Fiorinal Dosage
Fiorinal Dosage Generic name: aspirin, butalbital, and caffeine Drug class: Analgesic combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 50 mg/325 mg/40 mg Tension headache [1-2 caps PO q4h] Max: 6 caps/day; Info: taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use Renal dosing CrCl <10: avoid use HD: not defined; PD: avoid […]
Firazyr Dosage
Firazyr Dosage Generic name: icatibant Drug class: Hereditary angioedema agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 30 mg per 3 mL Hereditary angioedema [30 mg SC x1] Max: 90 mg/24h; Info: may repeat q6h if inadequate response or if sx recur Renal dosing renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: not […]
Firdapse Dosage
Firdapse Dosage Generic name: amifampridine Drug class: Cholinergic muscle stimulants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 10 mg Restricted Distribution in US Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome [15-80 mg/day PO divided tid-qid] Start: 15-30 mg/day PO divided tid-qid, may incr. by 5 mg/day q3-4 days; Max: 20 mg/dose, 80 mg/day; Info: start 15 […]
Firmagon Dosage
Firmagon Dosage Generic name: degarelix Drug classes: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists, Hormones / antineoplasticsMedically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ: 80 mg per 4 mL, 120 mg per 3 mL Prostate CA [advanced dz] Dose: 80 mg SC q4wk; Start: 240 mg SC x1 [*localized dz] Dose: 80 mg SC q4wk; Start: 240 mg SC […]
Flolan Dosage
Flolan Dosage Generic name: epoprostenol Brand names: Flolan, Veletri Drug class: Agents for pulmonary hypertension Medically reviewed by A Ras MD Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Restricted Distribution in US Pulmonary arterial HTN [IV route] Dose: individualize dose IV; Start: 2 ng/kg/min IV, may adjust by 1-2 ng/kg/min IV no more frequently than q15min; Info: taper dose gradually […]
Flomax Dosage
Flomax Dosage Generic name: tamsulosin Drug class: Alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 0.4 mg BPH [0.4 mg PO qd] Info: may incr. to 0.8 mg PO qd after 2-4wk; give 30min after same meal qd; do not open cap Nephrolithiasis [0.4 mg PO qd] Info: give 30min after […]
Flovent Diskus Dosage
Flovent Diskus Dosage Generic name: fluticasone inhalation Brand names: Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA Drug class: Inhaled corticosteroids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: DPI: 100 mcg per blister, 250 mcg per blister Asthma, maintenance tx [prior bronchodilator alone] Dose: 1-2 puffs (100 mcg or 250 mcg per blister) inhaled bid; Start: 1 […]
Flovent HFA Dosage
Flovent HFA Dosage Generic name: fluticasone inhalation Brand names: Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA Drug class: Inhaled corticosteroids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: MDI: 44 mcg per actuation, 110 mcg per actuation, 220 mcg per actuation Asthma, maintenance tx [prior bronchodilator alone] Dose: 2-4 puffs inhaled bid; Start: 2 puffs (44 mcg per […]
Flumadine Dosage
Flumadine Dosage Generic name: rimantadine Drug class: Adamantane antiviralsMedically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 100 mg; SOL: 50 mg per 5 mL Influenza A (seasonal flu) tx [100 mg PO bid x3-5 days] Start: w/in 48h of sx onset; Info: not recommended per CDC and IDSA guidelines; D/C w/in 24-48h of […]
Fluoroplex Dosage
Fluoroplex Dosage Generic name: fluorouracil topical Brand names: Carac, Efudex, Fluoroplex, Tolak Drug class: Topical antineoplastics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CRM: 1% Actinic keratosis [apply bid x2-6wk] SRC: NLM .