Exam 2 Women's and Men's Health Dosing Flashcards
Dose of testosterone ethanate or cypionate for treatment of hypogonadism?
75-100mg IM weekly or
200mg every 2 weeks
Dose of testosterone patch for treatment of hypogonadism?
One to two 5mg patches applied nightly
Dose of testosterone gel for treatment of hypogonadism?
5-10g of 1% gel applied daily over a covered area of skin
Dose of testosterone solution for treatment of hypogonadism?
30-120mg (1 to 4 applications) applied to armpits daily (deodorant first)
Dose of testosterone buccal tablet for treatment of hypogonadism?
30mg buccal tablet applied to mucosa every 12 hours
Dose of testosterone SQ pellets for hypogonadism?
Implanted at intervals of 3-6 months (different dose depending on formulation)
Dose of terazosin for BPH?
Initial: 1mg HS
May increase to 10-20mg hs
Dose of doxazosin for BPH?
Initial: 1mg HS
May increase to 4-8mg hs
Dose of tamsulosin for BPH?
Initial: 0.4mg HS (daily ok)
May increase to 0.8mg HS
Do not chew/crush, take 1/2 hour after same meal daily
Dose of alfuzosin for BPH?
10mg daily; swallow whole, do not crush
Dose of silodosin for BPH?
Initial: 4mg PO daily
May increase to 8mg daily
Take with a meal
Dose of finasteride for BPH?
5mg PO daily (1mg just for alopecia)
Dose of dutasteride for BPH?
0.5mg PO daily (longer half life)
Dose of sildenafil for ED?
Initial: 50mg
Max: 100mg
Dose of vardenafil for ED?
Initial: 10mg
Max: 20mg
Dose of tadalafil for ED?
Initial: 10mg (2.5-5mg if daily dosing)
Max: 20mg
Dose of avanafil for ED?
Initial: 100mg
Max: 200mg
PDE-5 inhibitor with the longest onset and duration?
Cialis (tadalafil) - 60 min onset, 36 hour duration
Which PDE-5 inhibitor may have the fastest onset in addition to a slightly longer duration?
Avanafil (15 min onset? 6h duration)
How are alprostadil injections dosed?
Initial: 2.5 mcg
Usual range: 10-20mcg
Max: 60 mcg
What is the dose of diclofenac for dysmenorrhea?
50mg TID
What is the dose of ibuprofen for dysmenorrhea?
800mg TID
What is the dose of celecoxib for dysmenorrhea?
400mg x1 then 200mg BID
What is the dose of mefenamic acid for dysmenorrhea?
500mg x1 then 250mg QID
What is the dose of naproxen for dysmenorrhea?
500-550mg BID
What is the dose of danazol for dysmenorrhea?
100-200mg BID
What is the dose of leuprolide acetate for dysmenorrhea?
3.75mg IM monthly
What is the dose of tranexamic acid for acute menorrhagia treatment?
1300mg PO TID x5 days
What is the dose of medroxyprogesterone for acute menorrhagia treatment?
20mg PO TID x 1 week
What is the dose of estrogen for acute menorrhagia treatment?
25mg IV q4h until bleeding slows OR
Monophonic OC 30-35mcg EE TID x 1 week
What is the dose of levonorgestrel for emergency contraception?
150mg X1 OR 0.75mg PO q12h x2 doses
If using a COC for emergency contraception, how is it dosed?
At least EE 100mcg and levonorgestrel 0.5mg per dose (2-4 tablets) – 1 dose q12h x 2
What is the dose of ulipristal acetate for emergency contraception?
30mg tablet x1 dose
What is the dose of calcium for PMDD?
Calcium carbonate 1200mg/day
What is the dose of fluoxetine for PMDD?
20mg PO daily (or 90mg PO weekly during luteal phase)
What is the dose of sertraline for PMDD?
50-150mg PO daily
What is the dose of paroxetine for PMDD?
CR 12.5-25mg daily
What is the dose of citalopram for PMDD (not FDA approved)?
20-30mg PO daily