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Exam 2 Women's and Men's Health Dosing Flashcards

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Dose of testosterone ethanate or cypionate for treatment of hypogonadism?

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75-100mg IM weekly or

200mg every 2 weeks

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Dose of testosterone patch for treatment of hypogonadism?

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One to two 5mg patches applied nightly

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Dose of testosterone gel for treatment of hypogonadism?

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5-10g of 1% gel applied daily over a covered area of skin

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Dose of testosterone solution for treatment of hypogonadism?

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30-120mg (1 to 4 applications) applied to armpits daily (deodorant first)

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Dose of testosterone buccal tablet for treatment of hypogonadism?

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30mg buccal tablet applied to mucosa every 12 hours

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Dose of testosterone SQ pellets for hypogonadism?

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Implanted at intervals of 3-6 months (different dose depending on formulation)

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Dose of terazosin for BPH?

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Initial: 1mg HS

May increase to 10-20mg hs

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Dose of doxazosin for BPH?

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Initial: 1mg HS

May increase to 4-8mg hs

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Dose of tamsulosin for BPH?

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Initial: 0.4mg HS (daily ok)
May increase to 0.8mg HS
Do not chew/crush, take 1/2 hour after same meal daily

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Dose of alfuzosin for BPH?

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10mg daily; swallow whole, do not crush

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Dose of silodosin for BPH?

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Initial: 4mg PO daily
May increase to 8mg daily
Take with a meal

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Dose of finasteride for BPH?

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5mg PO daily (1mg just for alopecia)

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Dose of dutasteride for BPH?

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0.5mg PO daily (longer half life)

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Dose of sildenafil for ED?

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Initial: 50mg
Max: 100mg

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Dose of vardenafil for ED?

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Initial: 10mg
Max: 20mg

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Dose of tadalafil for ED?

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Initial: 10mg (2.5-5mg if daily dosing)
Max: 20mg

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Dose of avanafil for ED?

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Initial: 100mg
Max: 200mg

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PDE-5 inhibitor with the longest onset and duration?

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Cialis (tadalafil) - 60 min onset, 36 hour duration

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Which PDE-5 inhibitor may have the fastest onset in addition to a slightly longer duration?

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Avanafil (15 min onset? 6h duration)

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How are alprostadil injections dosed?

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Initial: 2.5 mcg
Usual range: 10-20mcg
Max: 60 mcg

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What is the dose of diclofenac for dysmenorrhea?

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50mg TID

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What is the dose of ibuprofen for dysmenorrhea?

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800mg TID

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What is the dose of celecoxib for dysmenorrhea?

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400mg x1 then 200mg BID

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What is the dose of mefenamic acid for dysmenorrhea?

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500mg x1 then 250mg QID

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What is the dose of naproxen for dysmenorrhea?

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500-550mg BID

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What is the dose of danazol for dysmenorrhea?

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100-200mg BID

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What is the dose of leuprolide acetate for dysmenorrhea?

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3.75mg IM monthly

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What is the dose of tranexamic acid for acute menorrhagia treatment?

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1300mg PO TID x5 days

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What is the dose of medroxyprogesterone for acute menorrhagia treatment?

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20mg PO TID x 1 week

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What is the dose of estrogen for acute menorrhagia treatment?

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25mg IV q4h until bleeding slows OR

Monophonic OC 30-35mcg EE TID x 1 week

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What is the dose of levonorgestrel for emergency contraception?

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150mg X1 OR 0.75mg PO q12h x2 doses

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If using a COC for emergency contraception, how is it dosed?

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At least EE 100mcg and levonorgestrel 0.5mg per dose (2-4 tablets) – 1 dose q12h x 2

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What is the dose of ulipristal acetate for emergency contraception?

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30mg tablet x1 dose

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What is the dose of calcium for PMDD?

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Calcium carbonate 1200mg/day

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What is the dose of fluoxetine for PMDD?

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20mg PO daily (or 90mg PO weekly during luteal phase)

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What is the dose of sertraline for PMDD?

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50-150mg PO daily

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What is the dose of paroxetine for PMDD?

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CR 12.5-25mg daily

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What is the dose of citalopram for PMDD (not FDA approved)?

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20-30mg PO daily

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What is the dose of escitalopram for PMDD (not FDA approved)?

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10-20mg PO daily

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What is the dose of alprazolam for PMDD?

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0.25mg PO BID-QID during luteal phase

41
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What is the dose of Yaz for PMDD?

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Drospirenone 3mg/EE 20mcg

42
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What is the dose of spironolactone for PMDD?

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25-200mg PO daily during luteal phase

43
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How is Addyi dosed for femal sexual interest/arousal disorder?

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100mg PO at bedtime

44
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What is the dose of folate in prenatal care?

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0.4mg PO daily beginning at least 1 month prior to conception

45
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What is the dose of iron in prenatal care?

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27-30mg of iron for all pregnant women

46
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What is the dose of calcium in prenatal care?

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1300mg PO daily 14-18yo
1000mg PO daily 19-50yo
Can be through diet

47
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What is the dose of Pen G for group B beta strep prophylaxis during labor?

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5 million units IV then 2.5-3 million units IV q4h

48
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What is the dose of ampicillin for group B beta strep prophylaxis during labor?

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2g IV then 1g IV q4h

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What is the dose of cefazolin for group B beta strep prophylaxis during labor?

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2g IV then 1g IV q8h

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What is the dose of clindamycin for group B beta strep prophylaxis during labor?

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900mg IV q8h

51
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What is the dose of vancomycin for group B beta strep prophylaxis during labor?

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1g IV q12h

52
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What is the dose of vitamin B for NVP?

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10-25mg q8h

53
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What is the dose of Diclegis for NVP?

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Doxylamine 10mg/pyridoxine 10mg 2 tabs at bedtime. May increase to qAM, qNoon, 2 qHS

54
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Dose of ginger for NVP?

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125-250mg q6h

55
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Dose of promethazine for NVP?

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12.5-25mg q4-6h

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Dose of metoclopramide for NVP?

57
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Dose of ondansetron for NVP?

58
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Dose of methylprednisolone for NVP?

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16mg q8h x3 days then taper over 2 weeks

59
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Dose of cephalexin for UTI of pregnancy?

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250mg BID-QID

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Dose of nitrofurantoin for UTI of pregnancy?

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50-100mg QID

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Dose of ampicillin/amoxicicillin for UTI of pregnancy?

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250-500mg QID

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Dose of sulfisoxazole for UTI of pregnancy

63
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Progesterone dose to prevent preterm birth if history present?

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17-a hydroxyprogesterone 250mg IM qweek during weeks 16-36

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Progesterone dose to prevent preterm birth if NO history of preterm birth?

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Micronized pregesterone suppository 200mg intravaginally daily

65
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Dose of magnesium for fetal neuroprotection in preterm labor?

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4-6g IV load then 1g/hr for 12 hours

66
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Dose of betamethasone for fetal development in preterm labor?

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12mg IM q24h x2 doses

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Dose of dexamethasone for fetal development in preterm labor?

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6mg IM q12h x4 doses

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Pen G dose for group B strep prophylaxis in preterm labor?

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5 million units Iv then 2.5 million units IV q4h until delivery

69
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Dose of nifedipine as a tocolytic?

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10mg PO q20 minutes x3 doses, then 20mg PO q 4-6 hours

70
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Dose of indomethacin as a tocolytic?

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50-100mg PO or PR, then 25-50mg q6h

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Dose of terbutaline as a tocolytic?

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0.25mg subcutaneously every 15-30 mintutes

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Dose of magnesium sulfate as a tocolytic?

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4-6g loading dose, then 2 g/hr

73
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Dose of antibiotics for preterm membrane rupture?

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Ampicillin 2g IV q6h x 48 hours then amoxicillin 250mg PO q8h x 5 days
PLUS
Erythromycin 250mg IV q6h x 48 hours then erythromycin 333mg q8h x 5 days
PLUS
Azithromycin 1g PO x1 dose

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What is the dose of magnesium for seizure prophylaxis in preeclampsia?

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4-6g IV bolus then 2g/hr

75
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What is the dose of magnesium sulfate in eclampsia?

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If already on Mg infusion when it presents, give additional 2g IV
If not on infusion, give 6g Iv loading dose over 15-20 minutes then 2g/hr infusion

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What is the dose of oxytocin for postpartum hemorrhage?

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10 IU IM or 20 IU/1 L IV

77
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Dose of carboprost for postpartum hemorrhage?

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0.25mg IM or intromyometrially q15 min

MAX 2mg

78
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Dose of misoprostol for postpartum hemorrhage?

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1000mcg rectally

79
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Dose of methylergonovine for postpartum hemorrhage?

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0.2mg IM q2-4 hours

80
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How is oxybutynin (Ditropan) dosed for incontinence?

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5mg PO BID-QID

81
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How is oxybutynin (Ditropan XL) dosed for incontinence?

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5mg PO daily

82
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How is tolterodine (Detrol) dosed for incontinence?

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1-2mg PO BID

83
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How is tolterodine (Detrol LA) dosed for incontinence?

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2-4mg PO daily

84
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How is trospium (Sanctura) dosed for incontinence?

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Take BID 1 hour before meals

85
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How is trospium (Sanctura XR) dosed for incontinence?

86
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How is solifenacin (Vesicare) dosed for incontinence?

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5mg PO daily

87
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How is darifenacin (Enablex) dosed for incontinence?

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7.5-15mg PO daily

88
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How is fosoterodine (Toviaz) dosed for incontinence?

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4-8mg once daily

89
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Dose of mirabegron for incontinence?

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25mg PO daily (may increase to 50mg in 8 weeks)

90
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Dose of carbidopa/levodopa for RLS?

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IR 25/100 - 0.5 to 1 tablet qHS

ER 25/100 1 hour before bedtime

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Dose of pramipexole (Mirapex) for RLS?

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0.125mg daily 2-3 hours before bedtime. May increase to 0.5mg.

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Dose of ropinorole (Requip) for RLS?

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0.25mg daily initially, may increase to 4mg max by 0.5mg each week

93
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Dose of gabapentin for RLS?

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300mg daily 2 hours before HS

May increase to max 1800mg daily

94
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Dose of gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant)?

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600mg PO daily with food ~5pm

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Dose of pregabalin for RLS?

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100mg daily in 2-3 divided doses up to 450mg

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Dose of iron for RLS?

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Ferrous sulfate 325mg with vitamin C 100mg PO daily

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