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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,…

(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…

(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…

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…

(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…