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Top 200 Drugs 2009
CAP top 200 drugs
| Generic | Brand | Class | Usual Adult Dose | Dosing Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | hepatic Reduce starting dose in the elderly |
| Amoxicillin | Amox, 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 | Penicillin Antibiotic | I.M., I.V.: 1-2 g ampicillin (1.5-3 g Unasyn®) every 6 hours | |
| Anastrazole | Arimidex | Antineoplastic agent/Aromatase inhibitor | 1 mg 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 to 80 mg 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 | 20-40 mg 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) |
| Buproprion 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 | ||
| Candesartan | Atacand | ARB | 4 to 32 mg 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 | Maxipeme | 4th generation cephalosporn | 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 | COX 2 selective NSAID | 200mg bid | |
| Cephalexin | Keflex | 1st generation cephalosporin | 250-1000mg Q 6 H (4g/day) | |
| Ciprofloxacin | Cipro | Fluroquinolone 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 | Benzodiazepine | 0.25-0.5mg BID (Max 4mg/day) | To d/c treatment should be withdrawn gradually |
| Clonidine | Catapres | alpha 2 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 | 75mg QD Non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome: Initial: 300 mg loading dose | hepaticDoses vary per patient. Cyclic dosing may be used. |
| Cyclobenzaprine | Flexeril | Skeletal muscle relaxant | 5-10mg TID | |
| cyclosporine, opthalmic | Restasis | Immunosuppressant agent | 1 gtt in both eyes q 12 h | |
| Diazepam | Valium | BZD | 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 elderly |
| Diclofenac | Voltarin, 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 | renalReference range:CHF: 0.5-0.8ng/mL Arrhythmias: 0.8-2ng/mL |
| 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) | hepaticuse with caution in hepatic and renal failure |
| Dipyidamole 200mg/ASA 25mg | Aggrenox | Antiplatelet agent | 1 capsule bid | hepatic and renal |
| Donepezil | Aricept | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | 5 to 10 mg qhs | |
| Doxazosin | Cardura | alpha 1 antagonist | 4-8mg QD (16mg/day) | hepatic |
| Doxycycline | Vibramycin | Tetracycline Antibiotic | 100-200mg/day in 1-2 divided doses | Partially inactivated in the 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 | |
| Ezetimibe | Zetia | Antilipidemic agent | 10 mg qd | Available with simvastatin as Vytorin |
| Eszopliclone | Lunesta | Hypnotic, nonBZD | 2mg QHS (max dose 3mg) | avoid taking with fatty meals |
| Famotidine | Pepcid | H2RA | 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 | 1 mg po qd | |
| 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, opiod 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 RXmax 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 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 to 300 mg 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 to 30 mg 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 | Fluroquinolone antibiotic | PO and IV: 250-750mg QD | renal |
| Levothyroxine | Synthroid, Levothroid, Levoxyl | 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 tyramine containing food |
| Lisinopril | Zestril, Prinivil | ACE-I | HTN: 10-40mg QD CHF: 20-40mg QD | renal |
| Lorazepam | Ativan | BZD | 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 | Nemenda | NMDA receptor antagonist | Initial: 5mg daily, then titrate up to 20mg daily | renal |
| Meropenem | Merrem | carbapenem antibiotcs | 1.5-6 g/day divided every 8 hours(max 6g/day) | hepatic and renalMonitor for sign of anaphylaxis during first dose.For dialysis patients: administer dose after dialysis. |
| Metformin | Glucophage | Biguanide | 500-1000mg BID with meals(max 2550 mg/day) | renalDo not use if sCr >1.5mg/dL in males or >1.4mg/dL in females. |
| 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 QIDIV: 10-20mg over 1-2 minutes, Chemotherapy dose is 1-2mg/kg | renalBoxed warning about risk of tardive dyskinesia with long term use, high doses, or in elderly. |
| Metolazone | Zaroxoyln | Thiazide like diuretic | 2.5-20mg qd | 5 mg is approximately equal to 50 mg 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 | BZD | 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 |
| Mirtazipine | Remeron | Antidepressant, Alpha2 antagonist | 15-45 mg qd | renal |
| Montelukast | Singulair | Leukotriene receptor antagonist | 10 mg qd | |
| Moxifloxacin | Avelox | Fluroquinolone 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 | Macrobid, Macrodantin | Miscellaneous antibiotc | Macrodantin: 50-100mg Q 6 H(max 400 mg/day) | renal |
| Nitroglycerin | Nitroquic, 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 to 40 mg qd | excreted in feces |
| Omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Lovaza | Miscellaneous antilipidemic | 4 g/day | Do not use if:fish allergy;may cause prolonged bleeding time. |
| Omeprazole | Prilosec | PPI | 20 to 40 mg 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/Acetaminophen | Endocet, Percocet, Tylox | Narcotic analgesic | Oxycodone: 5-30mg Q 4-6 H prn(max 4gm of APAP) | hepatc |
| 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 | hepaticAdjustment dose in cirrhosis |
| Pioglitazone | Actos | Thiazolidinedione | 15-45mg QD(max 45mg/day) | hepatic |
| Piperacillin/Tazobactam | Zosyn | Penicillin antibiotic | IM, IV: 2.25-4.5gm Q6H | renal |
| Polyethylene glycol | Miralax, Glycolax | osmotic laxative | 17 g/day | |
| Potassium Chloride | Klor Con, K-dur, Micro K | electrolyte supplement | 40-80mEq/day(max 400mEq/day) | |
| pravastatin | Pravachol | HMG co A reductase inhibitor | 10-80mg QD(max 80mg/day) | hepatic and renal |
| Prednisone | Deltasone | corticosteroid | Varies, must taper dose if longer than 5 days | hepaticAdjustment dose in hyperthyroidism |
| pregabalin | Lyrica | anticonvulsant | variable | renal |
| promethazine | Phenergan | antihistamine, antiemetic | 12.5-25 mg every 4-6 hours PRN | renal |
| 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) | hepatic, decrease initial dose in cirrhosis |
| Quetiapine | Seroquel | Atypical antipsychotic | 150-400mg BID(max 800mg/day) | |
| Quinapril | Accupril | ACE-I | 10 to 40 mg qd | renal |
| Rabeprazole | Aciphex | PPI | 20 mg qd | |
| raloxifene | Evista | SERM | 60 mg qd | |
| Ramelteon | Rozarem | hypnotic, non BZD | 8 mg PO within 30 minutes of bedtime | |
| Ramipril | Altace | ACE-I | 2.5-5mg QD(max 20mg/day) | hepatic and renal |
| Ranitidine | Zantac | H2RA | 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 agonist | Parkinsons: 0.25mg-1mg TID Restless leg syndrome: 0.25mg-4mg QHS | reduced clearance in elderly |
| Rosiglitazone | Avandia | Thiazolidinedione | 4 ot 8 mg qd | Therapy should not be initiated if the patient exhibits active liver disease |
| Rosuvastatin | Crestor | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | 5 to 40 mg qd (max 40/day) | hepatic and renalDosage adjustment with concomitant medications: cyclosporine and gemfibrozil |
| 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 | 20-40 mg qhs (max 80mg/day) | Dosage adjustment with concomitant medications: cyclosporine and danazol |
| Sitagliptin | Januvia | DPP IV inhibitor | 100 mg qd | renal |
| spironolactone | Aldactone | K+ sparing diuretic | 25-200mg QD depending upon use | renal, avoid use in CrCL < 10mL/min |
| Sulfamethoxazole 800mg / Trimethoprim 160mg | Bactrim DS, Septra DS | sulfonamide antibiotic | 1 bid | renal, use not recommended in CrCL < 15 |
| Sumatriptan | Imitrex | Serotonin receptor agonist | po: 25-100mg as a single dose. May repeat dose in 2 hours. (Max 200mg/day) | hepaticIntranasal and SQ dosage forms also available |
| Tamsulosin | Flomax | alpha 1 antagonist | 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) | renalDo not use if: hypersensitivy to Ketek,myasthenia gravis,history of hepatitis,concurrent use of cisapride or pimozide |
| Temazepam | Restoril | BZD | 15 to 30 mg qhs | Lower doses in elderly |
| Terazosin | Hytrin | alpha 1 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 to 4 mg qd | renal and hepatic |
| topiramate | Topomax | Anticonvulsant | 25-200mg BID(max 1600mg/day) | hepatic and renal |
| tramadol | Ultram | analgesic | 50-100mg Q 4-6 H(max 400mg/day) | hepatic and renal(max 200 mg/day in renal impairment) |
| tramadol/APAP | Ultracet | analgesic | 2 tabs Q 4-6 H prn(max 4gm of APAP) | renalRenal impairment:(2 tablets Q 12 hours; treatment should not exceed 5 days). |
| Trazodone | Desyrel | Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist | Initial 50mg TID(max 600mg/day) | |
| triamterene/HCTZ | Maxide, 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 | miscellaneous antibiotic | IV: 2-3 g/day in divided doses Q 6-12 hrsPO: 500-1000 mg/day in divided doses Q 6 hours(max 3 g/day) | renalIV: administer over at least 60 minutes, Red man syndrome may occur if infusion is too rapid. |
| Varenicline | Chantix | smoking cessation aid | Days 1-3: 0.5 mg once dailyDays 4-7: 0.5 mg twice dailyMaintenance (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 over 360 mg/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 | Ambient | hypnotic, non BZD | Ambien: 5-10mg qHS(max 10mg/day) Ambien CR: 6.25-12.5mg qHS | hepatic |
| Insulin glulisine | Apidra | Insulin | ||
| 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 weightrenal |
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