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Concerta (Methylphenidate)

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Indications: ADHD. Dosing: Initiate at 18-36 mg once daily; adjust in increments of 18mg; max 54 mg/day.

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Prednisolone

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Indications: Anti-inflammatory, asthma. Dosing: 1-2 mg/kg/day in single or divided doses, maximum 60 mg/day.

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Loratadine

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Indications: Allergic rhinitis, urticaria. Dosing: 5-10 mg once daily depending on age and weight.

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Penicillin V

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Indications: Bacterial infections. Dosing: 25-50 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6-8 hours.

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Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX)

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Indications: Bacterial infections, including UTIs. Dosing: 8-10 mg/kg/day (TMP component) in divided doses every 12 hours.

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Insulin (Regular)

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Indications: Type 1 diabetes. Dosing: Individualized based on blood glucose monitoring and carbohydrate intake.

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Montelukast

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Indications: Asthma, allergic rhinitis. Dosing: 4-10 mg once daily depending on age.

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Cefdinir

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Indications: Bacterial infections. Dosing: 14 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12-24 hours.

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Fluticasone

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Indications: Allergic rhinitis and asthma. Dosing: Nasal spray: 1-2 sprays per nostril once daily. Inhaler: Dosage varies on age and preparation.

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Ibuprofen

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Indications: Pain relief, fever reduction. Dosing: 10 mg/kg/dose every 6-8 hours as needed, do not exceed 40 mg/kg/day.

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Azithromycin

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Indications: Bacterial infections. Dosing: 10 mg/kg as a single dose on day 1, followed by 5 mg/kg/day on days 2-5.

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Albuterol

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Indications: Asthma and bronchospasm. Dosing: 0.1-0.15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours as needed.

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Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate)

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Indications: Bacterial infections resistant to amoxicillin alone. Dosing: 20-40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8-12 hours.

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Amoxicillin

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Indications: Bacterial infections. Dosing: 20-90 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8-12 hours.

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Ranitidine

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Indications: Gastric acid related issues. Dosing: 5-10 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours.

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Acetaminophen

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Indications: Pain relief, fever reduction. Dosing: 10-15 mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours as needed, do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours.

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Adderall (Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine)

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Indications: ADHD. Dosing: Start with 2.5-5 mg once or twice daily; adjust in increments of 5 mg; max 40 mg/day.

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Diphenhydramine

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Indications: Allergic reactions, motion sickness. Dosing: 5 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 4-6 hours.

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Ondansetron

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Indications: Nausea and vomiting. Dosing: 0.15-0.3 mg/kg/dose every 8 hours as needed.

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