Caduet Dosage
Caduet Dosage Generic name: amlodipine and atorvastatin Drug classes: Antihyperlipidemic combinations, Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 5 mg/10 mg, 5 mg/20 mg, 5 mg/40 mg, 5 mg/80 mg, 10 mg/10 mg, 10 mg/20 mg, 10 mg/40 mg, 10 mg/80 mg Dual amlodipine/atorvastatin tx [1 tab PO qd] Start: […]
Calcifediol Dosage
Calcifediol Dosage Generic name: calcifediol Brand names: Rayaldee, Calderol Dosage form: oral capsule, extended release (30 mcg) Drug class: Vitamins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: ER CAP: 30 mcg Hyperparathyroidism, secondary [30-60 mcg PO qhs] Start: 30 mcg PO qhs; Info: for CKD stage 4 or 5 pts w/ severe or progressive hyperparathyroidism; […]
Calcijex Dosage
Calcijex Dosage Generic name: Calcitriol Injection Solution Drug class: Vitamins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: — Brand Discontinued in US SRC: NLM .
Calcitriol Dosage
Calcitriol Dosage Generic name: calcitriol (oral/injection) Brand names: Calcijex, Rocaltrol Dosage forms: injectable solution (1 mcg/mL); oral capsule (0.25 mcg; 0.5 mcg); oral liquid (1 mcg/mL) Drug class: Vitamins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 0.25 mcg, 0.5 mcg; SOL: 1 mcg per mL; INJ: various Secondary hyperparathyroidism, pre-dialysis pts [0.25-0.5 mcg PO qd] […]
Cambia Dosage
Cambia Dosage Generic name: diclofenac Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: PWDR: 50 mg per pkt Special Note [formulation clarification] Info: diclofenac potassium products may not be interchangeable w/ other diclofenac potassium, diclofenac sodium, or diclofenac products; reassess dose if switching between products Migraine headache, acute [50 […]
Camrese Dosage
Camrese Dosage Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (extended-cycle) Brand names: Amethia, Amethia Lo, Camrese, Camrese Lo, Daysee, … show all 12 brands Drug class: Contraceptives Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: monophasic pack Special Note [monophasic pack components] Info: 91-day extended-cycle pack contains levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol 0.15 mg/30 mcg tab x84, then 0 mg/10 mcg tab […]
Canasa Dosage
Canasa Dosage Generic name: mesalamine Dosage form: rectal suppository Drug class: 5-aminosalicylates Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SUPP: 1000 mg Ulcerative proctitis, mild-moderate active [1000 mg PR qhs x3-6wk] Renal dosing renal impairment: not defined, caution advised HD/PD: not defined, caution advised Hepatic dosing [not defined] hepatic impairment: caution advised […]
Cangrelor Dosage
Cangrelor Dosage Generical name: cangrelor Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ PCI adjunct [4 mcg/kg/min IV x2h or procedure duration] Start: 30 mcg/kg/dose IV x1 before procedure; Info: for P2Y12 platelet inhibitor tx-naive pts who are not receiving GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor Renal dosing renal impairment: no adjustment HD/PD: not defined […]
Cancidas Dosage
Cancidas Dosage Generic name: caspofungin Drug class: Echinocandins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Candidemia [50 mg IV q24h] Start: 70 mg IV x1 on day 1; Max: 70 mg/day; Info: cont. x14 days after last positive culture Candidiasis [esophageal] Dose: 50 mg IV q24h; Start: 70 mg IV x1 on […]
Capex Dosage
Capex Dosage Generic name: fluocinolone topical Brand names: Capex, Synalar Drug class: Topical steroids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SHMP: 0.01% Seborrheic dermatitis [apply to scalp qd] Max: 30 mL/day; Info: lather, leave on scalp x5min, rinse SRC: NLM .