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(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…

Titrate the infusion dose between 0.375 mcg/kg/min to 0.75 mcg/kg/min (26 mcg/min to 52 mcg/min for a 70-kg person) based on hemodynamic and clinical response. Do not exceed a total…

(dah-KAR-bah-zeen) DTIC, DTIC-Dome Antineoplastic (alkylating agent) pH 3 to 4 Usual dose Malignant melanoma: 2 to 4.5 mg/kg of body weight/24 hr for 10 days. May be repeated at 4-week…

Cisatracurium Infusion Rates for a Concentration of 0.4 mg/mL Patient Weight (kg) Drug Delivery Rate (mcg/kg/min) 1 1.5 2 3 5 Infusion Delivery Rate (mL/hr) 10 kg 1.5 mL/hr 2.3…

Cyramza Recombinant monoclonal antibody Angiogenesis inhibitor Antineoplastic pH 6 Usual dose Premedication: Before each infusion, premedicate all patients with an intravenous histamine H1 antagonist (e.g., diphenhydramine [Benadryl]). For patients who…