Dosage
Keytruda Dosage Generic name: pembrolizumab Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution Drug class: Anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Melanoma [metastatic or unresectable dz] Dose: 200 mg IV x1 on day 1 of 21-day cycle; Alt: 400 mg IV x1 on day 1 of 42-day cycle [Stage […]
Kineret Dosage
Kineret Dosage Generic name: anakinra Drug classes: Antirheumatics, Interleukin inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 100 mg per 0.67 mL Rheumatoid arthritis, mod-severe [100 mg SC q24h] Info: for monotherapy or in combination w/ other anti-rheumatics except TNF blocking agents Neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory dz [3-4 mg/kg/dose SC q24h] Start: […]
Kisqali Dosage
Kisqali Dosage Generic name: ribociclib Drug class: CDK 4/6 inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 200 mg Hormone receptor-positive HER2-negative breast CA, advanced or metastatic [initial tx, combo w/ aromatase inhibitor] Dose: 600 mg PO qam on days 1-21 of 28-day cycle; Info: give w/ LHRH agonist if used […]
Klaron Dosage
Klaron Dosage Generic name: sulfacetamide sodium topical Brand names: Klaron, Mexar, Ovace, Ovace Plus, Seb-Prev Drug class: Topical antibiotics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: LOTION: 10% Acne vulgaris [apply bid] Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: LOTION: 10% Acne vulgaris [12 yo and older] Dose: apply bid SRC: NLM .
Klisyri Dosage
Klisyri Dosage Generic name: tirbanibulin topical Drug class: Topical antineoplastics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: OINT: 1% Actinic keratosis, face or scalp [apply qd x5 days] Max: 1 pkt/application; Info: limit tx area to 25 cm^2 SRC: NLM .
Klonopin Dosage
Klonopin Dosage Generic name: clonazepam Drug classes: Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, Benzodiazepines Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg Seizure disorder [0.5-5 mg PO tid] Start: 0.5 mg PO tid, may incr. by 0.5-1 mg/day q3 days; Max: 20 mg/day; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C Panic disorder [0.5-2 […]
Kloxxado Dosage
Kloxxado Dosage Generic name: naloxone hydrochloride Dosage form: nasal spray Drug class: Antidotes Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SPRAY: 8 mg per actuation Opioid overdose [1 actuation in one nostril x1] Info: may repeat dose in alternate nostrils q2-3min until pt responsive or EMS arrives Renal dosing renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: […]
Kogenate FS Dosage
Kogenate FS Dosage Generic name: antihemophilic factor (recombinant) Drug class: Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Hemophilia A [bleeding episode, minor] Dose: individualize dose IV x1; may repeat dose q12-24h until hemostasis; Info: estimated dose (units) = [wt (kg) x desired factor VIII level (%) x 0.5] […]
Kombiglyze XR Dosage
Kombiglyze XR Dosage Generic name: metformin and saxagliptin Drug class: Antidiabetic combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 2.5 mg IR/1000 mg ER, 5 mg IR/500 mg ER, 5 mg IR/1000 mg ER Diabetes mellitus, type 2 [conversion from saxagliptin plus metformin] Dose: 1-2 tabs PO qd; Start: equivalent dose of each […]
Korlym Dosage
Korlym Dosage Generic name: mifepristone Drug classes: Progesterone receptor modulators, Uterotonic agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 300 mg Restricted Distribution in US Hyperglycemia, secondary [300-1200 mg PO qd] Start: 300 mg PO qd, may incr. dose by 300 mg/day no more frequently than q2-4wk; Max: 20 mg/kg/day up to 1200 […]