Heplisav-B Dosage
Heplisav-B Dosage Generic name: hepatitis B adult vaccine Brand names: Engerix-B, Heplisav-B, Recombivax HB Adult, Recombivax HB Dialysis Formulation Drug class: Viral vaccines Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Immunization [0.5 mL IM x2 doses at least 4wk apart] Info: for pts 19-59 yo per CDC recommendations, may give to pts 60 yo […]
Hepsera Dosage
Hepsera Dosage Generic name: adefovir Drug class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 10 mg Hepatitis B infection, chronic [10 mg PO qd] Info: use in combo w/ lamivudine, not as adefovir monotherapy if lamivudine resistant HBV Renal dosing [adjust dose frequency] CrCl 30-49: give usual dose […]
Hetlioz Dosage
Hetlioz Dosage Generic name: tasimelteon Brand names: Hetlioz, Hetlioz LQ Drug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 20 mg Restricted Distribution in US Non-24h sleep-wake disorder, blind pts [20 mg PO qhs] Info: give w/o food 1h before bedtime Sleep disturbance, Smith-Magenis syndrome [20 mg PO qhs] […]
Hiprex Dosage
Hiprex Dosage Generic name: methenamine Drug class: Urinary anti-infectives Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 1 g UTI prophylaxis/suppression [1 g PO bid] Info: for frequently recurring UTIs if long-term tx needed; urinary acidification may be necessary Renal dosing renal impairment: contraindicated HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing severe impairment: contraindicated Recommended Peds […]
Horizant Dosage
Horizant Dosage Generic name: gabapentin enacarbil Drug class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogsMedically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: ER TAB: 300 mg, 600 mg Restless legs syndrome, mod-severe primary [600 mg PO qd] Max: 600 mg/day; Info: give w/ food around 5pm; do not cut/crush/chew tab Post-herpetic neuralgia [600 mg PO bid] Start: 600 mg […]
Humalog Dosage
Humalog Dosage Generic name: insulin lispro Drug class: Insulin Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (U-100 cartridge): 100 units per mL; INJ (KwikPen U-100 pen, Junior KwikPen U-100 pen, Tempo U-100 pen): 100 units per mL; INJ (U-100 vial): 100 units per mL; INJ (KwikPen U-200 pen): 200 units per […]
Humulin 70/30 Dosage
Humulin 70/30 Dosage Generic name: Insulin NPH and Insulin Regular (InnoLets, Pens, and PenFills) Brand names: Humulin 70/30, Novolin 70/30 Drug class: Insulin Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (KwikPen 70%/30% pen): 100 units per mL; INJ (70%/30% vial): 100 units per mL Diabetes mellitus [individualize dose SC qd-bid] Info: usual total daily […]
Humulin R Dosage
Humulin R Dosage Generic name: insulin regular Brand names: HumuLIN R, Myxredlin, NovoLIN R Drug class: Insulin Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (U-100 vial): 100 units per mL; INJ (U-500 vial): 500 units per mL; INJ (KwikPen U-500 pen): 500 units per mL Diabetes mellitus [SC route, U-100 strength] Dose: individualize dose […]
Humulin R U-500 Dosage
Humulin R U-500 Dosage Generic name: Insulin Regular (U-500) Prefilled Pens Drug class: Insulin Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (U-100 vial): 100 units per mL; INJ (U-500 vial): 500 units per mL; INJ (KwikPen U-500 pen): 500 units per mL Diabetes mellitus [SC route, U-100 strength] Dose: individualize dose SC […]
HurriCaine Dosage
HurriCaine Dosage Generic name: Benzocaine Oral Spray Drug class: Topical anesthetics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: GEL: 20%; SOL: 20%; SPRAY: 20% Topical anesthesia, mucosal [oropharyngeal] Dose: apply qd-qid prn; Info: spray x0.5sec, may repeat x1, max 2sec/dose; apply gel/solution x1min, then spit [*other mucosa] Dose: apply qd-qid prn; Info: spray x0.5sec, […]