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50–400 mg every 2–4 wkTransdermal patchTestosteroneAndrodermOne patch/day (delivers 2 or 4 mg/24 hr)IIIApplied to the arm, back, abdomen, or thigh, but not the scrotum. Causes local irritation.Transdermal gelTestosteroneAndroGel, Testim5–10 g…

to adult dose PolycarbophilFiberCon, othersTablets Adults: 1250 mg 1–4 times a day Children 6–12 yr: 625 mg 1–4 times a daySURFACTANTDocusate sodiumColace, othersCapsules, tablets, syrup, liquid Adults and children older…

Mild Aspirin or aspirin combinations Triptans Moderate Dihydroergotamine (DHE) Ergotamine NSAID combination products Severe Metoclopramide Triptans Ergotamine or DHE NSAIDs (Ketorolac) Prophylaxis Beta blockers Tricyclic antidepressants Antiepileptics Consider hormonally related…

Figure 83.1 Flow chart for pain management in patients with cancer. NSAID, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug. (Adapted from Jacox A, Carr DB, Payne R, et al. Management of Cancer Pain [Clinical Practice Guideline No….

Cephalosporin Cephalexin Carbapenem Imipenem Other Vancomycin Third-Generation Cephalosporins Because they are highly active against gram-negative organisms, and because they penetrate to the CSF, third-generation cephalosporins are drugs of choice for…

Black Box Warning: Iron Dextran This preparation should be used for treatment of iron deficiency only in patients in whom oral administration is infeasible or ineffective due to increased risk…

] is an alpha1 blocker with selectivity for alpha1 receptors in the prostate and urinary tract. At recommended doses, blockade of alpha1 receptors on blood vessels is weak. Therefore, alfuzosin…

Figure 47.1 Steps in thyroid hormone synthesis. The reactions at each step (circled numbers) are explained in the text. DIT, diiodotyrosine; MIT, monoiodotyrosine; T3, triiodothyronine; T4, thyroxine; Tyr, tyrosine.  Fate Thyroid hormones…

Figure 35.1 Schematic representation of a nephron and collecting duct.  In addition to the nephrons, the collecting ducts (the tubules into which the nephrons pour their contents) play a critical role…