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MBChB List Doses Flashcards

1
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Acyclovir for genital herpes simplex suppression

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400 mg bd

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Acyclovir for nongenital herpes simplex treatment

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200 mg 5x 5/7

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Acyclovir for first-episode genital herpes simplex treatment

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200 mg 5x

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Acyclovir for recurrent genital herpes simplex

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800 mg tds 2/7

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Acyclovir for Varicella zoster/Herpes Zoster treatment in adults

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800 mg 5x 7/7

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6
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Acyclovir for Herpes Zoster/Varicella-Zoster encephalitis

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10 mg/kg
every 8 hours
10-14 days

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Adrenaline for CPR

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1 in 10 000

1 mg Q3-5 minutes IV

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Adrenaline for Acute anaphylaxis

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500 micrograms IM Q5 minutes

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Alendronate for postmenopausal osteoporosis

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10 mg OD

70 mg once weekly

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10
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Alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis in men

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10 mg OD

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Alendronate for prevention/treatment of corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

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10 mg OD

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12
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Allopurinol for gout prophylaxis (initial dose)

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100 mg OD

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13
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Allopurinol for gout prophylaxis (maintenance in mild gout)

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100-200 mg OD

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14
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Allopurinol for gout prophylaxis (maintenance in moderately severe gout)

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300-600 mg divided doses

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15
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Allopurinol for gout prophylaxis (maintenance in severe gout)

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700- 900 mg OD

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16
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Amiodarone for treatment of arrhythmias

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200 mg tds 7/7 then 200 mg bd 7/7 then 200 mg OD

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17
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Amiodarone for CPR (VF, pulsless VT refractory to defibrillatrion)

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300 mg IV

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18
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Augmentin for beta-lactamase-producing strains

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250/125 mg Q8h

IV 1.2g Q8

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19
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Augmentin for acute diverticulitis

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500/125 mg tds 5/7

IV 1.2 g Q8h

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20
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Augmentin for a diabetic foot infection

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500/125 mg Q8

1.2g Q8h

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21
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Augmentin for leg ulcer infection

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500/125 mg Q8 7/7

IV 1.2 g Q8h

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22
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Augmentin for cellulitis/erysipelas

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500/125 mg Q8h 7/7

IV 1.2g Q8h

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23
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Augmentin for surgical prophylaxis

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IV 1.2 g 30 minutes before then Q8h for 2-3 doses in high-risk procedures

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24
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Augmentin for community-acquired pneumonia

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500/125 tds 5/7

IV 1.2g Q8

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25
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Augmentin for hospital-acquired pneumonia

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500/125 mg tds 5/7

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26
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Augmentin for acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis

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500/125 mg tds 7-14/7

1.2g Q8h

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27
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Augmentin for acute exacerbation of COPD

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500/125 mg tds 5/7

IV 1.2 g Q8h

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28
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Augmentin for acute sinusitis

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500/125 mg tds 5/7

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29
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Augmentin for pyelonephritis/catheter-associated UTI

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500/125 mg tds 7-10/7

IV 1.2g Q8h

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30
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Aspirin for secondary prevention of CVD

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75 mg OD

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31
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Aspirin for management of NSTEACs or STEMI

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300 mg OD until dx established

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32
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Aspirin for long term treatment of TIA/ischemic stroke not associated with AF

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75 mg OD

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33
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Aspirin for treatment of acute ischaemic stroke

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300 mg OD for 14 days

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34
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Aspirin for mild to moderate pain

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300 to 900 mg Q4-6h

Max 4g/day

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35
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Aspirin for acute migraine

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900 mg OD

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36
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Aspirin for prevention of Pre-eclampsia

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75-150 mg OD from 12/40 until birth

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37
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Aspirin for Mild to moderate pain

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300-600 mg Q4-6h max 2.4g/day

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38
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Atenolol for Hypertension

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25-50 mg OD

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39
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Atenolol for Angina

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100 mg daily

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40
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Atenolol for arrhytmias

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50-100 mg OD

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41
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Atenolol for migraine prophylaxis

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50 to 200 mg

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42
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Atropine for bradycardia due to beta blocker OD

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3mg

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43
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Atropine for insecticide or nerve agent poisoning

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2 mg Q5-10 minutes

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44
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Atropine for GI symptoms secondary to smooth muscle spasm

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0.6- 1.2 mg nocte

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45
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Beclomethasone for asthma prophylaxis

A

200-400 mcg bd

can go to 800 mcg

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46
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Beclomethasone for rhinitis

A

100 mcg bd
to 50 mcg
max 400 mcg

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47
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Bendroflumethiazide for oedema

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5-10 mg OD then 5-10 mg 1-3 times a week

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48
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Bendroflumethiazide for hypertension

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2.5 mg OD mane

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49
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Benztropine for medication-induced movement disorder

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1-4 mg OD or BD

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50
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Benztropine for parkinsonism

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0.5 to 1 mg increase in 0.5 increments at 5-6 day intervals (1-2 mg OD)
Max 6 mg/day

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51
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Benzylpenicillin for infections

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0.6 to 1.2 g Q6h IM/IV

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52
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Benzylpenicillin for Endocarditis

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1.2g Q4h

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53
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Benzylpenicillin for anthrax

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2.4g Q4h

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54
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Benzylpenicillin for GB prophylaxis in labor

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3g then 1.5g Q4

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55
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Benzylpenicillin for meningicoccal disease

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2.4 g Q4h IV

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56
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Benzylpenicillin for suspected meningicoccal disease

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1.2 g IV/IM before transfer

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57
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Bezafibrate for mixed hyperlipidaemia if statin contraindicated or not tolerated

A

200 mg tds

SR 400 mg OD

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58
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Budesonide for prophylaxis of mild to moderate asthma

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200-400 mcg OD

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59
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Budesonide for asthma prophylaxis

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100-800 mcg BD

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60
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Budesonide for rhinitis

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128 mcg OD

64 mcg BD

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61
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Budesonide for nasal polyps

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100 mcg BD for 3/12

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62
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Carbamazepine for tonic-clonic seizures

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100 to 200 mg 1-2x increased in steps of 100-200 mg every 2 weeks
usual dose 0.8 to 1.2 g daily

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63
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Carbamazepine for trigeminal neuralgia

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100 mg 1-2x up to 200 mg 3-4 times

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64
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Carbamazepine for Bipolar prophylaxis unreponsive to lithium

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400-600 mg

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65
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Carbamazepine for diabetic neuropathy

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100 mg 1-2x increase to response

to 200 3-4 x

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66
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Carbimazole for hyperthyroidism

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15-40 mg OD till euthyroid

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67
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Cefazolin for surgical prophylaxis

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1 g 30-60 minutes before then 0.5-1g during

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68
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Cefazolin for skin, bone, and joint infection

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1-2 g daily

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69
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Cetirizine for allergy relief

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10 mg OD

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70
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Colecalciferol for prevention of vitamin D deficiency

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400 units OD

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71
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Colecalciferol for treatment of vitamin D deficiency

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800 units OD

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72
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Ciprofloxacin for Acute otitis externa

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0.25 mL bd 7/7

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73
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Ciprofloxacin for moderate to severe diabetic foot disease

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500 mg BD

IV 400 mg Q8-12h over 60 minutes

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74
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Ciprofloxacin for fistulating Crohns disease

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500 mg BD

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75
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Ciprofloxacin for respiratory tract infections

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500 to 750 mg BD

400 mg Q8-12h over 60 minutes

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76
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Ciprofloxacin for Pseudomonal LRTI in CF

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750 mg BD

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77
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Ciprofloxacin for UTI

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250-750 mg BD

IV 400 mg Q8-12h over 60 minutes

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78
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Ciprofloxacin for prostatitis

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500 mg BD 14/7

IV 400 mg Q8-12h

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79
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Ciprofloxacin for uncomplicated gonorrhea

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500 mg One dose

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80
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Ciprofloxacin for disseminated gonococcal infection

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IV 500 mg Q12h 7/7

PO 500 mg BD following IV treatment

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81
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Ciprofloxacin for infections

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500 to 750 mg BD

IV 400 mg Q8-12h over 60 minutes

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82
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Ciprofloxacin for Surgical prophylaxis

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750 mg 60 minutes before

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83
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Ciprofloxacin for anthrax

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500 mg BD

IV 400 mg Q12h over 60 minutes

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84
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Ciprofloxacin for acute pyelonephritis/catheter-associated UTI

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500 mg BD 7/7

IV 400 mg Q8-12h

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85
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Clopidogrel for prevention of atherothrombotic events in PCI

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300 mg loading dose

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86
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Clopidogrel for cerebrovascular event and contraindication to aspirin

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75 mg OD

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87
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Clopidogrel for prevention of atherothrombotic event in PVD or following MI/stroke

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75 mg OD

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88
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Clopidogrel for prevention of atherothrombotic event in NSTEMI

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300 mg then 75 mg OD up to 12/12

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89
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Clopidogrel for prevention of atherothrombotic event in STEMI

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300 mg then 75 mg

>76 yo 75 mg for at least 4 weeks

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90
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Clopidogrel for prevention of atherothrombotic event in patients with AF and cannot take warfarin

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75 mg OD

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91
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Codeine for acute diarrhea

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30 mg 3-4x

usual dose 15-60 mg 3-4x

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92
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Codeine for mild to moderate pain

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30-60 mg Q4h max 240 mg

IM 30-60 mg Q4h

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93
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Colchicine for Acute gout

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500 mg 2-4x

max 6g

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94
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Colchicine for short term prophylaxis of gout

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500 mg bd

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95
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Cyclizine for nausea, vomiting, vertigo, motion sickness, labyrinthine disorders

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50 mg up to 3x

IV 50 mg tds

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96
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Cyclizine for nausea and vomiting in palliative care

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150 mg SC

50 mg up to 3x

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97
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Dabigatran for VTE prophylaxis following knee replacement

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110 mg 1-4 hours after surgery, 220 mg OD 10/7

>75 yo 75 mg 1-4 hours after surgery then 150 mg OD for 10/7

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98
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Dabigatran for VTE prophylaxis following hip replacement

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110 mg 1-4 hours after surgery,
220 mg OD 28-35/7

> 75 yo
75 mg 1-4 hours after surgery
then 150 mg OD for 28-35/7

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99
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Dabigatran for treatment of DVT, OE

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150 mg bd
>75 110-150 mg BD
>80 110 mg bd

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100
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Dabigatran for stroke/embolism prophylaxis in non-valvular AF

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150 mg bd
>75 110-150 mg bd
>80 110 mg bd

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101
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Dexamethasone for suppression of allergic/inflammatory disorders

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0.5-10 mg OD

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102
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Dexamethasone for mild croup

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Child

150 mcg/kg

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103
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Dexamethasone for severe croup

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Child
150 mcg/kg
then 150 mcg/kg IV
then 150 mcg/kg IV if needed

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104
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Dexamethasone for bacterial meningitis

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IV 8.3 mg Q6h 4/7

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105
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Dexamethasone for cerebral edema

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8-16 mg then 5 mg IM or IV Q6h

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106
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Diazepam for muscle spasm

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2-15 mg daily

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107
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Diazepam for acute muscle spasm

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IM/IV 10 mg then 10 mg ater 4 hours

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108
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Diazepam for tetanus

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IV 100-300 mg/kg Q1-4h

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109
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Diazepam for anxiety

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2 mg tds then 15-30 mg if needed

1 mg tds for elderly

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110
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Diazepam for insomnia and anxiety

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5-15 mg OD nocte

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111
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Diazepam for severe anxiety/panic attack/acute alcohol withdrawal

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10 mg the 10 mg after 4 hours IV/IM

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112
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Diazepam for status epilepticus

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10 mg then 10 mg after 10 minutes at 1 mL per minute

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113
Q

Diclofenac for pain and inflammation in rheumatic/MSK disorders

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75-150 mg in 2-3 doses

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114
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Diclofenac for acute gout

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75-150 mg in 2-3 doses

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115
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Diclofenac for postoperative pain

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75-150 mg in 2-3 doses

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116
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Diclofenac for migraine

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50 mg at the onset of migraine 
then 
50 mg after 2 hours 
then 50 after 4-6 hours 
max 200 mg
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117
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Digoxin initial dose for atrial fibrillation or flutter

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0.75-1.5 mg over 24 hours

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118
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Digoxin maintenance dose for AF or flutter

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125 to 250 mcg

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119
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Digoxin for heart failure

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62.5-125 mcg OD

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120
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Digoxin in emergency AF or flutter

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the loading dose of 0.75-1 mg over 2 hours

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Diltiazem for angina

A

60 mg tds max 360 mg/day

elderly 60 bd max 360 mg/day

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Docusate sodium for chronic constipation

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up to 500 mg in divided doses

PR 120 mg

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123
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Domperidone for nausea and vomiting

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> 35 kg weight
10 mg up to 3x
max 30 mg

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124
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Doxycycline for chlamydia, rickettsia, mycoplasma

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200 mg in 1-2 doses then 100 mg OD

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125
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Doxycycline for severe infections

A

200 mg OD

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126
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Doxycycline for acute sinusitis, cough, community-acquired pneumonia

A

200 mg one dose

then 100 mg OD 5/7

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Doxycycline for hospital-acquired pneumonia

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200 mg 1 dose then 100 mg OD 5/7

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128
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Doxycycline for acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis

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200 mg for one dose, then 100 mg OD 7-14/7

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129
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Doxycycline for acute exacerbation of COPD

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200 mg for 1 dose then 100 mg OD 5/7

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130
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Doxycycline for mild diabetic foot infection

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200 mg for 1 dose then 100 mg OD for 7/7

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Doxycycline for Cellulitis/erysipelas

A

200 mg for 1 dose the 100 mg OD for 5-7/7

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132
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Doxycycline for leg ulcer infection

A

200 mg for 1 dose

then 100 mg OD for 7/7

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133
Q

Doxycycline for acne

A

100 mg OD

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134
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Doxycycline for rosacea

A

100 mg OD

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135
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Doxycycline for early syphilis

A

100 mg BD for 28 days

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136
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Doxycycline for neurosyphilis

A

200 mg BD for 28 days

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Doxycycline for uncomplicated genital chlamydia/nongonococcal urethritis

A

100 mg BD 7/7

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138
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Doxycycline for PID

A

100 mg BD 14/7

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139
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Doxycycline for Lyme disease

A

200 mg in 1-2 divided doses for 21/7

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140
Q

Formoterol for chronic asthma

A

12 mcg BD

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141
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Formoterol for COPD

A

12 mcg BD max 48 mcg

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142
Q

Ergometrine for PPH due to uterine atony

A

250-500 mcg IM/slow IV

143
Q

Erythromycin for infection

A

250-500 mg qds

  1. 25 mg/kg Q6h
  2. 5 mg/kg for severe
144
Q

Erythromycin for Impetigo

A

250-500 mg qds 5-7/7

145
Q

Erythromycin for cellulitis/erysipelas

A

500 mg qds 5-7/7

146
Q

Erythromycin for mild diabetic foot infection

A

500 mg qds 7/7

147
Q

Erythromycin for leg ulcer infection

A

500 mg qds 7/7

148
Q

Erythromycin for community-acquired pneumonia

A

500 mg qds 5/7

149
Q

Erythromycin for sore throat

A

250-500 mg qds 5/7

150
Q

Erythromycin for early syphilis

A

500 mg qds 14/7

151
Q

Erythromycin for uncomplicated genital chlamydia/non-gonococcal urethritis

A

500 mg bd 14/7

152
Q

Erythromycin for chronic prostatitis

A

250-500 mg qds

IV 6.25 mg/kg q6h (12.5 mg/kg for severe infection)

153
Q

Erythromycin for rosacea

A

500 mg bd 6-12 weeks

154
Q

Erythromycin for acne

A

500 mg bd

155
Q

ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel for menstrual symptoms

A

1 tablet for 21 days, 7 day interval

if started after day 6 of cycle need protection

156
Q

ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel for contracpetion

A

1 tablet for 21 days, same time each day

if started after day 6 of cycle need protection

157
Q

ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel for menstrual symptoms 28 days

A

1 tablet for 21 days 1 inactive tablet for 7 days

if started after day 6 of cycle need protection

158
Q

ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel for contraceptions 28 days

A

1 tablet 21 days, 1 inactive tablet for 7 days

if started after day 6 of cycle need protection

159
Q

Felodipine for Angina prophylaxis

A

5 mg OD mane

elderly 2.5 mg OD mane

160
Q

Felodipine for hypertension

A

5-10 mg OD mane

elderly 2.5-10 mg OD mane

161
Q

Fluconazole for candidal balanitis

A

150 mg for 1 dose

162
Q

Fluconazole for vaginal candidiasis

A

150 mg for 1 dose

163
Q

Fluconazole for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis

A

150 mg every 72 hours for 3 doses then 150 mg once weekly for 6 months

164
Q

Fluconazole for mucosal candiasis

A

50 mg OD for 7-14 days

165
Q

Fluconazole for tinea, pityriasis versiculor, dermal candidiasis

A

50 mg OD for 2-4 weeks max 6 weeks

166
Q

Fluconazole for invasive candida infections

A

400 mg on the first day then 200-400 mg OD

167
Q

Flumazenil for reversal of benzodiazepines in clinical procedures

A

200 mcg over 15 seconds then 100 mcg every 1 minute

usual dose 300 to 600 mcg max 1 mg

168
Q

Fluoxetine for major depression

A

20 mg OD
increased after 3-4 weeks
max 60 mg OD

169
Q

Fluoxetine for bulimia

A

60 mg (40 mg in elderly)

170
Q

Fluoxetine for OCD

A

20 mg increased to 60 mg (40 in elderly)

171
Q

Fluticasone for asthma prophylaxis

A

100-500 mcg bd

172
Q

Fluticasone for rhinitis

A

100 mcg OD

173
Q

Folic Acid for Anemia

A

5 mg for 4 months

174
Q

Folic acid for the prevention of NTDs

A

400 mcg daily before conception and till week 12

175
Q

Folic acid for the prevention of NTD in high-risk women

A

5 mg before conception until 12 weeks

176
Q

Folic acid for the prevention of methotrexate side effects

A

5 mg once weekly

177
Q

Furosemide for oedema

A

40 mg daily mane then 20-40 mg OD

IV/IM 20-50 mg then increased in steps of 20 mg every 2 hours

178
Q

Furosemide for resistent oedema

A

80-120 mg

IM/IV 20-50 mg increased in steps of 20 mg every 2 hours as needed

179
Q

Furosemide for resistent hypoertension

A

40-80 mg

IV/IM 20-50 mg then increased in steps of 20 mg as needed

180
Q

Gabapentin for seizures

A

300 mg OD on day 1
300 mg BD on day 2
300 mg tds on day 3

then increase in steps of 300 every 2-3 days in 3 divided doses

usual dose 0.9-3.6g

181
Q

Gabapentin for peripheral neuropathy

A 
300 mg OD on day 1
300 mg BD on day 2
300 mg tds on day 3
then increase in steps of 300 every 2-3 days in 3 divided doses 
max 3.6g
182
Q

Gentamicin for a diabetic foot infection

A

5-7 mg/kg IV adjusted to serum concentration

183
Q

Gentamicin for leg ulcer infection

A

5-7 mg/kg IV to serum concentration

184
Q

Gentamicin for bacterial endocarditis or HACEK endocarditis

A

IM/IV 1 mg/kg Q12h over at least 3 minutes

185
Q

Gentamicin for other infections

A

IV/IM 3-5 mg/kg in 3 divided doses Q8h IV over at least 3minutes
IV 5-7 mg/kg then adjusted to serum concentration

186
Q

Gentamicin for surgical prophylaxis

A

1.5 mg/kg IV over 3 minutes 30 minutes before Q8 hourly

187
Q

Gentamicin for pyelonephritis/catheter-associated UTI

A

5-7 mg/kg OD then adjusted to serum concentration

188
Q

Glipizide for type 2 diabetes mellitus

A

2.5-5mg adjusted to response

Max 20 mg per day

189
Q

GTN for angina prophylaxis

A

sublingual 400-800 mcg

190
Q

GTN for treatment of angina

A

400-800 mcg Q5min

191
Q

GTN for unstable angina

A

IV 10-200 mcg/min max 400 to response

192
Q

Haloperidol for nausea and vomiting treatment

A

1-2 mg

elderly 500 mcg

193
Q

Haloperidol for schizophrenia

A

2-10 mg daily in 1-2 divided doses
usual dose 2-4 mg daily in 1st episode
up to 10 mg in multiple-episode
(half the lowest adult dose for elderly, max 5 mg)

194
Q

Haloperidol for acute delirium

A

1-10 mg in 1-3 divided doses, start at lowest
max 10 mg
elderly half the lowest adult dose, max 5 mg
IM 1-10 mg (500 mcg for elderly)

195
Q

Haloperidol for manic episodes

A

2-10 mg in 1-2 divided doses

elderly half the lowest adult dose max 5 mg

196
Q

Haloperidol for psychomotor agitation

A

5-10 mg Q12h max 20 mg

elderly 2.5 mg Q12h max 5 mg

IM 5 mg Q1h max 15 mg

elderly 2.5mg Max 5 mg

197
Q

Enoxaparin for VTE prophylaxis in moderate-risk surgical patients

A

SC 20 mg 2 hours before surgery

20 mg every 24 hours

198
Q

Enoxaparin for VTE prophylaxis in high-risk surgical patients

A

Sc 40 mg 12 hours before surgery

40 mg every 24 hours

199
Q

Enoxaparin for prophylaxis of DVT in medical patients

A

40 mg every 24 hours SC

200
Q

Enoxaparin for treatment of DVT/PE in low risk of recurrence

A

1.5 mg/kg every 24 hours

201
Q

Enoxaparin for Treatment of DVT/PE in patients at risk of recurrence

A

SC 1 mg/kg every 12 hours

202
Q

Unfractionated Heparin for treatment of PE, unstable angina, and acute peripheral artery occlusion

A

5000 units loading dose (75 U/kg)

then 18 units/kg/h

203
Q

Unfractionated Heparin for treatment of severe PE

A

A loading dose of 10 000 units, then 18 units/kg/h

204
Q

Unfractionated Heparin for treatment of DVT

A

IV loading dose 5000 units (75 U/kg) then 18 units/kg/h

205
Q

Unfractionated Heparin for thromboprophylaxis in medical patients

A

SC 5000 units Q8-12h

206
Q

Unfractionated Heparin for thromboprophylaxis in surgical patients

A

SC 5000 units 1 dose 2 hours before surgery then 5000 units every 8-12 hours

207
Q

Hydrocortisone for thyrotoxic crisis

A

IV 100 mg Q6h

208
Q

Hydrocortisone for acute hypersensitivity

A

IV 100-300 mg

209
Q

Hydroxocobalamin for prophylaxis of macrocytic anaemia

A

IM 1 mg every 2-3 months

210
Q

Hydroxocobalamin for pernicious anemia without neurological involvement

A

IM 1 mg three times a week for 2 weeks then 1 mg every 2-3 months

211
Q

Hydroxocobalamin for pernicious anemia with neurological involvement

A

IM 1 mg once daily on alternate days till no further improvement
then
1 mg every 2 months

212
Q

Immediate release Ibuprofen for pain

A

300-400 mg 3-4x increased to 600 mg 4x

200-400 mg tds

213
Q

Modified released ibuprofen for pain

A

1.6 g once daily increased to 2.4 g in 2 divided doses

214
Q

Immediate release ibuprofen for acute migraine

A

400-600 mg 1 dose

215
Q

Ipratropium for reversible airway obstruction

A

20-40 mcg 3-4x

216
Q

Ipratropium for COPD

A

20-40 mcg 3-4x

217
Q

Ipratropium for acute bronchospasm

A

Nebulised

500 mcg

218
Q

Ipratropium for life threatening/severe acute asthma

A

500 mcg Q4-6h

219
Q

Isosorbide dinitrate for angina treatment and prophylaxis

A

30-120 mg in divided doses

IV 1-10 mg/hour

220
Q

Isosorbide dinitrate for LV failure

A

40-160 mg in divided doses max 240 mg

IV 2-10 mg/h

221
Q

Lactulose for constipation

A

15 mL bd
then
according to response

222
Q

Lactulose for hepatic encephalopathy

A

30-50 mL tds adjusted

223
Q

Levodopa for Parkinsons disease

A

84 mg inhaled PRN max 5x

224
Q

Lignocaine/Lidocaine for infiltration anesthesia

A

max 200 mg

max 500 mg with adrenaline

225
Q

Lorazepam for anxiety

A

1-4 mg in divided doses

0.5-2 mg in elderly

226
Q

Lorazepam for insomnia

A

1-2 mg nocte

227
Q

Lorazepam for acute panic attack

A

IM/IV 25-30 mcg/kg Q6

usual dose 1.5-2.5 mg Q6h

228
Q

Lorazepam for Seizures

A

4 mg one dose, then 4mg after 10 minutes

229
Q

Losartan for diabetic nephropathy

A

50 mg OD then 100 mg OD if needed

>76 25 mg OD then 100 mg if needed

230
Q

Losartan for chronic heart failure

A

12.5 mg OD increased at weekly interval to 150 mg OD

231
Q

Losartan for hypertension

A 
50 mg OD 
then 100 mg if needed 
>76 yo 
25 mg OD 
to 100 mg OD if needed
232
Q

Magnesium sulfate for severe acute asthma/respiratory deterioration in anaphylaxis

A

1.2-2g over 20 minutes

233
Q

Magnesium sulfate for prevention of seizures in pre-eclampsia

A

4g over 5-15 minutes
then
1g/h for 24 hours

234
Q

Magnesium sulfate for the treatment of seizures and prevention of recurrence in pre-eclampsia

A

4g over 5-15 minute then 1g/h for 24 hours after seizure or delivery

235
Q

Magnesium sulfate for hypomagnesemia

A

up to 40g over 5 days
maintenance 2.5-5 g daily
usually 3g

236
Q

Magnesium sulfate for emergency treatment of arrhythmias

A

2g over 10-15 minutes

237
Q

Metformin for T2DM

A

500 mg OD for 1 week
then 500 mg bd for 1 week
then 500 mg tds
max 2g per day

238
Q

Metformin for PCOS

A

500 mg OD for 1 week
then 500 mg BD for 1 week
then 1.5-1.7g in 2-3 divided doses

239
Q

Metoclopramide for nausea and vomiting

A

up to 500 mcg/kg daily in s divided doses

weight > 60kg 10 mg up to tds

240
Q

Metoclopramide for acute migraine

A

IV/IM 10 mg for 1 dose

241
Q

Metoprolol for hypertension

A

immediate release: 100 mg OD then 200 mg in divided doses max 400 mg
MR 200 mg OD

242
Q

Metoprolol for angina

A

Immediate release 50-100 mg 2-3x

MR 200-400 mg

243
Q

Metoprolol for arrhythmias

A

immediate release 50 mg 2-3 times up to 300 mg in divided doses
IV 5 mg at 1-2 mg/minute then 5 mg after 5 minutes

244
Q

Metoprolol for migraine prophylaxis

A

Immediate release 100-200 mg in divided doses

MR 200 mg

245
Q

Metoprolol for hyperthyroidism

A

Immediate release 50 mg qds

246
Q

Metronidazole for Anaerobic infection

A

400 mg Q8h 7/7

IV 500 mg Q8h 7/7 over 20 minutes

247
Q

Metronidazole for surgical prophylaxis

A

400-500 mg 2 hours before surgery then 400-500 mg Q8h for 3 doses
IV 500 mg 30 minutes before the procedure,
IV 500 mg Q8h for 3 doses

248
Q

Misoprostol for termination of pregnancy following mifepristone

A

400 mcg to 800 mcg

249
Q

Morphine for Acute pain

A

10 mg Q4h
elderly 5mg Q4h
slow infusion 5 mg Q4h

250
Q

Morphine for chronic pain

A

5-10 mg Q4h

251
Q

Morphine for MI

A

5-10 mg then 5-10 mg if needed at 1-2mg/min

elderly 2.5-5 mg followed by 2.5-5mg if needed at 1-2 mg/min

252
Q

Morphine for acute pulmonary edema

A

5-10 mg at 2 mg/minute

elderly 2.5-5 mg at 2 mg/min

253
Q

N-acetylcysteine for paracetamol OD

A

> 40 kg 150 mg/kg over 1 hour in 200 mL glucose
then 50 mg/kg over 4 hours in 500 mL glucose
then 100 mg/kg over 16 hours in 1L glucose

254
Q

Naloxone for opiod OD

A

IV 400 mg the 800 mg for 2 doses at 1 minute intervals
then 2 mg for 1 dose if no response
IM 400 mcg Q2-3 minutes

255
Q

Nifedipine for Raynaud’s syndrome

A

5 mg tds then adjust to response to 20 mg tds

256
Q

Nifedipine for postponement of premature labor

A

20 mg then 10-20 mg 3-4x

257
Q

Norethisterone for menorrhagia to arrest bleeding

A

5 mg tds 10/7

258
Q

Norethisterone for menorrhagia to prevent bleeding

A

5 mg bd from day 19 to day 26

259
Q

Norethisterone for dysmenorrhoea

A

5 mg tds for 3-4 cycles from day 5-24 of cycle

260
Q

Norethisterone for contraception

A

350 mcg OD at the same time continuously (delayed by 3 hours if a missed pill)

261
Q

Nortriptyline for depressive illness

A

75-100 mg in divided doses
max 150 mg
elderly 30-50 mg

262
Q

Nortriptyline or neuropathic pain

A

10 mg OD nocte

up to 75 mg

263
Q

omeprazole for H.pylori eradication

A

20-40 mg bd 7/7

264
Q

Omeprazole for gastric ulceration

A

20 mg OD 8 weeks

265
Q

Omeprazole for duodenal ulceration

A

20 mg OD for 4 weeks

266
Q

Omeprazole for prevention of gastric ulcer relapse

A

20 mg OD

267
Q

Omeprazole for prevention of relapse of duodenal ulcer

A

20 mg OD

268
Q

Omeprazole for NSAID associated ulcer

A

20 mg OD 4 weeks

269
Q

Omeprazole for prophylaxis in patients with a history of NSAID associated ulcer

A

20 mg OD

270
Q

Omeprazole for GORD

A

20 mg OD for 4-8 weeks

271
Q

Omeprazole for severe oesophagitis

A

40 mg OD for 8 weeks

272
Q

Omeprazole for acid reflux

A

10 mg OD

273
Q

Ondansetron for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting

A

16 mg 1 hour before anesthesia

274
Q

Ondansetron for treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting

A

4 mg 1 dose IM/IV

275
Q

Oxycodone for severe pain

A

Immediate release
5 mg
Q4-6h
Max 400 mg/day

Modified release
10 mg
Q12h
max 200 mg/12 h

Slow IV
1-10 mg
Q4h

IV 2 mg/h

SC 5 mg Q4h

276
Q

Oxytocin for Induction of labor

A

IV 0.001-0.004 units/minuteincreased at 30 minute intervals until 3-4 contractions every 10 minutes

277
Q

Oxytocin for prevention for PPH

A

Slow IV 5 units

IM 10 units

278
Q

Oxytocin for treatment of PPH

A

5 units

279
Q

Paracetamol for pain/pyrexia

A

0.5-1g Q4-6h max 4g

280
Q

Paracetamol for acute migraine

A

1g for 1 dose

281
Q

Pethidine for acute pain

A

50-150 mg Q4h

282
Q

Pethidine for obstetric analgesia

A

SC/IM 50-100 mg then 50-100 mg Q1-3h max 400 mg per day

283
Q

Pethidine for postoperative pain

A

SC/IM 25-100 mg Q2-3 h

elderly 25 mg Q2-3h

284
Q

Phenytoin for seizures

A

3-4mg/kg daily or 150-300 mg OD

200-500 mg OD

285
Q

Phenytoin for status epilepticus

A

loading dose 20 mg/kg then 100 mg Q6-8 hours

286
Q

Prednisone for acute exacerbation of COPD

A

30 mg OD 7-14 days

287
Q

Prednisone for croup

A

Children

1-2 mg/kg

288
Q

Prednisone for asthma

A

40-50 mg OD 5/7

289
Q

Prochlorperazine for psychosis/mania

A

12.5 mg bd 7/7 adjusted at 4-7 day intervals
usual dose 75-100 mg daily
IM 12.5-25 mg 2-3x

290
Q

Prochlorperazine for anxiety

A

15-20 mg in divided doses, max 40 mg

291
Q

Prochlorperazine for severe nausea and vomiting

A

20 mg then 10 mg after 2 hours

IM 12.5 mg

292
Q

Prochlorperazine for nausea and vomiting prevention

A

5-10 mg 2-3x

IM 12.5 mg PRN

293
Q

Prochlorperazine for labyrinthine disorders

A

5 mg tds increased to 30 mg in divided doses then reduced to 5-10 mg

294
Q

Prochlorperazine for acute migraine

A

10 mg 1 dose

295
Q

Pyridoxine for B6 deficiency

A

20-50 mg 1-3x

296
Q

Pyridoxine for prophylaxis against isoniazid induced neuropathy

A

10-20 mg

297
Q

Pyridoxine for treatment of isoniazid induced neuropathy

A

50 mg tds

298
Q

Ranitidine for gastric/duodenal ulceration

A

150 mg bd for 4-8 weeks

300 mg OD 4-8 weeks nocte

299
Q

Ranitidine for dyspepsia

A

150 mg BD 6 weeks

300 mg OD 6 weeks nocte

300
Q

Ranitidine for NSAID induced gastric ulceration

A

150 mg bd for 8 weeks

300 mg OD 8 weeks nocte

301
Q

Ranitidine for NSAID induced duodenal ulceration

A

300 mg bd for 4 weeks

302
Q

Ranitidine for Prophylaxis against NSAID induced ulcers

A

300 mg bd

303
Q

Ranitidine for GORD

A

150 mg BD for 8 weeks

300 mg OD for 8 weeks nocte

304
Q

Ranitidine for moderate to severe GORD

A

600 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses 12 weeks

305
Q

Risperidone for psychosis

A

IM 37.5 mg every 2 weeks adjusted in steps of 12 mg at intervals of at least 4 weeks

306
Q

Risperidone for acute and chronic psychosis

A

2 mg in 1-2 divided doses for 1 day
then 4 mg in 1-2 divided doses for day 2
usual dose 4-6 mg
elderly initially 500 mcg BD increase in steps of 500 mcg to 1-2 mg bd

307
Q

Risperidone for mania

A

2 mg od
increased in steps of 1 mg
usual dose 1-6 mg

elderly 500 mcg
increased in steps of 500 mcg bd to 1-2 mg bd

308
Q

Salbutamol for Asthma

A 
Immediate release 4 mg 3-4x, elderly 2 mg 3-4x
SC/IM 500 mcg Q4h
slow IV 250 mcg
IV 5 mcg/minute usual dose 3-10 mcg/min
inhaled 100-200 mcg up to 4 times
nebulised 200 mcg
309
Q

Salbutamol for severe acute asthma

A

nebulized 5 mg every 20-30 minutes

310
Q

Senna for constipation

A

7.5-15 mg daily

311
Q

Simvastatin for hypercholesterolemia

A

10-20 mg OD

312
Q

Simvastatin for familial hypercholesterolemia

A

40 mg then adjust at intervals of 4 weeks to 80 mg

313
Q

Simvastatin for prevention of CVS events

A

20-40 mg

314
Q

Sodium valproate for epilepsy

A

initially 600 mg in 1-2 divided doses
increased in steps of 150-300 mg every 3 days
maintenance 1-2g daily

315
Q

Sodium valproate for migraine prophylaxis

A

200 mg bd then

1.2g-1.5g in divided doses if needed

316
Q

Spironolactone for edema

A

100-400 mg daily

317
Q

Spironolactone for congestive heart failure

A

25-200 mg daily

318
Q

Spironolactone for moderate to severe heart failure

A

25 mg OD then adjust to response to 50 mg OD

319
Q

Spironolactone for resistant hypertension

A

25 mg OD

320
Q

Streptokinase for acute MI

A

1500 000 units within 12 hours of symptom onset over 60 minutes

321
Q

Streptokinase for DVT

A

250 000 units over 30 minutes the 100 000 units every 1 hour for 72 hours

322
Q

Streptokinase for PE

A

250 000 units over 30 minutes then 100 000 units every 1 hour for 24 hours

323
Q

Co-trimoxazole for infection

A

960 mg bd

IV 960 mg Q12 increased to 1.44 g if needed

324
Q

Cotrimoxazole for a diabetic foot infection

A

960 mg bd
IV 960 mg Q12h
increased to 1.44g if needed

325
Q

Cotrimoxazole for Leg ulcer infection

A

960 mg BD 7/7

IV 960 mg Q12 increased to 1.44g if needed

326
Q

Cotrimoxazole for hospital-acquired pneumonia

A

960 mg BD for 5/7

327
Q

Cotrimoxazole for acute exacerbation of COPD

A

960 mg BD 5/7
IV 960 mg Q12h
increased to 1.44g if needed

328
Q

Sumatriptan for acute migraine

A

50-100 mg then 50-100 mg after at least 2 hours

329
Q

Sumatriptan for acute cluster headache

A

SC 6 mg for 1 dose then 6 mg after at least 1 hour

330
Q

Temazepam for Insomnia

A

10-20 mg OD or 30-40 mg OD

elderly 10 mg OD or 20 mg OD

331
Q

Tenofovir for HBV

A

25 mg OD

332
Q

Tenofovir disoproxil for HIV

A

245 mg OD

333
Q

Thiamine for mild B1 deficiency

A

25-100 mg

334
Q

Thiamine for severe B1 deficinecy

A

200-300 mg in divided doses

335
Q

Alteplase for acute MI

A 
10 mg within 6-12 hours of sx onset 
then 
IV 50 mg over 60 minutes 
then
10 mg for 4 infusions, over 30 minutes each
336
Q

Alteplase for PE

A

10 mg over 1-2 minutes then 90 mg over 2 hours

337
Q

Alteplase for acute ischamic stroke

A

900 mcg/kg within 4.5 hours of symptom onset over 60 minutes

338
Q

Tramadol for moderate to severe pain

A

IM/IV/SC 50-100 mg Q4-6h
max 400 mg/day
Immediated release PO 100 mg then 50-100 mg Q4-6h Max 400 mg/day

339
Q

Tramadol for moderate to severe chronic pain

A

Immediate release 50 mg

Max 400 mg/day

340
Q

Tranexamic acid for menorrhagia

A

1g tds for up to 4 days starting when menstruation starts mac 4g per day

341
Q

Tranexamic acid for epistaxis

A

1g tds 7/7

342
Q

Vancomycin for c.difficile infection

A

125 mg Q6h for 10/7

increased to 500 mg if needed

343
Q

Vancomycin for a diabetic foot infection

A

IV 15-20 mg/kg Q8-12h

344
Q

Vancomycin for cellulitis/erysipelas

A

IV 15-20 mg/kg Q8-12h

345
Q

Vancomycin for infection

A

15-20 mg/kg Q8-12h

346
Q

Vancomycin for surgical MRSA prophylaxis

A

1g 1 dose

347
Q

Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione) for Major bleeding in patients on warfarin

A

5 mg 1 dose

348
Q

Warfarin prophylaxis in rheumatic heart disease, AF, prosthetic valve, VTE, TIA

A

5-10 mg on day 1
maintemce 3-9 mg
same time each day

349
Q

Zopiclone for insomnia

A

7.5 mg OD for up to 4 weeks

elderly 3.75 mg OD up to 4 weeks

350
Q

Daily Fluid requirements

A

25-30 mL/kg/day

351
Q

Daily Na, K, Cl requirements

A

1 mmol/kg/day

352
Q

Daily glucose requirement

A

50-100g/day

353
Q

Resuscitation fluids

A

500 mL bolus of NaCl or Hartmann’s over less than 15 minutes
reassess, if ongoing hypovolemia further 250-500 mL bolus
Repeat to max 2000 mL

Pharmacology (17 decks)

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