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Formulary Drugs - Letter I


Back to Start Drug Classes Trade Name/Generic Cross Reference
A B C D E F G H  I  J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
 

Ibuprofen
Trade Name: Motrin
Therapeutic Class: 28:08.04 Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or other NSAIDs; active GI bleeding, ulcer disease
Usual Dosage
Adolescents and Adults
Inflammatory disease:
Oral: 400-800 mg/dose 3-4 times/day;
maximum dose: 3.2 grams/day
Pain:
Oral: 400 mg/dose every 4-6 hours to a
maximum of 1.2 grams/day
Dysmenorrhea/fever:
Oral: 200-400 mg/dose every 4-6 hours to a
maximum dose of 1.2 grams/day
Dosage Form
Tablet: 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg
Authorized Prescribers: MD/DDS/NP/PA/RN
Comments: RN: can only prescribe 200 mg tablet and use for menstrual pain and non-specific musculo-skeletal pain. NP/PA: can only prescribe 200 mg and 400 mg and use for epididymitis, fibrocystic breasts, lumbosacral strain, cervical neck strain, ankle/knee sprain and DJD
 

Imipramine
Trade Name: Tofranil
Therapeutic Class: 28:16.04 Antidepressants
Contraindications: Narrow-angle glaucoma; hypersensitivity to tricyclic antidepressants; avoid use during pregnancy and lactation
Usual Dosage
Adults:
Oral: 50-100 mg/24 hours divided 3 times/day; maintenance: 75-300 mg/24 hours divided three times/day
Dosage Form
Tablet: 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg
Authorized Prescribers: MD only
Comments: None
 

Immune Globulin
Trade Name: Gamimune
Therapeutic Class: 80:04 Serums
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to immune globulin or any component
Usual Dosage
Adults:
Immunodeficiency syndrome: 100-200 mg/kg/dose every month; may increase to 400 mg/kg as needed
Dosage Form
Injection: 16.5 mg/ml
Authorized Prescribers: MD only
Comments: MUST BE REFRIGERATED
 

Indinavir
Trade Name: Crixivan
Therapeutic Class: 08:18.08 Antiretrovirals
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to indinavir or any component; concomitant use with rifampin is contraindicated since rifampin my markedly reduce indinavir concentrations
Usual Dosage
Adolescents and Adults
Oral: 800 mg/dose every 8 hours
Dosage Form
Capsule: 200 mg, 400 mg
Authorized Prescribers: MD only
Comments: Protease inhibitor of choice for DIHS
 

Indomethacin
Trade Name: Indocin
Therapeutic Class: 28:08.04 Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to indomethacin or any component; active GI bleeding, ulcer disease, impaired renal function, thrombocytopenia
Usual Dosage
Adults:
Oral: 25-50 mg/dose 2-3 times/day;
maximum dose: 200mg/day
Dosage Form
Capsules: 25 mg, 50 mg
Authorized Prescribers: MD/NP/PA
Comments: NP/PA: Acute gout, cervical neck sprain
 

Insulin
Trade Name: Novolin/Humulin
Therapeutic Class: 68:20.08 Insulins
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to insulin
Usual Dosage—Diabetes Mellitus
Children and Adults
0.5-1 unit/kg/24 hours
Adolescents during growth spurt
0.8-1.2 units/kg/24 hours
Dosage Form
Novolin/Humulin N 100 units/ml
Novolin/Humulin 70/30: 70/30 units/ml
Novolin/Humulin R 100 units/ml
Authorized Prescribers: MD/NP/PA
Comments: NP/PA: Diabetes mellitus
 

Ipecac
Trade Name: Ipecac syrup
Therapeutic Class: 56:20 Emetics
Contraindications: Do not use in unconscious patients, patients with no gag reflex; ingestion of strong bases or acids, volatile oils, seizures 
Usual Dosage
Children 6-12 months:
Oral: 5-10 ml followed by 10-20 ml/kg of water; repeat dose one time if vomiting does not occur within 20 minutes
1-12 years:
Oral: 15 ml followed by 10-20 ml/kg water; repeat dose one time if vomiting does not occur within 20 minutes
Adults:
Oral: 30 ml followed by 200-300 ml of water; repeat dose one time if vomiting does not occur within 20 minutes
Dosage Form
Syrup: 2.1-grams/30 ml
Authorized Prescribers: MD/DDS/NP/PA/RN
Comments: NP/PA/RN: For use in poisoning as per guidelines
 

Isoniazid
Trade Name: INH
Therapeutic Class: 08:16 Antituberculosis Agents
Contraindications: Acute liver disease; hypersensitivity to isoniazid or any component
Usual Dosage
Daily Dose
Children
Oral: 10-20 mg/kg/24 hours in 1-2 divided doses
Adults:
Oral: 5 mg/kg/24 hours given daily (usual dose: 300 mg)
Twice Weekly Dose
Adults:
Oral: 20-40 mg/kg/dose (up to 900 mg) twice weekly
Adults:
Oral: 15 mg/kg/dose (up to 900 mg) twice weekly
Dosage Form
Syrup: 50 mg/5 ml
Tablet: 100 mg, 300 mg
Authorized Prescribers: MD/NP/PA
Comments: NP/PA: TB prophylaxis. For more information regarding dosing of INH please refer to the DIHS Infectious Disease Management Clinical Guidelines
 

Isoproterenol
Trade Name: Isuprel
Therapeutic Class: 12:12 Sympathomimetic (Adrenergic) Agents
Contraindications: Angina, pre-existing cardiac arrhythmias (ventricular); tachycardia or A-V block caused by cardiac glycoside intoxication; allergy to sulfites or isoproterenol or other
sympathomimetic amines
Usual Dosage
Adults:
Injectable: 2-20 mcg/minute
Dosage Form
Injectable: 2 mg/ml
Authorized Prescribers: MD only
Comments: None
 

Isosorbide Dinitrate
Trade Name: Isordil
Therapeutic Class: 24:12 Vasodilating Agents
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to isosorbide, nitrates or any components
Usual Dosage
Adults:
Oral: 5-40 mg three times a day
Dosage Form
Tablet: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg
Authorized Prescribers: MD/NP/PA
Comments: NP/PA: Angina pectoris in adults
 

Isosorbide Mononitrate
Trade Name: ISMO, Monoket, Imdur
Therapeutic Class: 24:12 Vasodilating Agents
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to isosorbide, nitrates or any components
Usual Dosage
Adults:
Oral: 10-20 mg twice daily; if using slow release formula dose is 30-120 mg once a day
Dosage Form
Tablet: 10 mg, 20 mg
Slow Release Formula: 30 mg, 60 mg, 120 mg
Authorized Prescribers: MD/NP/PA
Comments: NP/PA: Angina pectoris in adults
 

  

 

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