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Learn how to switch from Lantus to Toujeo, two long-acting insulins, and how to adjust the dose. Toujeo is three times more concentrated than Lantus and may last longer, but you may need a higher dose to achieve the same glycemic control.
Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D and is not measured in international units (IU) like other vitamin D products. Learn why calcitriol is a prescription only item, how it differs from vitamin D, and what are the sources and uses of calcitriol.
Learn how to calculate the amount of elemental iron in different forms of iron supplements, such as ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, and polysaccharide-iron complex. Find out why elemental iron matters and how to choose the best iron supplement for your needs.
Learn how long one Tresiba FlexTouch pen will last depending on the strength (U-100 or U-200) and the units of insulin per day you use. See a chart with the number of days for each unit range and the expiration date of the pen.
I have an order for Haldol 5 mg/ml. Give 0.5 mg IM q 2 hours prn. How many ml to give? Answer. The strength of the Haldol injection is 5 miligrams (mg) per 1 milliliter (mL). If the doctor has instructed you to give or inject 0.5 mg intramuscularly every 2 hours as needed, then you would need to inject 0.1 ml.
Learn how to convert dosages between atenolol and metoprolol succinate, two beta blockers used for different indications. See common dosages for angina, heart failure, high blood pressure and post myocardial infarction.
The first step is to convert the patients weight to KG. The conversion unit is 1 KG = 2.2 LBS. You may have learned that 1 KG = 2.205 LBS but I will be using 2.2 as we get more even numbers. 110 LBS----- = 50 KG. 2.2 LBS/KG. The next step is a dosage calculation. 60 mg----- (*) 50 KG = 3000 mg per dose. 1 KG
TUMS is an antacid that contains calcium carbonate as the active ingredient. The amount of calcium carbonate and elemental calcium varies depending on the product, from 200 mg to 400 mg per tablet or chew.
Carvedilol (Coreg) and metoprolol are both beta blockers, but they have different mechanisms of action and potencies. Learn why you cannot simply convert one drug to another based on milligrams and what factors to consider when switching between them.
Humalog and Admelog are both brand name drugs that contain insulin Lispro, a rapid acting insulin analog for diabetes. They have similar effects, side effects and dosing, but Admelog is slightly cheaper and has a different pen device.