Gastrocrom Dosage
Gastrocrom Dosage Generic name: cromolyn sodium (oral) Drug class: Mast cell stabilizers Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 100 mg per 5 mL Mastocytosis [200 mg PO qid] Max: 40 mg/kg/day; Info: give 30min before meals and at bedtime; may incr. dose after 2-3wk; use lowest effective dose Food allergies [200 mg […]
Gatifloxacin Dosage
Gatifloxacin Dosage Generic name: gatifloxacin ophthalmic Brand names: Zymaxid, Zymar Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-infectives Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 0.5% Conjunctivitis, bacterial [1 gtt in eye(s) q2h up to 8x/day x1 day, then 1 gtt bid-qid x6 days] SRC: NLM .
Gattex Dosage
Gattex Dosage Generic name: teduglutide Drug class: Miscellaneous GI agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ: 10 mg per mL Short bowel syndrome [0.05 mg/kg/dose SC qd] Info: for pts dependent on parenteral support Renal dosing [adjust dose amount] eGFR <60: decr. usual dose by 50% HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing […]
Galafold Dosage
Galafold Dosage Generic name: migalastat Drug class: Miscellaneous metabolic agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 123 mg Fabry disease [123 mg PO qod] Info: for pts w/ amenable galactosidase alpha gene variant; give on empty stomach; avoid food at least 2h before and 2h after admin. Renal dosing CrCl >30: […]
Dilaudid Dosage
Dilaudid Dosage Generic name: hydromorphone (oral) Brand names: Dilaudid, Exalgo, Hydrostat IR Drug class: Narcotic analgesics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 2 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg; SOL: 1 mg per mL; INJ (pre-filled syringe): 0.5 mg per 0.5 mL, 1 mg per mL, 2 mg per mL, 4 mg per mL […]
Diovan HCT Dosage
Diovan HCT Dosage Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan Drug class: Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 80 mg/12.5 mg, 160 mg/12.5 mg, 160 mg/25 mg, 320 mg/12.5 mg, 320 mg/25 mg Hypertension [initial therapy] Dose: 1 tab PO qd; Start: 160 mg/12.5 mg PO qd, may […]
Dimercaprol Dosage
Dimercaprol Dosage Generic name: dimercaprol Brand name: BAL In Oil Drug class: Antidotes Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ: 100 mg per mL Arsenic or gold poisoning [mild] Dose: 2.5 mg/kg/dose IM q6h x8 doses, then q12h x2 doses, then q24h x10 doses; Info: ensure adequate alkaline urine output [severe] Dose: 3 mg/kg/dose […]
Dipentum Dosage
Dipentum Dosage Generic name: olsalazine Drug class: 5-aminosalicylates Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 250 mg Ulcerative colitis [500 mg PO bid] Renal dosing [see below] renal impairment: not defined, caution advised HD/PD: not defined, caution advised Hepatic dosing [not defined] hepatic impairment: caution advised SRC: NLM .
Diprolene Dosage
Diprolene Dosage Generic name: betamethasone topical Brand names: Diprolene, Luxiq, Sernivo Drug class: Topical steroids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: OINT: 0.05%; LOTION: 0.05% Dermatoses, steroid-responsive [apply qd-bid] Max: 50 g/wk oint, 50 mL/wk lotion; Info: do not use occlusive dressing; avoid use on face, axilla, groin Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: […]
Docosanol Dosage
Docosanol Dosage Generic name: docosanol topical Brand names: Abreva, Abreva Pump Dosage form: topical cream (10%) Drug class: Topical anti-infectives Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Dosing 12 yo and older [ topical cream ] Dose: apply 5x/day until healed; Start: at 1st sign of sx; Max: 10 days SRC: NLM .