Cerezyme Dosage
Cerezyme Dosage Generic name: imiglucerase Drug class: Lysosomal enzymes Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Gaucher disease [2.5 units/kg/dose IV 3x/wk up to 60 units/kg/dose IV q2wk] Info: individualize dose, frequency based on dz severity, clinical response; if switching from another enzyme replacement tx, start w/ previous enzyme replacement dose 2wk […]
Ceritinib Dosage
Ceritinib Dosage Generic name: ceritinib Brand name: Zykadia Dosage forms: oral capsule (150 mg); oral tablet (150 mg) Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 150 mg; TAB: 150 mg Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for uses and […]
Cervidil Dosage
Cervidil Dosage Generic name: dinoprostone topical Brand names: Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E2 Drug class: Uterotonic agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INSERT: 10 mg Cervical ripening [10 mg PV x1 for up to 12h] Info: releases 0.3 mg/h; remove 12h after insertion, w/ onset of active labor, prior to amniotomy, or if uterine tachysystole, […]
Chemet Dosage
Chemet Dosage Generic name: succimer Drug class: Chelating agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 100 mg Lead poisoning [10 mg/kg/dose PO q12h x14 days] Start: 10 mg/kg/dose PO q8h x5 days; Info: for level >45 mcg/dL; may repeat course >q2wk; may sprinkle in soft food or juice; hold or D/C […]
Cinryze Dosage
Cinryze Dosage Generic name: complement C1 esterase inhibitor Drug class: Hereditary angioedema agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Restricted Distribution in US Hereditary angioedema prophylaxis, routine [1000 units IV q3-4 days] Max: 80 units/kg/dose up to 2000 units q3-4 days Renal dosing [not defined] renal impairment: not defined HD/PD: not […]
Cialis Dosage
Cialis Dosage Generic name: tadalafil Brand names: Adcirca, Cialis Drug class: Impotence agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg erectile dysfxn [prn dosing regimen] Dose: 5-20 mg PO x1; Start: 10 mg PO x1; Max: 20 mg/dose up to 1 dose/24h; Info: give before sexual […]
Ciclesonide Dosage
Ciclesonide Dosage Generic name: ciclesonide nasal Brand names: Omnaris, Zetonna Dosage forms: nasal aerosol (37 mcg/inh); nasal spray (50 mcg/inh) Drug class: Nasal steroids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SPRAY: 50 mcg per actuation Allergic rhinitis [2 actuations in each nostril qd] Max: 2 actuations in each nostril/day Renal dosing [not defined] renal impairment: […]
Cimduo Dosage
Cimduo Dosage Generic name: lamivudine and tenofovir Drug class: Antiviral combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 300 mg/300 mg HIV infection [>35 kg] Dose: 1 tab PO qd Renal dosing CrCl <50: avoid use; dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose combo HD: avoid use; dose adjustment not possible w/ fixed-dose […]
Cimzia Dosage
Cimzia Dosage Generic name: certolizumab Drug class: TNF alfa inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (pre-filled syringe): 200 mg per mL; INJ (vial): 200 mg per mL Crohn disease, moderate, severe [400 mg SC q4wk] Start: 400 mg SC x1 on wk 0, 2, 4 Rheumatoid arthritis, moderate, severe [200 […]
Cinacalcet Dosage
Cinacalcet Dosage Generic name: cinacalcet Brand name: Sensipar Dosage form: oral tablet (30 mg; 60 mg; 90 mg) Drug class: Calcimimetics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg Hyperparathyroidism, secondary [30-180 mg PO qd] Start: 30 mg PO qd, may incr. dose q2-4wk by 30 mg/day up to […]