Digoxin

Apr 25, 2017 by in NURSING Comments Off on Digoxin

Maintenance dosing in adults and pediatric patients over 10 years of age: 2.4 to 3.6 mcg/kg/day given once daily. Doses may be adjusted every 2 weeks according to clinical response,…

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B

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(bah-zih-LIX-ih-mab) Simulect Recombinant monoclonal antibody Immunosuppressant Usual dose Basiliximab should only be administered once it has been determined that the patient will receive the graft and concomitant immunosuppression. Patients who…

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E

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(eck-you-LIZ-you-mab) Soliris Monoclonal antibody Complement inhibitor pH 7 Usual dose A meningococcal vaccine must be administered at least 2 weeks before initial dosing with eculizumab to all patients who have…

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sodium

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or 1/2 usual recommended dose q 12 hr<10 mL/minUsual recommended dose q 48 hr or 1/4 usual recommended dose q 12 hrHemodialysis patients1/4 usual adult dose q 24 hr on…

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I

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(EYE-bue-PROE-fen) Caldolor NSAID pH 7.4 Usual dose Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration of time based on individual needs and response. Re-evaluate after the initial dose. Adjust…

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factor (human ■ recombinant ■ recombinant [Fc fusion protein] ■ recombinant [pegylated] ■ recombinant [porcine sequence]*)

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Bruises, cuts, or scrapes or uncomplicated joint hemorrhageFVIII:C levels should be brought to 30% of normal (15 FVIII IU/kg twice daily) until hemorrhage stops and healing has been achieved (1…

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T

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(tah-KROH-lih-mus) Prograf Immunosuppressant Usual dose See Precautions. IV route used for patients unable to take oral medications; risk of anaphylaxis increased with IV administration. Transfer to oral therapy as soon…

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V

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(vack-SIN-ee-ah ih-MUNE GLAW-byoo-lin IV) VIGIV Immunizing agent (passive) Usual dose 100 mg/kg (2 mL/kg) as a single-dose IV infusion; see Monitor. May be repeated based on the severity of symptoms and on individual…

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A

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Patients transitioning from IV therapy to subcutaneous administration should administer the first subcutaneous dose instead of the next scheduled IV dose. Abatacept is dosed weekly in the subcutaneous regimen and…

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C

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(ka-BAZ-i-TAX-el) Jevtana Antineoplastic agent (taxane) Usual dose Premedication: Must be premedicated at least 30 minutes before each dose to reduce the risk and/or severity of hypersensitivity reactions. Usual regimen includes…

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