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Italic type indicates drug categories and listings. A Abatacept, 1 Abciximab, 4 Abelcet, 89 Abraxane, 970 ABthrax, 1122 ACE inhibitor, enalaprilat, 500 Acetadote, 13 Acetaminophen, 8 Acetazolamide sodium, 11 Acetylcholinesterase…

(70 kg × 40% increase × 1 IU/kg = 2,800 IU). To maintain levels above 25%, calculate each dose to raise level to 40% to 60% of normal. Minor hemorrhage:…

(PACK-lih-tax-el) Onxol, Taxol ■ Abraxane Antineoplastic (taxane) pH 4.4 to 5.6 ■ not available Usual dose Assessment required before dosing: see Precautions, Monitor, and Dose Adjustments. Conventional paclitaxel Several regimens of paclitaxel, alone or…

(PEN-toh-stah-tin) 2-Deoxycoformycin, Nipent Antineoplastic (antibiotic) pH 7 to 8.5 Usual dose Evaluation and prehydration are required before administration; see Monitor. 4 mg/M2 every other week. Do not exceed recommended dose;…

(oh-bil-tox-AX-i-mab) Anthim Monoclonal antibody pH 5.5 Usual dose Premedication: Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) before infusing obiltoxaximab. Although it does not prevent anaphylaxis, it may decrease the occurrence of other reported adverse…

*Administration of a 250- to 500-mg supplemental dose following dialysis is recommended. ■ Information is unavailable for dosage adjustments in pediatric patients with renal impairment. Dilution Adults: Each vial contains 500…

*All dose modifications should be based on the worst preceding toxicity. †Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. ‡Pretreatment. Onivyde There is no recommended dose of ONIVYDE for patients with serum…

(al-PROSS-tah-dill) Prostaglandin E1, Prostin VR Pediatric Prostaglandin (ductus arteriosus patency adjunct) Usual dose Pediatric patients: Begin with 0.05 to 0.1 mcg/kg of body weight/min. When therapeutic response is achieved, reduce…

Antibacterial (penicillinase-resistant penicillin) pH 6 to 8.5 Usual dose 500 mg to 1 Gm every 4 hours. Up to 12 Gm in 24 hours has been used in severe infections….

(MEL-fah-lan hy-droh-KLOR-eyed) Alkeran, Evomela Antineoplastic (alkylating agent/nitrogen mustard) pH 6.5 to 7 Usual dose Premedication: Administration of a prophylactic antiemetic is recommended. Multiple-myeloma palliative treatment (all products): 16 mg/M2 as an…