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Acetaminophen 300mg/Codeine 30mg
Tylenol #3
Narcotic Analgesic
30-60mg codeine q4-6h
max apap 4g/day
Hepatic
Acyclovir
Zovirax
Antiviral
PO: 200mg 3-5x/day
IV: 10mg/kg/dose or 500mg/m2/dose every 8 hours x 7 days
OBESE pts dose IBW
Renal
Albuterol Inhaler
Proventil,Ventolin,Proair HFA
B2 agonist
1-2 puffs q4-6h (max 12/day)
Minimal systemic absorption
NONE
Alendronate
Fosamax
Bpate
Prophylaxis: 5mg qd or 35mg q week
treament: 10mg qd or 70mg q week
NONE
Allopurinol
Zyloprim
XO inhibitor
200-600mg/day in divided doses (max 800mg/day)
Renal
Alprazolam
Xanax
BZD
0.25-1mg TID
Elderly 0.125-0.25mg BID
NONE
Amiodarone
Cordarone, Pacerone
Class III antiarrhythmic
PO: 800-1600mg/day in 1-2 divided doses
IV: 150-300mg infused over 10 min
Hepatic
Amitriptyline
Elavil
TCA
Oral: 50-150mg/day single dose at bedtime in divided doses; dose may be gradually increased to 300mg/day (max 400mg/day)
None
Amlodipine
Norvasc
CCB
2.5-10mg QD
Reduce Starting dose in the elderly
Hepatic
Amoxicillin
Amoxil, Trimox
Penicillin
250-500mg q8h or 500-875mg q12h
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate
Augmentin
Penicillin
250-500mg TID or 875mg BID
Renal
Ampicillin/Sulbactam
Unasyn
Penicillin
IM,IV: 1-2g ampicillin (1.5-3g unasyn) q6h
NONE
Anastrazole
Arimidex
Antineoplastic/Aromatase Inhibitor
1mg once daily
NONE
Atenolol
Tenormin
BBlocker
25-50mg qd
IV: 1.25-5mg
Renal
Atomoxetine
Strattera
NE reuptake inh
40-80mg qd (max 100mg/day)
Hepatic
Atorvastatin
Lipitor
HMG CO-A reductase inh
10-80mg qd
None
Azithromycin
Zithromax
Macrolide
Illness dependent, typically 500mg day 1 followed by 250mg qd x 4 days, or 1-2g as a single dose
IV:250-500mg qd
None
Aripiprazole
Abilify
atypical antipsychotic
10-15mg qd (max 30mg/day)
None
Benazepril
Lotensin
ACE-I
20-40mg qd
Renal
Benazepril/Amlodipine
Lotrel
Combo anti-HTN (ACE-I + CCB)
Amlodipine: 2.5-10mg
Benazepril 10-40mg
None
Bisoprolol/HCTZ
Ziac
Combo (BB + Thiazide)
qd
Hepatic AND Renal (HCTZ)
Bupropion SR
Wellbutrin SR
antidepressant
DA reuptake inh
150mg BID (450mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Buspirone
Buspar
antianxiety
7.5-15mg BID (60mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Buprenex
Subutex
Opiod for withdrawl
12-16mg/day for opiod dependence
NONE
Candesartan
Atacand
ARB
4-32mg daily
Hepatic
Carvedilol
Coreg, Coreg CR
BBlocker
IR: 3.125-50mg BID
ER: 10-80mg qd
NONE
Cefaclor
Ceclor
2 ceph
PO: 250-500mg q8h
peds: 20-40mg/kg/day given BID
Renal
Cefazolin
Ancef
1 ceph
IV: 250mg-2gm q6-12h (12g/day)
Renal
Cefdinir
Omnicef
3 ceph
300mg BID x 10 days
NONE
Cefepime
Maxipime
4 ceph
IV: 1-2g q8-12h
Renal
Cefixime
Suprax
3 ceph
PO: 400mg/day divided every 12-24 hrs
Renal
Cefotaxime
Claforan
3 ceph
IM,IV: 1-2g q8-12h
Renal
Cefotetan
Cefotan
2 ceph
IM,IV: 1-6g divided into q12h dosing
Renal
Cefoxitin
Mefoxin
2 ceph
IM,IV: 1-2g q6-8h
Renal
Ceftazidime
Fortaz
3 ceph
IM,IV: 500mg-2g q6-12h
Renal
Ceftriaxone
Rocephin
3 ceph
IM,IV: 1-2g q12-24h
NONE
Cefuroxime
Ceftin, Zinacef
2 ceph
PO: 250-500mg BID
IM,IV: 750mg-1.5g q8h
Renal
Celecoxib
Celebrex
COX2 selective NSAID
200mg BID
NONE
Cephalexin
Keflex
1 ceph
250-1000mg q6h (4g/day)
NONE
Ciprofloxacin
Cipro
FQ
PO: 500mg BID
IV: 200-400mg q12h
NONE
Citalopram
Celexa
SSRI
20-40mg qd (max 60mg/day)
NONE
Clarithromycin
Biaxin
Macrolide
250-500mg BID
NONE
Clindamycin
Cleocin
Lincosamide
PO: 150-450mg q6-8h (max 1.8g/day)
IM,IV: 1.2-1.8 g/day in 2-4 divided doses (max 4.8g/day)
Hepatic
Clonazepam
Klonopin
BZD
0.25-0.5mg BID (max 4mg/day)
to d/c withdraw GRADUALLY
NONE
Clonidine
Catapres
alpha 2 adrenergic agonist
PO: 0.05-0.4mg BID
Transdermal: 0.1-0.3mg once weekly (2.4mg/day)
NONE
Clopidogrel
Plavix
Antiplatelet
75mg qd
non st segment elevation acute coronary syndrome: initial 300mg loading dose
NONE
Conjugated Estrogens
Premarin
Estrogen derivative
0.3-1.25mg daily
doses vary per pt cyclic dosing may be used
Hepatic
Cyclobenzaprine
Flexeril
Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
5-10mg TID
NONE
Cyclosporine, opthalmic
Restasis
Immunosuppressant
1 gtt in both eyes q12h
NONE
Diazepam
Valium
BZD
PO: 2-10mg BID-QID
Rectal gel: 0.2mg/kg
IM,IV: 2-10mg, may repeat in 3-4 hrs if neccessary
Reduce doses in elderly
NONE
Diclofenac
Voltaren, Flector (patch)
NSAID
PO: 50mg TID
Patch: apply 1 patch twice daily to most painful area (sprain,strain,contusion)
Renal
Digoxin
Lanoxin,Digitek
Cardiac glycoside, class IV anti-arrhythmic
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: 0.25mg/kg actual body wt over 2 min
(avg adult dose: 20mg)
use w caution in hepatic and renal failure
NONE
Diltiazem CD
Cardizem, Cartia, Taztia, Dilacor
CCB
180-240mg QD (480mg/day)
Hepatic, use w caution in hepatic and renal impairment
Dipyidamole 200mg/ ASA 25mg
Aggrenox
Antiplatelet agent
1 capsule BID
Hepatic AND Renal
Donepezil
Aricept
ACHE-inhibitor
5-10mg QHS
NONE
Doxazosin
Cardura
Alpha 1 antagonist
4-8mg QD (16mg/day)
Hepatic
Doxycycline
Vibramycin
TCN
100-200mg/day in 1-2 divided doses
Partially inactivated in GIT
NONE
Duloxetine
Cymbalta
SNRI
40-60mg qd (120mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Enalapril
Vasotec
ACEI
2.5-40mg qd
IV: enalaprilat: 1.25mg/dose over 5 min q6h up to 5mg/dose
NONE
Enoxaparin
Lovenox
LMWH
prophylaxis: 30mg BID or 40mg qd subq
treatment: 1mg/kg BID or 1.5mg/kg QD subq
Renal
Eplerenone
Inspra
Selective aldosterone blocker
50mg qd-bid (max 100mg/day)
Renal
Escitalopram
Lexapro
SSRI
10-20mg qd
NONE
Esomeprazole
Nexium
PPI
20-40mg qd
NONE
Eszopiclone
Lunesta
Hypnotic non BZD
2mg q hs (3mg max)
avoid taking w fatty meals
NONE
Ezetimibe
Zetia
Antilipidemic agent
10mg qd
available w simvastatin as vytorin
NONE
Famotidine
Pepcid
H2 antag
20-40mg qd-bid
IV: 20mg q12h
Renal
Fenofibrate
Tricor
Fibric acid antilipidemic
48-145mg qd (max 145mg/day)
Renal
Fexofenadine
Allegra
antihistamine
60mg BID or 180mg qd
Renal
Fluconazole
Diflucan
antifungal
PO,IV: 200-800mg qd
yeast inf: 150mg x1 dose
Renal
Fluoxetine
Prozac
SSRI
20-40mg qd for depression (max 80mg/day)
Hepatic
Fluticasone
Flovent HFA, Flonase
inhaled cs
Oral inhalent: 88-220mcg BID (max 440 mcg BID)
Intranasal: 2 sprays in each nostril ONCE daily
NONE
Fluticasone and Salmeterol
Advair diskus
inh cs and b2 agonist
1 puff BID of any dose
(max fluticasone 500mcg bid)
NONE
Folic Acid
folic acid
water soluble vitamin
1mg po qd
NONE
Furosemide
Lasix
Loop diuretic
10-40mg BID
NONE
Gabapentin
Neurontin
anticonvulsant
300-600mg TID (max 3600mg)
Renal
Gemfibrozil
Lopid
Fibric acid
600mg BID, 30 min before breakfast and dinner
NONE
Glimepiride
Amaryl
SU
1-4mg qd with breakfast
(max 8mg/day)
Renal
Glipizide
Glucotrol
SU
initial: 5mg qd, titrate up (max 40mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Glipizide ER
Glucotrol XL
SU
initial: 5mg qd, titrate up (max 20mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Glyburide
Diabeta, Micronase
SU
1.25-20mg/day (max 20mg/day)
Renal
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrodiuril
Thiazide diuretic
Edema: 25-100mg qd
HTN: 12.5-50mg qd
(max 200mg/day)
Renal
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
Vicodin, Norco (325mg APAP), Lortab (500mg APAP)
Narcotic analgesic
1-2 tabs q4-6h prn
(max 4mg/day APAP)
Hepatic
Hydrocodone 10mg/ Chlorpheniramine 8mg
Tussionex
Anti-tussive, opiod analgesic
5ml q12h (max 10ml/day)
CI children <6yo.
children 6-12 use half adult dose
NONE
Hydroxyzine
Atarax
Antihistamine, antiemetic
25-100mg q4-6h prn
Hepatic
Ibandronate
Boniva
BPate
po: 150mg once monthly
IV: 3mg q3 months
Renal
Ibuprofen
Motrin, Advil
NSAID
200-800mg TID-QID
(3200mg/day rx; 1200mg/day otc)
NONE
Imipenem/Cilistatin
Primaxin
Carbapenem
IV: 250-1000mg q6-8h (max 4g/day)
IM: 500-750mg q12h (max 1500mg/day)
Renal AND Hepatic
Insulin Aspart
NovoLog
Insulin
Insulin Detemir
Levemir
Insulin
Insulin Glargine
Lantus
Insulin
Partially metabolized in skin
Insulin Glulisine
Apidra
Insulin
Insulin Lispro
Humalog
Insulin
Ipratropium
Atrovent
Anticholinergic
2 inh QID (max 12inh/day)
Ipratropium and albuterol
Combivent
Bronchodilator (anticholinergic and B2 agonist)
2 inh QID (max 12 inh/day)
NONE
Irbesartan
Avapro
ARB
150-300 qd
NONE
Irbesartan/HCTZ
Avalide
combo (arb+thiazide)
150/12.5 initially, titrate up (max 300/25mg)
Renal (HCTZ)
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Imdur
Nitrate, vasodilator
30-60mg q AM (max 240mg/day)
NONE
Lamotrigine
Lamictal
anticonvulsant
225-375 mg/day in 2 divided doses
Hepatic AND Renal
Lansoprazole
Prevacid
PPI
15-30mg qd
NONE
Latanoprost
Xalatan
antiglaucoma
1 gtt daily in the affected eye(s)
Do NOT exceed the once daily dosage to avoid diminished effectiveness in IOP lowering.
NONE
Levetiracetam
Keppra
anticonvulsant
initial dose: 500mg BID IR
1000mg daily ER
Renal
Levofloxacin
Levaquin
FQ
PO and IV: 250-750mg qd
Renal
Levothyroxine
Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid
thyroid product
1 qd 30 min before breakfast (dosage will vary)
1mcg/kg average dose
NONE
Linezolid
Zyvox
Oxazolidinone
PO and IV: 600mg q12h
2 metabolites may accumulate in RENAL dysfunction,
avoid foods containing TYRAMINE
NONE
Lisinopril
Zestril, Prinivil
acei
HTN: 10-40mg qd
CHF: 20-40mg qd
Renal
Lorazepam
Ativan
BZD
2-6mg in divided doses (max 8mg)
NONE
Losartan
Cozaar
ARB
25-100mg qd (max 100mg/day)
NONE
Losartan/HCTZ
Hyzaar
combo antihtn (ARB + thiazide diuretic)
1 qd
Renal (HCTZ)
Meclizine
Antivert
antihistamine
25-100mg/day in divided doses
NONE
Meloxicam
Mobic
NSAID
7.5-15mg qd (max 15mg/day)
NONE
Memantine
Namenda
NMDA Rc antag
initial: 5mg daily, then titrate up to 20mg daily
Renal
Meropenem
Merrem
carbapenem
1.5-6g/day divided every 8 hours (max 6g/day)
monitor for signs of anaphylaxis during first dose
for dialysis pts administer AFTER dialysis
Hepatic AND Renal
Metformin
Glucophage
biguanide
500-1000mg BID with meals (max 2550mg/day)
Do NOT use if sCr>1.5males or >1.4females
Hepatic AND Renal
Metformin ER
Glucophage XR
biguanide
500mg qd-1000mg qdwith the evening meal (max 2000mg qd)
Hepatic AND Renal
Methotrexate
Rheumatrex
DMARD, antifolate
Arthritis PO: 7.5mg q WEEK (max arthritis 20mg/WEEK)
Hepatic AND Renal
Methylphenidate
Concerta
CNS stimulant
18-54mg q AM
(6-12 yrs max 2mg/kg/day or 54mg/day; 13-17yrs max 72mg/day)
NONE
Methylprednisolone
Medrol
corticosteroid
tapered dose using 4mg tablets
NONE
Metoclopramide
Reglan
prokinetic, antiemetic
PO: 10-15mg/dose QID
IV: 10-20mg over 1-2 min
Chemo: 1-2mg/kg
Box Warn: TD with long term use, high dose, elderly
Renal
Metolazone
Zaroxolyn
thiazide-like diuretic
2.5-20mg qd
5mg=50mg hctz
NONE
Metoprolol succinate
Toprol XL
BB
25-100mg qd (400mg/day)
NONE
Metoprolol tartrate
Lopressor
BB
25-100mg BID (450mg/day)
NONE
Metronidazole
Flagyl
Misc ATB
depends on use:
PO or IV: 500-750mg q6-8h
(max 4g/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Midazolam
Versed
BZD
PO,IM,IV: depends on use
pre-op sedation IV: 0.02-0.04mg/kg
NONE
Minocycline
Minocin, Dynacin
TCN
100mg BID (max 400mg/day)
Renal
Mirtazepine
Remeron
antidepressant, alpha 2 antag
15-45mg qd
Renal
Montelukast
Singulair
LT receptor antag
10mg qd
NONE
Moxifloxacin
Avelox
FQ
PO and IV: 400mg qd
NONE
Nabumetone
Relafen
NSAID
1000mg/day in 1-2 divided doses (max 2000mg/day)
Renal
Naproxen
Naprosyn
NSAID
250-500mg BID (max 1250mg/day)
NONE
Niacin
Niaspan
antilipidemic, water soluble vitamin
500-1000mg qHS (max 2g/day)
NONE
Nifedipine ER
Procardia XL
CCB
30-60mg QD (120-180mg/day)
Hepatic
Nitrofurantoin
Macrodantin, Macrobid
misc ATB
Macrodantin: 50-100mg q6h (max400mg/day)
Macrobid: 100mg BID
Renal
Nitroglycerine
Nitroquick, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Stat
vasodilator
PO: 2.5-9mg BID-QID
IV: 5mcg/min-200mcg/min
Patch: 0.2-0.4mg/hr
Oint: 1/2" q6h
sublingual: 0.2-0.6mg q5min
translingual: 1-2 sprays q 3-5min
(max 3 doses/15min)
NONE
Nortriptyline
Pamelor
TCA
25mg TID-QID (max150mg/day)
Hepatic
Olanzapine
Zyprexa
atypical antipsychotic
5-20mg qd (max 30mg/day)
NONE
Omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Lovaza
misc antilipidemic agent
4g/day
Do NOT use if fish allergy, may prolong bleeding time
NONE
Omeprazole
Prilosec
PPI
20-40mg qd
NONE
Oxcarbazepine
Trileptal
anticonvulsant
initial: 300mg BID; titrate based on prior therapy
Renal
Oxycodone
OxyContin
narcotic analgesic
10-40mg BID (use caution>160mg/day)
Hepatic
Oxycodone/APAP
Endocet, Percocet, Tylox
narcotic analgesic
Oxycodone: 5-30mg q4-6h prn (max 4g APAP)
Hepatic
Pantoprazole
Protonix
PPI
PO: 40mg qd
IV: dose to effect, 0.05-0.1mg/kg bolus
(max 240mg/day)
NONE
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
Children: 25-50mg/kg/day
Adults: 125-500mg q6-8h
(max 3g/day in children < 12)
Renal
Phenytoin
Dilantin
anticonvulsant
200-1200mg/day
adjust dose in CIRRHOSIS
Hepatic
Pioglitazone
Actos
TZD
15-45mg qd (max 45mg/day)
Hepatic
Pipercillin/Tazobactam
Zosyn
PCN
IM,IV: 2.25-4.5g q6h
Renal
Polyethylene glycol
MiraLax, GlycoLax
osmotic laxative
17g qd
NONE
Potassium Chloride
K-Dur, Klor-Con, Micro K
electrolyte supp
40-80mEq/day
NONE
Pravastatin
Pravachol
HMG coA red inh
10-80mg QD (max 80mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Prednisone
Deltasone
CS
varies must taper dose if longer than 5 days
adjust dose in hyperthyroid
Hepatic
Pregabalin
Lyrica
anticonvulsant, analgesic
variable
Renal
Promethazine
Phenergan
antihistamine, antiemetic
12.5-25mg q4-6h prn
NONE
Propofol
Diprivan
general anesthetic
variable
NONE
Propoxyphene-N/APAP
Darvocet-N 100
analgesic combo
1 q4h prn
(max 600mg propoxyphene/ 4g APAP)
Hepatic AND Renal
Propranolol
Inderal
BB
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)
NONE
Quinapril
Accupril
acei
10-40mg qd
Renal
Rabeprazole
Aciphex
PPI
20mg qd
NONE
Raloxifene
Evista
SERM
60mg qd
NONE
Ramelteon
Rozerem
hypnotic, non-BZD
8mg po within 30 min of bedtime
NONE
Ramipril
Altace
acei
2.5-5mg qd (max 20mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Ranitidine
Zantac
h2 antag
PO: 150mg BID
IV: 50mg q6-8h
(max 600mg/day)
Renal
Risedronate
Actonel
BPATE
5mg qd or 35mg q wk
Renal
Risperidone
Risperdal
atypical antipsychotic
1-4mg BID (max 16mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Ropinirole
Requip
Dopamine agonist
Parkinsons: 0.25-1mg TID
Restless leg: 0.25-4mg q HS
Reduced CL in elderly
NONE
Rosiglitazone
Avandia
TZD
4-8mg qd
therapy NOT initiated if patient exhibits active LIVER dz
NONE
Rosuvastatin
Crestor
hmg coa red inh
5-40mg qd (max 40mg/day)
dosage adj w concomitant meds: cyclosporine, gemfibrozil
Hepatic AND Renal
Sertraline
Zoloft
SSRI
50-100mg/day (max 200mg/day)
Hepatic
Sildenafil
Viagra, Revatio
PDE-5 inh
ED: 25-100mg 1 hr prior sex
Pulmonary htn: 20mg TID (4-6h apart)
Hepatic AND Renal
Simvastatin
Zocor
hmg co red inh
20-40mg qhs (max 80mg/day)
dosage adj w concomitant meds: cyclosporine, danazol
NONE
Sitagliptan
Januvia
DPP IV inh
100mg/day
Renal
Spironolactone
Aldactone
k sparing diuretic
25-200mg qd dep on use
CLcr<10 avoid use
Renal
Sulfamethoxazole 800mg/Trimethoprim 160mg
Bactrim DS, Septra DS
Sulfonamide
1 BID
CLcr<15 not recommended
Renal
Sumatriptan
Imitrex
Seratonin Rc agonist
PO: 25-100mg as single dose, may repeat in 2 hrs (max 200mg/day)
intranasal, subQ available
Hepatic
tamsulosin
Flomax
alpha 1 antag
0.4-0.8mg qd half hour AFTER the same meal each day
NONE
Telithromycin
Ketek
ketolide
800mg qd x 5 days (tonsilitis, pharyngitis)
800mg qd x 7-10days (CAP)
Do NOT use: hypersensitivity Ketek, myasthenia gravis, hx of hepatitis, concurrent cisapride/pimozide
Renal
Temazepam
Restoril
BZD
15-30mg qhs
lower doses elderly
NONE
Terazosin
Hytrin
alpha 1 antag
1-20mg qd (max 20mg/day)
NONE
Ticarcillin/Clavulanate
Timentin
PCN
IV: 3.1g q4-6h
Hepatic AND Renal
Tiotropium
Spiriva
Anticholinergic
1 capsule daily (18mcg)
Renal
Tolterodine
Detrol LA
anticholinergic, overactive bladder
2-4mg qd
Hepatic AND Renal
Topiramate
Topomax
anticonvulsant
25-200mg BID (max 1600mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Tramadol
Ultram
analgesic
50-100mg q4-6h (max 400mg/day)
Renal impair: (max 200mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Tramadol/APAP
ultracet
analgesic
2 tabs q4-6h prn (max 4g APAP)
Renal impair: 2 tabs q12h, txt should not exceed 5 days)
Renal
Trazodone
Deseryl
Serotonin Reuptake inh/antag
initial 50mg TID (max 600mg/day)
NONE
Triamterene/hctz
Maxide, Dyazide
k spar diuretic,/ thiazide
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
Vacocin
ATB misc
IV: 2-3g/day in div doses q6-12h
PO: 500-1000mg/day in div doses q6h
(max 3g/day)
IV: admin over 60min at least, if infusion too rapid RED MAN SYND
Renal
Varenicline
Chantix
smoking cessation aid
Days 1-3: 0.5mg qd
Days 4-7: 0.5mg BID
Maintenance (wk 2-12): 1mg BID
Renal
Venlafaxine
Effexor XR
SNRI
37.5-75mg qd w FOOD
(max 225mg/day)
Hepatic AND Renal
Verapamil SR
Calan SR
CCB, class IV antiarrhyth
PO: 120-360mg/day in 1-2 div doses
IV: 2.5-5mg over 2 min
NO benefit>360mg/day
NONE
Warfarin
Coumadin
anticoagulant
5mg qd (2-10mg qd)
NONE
Ziprasidone
Geodon
atypical antipsychotic
20-40mg BID w FOOD
(max 80-100mg BID dep on indication)
NONE
Zolpidem
Ambien, Ambien CR
hypnotic, non BZD
Ambien: 5-10mg qhs (max 10mg/day)
Ambien CR: 6.25-12.5mg qhs
Hepatic
Olmesartan
Benicar
ARB
20-40mg qd
excreted in feces
NONE