Archive for March 1st, 2008
Acitretin
U.S. BRAND NAMES — Soriatane®PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY Retinoid-Like CompoundDOSING: ADULTS Psoriasis: Oral: Individualization of dosage is required to achieve maximum therapeutic response while minimizing side effects Initial therapy: Therapy should be initiated at 25-50 mg/day, given as a single dose with the main meal Maintenance: Doses of 25-50 mg/day may be given after initial [...]
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U.S. BRAND NAMES — Acetadote®PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY AntidoteMucolytic AgentDOSING: ADULTS Acetaminophen poisoning: Oral: 140 mg/kg; followed by 17 doses of 70 mg/kg every 4 hours; repeat dose if emesis occurs within 1 hour of administration; therapy should continue until acetaminophen levels are undetectable and there is no evidence of hepatotoxicity. I.V. (Acetadote®): Loading dose: [...]
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U.S. BRAND NAMES — Miochol®-EPHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY Cholinergic AgonistOphthalmic Agent, MioticDOSING: ADULTS — To produce miosis: Intraocular: 0.5-2 mL of 1% injection (5-20 mg) instilled into anterior chamber before or after securing one or more suturesDOSING: ELDERLY — Refer to adult dosing.DOSAGE FORMS — Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product [...]
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