Dose dosage

Antacids also have clinically significant drug interactions with tetracycline, ferrous sulfate, isoniazid, quinidine, sul-fonylureas, and quinolone antibiotics. Antacid-drug interactions are influenced by antacid composition, dose, dosage schedule, and formulation. 

Recommend a therapeutic plan, including initial doses, dosage forms, and monitoring parameters, for a patient with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. 

L. Z. Benet, Input factors as determinants of drug activity route, dose, dosage regimen, and the drug delivery system, in Principles and Techniques of Human Research and Therapeutics, Vol. 3, (F. G. McMahon, Ed.), Futura, New York, 1974, pp. 9-23. 

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Oxcarbazepine Trileptal Tablet 150, 300,600 mg Suspension 300 mg/5 mL 300-1,200 mj day in two divided doses. Dosage should be slowly adjusted up and down according to response and adverse effects (e.g, 150-300 mg twice daily and increase by 300-600 mg/day at weekly intervals). Dose can be increased rapidly for inpatients. 

Meningitis, serious gynecologic and intra-abdominal infections IV, IM 2g q 12h. Dosage in renal impairment After an initial I -g dose, dosage and frequency are modified based on creatinine clearance and the severity of f he infection. 

Allergic rhinitis, urticaria PO Initially, 5-10 mg/day as a single or in 2 divided doses. Dosage in renal or hepatic impairment For patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance of 11-31 ml/min), those receivinghemodialysis(creatinineclearanceofless than ml/min), and those with hepatic impairment, dosage is decreased to 5 mg once a day... 

Dosage in renal impairment Dosage is based on a 300-mg dose. Dosage interval is modified based on creatinine clearance. 

Dosage in renal impairment After a normal initial dose, dosage and frequency are based on creatinine clearance. 

Creatinine Clearance Adjusted Dose Dosage Interval... 

For children, the dose, dosage form, and palatability of the product are prime considerations. 

Dose refers to initial adult oral dose. Dosage is adjusted depending on the patient s response. Doses are likewise often lower in elderly or debilitated patients. 

In a general sense, single dosage forms with drag content of no more than 1 mg are considered to be low dose. Dosages below 100 pg per single dose are considered... 

Drug Time of absorption (h) Volume of distribution (1 kg ) Protein binding (%) Renal excretion (% of dose) Dosage (number daily)... 

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