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Top 200 ONU 2010 #1
Top 200 drugs brand/generic/class/dose/issues
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen 300mg /Codeine 30mg Tylenol #3 Narcotic analgesic | 30-60mg codeine Q 4-6 hours (Maximum 4g APAP/day) Hepatic |
| Acyclovir Zovirax Antiviral | PO: 200mg 3-5 times/day IV: 10 mg/kg/dose or 500 mg/m2/dose every 8 hours for 7 days Obese patients should be dosed using ideal body weight Renal |
| Albuterol Inhaler Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir HFA Beta2 agonist | 1-2 puffs Q 4-6 H prn (Maximum 12 inhalations/day ) Minimal systemic absorption |
| Alendronate Fosamax Bisphosphonate | Prophylaxis: 5mg QD or 35mg Q week Treatment: 10mg QD or 70mg Q week |
| Allopurinol Zyloprim Xanthine oxidase inhibitor | 200-600mg/day in divided doses (800mg/day) Renal |
| Alprazolam Xanax Benzodiazepine | 0.25-1mg TID Elderly: 0.125-0.25 mg twice daily |
| Amiodarone Cordarone, Pacerone Class III antiarrhythmic | PO: 800-1600mg/day in 1-2 divided doses IV: 150-300mg infused over 10 minutes Hepatic |
| Amitriptyline Elavil TCA | Oral: 50-150 mg/day single dose at bedtime in divided doses; dose may be gradually increased up to 300 mg/day (Maximum 400mg/day) |
| Amlodipine Norvasc CCB | 2.5-10mg QD Reduce starting dose in the elderly Hepatic |
| Amoxicillin Amoxil, Trimox Penicillin antibiotic | 250-500mg Q 8 H or 500-875mg Q 12 H |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate Augmentin Penicillin antibiotic | 250-500mg TID or 875mg BID Renal |
| Ampicllin/Sulbactam Unasyn Pencillin antibiotic | I.M., I.V.: 1-2 g ampicillin (1.5-3 g Unasyn®) every 6 hours |
| Anastrazole Arimidex Antineoplastic agent/Aromatase inhibitor | 1mg once daily |
| Atenolol Tenormin Beta-blocker | PO: 25-50mg QD IV: 1.25-5 mg Renal |
| Atomoxetine Strattera Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor | 40-80mg QD (maximum 100mg/day) Hepatic |
| Atorvastatin Lipitor HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor | 10-80mg QD |
| Azithromycin Zithromax Macrolide antibiotic | Illness dependent, typically 500mg on day 1 followed by 250mg QD x 4 days, or 1-2 g as a single dose IV: 250-500 mg qd |
| Aripiprazole Abilify Atypical antipsychotic | 10-15mg QD (Max 30mg/day) |
| Benazepril Lotensin ACE-I | 20-40mg QD Renal |
| Benazepril/Amlodipine Lotrel Combination antihypertensive (ACE-I and CCB) | Amlodipine: 2.5-10mg Benazepril: 10-40mg |
| Bisoprolol/HCTZ Ziac Antihypertensive combination (Beta blocker and thiazide diuretic) QD | Hepatic and Renal (HCTZ) |
| Bupropion SR Wellbutrin SR Antidepressant, Dopamine reuptake inhibitor | 150mg BID (450mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Buspirone Buspar Antianxiety agent | 7.5-15mg BID (60mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Buprenex Subutex Opioid for withdrawal | 12-16mg/day for opioid dependence |
| Candesartan Atacand ARB | 4-32mg daily Hepatic |
| Carvedilol Coreg, Coreg CR Beta blocker | Immediate release: 3.125-50mg BID Extended release: 10-80mg once daily |
| Cefaclor Ceclor 2nd generation cephalosporin | PO: 250-500mg Q8H, pediatrics: 20-40mg/kg/day given BID Renal |
| Cefazolin Ancef 1st generation cephalosporin | IV: 250mg-2gm Q6-12H (12 gm/day) Renal |
| Cefdinir Omnicef 3rd generation cephalosporin | 300mg BID x10d |
| Cefepime Maxipime 4th generation cephalosporin | IV: 1-2gm Q8-12H Renal |
| Cefixime Suprax 3rd generation cephalosporin | PO: 400mg/day divided every 12-24 hours Renal |
| Cefotaxime Claforan 3rd generation cephalosporin | IM, IV: 1-2gm Q8-12H Renal |
| Cefotetan Cefotan 2nd generation cephalosporin | IM, IV: 1-6gm divided into Q12H dosing Renal |
| Cefoxitin Mefoxin 2nd generation cephalosporin | IM, IV: 1-2gm Q6-8H Renal |
| Ceftazidime Fortaz 3rd generation cephalosporin | IM, IV: 500mg-2gm Q6-12H Renal |
| Ceftriaxone Rocephin 3rd generation cephalosporin | IM, IV: 1-2gm Q12-24H |
| Cefuroxime Ceftin, Zinacef 2nd generation cephalosporin | PO: 250-500mg BID IM, IV: 750mg-1.5gm Q8H Renal |
| Celecoxib Celebrex COX2 selective NSAID | 200mg BID |
| Cephalexin Keflex 1st generation cephalosporin | 250-1000mg Q 6 H (4g/day) |
| Ciprofloxacin Cipro Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | PO: 500mg BID IV: 200-400 mg every 12 hours |
| Citalopram Celexa SSRI | 20-40mg QD (60mg/day) |
| Clarithromycin Biaxin Macrolide antibiotic | 250-500mg BID |
| Clindamycin Cleocin Lincosamide antibiotic | PO: 150-450mg Q 6-8 H IM, IV: 1.2-1.8 g/day in 2-4 divided doses; maximum dose: (4.8 g/day) (PO: 1.8g/day) Hepatic |
| Clonazepam Klonopin BZD | 0.25-0.5mg BID (Max 4mg/day) To D/C, treatment should be withdrawn gradually |
| Clonidine Catapres Alpha2 adrenergic agonist | PO: 0.05-0.4mg BID Transdermal Patch: 0.1-0.3mg once weekly (2.4mg/day) |
| Clopidogrel Plavix Antiplatelet agent | 75mg QD Non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome: Initial: 300 mg loading dose |
| Conjugated Estrogens Premarin Estrogen derivative | 0.3-1.25mg daily Doses vary per patient. Cyclic dosing may be used. Hepatic |
| Cyclobenzaprine Flexeril Skeletal muscle relaxant | 5-10mg TID |
| Cyclosporine, opthalmic Restasis Immunosuppressant agent | 1 gtt in both eyes q 12 h |
| Diazepam Valium Benzodiazepine | PO: 2-10mg BID-QID Rectal gel: 0.2 mg/kg IM, IV: 2-10 mg, may repeat in 3-4 hours if needed Reduce dose in the elderly |
| Diclofenac Voltaren, Flector (patch) NSAID | PO: 50mg TID Patch: apply 1 patch twice daily to most painful area (sprain, strains, contusions) Renal |
| Digoxin Lanoxin, Digitek Cardiac glycoside, class IV antiarrhythmic | PO: 0.125-0.5mg QD Reference range:CHF: 0.5-0.8ng/mL Arrhythmias: 0.8-2ng/mL Renal |
| Diltiazem Cartia XT CCB | PO: 120-420mg QD IV: Initial bolus dose: 0.25 mg/kg actual body weight over 2 minutes (average adult dose: 20 mg) Use with caution in hepatic and renal failure |
| Diltiazem CD Cardizem, Cartia, Taztia, Dilacor CCB | 180-240mg QD (480mg/day) Hepatic, use with caution in hepatic and renal impairment |
| Dipyidamole 200mg/ASA 25mg Aggrenox Antiplatelet agent | 1 capsule BID Hepatic and Renal |
| Donepezil Aricept Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | 5-10mg QHS |
| Doxazosin Cardura Alpha1 antagonist | 4-8mg QD (16mg/day) Hepatic |
| Doxycycline Vibramycin Tetracycline antibiotic | 100-200mg/day in 1-2 divided doses Partially inactivated in GI tract |
| Duloxetine Cymbalta SNRI | 40-60mg QD (120mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Enalapril Vasotec ACE-I | 2.5-40mg QD; IV(enalaprilat): 1.25mg/dose over 5 minutes q6h up to 5mg/dose |
| Enoxaparin Lovenox Low molecular weight heparin | Prophylaxis: 30 mg BID or 40 mg QD subcutaneously Treatment: 1mg/kg BID or 1.5mg/kg QD subcutaneously Renal |
| Eplerenone Inspra Selective Aldosterone Blocker | 50 mg QD-BID (max 100 mg/day) Renal |
| Escitalopram Lexapro SSRI | 10-20mg QD |
| Esomeprazole Nexium PPI | 20-40mg QD |
| Eszopiclone Lunesta Hypnotic, non-BZD | 2mg QHS (max dose 3mg) Avoid taking with fatty meals |
| Ezetimibe Zetia Antilipidemic agent | 10mg QD Available with simvastatin as Vytorin |
| Famotidine Pepcid H2 antagonist | PO: 20-40mg QD-BID IV: 20mg Q12H Renal |
| Fenofibrate Tricor Fibric acid antilipidemic | 48-145mg QD (max 145 mg/day) Renal |
| Fexofenadine Allegra Antihistamine | 60mg BID or 180mg QD Renal |
| Fluconazole Diflucan Antifungal | PO, IV: 200-800mg QD; for yeast infection: 150mg x1 dose Renal |
| Fluoxetine Prozac SSRI | 20-40mg QD (for depression)(max 80 mg/day) Hepatic |
| Fluticasone Flovent HFA, Flonase Inhaled corticosteroid | Oral Inhalant: 88-220mcg BID (max 440 mcg BID) Intranasal: 2 sprays in each nostril once daily |
| Fluticasone and salmeterol Advair Diskus Inhalted corticosteroid and B2 agonist | 1 puff BID of any dose (max Fluticasone 500 mcg BID) |
| Folic Acid Folic Acid Water soluble vitamin | 1mg po daily |
| Furosemide Lasix Loop diuretic | 10-40mg BID |
| Gabapentin Neurontin Anticonvulsant | 300-600mg TID (max 3600 mg) Renal |
| Gemfibrozil Lopid Fibric acid | 600mg BID, 30min before breakfast and dinner |
| Glimepiride Amaryl Sulfonylurea | 1-4mg QD with breakfast (max 8 mg/day) Renal |
| Glipizide Glucotrol Sulfonylurea | Initial: 5mg QD (max 40 mg QD) Hepatic and Renal |
| Glipizide ER Glucotrol XL Sulfonylurea | Initial: 5mg QD, titrate up (max 20 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Glyburide Diabeta, Micronase Sulfonylurea | 1.25-20mg/day (max 20 mg/day) Renal Hydrochlorothiazide |
| Hydrodiuril Thiazide diuretic | Edema: 25-100mg QD HTN: 12.5-50mg QD (max 200 mg/day) Renal |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen Vicodin; Norco (contains 325mg APAP); Lortab (contains 500mg APAP) Narcotic analgesic | 1-2 tabs Q 4-6 H prn (max 4 mg/day APAP) Hepatic |
| Hydrocodone 10mg/Chlorpheniramine | 8mg Tussionex Antitussive; opioid analgesic 5mL q 12 h (Max 10mL/day) Contraindicated in children <6yo. For children 6-12yo use half the adult dose. |
| Hydroxyzine Atarax Antihistamine, antiemetic | 25-100mg Q 4-6 hrs PRN Hepatic |
| Ibandronate Boniva Bisphosphonate | PO: 150mg once monthly IV: 3mg q 3 months Renal |
| Ibuprofen Motrin, Advil NSAID | 200-800mg TID-QID (max 3200 mg/day RX max 1200 mg/day OTC) |
| Imipenem/Cilastatin Primaxin Carbapenem antibiotic | IV: 250-1000mg Q 6-8 hrs (max 4g/day) IM: 500-750 mg Q 12 hrs (max 1500 mg/day) Renal and Hepatic |
| Insulin Aspart NovoLog Insulin | |
| Insulin Detemir Levemir Insulin | |
| Insulin Glargine Lantus Insulin Partially metabolized in the skin | |
| Insulin Glulisine Apidra Insulin | |
| Insulin Lispro Humalog Insulin | |
| Ipratropium Atrovent Anticholinergic | 2 inhalations QID (max 12 inhalations/day) |
| Ipratropium and albuterol Combivent Bronchodilator (anticholinergic and B2 agonist) | 2 inhalations QID (max 12 inhalations/day) |
| Irbesartan Avapro ARB | 150-300 QD |
| Irbesartan/HCTZ Avalide Combination antihypertensive (ARB and thiazide diuretic) | 150/12.5mg initially and titrate up (max 300/25mg) Renal (HCTZ) |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Imdur Nitrate, vasodilator | 30-60mg QAM (max 240 mg/day) |
| Lamotrigine Lamictal Anticonvulsant | 225-375 mg/d in 2 divided doses Hepatic and Renal |
| Lansoprazole Prevacid | PPI 15-30mg QD |
| Latanoprost Xalatan Antiglaucoma | 1 gtt daily in the affected eye(s) Do no exceed the once daily dosage to avoid diminished effectiveness in IOP lowering. |
| Levetiracetam Keppra Anticonvulsant | Initial dose: 500mg BID Immediate realease; 1000mg daily extended release Renal |
| Levofloxacin Levaquin Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | PO and IV: 250-750mg QD Renal |
| Levothyroxine Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid Thyroid product | 1 QD 30 min before breakfast (dosage will vary)1 mcg/kg average dose |
| Linezolid Zyvox Oxazolidinone antibiotic | PO and IV: 600mg Q12H 2 metabolites may accumulate in renal dysfunction, avoid foods containing tyramine |
| Lisinopril Zestril, Prinivil ACE-I | HTN: 10-40mg QD CHF: 20-40mg QD Renal |
| Lorazepam Ativan Benzodiazepine | 2-6mg in divided doses (max 8mg) |
| Losartan Cozaar ARB | 25-100mg QD (max 100 mg/day) |
| Losartan/HCTZ Hyzaar Combination antihypertensive (ARB and thiazide diuretic) | 1 QD Renal (HCTZ) |
| Meclizine Antivert Antihistamine | 25-100mg/day in divided doses |
| Meloxicam Mobic NSAID | 7.5-15mg QD (max 15 mg/day) |
| Memantine Namenda NMDA Rc antagonist | Initial: 5mg daily, then titrate up to 20mg daily Renal |
| Meropenem Merrem antibiotics- carbapenem | 1.5-6 g/day divided every 8 hours (max 6g/day) Monitor for sign of anaphylaxis during first dose. For dialysis patients: administer dose after dialysis. Hepatic and Renal |
| Metformin Glucophage Biguanide | 500-1000mg BID with meals (max 2550 mg/day) Do not use if sCr >1.5mg/dL in males or >1.4mg/dL in females. Hepatic and Renal |
| Metformin ER Glucophage XR Biguanide | 500mg QD-1000mg QD with the evening meal (max 2000 mg QD) Hepatic and Renal |
| Methotrexate Rheumatrex DMARD, antifolate Arthritis | PO: 7.5mg Q week (max for arthritis 20 mg/week) Hepatic and Renal |
| Methylphenidate Concerta CNS stimulant | 18-54mg QAM (6-12 years max 2 mg/kg/day or 54 mg/day; 13-17 years max 72 mg/day) |
| Methylprednisolone Medrol Corticosteroid | Tapered dose using 4mg tablets |
| Metoclopramide Reglan Prokinetic, antiemetic | PO: 10-15mg/dose QID IV: 10-20mg over 1-2 minutes, Chemotherapy dose is 1-2mg/kg Boxed warning about risk of tardive dyskinesia with long term use, high doses, or in elderly. Renal |
| Metolazone Zaroxolyn Thiazide-like diuretic | 2.5-20mg qd 5mg is approximately equal to 50mg HCTZ. |
| Metoprolol Succinate Toprol XL Beta blocker | 25-100mg QD (max 400 mg/day) |
| Metoprolol Tartrate Lopressor Beta blocker | 25-100mg BID (450 mg/day) |
| Metronidazole Flagyl Miscellaneous antibiotic | Depends upon use, PO or IV: 500-750mg Q6-8H (max 4 grams/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Midazolam Versed Benzodiazepine | PO, IM, IV dosage forms, depends on use Pre-op sedation: IV 0.02-0.04 mg/kg |
| Minocycline Minocin, Dynacin Tetracycline antibiotic | 100mg BID (max 400 mg/day) Renal |
| Mirtazapine Remeron Antidepressant, Alpha2 antagonist | 15-45mg QD Renal |
| Montelukast Singulair Leukotriene receptor antagonist | 10mg QD |
| Moxifloxacin Avelox Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | PO and IV: 400mg QD |
| Nabumetone Relafen NSAID | 1000mg/day in 1-2 divided doses (max 2000 mg/day) Renal |
| Naproxen Naprosyn NSAID | 250-500mg BID (max 1250 mg/day) |
| Niacin Niaspan Antilipidemic, water soluble vitamin | 500-1000mg QHS (max 2 g/day) |
| Nifedipine ER Procardia XL CCB | 30-60mg QD (120-180 mg/day) Hepatic |
| Nitrofurantoin Macrodantin, Macrobid Miscellaneous antibiotic | Macrodantin: 50-100mg Q 6 H (max 400 mg/day) Macrobid: 100mg BID Renal |
| Nitroglycerine Nitroquick, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-stat Vasodilator | PO: 2.5-9mg BID to QID IV: 5mcg/min-200mcg/min Patch: 0.2-0.4mg/hr Oint: 1/2" Q6H Sublingual: 0.2-0.6mg Q 5 min Translingual: 1-2 sprays Q 3-5min (max 3 doses/15 min) |
| Nortriptyline Pamelor TCA | 25mg TID-QID (max 150mg/day) Hepatic |
| Olanzapine Zyprexa Atypical antipsychotic | 5-20mg QD (max 30mg/day) |
| Olmesartan Benicar ARB | 20-40mg QD Excreted in the feces |
| Omega-3-acid ethyl esters Lovaza Miscellaneous antilipemic agent | 4g/day Do not use if: fish allergy; may cause prolonged bleeding time. |
| Omeprazole Prilosec PPI | 20-40mg QD |
| Oxcarbazepine Trileptal Anticonvulsant | Initial: 300mg BID; titrate based on prior therapy Renal |
| Oxycodone OxyContin Narcotic analgesic | 10-40mg BID (Use caution >160mg BID) Hepatic |
| Oxycodone/APAP Endocet, Percocet, Tylox Narcotic analgesic | Oxycodone: 5-30mg Q 4-6 H prn (max 4gm of APAP) Hepatic |
| Pantoprazole Protonix PPI | PO: 40mg QD IV: dose to effect, 0.05-0.1mg/kg bolus (max 240mg QD) |
| Paroxetine Paxil SSRI | 20mg QD (max 60mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Paroxetine CR Paxil CR SSRI | 12.5-37.5mg QD (max 75mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Penicillin VK Veetids Penicillin antibiotic | Children: 25-50mg/kg/day Adults:125-500mg Q 6-8 H (max of 3g per day in children <12) Renal |
| Phenytoin Dilantin Anticonvulsant | 200-1200mg/day Adjustment dose in cirrhosis Hepatic |
| Pioglitazone Actos Thiazolidinedione | 15-45mg QD (max 45mg/day) Hepatic |
| Piperacillin/Tazobactam Zosyn antibiotic, penicillin | IM, IV: 2.25-4.5gm Q6H Renal |
| Polyethylene glycol MiraLax, GlycoLax Osmotic laxative | 17g QD |
| Potassium Chloride K-Dur, Klor-Con, Micro K Electrolyte supplement | 40-80mEq/day (max 400mEq/day) |
| Pravastatin Pravachol HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | 10-80mg QD (max 80mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Prednisone Deltasone Corticosteroid | Varies, must taper dose if longer than 5 days Adjustment dose in hyperthyroidism Hepatic |
| Pregabalin Lyrica Anticonvulsant; Analgesic | variable Renal |
| Promethazine Phenergan Antihistamine, antiemetic | 12.5-25 mg every 4-6 hours PRN |
| Propofol Diprivan general anesthetic | variable |
| Propoxyphene-N/APAP Darvocet-N 100 Analgesic combination | 1 Q 4 H prn (max 600mg propoxyphene/ 4 g APAP) Hepatic and Renal |
| Propranolol Inderal Beta blocker | PO: 40-320mg/day IV: 1-3mg bolus(max 640mg/day) (decrease initial dose in cirrhosis) Hepatic |
| Quetiapine Seroquel Atypical anti-psychotic | 150-400mg BID (max 800mg/day) |
| Quinapril Accupril ACE-I | 10-40mg QD Renal |
| Rabeprazole Aciphex PPI | 20mg QD |
| Raloxifene Evista SERM | 60mg QD |
| Ramelteon Rozerem Hypnotic, non-BDZ | 8 mg PO within 30 minutes of bedtime |
| Ramipril Altace ACE-I | 2.5-5mg QD(max 20mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Ranitidine Zantac H2 antagonist | PO: 150mg BID IV: 50mg Q6-8H(max 600mg/day) Renal |
| Risedronate Actonel Bisphosphonate | 5mg QD or 35mg Q week Renal |
| Risperidone Risperdal Atypical antipsychotic | 1-4mg BID (max 16mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Ropinirole Requip Dopamine agoinst | Parkinsons: 0.25mg-1mg TID Restless leg syndrome: 0.25mg-4mg QHS Reduced clearance in the elderly |
| Rosiglitazone Avandia Thiazolidinedione | 4-8mg QD Therapy should not be initiated if the patient exhibits active liver disease |
| Rosuvastatin Crestor HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | 5-40mg QD (max 40mg/day) Dosage adjustment with concomitant medications: cyclosporine and gemfibrozil Hepatic and Renal |
| Sertraline Zoloft SSRI | 50-100mg/day (max 200mg/day) Hepatic |
| Sildenafil Viagra, Revatio PDE-5 inhibitor | ED: 25-100mg 1 hr prior to sexual activity Pulmonary HTN: 20mg TID (4-6hr apart) Renal and Hepatic |
| Simvastatin Zocor HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | 20-40mg QHS (max 80mg/day) Dosage adjustment with concomitant medications: cyclosporine and danazol Sitagliptin Januvia DPP IV inhibitor 100mg daily Renal |
| Spironolactone Aldactone K+ sparing diuretic | 25-200mg QD depending upon use CrCl <10mL/min: avoid use Renal |
| Sulfamethoxazole 800mg / Trimethoprim 160mg Bactrim DS, Septra DS Sulfonamide antibiotic | 1 BID CrCl <15mL/min: use is not recommended Renal |
| Sumatriptan Imitrex Seratonin Rc agonist | po: 25-100mg as a single dose. May repeat dose in 2 hours. (Max 200mg/day) Intranasal and SQ dosage forms also available Hepatic |
| Tamsulosin Flomax Alpha1 antogonist | 0.4-0.8mg QD ½ hour after the same meal each day |
| Telithromycin Ketek Ketolide antibiotic | 800mg once daily for 5 days (tonsillitis/pharyngitis) 800mg once daily for 7-10 days (community-acquired pneumonia)Do not use if: hypersensitivy to Ketek, myasthenia gravis,history of hepatitis,concurrent use of cisapride or pimozide. Renal |
| Temazepam Restoril Benzodiazepine | 15-30mg QHS Lower doses in the elderly |
| Terazosin Hytrin Alpha1 antagonist | 1-20mg QD (max 20mg/day) |
| Ticarcillin/Clavulanate Timentin Penicillin antibiotic | IV: 3.1gm Q4-6h Hepatic and Renal |
| Tiotropium Spiriva Anticholinergic agent | 1 capsule daily (18 mcg) Renal |
| Tolterodine Detrol LA Anticholinergic, overactive bladder | 2-4mg QD Hepatic and Renal |
| Topiramate Topamax Anticonvulsant | 25-200mg BID (max 1600mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Tramadol Ultram Analgesic | 50-100mg Q 4-6 H (max 400mg/day) Renal impairment: (max 200mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Tramadol/APAP Ultracet Analgesic | 2 tabs Q 4-6 H prn (max 4gm of APAP) Renal impairment: (2 tablets Q 12 hours; treatment should not exceed 5 days). Renal |
| Trazodone Deseryl Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist | Initial 50mg TID (max 600mg/day) |
| Triamterene/HCTZ Maxzide, Dyazide K+ sparing diuretic/ thiazide diuretic | 37.5/25mg QD-BID (max 300mg triamterene/200mg HCTZ) Renal |
| Valacyclovir Valtrex Antiviral agent | 500-1000mg BID Renal |
| Valproic acid Depakote Anticonvulsant | 1000-2500mg/day (max 60mg/kg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Valsartan Diovan ARB | 80-160mg QD (max 320mg/day) Hepatic |
| Vancomycin Vancocin Antibiotic, misc. | IV: 2-3 g/day in divided doses Q 6-12 hrs PO: 500-1000 mg/day in divided doses Q 6 hours (max 3 g/day) IV: administer over at least 60 minutes, Red man syndrome may occur if infusion is too rapid. Renal |
| Varenicline Chantix Smoking cessation aid | Days 1-3: 0.5 mg once daily Days 4-7: 0.5 mg twice daily Maintenance (week 2-12): 1 mg twice daily Renal |
| Venlafaxine Effexor XR SNRI | 37.5-75mg QD with food (max 225mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
| Verapamil SR Calan SR CCB and class IV anti-arrhythmic | PO: 120-360mg/day in 1-2 divided doses IV: 2.5-5mg over 2 minutes No benefit >360mg/day |
| Warfarin Coumadin Anticoagulant | 5mg QD (2-10mg QD) |
| Ziprasidone Geodon Atypical antipsychotic | 20-40mg BID with food. (Max 80-100mg BID depending on indication) |
| Zolpidem Ambien, Ambien CR Hypnotic, non-BZD | Ambien: 5-10mg qHS (max 10mg/day) Ambien CR 6.25-12.5mg qHS Hepatic |
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