Dabrafenib Dosage
Dabrafenib Dosage Generic name: dabrafenib Brand name: Tafinlar Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 50 mg, 75 mg Melanoma [adjuvant tx] Dose: 150 mg PO q12h for up to 1y; Info: for pts w/ BRAF V600E or V600K mutation; use w/ trametinib; give at least 1h before […]
Cosyntropin Dosage
Cosyntropin Dosage Generic name: cosyntropin Brand name: Cortrosyn Dosage form: injectable powder for injection (0.25 mg) Drug class: Corticotropin Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Adrenal insufficiency, diagnosis [0.25 mg IV x1] Alt: 0.25 mg IV infusion over 6h for greater adrenal stimulation; Info: check cortisol at baseline, then 30min after dose or […]
Cotellic Dosage
Cotellic Dosage Generic name: cobimetinib Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 20 mg melanoma, unresectable or metastatic [60 mg PO qd on days 1-21 of 28-day cycle] Info: for pts w/ BRAF V600E or V600K mutation; use w/ vemurafenib w/ or w/o atezolizumab Renal dosing CrCl […]
Cotempla XR-ODT Dosage
Cotempla XR-ODT Dosage Generic name: Methylphenidate Extended-Release Oral-Disintegrating Tablets Drug class: CNS stimulants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Peds Dosing Dosage forms: ER ODT (25% IR/75% ER): 8.6 mg, 17.3 mg, 25.9 mg ADHD [6-17 yo] Dose: 17.3-51.8 mg PO qam; Start: 17.3 mg PO qam, may incr. by 8.6-17.3 mg/day q7 days; Max: […]
Cozaar Dosage
Cozaar Dosage Generic name: losartan Drug class: Angiotensin receptor blockers Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg Hypertension [50-100 mg/day PO divided qd-bid] Start: 50 mg PO qd; Max: 100 mg/day; Info: start 25 mg PO qd if on diuretic; decr. efficacy as monotherapy in Black […]
Creon Dosage
Creon Dosage Generic name: pancrelipase Drug class: Digestive enzymes Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: DR CAP (lipase/protease/amylase): 6K units/19K units/30K units, 12K units/38K units/60K units, 24K units/76K units/120K units, 36K units/114K units/180K units Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency [500-2500 lipase units/kg/dose PO w/ each meal/snack] Start: 500 lipase units/kg/dose PO w/ each […]
Cresemba Dosage
Cresemba Dosage Generic name: isavuconazonium Drug class: Azole antifungals Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 186 mg; INJ: various Aspergillosis, invasive [372 mg PO/IV q24h] Start: 372 mg PO/IV q8h x6 doses; Info: begin maint. dose 12-24h after final loading dose; do not open cap; may mix IV powder in 5 […]
Crestor Dosage
Crestor Dosage Generic name: rosuvastatin Drug class: Statins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg Hypercholesterolemia [5-40 mg PO qd] Start: 10-20 mg PO qd; Max: 40 mg/day; Info: may adjust dose q2-4wk; consider starting 5 mg PO qd in Asian pts (risk of […]
Cosopt PF Dosage
Cosopt PF Dosage Generic name: Dorzolamide and Timolol Preservative-Free Eye Drops Drug class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 2%/0.5% Elevated IOP [1 gtt in eye(s) bid] Info: for open-angle glaucoma or ocular HTN Renal dosing CrCl <30: avoid use HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing [not defined] hepatic impairment: […]
Cosopt Dosage
Cosopt Dosage Generic name: dorzolamide and timolol ophthalmic Drug class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SOL: 2%/0.5% Elevated IOP [1 gtt in eye(s) bid] Info: for open-angle glaucoma or ocular HTN Renal dosing CrCl <30: avoid use HD/PD: not defined Hepatic dosing [not defined] hepatic impairment: caution advised Recommended […]