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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…

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…

(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…

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…

(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…

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;…