Duopa Dosage
Duopa Dosage Generic name: carbidopa and levodopa enteral Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SUSP: 4.63 mg/20 mg per mL Parkinson disease, advanced [individualize dose/day via PEG-J over 16h] Max: 2000 mg levodopa/day; Info: see pkg insert to determine start dose and for dose adjustments; may give dose via NJ […]
Eldepryl Dosage
Eldepryl Dosage Generic name: selegiline (oral) Brand names: Eldepryl, Zelapar Drug classes: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents, Monoamine oxidase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 5 mg Parkinson dz, adjunct tx [5 mg PO bid] Max: 10 mg/day; Info: give w/ breakfast and lunch; taper dose gradually to D/C Renal dosing CrCl 30-89: not defined; […]
Dupilumab Dosage
Dupilumab Dosage Generic name: dupilumab Brand name: Dupixent Drug class: Interleukin inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pen): 200 mg per 1.14 mL, 300 mg per 2 mL; INJ (pre-filled syringe): 100 mg per 0.67 mL, 200 mg per 1.14 mL, 300 mg per 2 mL Atopic dermatitis, mod-severe [300 […]
Elelyso Dosage
Elelyso Dosage Generic name: taliglucerase alfa Drug class: Lysosomal enzymes Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Gaucher disease, type 1 [60 units/kg/dose IV q2wk] Info: adjust dose based on clinical response; if switching from another enzyme replacement tx, start w/ previous enzyme replacement dose 2wk after last admin; consider premed w/ […]
Durlaza Dosage
Durlaza Dosage Generic Name: aspirin capsules Brand Name: Durlaza Drug Class: , Antiplatelet Agents, Hematologic RecommendedAdult Dosing Dosage forms: ER CAP: 162.5 mg MI prevention [1 cap PO qd] Info: do not open/dissolve cap TIA/thromboembolic stroke prevention [1 cap PO qd] Info: do not open/dissolve cap Renal dosing CrCl <10: avoid use HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing severe impairment: […]
Durvalumab Dosage
Durvalumab Dosage Generic name: durvalumab Brand name: Imfinzi Drug class: Anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Restricted Distribution in US [1-844-275-2360 or www.imfinzi.com for more info] Stage III non-small cell lung CA, unresectable [10 mg/kg/dose IV q2wk for up to 12mo] Alt: 1500 mg IV q4wk for up to 12mo […]
Durvalumab Dosage
Durvalumab Dosage Generic name: durvalumab Brand name: Imfinzi Drug class: Anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Restricted Distribution in US Stage III non-small cell lung CA, unresectable [10 mg/kg/dose IV q2wk for up to 12mo] Alt: 1500 mg IV q4wk for up to 12mo if wt >30 kg; Info: […]
Elestrin Dosage
Elestrin Dosage Generic name: estradiol topical (for use on skin) Drug class: Estrogens Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: GEL (0.06%): 0.52 mg per pump Vasomotor sx, mod-severe menopausal [apply 0.52-1.04 mg qd] Start: apply 0.52 mg qd; Info: use lowest effective estrogen dose, shortest effective tx duration; add progestin x10-14 days/28-day […]
Dutasteride Dosage
Dutasteride Dosage Generic name: dutasteride Brand name: Avodart Drug class: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 0.5 mg BPH, symptomatic [0.5 mg PO qd] Info: use as monotherapy or in combo w/ tamsulosin; do not open cap Renal dosing [no adjustment] renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: no adjustment; no […]
Eletriptan Dosage
Eletriptan Dosage Generic name: eletriptan Brand name: Relpax Drug class: Antimigraine agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 20 mg, 40 mg Migraine headache, acute [20-40 mg PO x1] Max: 80 mg/24h; Info: may repeat dose x1 after 2h Renal dosing renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing mild-mod impairment: […]