Cosmegen Dosage
Cosmegen Dosage Generic name: dactinomycin Drug class: Antibiotics / antineoplastics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Wilms tumor [45 mcg/kg/dose IV q3-6wk for up to 26wk] Info: part of multi-drug chemo regimen Rhabdomyosarcoma [15 mcg/kg/dose IV qd x5 days q3-9wk for up to 112wk] Info: part of multi-drug chemo regimen Ewing […]
Cosentyx Dosage
Cosentyx Dosage Generic name: secukinumab Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (Sensoready pen): 150 mg per injection; INJ (pre-filled syringe): 75 mg per 0.5 mL, 150 mg per mL; INJ (vial): 150 mg per mL Psoriasis [300 mg SC q4wk] Start: 300 mg SC qwk x5wk; Info: may consider 150 […]
Cortrosyn Dosage
Cortrosyn Dosage Generic name: cosyntropin Drug class: Corticotropin Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ: 0.25 mg per mL Adrenal insufficiency, diagnosis [0.25 mg IM/IV x1] Alt: 0.25 mg IV infusion over 6h for greater adrenal stimulation; Info: check cortisol at baseline, then 30min after dose or at end of infusion; see […]
Cortizone-10 Dosage
Cortizone-10 Dosage Generic name: Hydrocortisone with Aloe Cream, Gel, and Ointment Drug class: Topical steroids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Dosing 2-11 yo [ topical ointment/cream/gel/solution ] Dose: apply prn; Max: 4x/day; Info: for minor skin irritation, inflammation, rashes 12 yo and older [ topical ointment/cream/gel ] Dose: apply prn; Max: 4x/day; Info: for […]
Cortifoam Dosage
Cortifoam Dosage Generic name: hydrocortisone rectal (foam, enema) Brand names: Cortenema, Cortifoam Drug class: Glucocorticoids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: FOAM: 10% Ulcerative proctitis [1 applicatorful PR qod] Start: 1 applicatorful PR qd-bid x2-3wk; Info: D/C if no clinical improvement w/in 3wk; taper to D/C after prolonged tx Renal dosing [see below] […]
Cortef Dosage
Cortef Dosage Generic name: Hydrocortisone Tablets Drug class: Glucocorticoids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ HTN, severe [0.1-1.6 mcg/kg/min IV] Start: 0.1-0.3 mcg/kg/min IV, may increase by 0.05-0.1 mcg/kg/min q15min; Max: 1.6 mcg/kg/min; 48h; Info: may start 0.01-0.1 mcg/kg/min IV to decrease. reflex tachycardia risk Renal dosing [not defined] renal impairment: […]
Corlopam Dosage
Corlopam Dosage Generic name: fenoldopam Drug class: Agents for hypertensive emergencies Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Hypertension [0.1-1.6 mcg/kg/min IV] Start: 0.1-0.3 mcg/kg/min IV, may increase by 0.05-0.1 mcg/kg/min q15min; Max: 1.6 mcg/kg/min; 48h; Info: may start 0.01-0.1 mcg/kg/min IV to decrease reflex tachycardia risk Renal dosing [not defined] renal […]
Conivaptan Dosage
Conivaptan Dosage Generic name: conivaptan Brand name: Vaprisol Dosage form: intravenous solution (20 mg/100 mL-D5%) Drug class: Vasopressin antagonists Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Hyponatremia, euvolemic [20 mg IV x1, then 20 mg/24h IV infusion x2-4 days] Max: 40 mg/day; 4 days Hyponatremia [20 mg IV x1, then 20 mg/24h IV infusion x2-4 […]
Conjupri Dosage
Conjupri Dosage Generic name: levamlodipine Drug class: Calcium channel blocking agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 2.5 mg, 5 mg Hypertension [2.5-5 mg PO qd] Start: 2.5 mg PO qd; Max: 5 mg/day; Info: start 1.25 mg PO qd in small, fragile, or elderly patients, or if used as a […]
Contrave Dosage
Contrave Dosage Generic name: bupropion and naltrexone Drug class: Anorexiants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: ER TAB: 8 mg/90 mg Obesity [2 tabs PO bid] Start: 1 tab PO qam x1wk, then 1 tab PO bid x1wk, then 2 tabs PO qam and 1 tab PO qpm x1wk; Max: 4 tabs/day; […]