Dosage Flashcards
What is measured in mcg
levothyroxine, tamsulosin, digoxin, naloxone, fludrocortisone, inhalers, GTN spray, ipratropium nebs
What is measured in low 100MGS TO g
some antibiotics, metformin, some antibiotics
What is measured in grams
paracetamol, lithium, calcium carbonate, NAC
What is given in morning
steroids
diuretics
What is given at night
statins, night sedation
What is given during activity
Parkinsons meds
What is given with meals
insulin, Creon
What is given weekly
bisphosphonates (check dose though!), methotrexate/folic acid, patches
What is given PR
PR – laxatives (enemas/ suppositories), diazepam, diclofenac
What is given IM
IM – depot, some sedatives, some antipsychotics
What is given SC
LMWH, insulin
What is given SL
GTN spray
Amlodipine dosage
5-10mg once daily PO
When can you give clotrimazole for vaginal candidiasis
nightly
ecitalopram dosage for elderly and young for generalised depressive disorder
MAX 10mg old
MAX 20mg Young
Omeprazole acid reflux long term
10mg daily PO - 40 mg
H.Pylori eradication
Omeprazole 20–40 mg twice daily for 7 days for first- and second-line eradication therapy; 10 days for third-line eradication therapy.
Omeprazole ulcer management
20 mg PO
Salbutamol aerosol inhalation
100–200 micrograms, up to 4 times a day for persistent symptoms.
Salbutamol inhalation of nebulised solution
2.5 -5mg
What is humalog
Short acting insulin (to have with meals)
What is Levemir
Long acting insulin
Zopiclone dosage and freq
7.5mg ON PO
When should statin be taken
Statins should be taken at night as this is when the majority of cholesterol synthesis takes place. This is especially true for simvastatin which has a shorter half-life than other statins.
