Methods of calculating the correct dosage of the antibiotic Vancomycin for treating multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are inaccurate for children over 10, leading to inappropriate dosage ...

A dosage formula has been derived from a retrospective analysis of carboplatin pharmacokinetics in 18 patients with pretreatment glomerular filtration rates (GFR) in the range of 33 to 136 mL/min.

The emergence of MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus), dubbed a 'superbug' due to its resistance to many antibiotic drugs, has resulted in the glycopeptide antibiotic Vancomycin being commonly prescribed for ...

CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to help prevent organ rejection after a transplant in adults and some children. CellCept comes in several forms. The dosage can ...

Zepbound is a prescription drug used to help with weight loss and sleep apnea in certain adults. The starting dosage for weight loss and sleep apnea is 2.5 mg injected once weekly for 4 weeks. The ...

The active ingredient in Humulin N is NPH insulin. (An active ingredient is what makes a drug work.) Humulin N comes as a suspension (a type of liquid mixture) that you inject under your skin. It’s ...

Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a brand-name drug prescribed for certain bacterial infections in adults and some children. Cipro comes in several forms and is typically taken every 12 hours. The dosage can ...