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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,…

(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…

(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…

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…

(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…

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…

(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…