Nourianz Dosage
Generic name: istradefylline
Drug class: Miscellaneous antiparkinson agents
Medically reviewed by A Ras MD.
Recommended Adult Dosing
Dosage forms: TAB: 20 mg, 40 mg
Parkinson dz, adjunct tx
- [20 mg PO qd]
- Max: 40 mg/day; Info: use w/ carbidopa/levodopa; give 40 mg PO qd if >20 cigarettes/day or equivalent tobacco use
Renal dosing
- CrCl >15: no adjustment; CrCl <15: not defined
- HD/PD: not defined
Hepatic dosing
- Child-Pugh Class B: max 20 mg/day; Child-Pugh Class C: avoid use
SRC: NLM .