Dose selection should be cautious generally starting at the low end of the dose range Over 75 years: Maximum dose of Immediate-release: 300 mg per day Comments:Respiratory depression is the chief risk for elderly patients treated with opioids; titrate dose slowly and monitor closely for signs ...
Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis Initial dose: 3 g orally per day in divided doses Maintenance: Adjust dose as needed for anti-inflammatory efficacy Comments: Dosing should be individualized. Target plasma salicylate levels of 150 to 300 mcg/mL are associated with anti-inflammatory response while...
Usual Adult Dose for PainUsual dose: 2 tablets orally every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain Maximum dose: 8 tablets per day Maximum duration: 5 days Comments:Each tablet contains Tramadol 37.5 mg and Acetaminophen 325 mg. Maximum daily doses are Tramadol: 300 mg per day and Acetaminophen...
Maximum dose: 1200 mg/day (over the counter) Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis (including flare-ups of chronic disease): 1200 to 3200 mg orally per day in divided doses 3 or 4 times a day Individualize dose; adjust dose up or down depending on severity of symptoms ...
Anxiety associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with this drug.Use: Management of anxiety disorders and short-term relief of anxiety symptoms Usual Adult Dose for Alcohol WithdrawalORAL:Initial dose: 10 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day for the first 24 hou...
Maximum Dose: 3 g in 24-hours Maximum Duration: 3 consecutive days; may repeat after a drug-free interval of 48 hoursComments:Higher doses are recommended in the first 48 to 72 hours of treatment, then doses can usually be reduced to approximately 4000 mg per day. Oral tablets should ...
Dose must be individualized based upon in-hospital evaluation For Epidural Administration: Initial dose: 3.5 to 7.5 mg/day (opioid non-tolerant) or 4.5 to 10 mg/day (some degree of opioid tolerance); dose requirements may increase significantly during treatment; daily dose limit for each patient...
Maximum dose: 5 g per single application (approximately 6 inches of ointment squeezed from the tube); 20 g total in any dayComments:Adjust dose based on patient's age, weight, and physical condition. In dentistry, apply to previously dried oral mucosa; subsequent saliva removal with cotton ro...