Cholbam Dosage
Cholbam Dosage Generic name: cholic acid Drug class: Digestive enzymes Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Recommended Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 50 mg, 250 mg Bile acid synthesis disorder 10-15 mg/kg/day PO divided qd-bid Info: consider 11-17 mg/kg/day PO divided qd-bid if concomitant familial hypertriglyceridemia; give w/ food Peroxisomal disorder, adjunct therapy [10-15 mg/kg/day PO divided […]
Baraclude Dosage
Baraclude Dosage Generic name: entecavir Drug class: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 0.5 mg, 1 mg; SOL: 0.05 mg per mL Hepatitis B infection, chronic [compensated liver dz, nucleoside-naive pts] Dose: 0.5 mg PO qd; Info: give 2h before or after meal [compensated liver dz, nucleoside-refractory pts] […]
Basaglar Dosage
Basaglar Dosage Generic name: insulin glargine Drug class: Insulin Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (KwikPen U-100 pen, Tempo U-100 pen): 100 units per mL Special Note Info: search Insulin Product Comparisons for comparison of onset, peak, duration, dosage form, and mixing compatibility Diabetes mellitus, type 1 [individualize dose SC qd] Start: approx. […]
Basiliximab Dosage
Basiliximab Dosage Generic name: basiliximab Brand name: Simulect Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (10 mg; 20 mg) Drug class: Interleukin inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Kidney transplant rejection prophylaxis [20 mg IV x2] Info: give 1st dose w/in 2h of transplant, 2nd dose 4 days later Renal dosing renal impairment: no adjustment […]
Bavencio Dosage
Bavencio Dosage Generic name: avelumab Drug class: Anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for uses, premeds, and dosing incl. toxicity-related dose adjustments Merkel cell carcinoma, metastatic [800 mg IV q2wk] Urothelial carcinoma, […]
Baxdela Dosage
Baxdela Dosage Generic name: delafloxacin Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 450 mg; INJ: various Skin/skin structure infections, bacterial [450 mg PO q12h x5-14 days] Alt: 300 mg IV q12h x5-14 days; Info: may switch to 450 mg PO q12h when possible to complete course Pneumonia, community-acquired [450 mg PO […]
Bebulin Dosage
Bebulin Dosage Generic name: factor IX complex Brand names: Bebulin, Bebulin VH, Profilnine SD Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Brand Name Changed in US [previously Bebulin VH] Hemophilia B [bleeding episode, minor] Dose: individualize dose IV x1; may repeat dose q12-24h until hemostasis; Info: estimated dose (units) is [wt (kg) x desired […]
Becaplermin Dosage
Becaplermin Dosage Generic name: becaplermin topical Brand name: Regranex Dosage form: topical gel (0.01%) Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: GEL: 0.01% Diabetic neuropathic ulcer, lower extremity [apply qd until healed] Info: see pkg insert for dose based on ulcer size; recalculate dose q1-2wk depending on ulcer change; reassess tx […]
Beconase AQ Dosage
Beconase AQ Dosage Generic name: beclomethasone nasal Brand names: Beconase AQ, Qnasl Drug class: Nasal steroids Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: SPRAY: 42 mcg per actuation Allergic rhinitis [1-2 actuations in each nostril bid] Max: 4 actuations in each nostril/day; Info: D/C after 3wk if no improvement Nonallergic rhinitis [1-2 actuations in each nostril […]
Belbuca Dosage
Belbuca Dosage Generic name: buprenorphine (oral/buccal) Drug class: Narcotic analgesics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: BUC STRIP: 75 mcg, 150 mcg, 300 mcg, 450 mcg, 600 mcg, 750 mcg, 900 mcg Special Note [prescribing info] Info: consider prescribing naloxone if risk of opioid overdose or accidental ingestion Pain, severe chronic [opioid-naive or […]