Boniva Dosage
Boniva Dosage Generic name: ibandronate (oral/injection) Drug class: Bisphosphonates Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 150 mg; INJ: various Osteoporosis prevention, postmenopausal [150 mg PO qmo] Info: give w/ water 60min before first food/drink/med, avoid lying down x60min; calcium and vitamin D supplementation recommended if inadequate dietary intake; avoid invasive dental procedure; periodically reassess […]
Bonjesta Dosage
Bonjesta Dosage Generic name: doxylamine and pyridoxine Brand names: Bonjesta, Diclegis Drug class: Miscellaneous antiemetics Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: ER TAB: 20 mg/20 mg Nausea/vomiting prevention, pregnancy-related [1-2 tabs PO qd] Start: 1 tab PO qhs; if sx persist after 1 day, may incr. to 1 tab PO qam and 1 tab PO […]
Bortezomib Dosage
Bortezomib Dosage Generic name: bortezomib Brand name: Velcade Dosage forms: injectable powder for injection (3.5 mg); intravenous powder for injection (3.5 mg) Drug class: Proteasome inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 100 mg, 400 mg, 500 mg Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing […]
Bosulif Dosage
Bosulif Dosage Generic name: bosutinib Drug class: BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 100 mg, 400 mg, 500 mg Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for uses and dosing incl. toxicity-related dose adjustments Ph-positive CML [chronic phase, […]
Bosutinib Dosage
Bosutinib Dosage Generic name: bosutinib Brand name: Bosulif Dosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 400 mg; 500 mg) Drug class: BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: TAB: 100 mg, 400 mg, 500 mg Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for […]
Botox Dosage
Botox Dosage Generic name: onabotulinumtoxinA Brand names: Botox, Botox Cosmetic Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ Special Note [dosing clarification] Info: max cumulative dose is 400 units q12wk when using onabotulinumtoxinA for 1 or more indications Overactive bladder [100 units IM divided in 20 sites x1] Info: may repeat […]
Braftovi Dosage
Braftovi Dosage Generic name: encorafenib Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: CAP: 75 mg Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing for uses and dosing incl. toxicity-related dose adjustments Melanoma, unresectable or metastatic [450 mg PO qd] Info: for […]
Bremelanotide Dosage
Bremelanotide Dosage Generic name: bremelanotide Brand name: Vyleesi Dosage form: subcutaneous solution (1.75 mg/0.3 mL) Drug class: Melanocortin receptor agonists Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ (auto-injector): 1.75 mg Restricted Distribution in US Generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder, acquired [1.75 mg SC x1] Max: 1 dose/24h up to 8 doses/mo; Info: for premenopausal female […]
Bravelle Dosage
Bravelle Dosage Generic name: urofollitropin Drug class: Gonadotropins Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: INJ: 75 units per mL Special Note [uses, dosing may vary] Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing Ovulation induction [step-up regimen] Dose: individualize dose SC/IM qd; Start: 37.5-75 units SC/IM qd x14 days, then […]
Breo Ellipta Dosage
Breo Ellipta Dosage Generic name: fluticasone and vilanterol Drug class: Bronchodilator combinations Medically reviewed by A Ras MD. Adult Dosing Dosage forms: DPI: 100 mcg/25mcg per blister, 200 mcg/25mcg per blister COPD, maintenance tx [1 puff (100 mcg/25 mcg per blister) inhaled qd] Max: 100 mcg/25 mcg/day Asthma, maintenance tx [1 puff inhaled qd] Max: 200 mcg/25 […]