Niche Dosing
Etymology
Toxicology
PPMC Pharmacists
"R" - "X"
100

This drug can be ordered as 650-1000 mg q8h until symptoms of pericarditis start to subside

Aspirin

100

First registered as a rodenticide in the US in 1948 and now widely used to prevent strokes and thromboses, this drug get its name from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation which funded it's discovery

Warfarin (WARF-arin)

100

This peptide drug, also found in insulin NPH, is used to treat heparin/LMWH overdose

Protamine sulfate

100

This pharmacist used to be a veterinarian technician

Heidi

100

This direct anti-Xa anticoagulant is often used to treat non-valvular atrial fibrillation and venous thromboses

Rivaroxaban

200

Rivaroxaban 2.5 mg daily can be used alongside aspirin for this indication

Peripheral artery disease

200

The brand name for this commonly used diuretic gets its name from its 6 hours duration of action

Lasix (LAsts SIX hours)

200

This beverage can be used as an antidote for antifreeze ingestion

Ethanol

200

This pharmacist has worked here since 2007 and is still a pharmacy resident according to their badge

Terence

200

This antibiotic can be used to treat hepatic encephalopathy

Rifaximin

300

Up to 2.5 grams/day of metformin is sometimes used in this patient population

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

300

This brand name medication used to treat insomnia takes its name from Spanish to mean "good morning"

Ambien (AM-bien)

300

Beware of this additive used in lorazepam drips

Polyethylene glycol

300

This pharmacist played T-ball with NFL Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp

Alex

300

This monoclonal antibody is commonly used in oncology but has also been approved for several non-oncologic indications

Rituxan/Rituximab
400

Amlodipine 20 mg/day is sometimes used for this indication

Raynaud phenomenon

400

The brand name of this XL formulated DNRI is used to treat MDD and gets its name from its max daily dose of 450 mg

Forfivo XL (four-five-o) - bupropion

400

This antidote is used to treat valproic acid toxicity

Levocarnitine

400

This pharmacist is a triplet

Robbie

400

This antineoplastic aromatase inhibitor is used to treat breast cancer

Arimidex (anastrozole)

500

Up to 17 mg of this trace element can be given for every kilogram of stool for patients with high ileostomy output

Zinc

500

Meaning "without vomiting", this brand name combo drug is used to treat Parkinson's disease

Sinemet (sin = without, emet = emesis)

500

This strikingly-colored liquid is used as an antidote for ifosfamide-induced encephalopathy

Methylene blue

500

This pharmacist played college basketball

Carolynn

500

This SGA can be used to treat MDD and schizophrenia

Rexulti/brexpiprazole