Reversible akinetic mutism possibly induced by baclofen.

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the activity of CYP2D6, N-acetylation, and xanthine oxidase, three drug-metabolizing enzyme systems, in patients with cystic fibrosis and compare the findings with those in individuals without the disease. DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. SETTING:General pediatrics service. PATIENTS:Fift...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Bosso JA,Liu Q,Evans WE,Relling MV

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients who experienced pain after surgery were administered a single dose of 1 of 3 treatments: acetaminophen 1000 mg, codeine phosphate 60 mg, or a combination of these. Patients rated their pain intensity on ordinal and visual analog scales just prior to medication and at intervals thereafter for up to 5 hours. Th...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Gertzbein SD,Tile M,McMurty RY,Kellam JF,Hunter GA,Keith RG,Harsanyi Z,Luffman J

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies that demonstrate the clinical and economic burden of drug misadventures have been published. The economic burden of drug misadventures likely exceeds $100 billion annually in the United States alone. Clinical pharmacy services (CPS) have been shown to reduce negative clinical outcomes and costs of drug therapy...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Schumock GT

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The appropriate level of sedation in patients with an open abdomen following damage control laparotomy (DCL) is debated. Chemical paralysis with neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) has been used to decrease time to abdominal closure. We sought to evaluate the effect of NMBA use on sedation requirements in patients w...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Smith SE,Hamblin SE,Dennis BM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions worldwide, eliciting extensive research on both the disease process and its treatment. Regardless of diabetes type, the progressive nature of the disease makes insulin the long-term mainstay of diabetes management. Recently, the insulin analog glargine was reported in...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Edwards KL,Riche DM,Stroup JS,Goldman-Levine JD,Padiyara RS,Cross LB,Kane MP

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytochrome P450 3A5 (CYP3A5) and cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) are the predominate enzymes responsible for tacrolimus metabolism. The presence of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 genetic variants significantly affects tacrolimus clearance and dose requirements. CYP3A5*3 is a loss-of-function variant resulting in no CYP3A5 enzyme prod...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Scheibner A,Remmel R,Schladt D,Oetting WS,Guan W,Wu B,Dorr C,Israni A,Jacobson PA

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemic stroke is a prevalent disease with a large burden on the health system. Preventive strategies, therefore, are paramount. Primary prevention is aimed at reducing the risk of stroke in asymptomatic people. The most effective prevention is through control of modifiable risk factors. Due to the large amount of li...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Baker WL,Marrs JC,Davis LE,Nutescu EA,Rowe AS,Ryan M,Splinter MY,Vardeny O,Fagan SC

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Bevacizumab is used in the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma, but evidence is limited on the incidence of thromboembolic complications regarding the use of this drug in real-world settings. We evaluated the risk of arterial thromboembolism (ATE) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with the use...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Lee I,Adimadhyam S,Nutescu EA,Zhou J,Asfaw AA,Sweiss KI,Patel PR,Calip GS

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To determine the odds of antiepileptic drug substitution among patients who had an epileptic event requiring acute care-ambulance service, emergency department visit, or hospitalization-relative to patients who did not have an event, and to compare these results with those from a recent study involving...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Rascati KL,Richards KM,Johnsrud MT,Mann TA

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and costs of rabbit antithymocyte globulin (TMG) induction in patients who received kidney transplants from living unrelated donors. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Large academic medical center. PATIENTS:Eighty-seven patients who received kidney transplan...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Miller JT,Collins CD,Stuckey LJ,Luan FL,Englesbe MJ,Magee JC,Park JM

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A few reports in the literature describe zidovudine (AZT) pharmacokinetics in patients undergoing hemodialysis; however, the effect of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) on the drug's disposition has not been studied. The pharmacokinetics of AZT were evaluated in five patients, age 37-62 years, who were ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kremer D,Munar MY,Kohlhepp SJ,Swan SK,Stinnett EA,Gilbert DN,Young EW,Bennett WM

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The popularity of amiodarone has grown due to its effectiveness in converting arrhythmia and its formulation availability. Formulations of the drug also contain iodine; the iodine content is 75 mg in a 200-mg tablet of amiodarone and 18.7 mg/ml in the intravenous solution. Approximately 10% of the iodine content of or...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Brouse SD,Phillips SM

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Verapamil hydrochloride, a prototype calcium antagonist, is now marketed in the United States for the acute treatment of supraventricular tachyarrhythmias and for chronic management of vasospastic and chronic stable angina. It inhibits the slow inward channel in in the heart and blocks calcium influx in smooth muscle....

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Baky SH,Singh BN

更新日期：1982-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL), which is a subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, are relatively uncommon lymphoproliferative types of cancer. These malignancies are highly curable with initial treatment. Nonetheless, some patients are refractory to or relapse after first- and seco...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Newland AM,Li JX,Wasco LE,Aziz MT,Lowe DK

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colistin, the most widely used polymyxin antibiotic, was originally introduced in the late 1950s before the establishment of the present-day drug approval process. Originally shelved due to toxicity concerns, colistin, in the form of its inactive prodrug colistin methanesulfonate, has undergone a renaissance in the pa...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Ortwine JK,Kaye KS,Li J,Pogue JM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meglumine antimoniate was administered to a patient with visceral leishmaniasis with normal renal function. Soon after the first intramuscular administration of meglumine antimoniate 20 mg/kg, equivalent to 510 mg antimony (Sb), the patient developed septic shock with oliguria. Creatinine clearance decreased to 23 ml/...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Hantson P,Luyasu S,Haufroid V,Lambert M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pharmacokinetic data show reduced mycophenolic acid levels in renal transplant recipients taking mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) concomitantly. This reduced exposure could increase rejection risk. The typical initial MMF dose post renal transplantation is 2 g/day, which often re...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Patel KS,Stephany BR,Barnes JF,Bauer SR,Spinner ML

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To compare the cost-effectiveness of intravenous plus oral amiodarone, atrial septal pacing, and both strategies combined to prevent atrial fibrillation after open heart surgery. Secondary objectives were to compare the cost-effectiveness of amiodarone versus no amiodarone and of pacing versus no pacin...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Reddy P,Kalus JS,Caron MF,Horowitz S,Karapanos A,Coleman CI,Kluger J,White CM

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to summarize and assess original evaluations of the economic impact of clinical pharmacy services published from 1996-2000, and to provide recommendations and methodologic considerations for future research. A systematic literature search was conducted to identify articles that were then blinded and randomly...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Schumock GT,Butler MG,Meek PD,Vermeulen LC,Arondekar BV,Bauman JL,2002 Task Force on Economic Evaluation of Clinical Pharmacy Services of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To determine if low-dose lovastatin in combination with niacin causes a greater percentage reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol than lovastatin alone, and to determine if the combination increases the risk of serious adverse effects. design. Prospective, randomized, open-label, clinic...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Gardner SF,Schneider EF,Granberry MC,Carter IR

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To determine the incidence of hepatotoxicity in critically ill patients who were treated with voriconazole and to identify potential risk factors for voriconazole-associated hepatotoxicity in these patients. DESIGN:Single-center prospective observational study. SETTING:Intensive care unit (ICU) in a ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Wang Y,Wang T,Xie J,Yang Q,Zheng X,Dong W,Xing J,Wang X,Dong Y

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine clinical and microbiologic success in patients receiving adjunctive aerosolized antibiotics for the treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). DESIGN:Retrospective medical record review. SETTING:Level I trauma intensive care unit of a large academic medical center. PATIENTS:Fort...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Czosnowski QA,Wood GC,Magnotti LJ,Croce MA,Swanson JM,Boucher BA,Fabian TC

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human herpesvirus infections continue to be a concern in immunocompetent as well as immunocompromised hosts. They are often life threatening in the immunocompromised patient. In the healthy immunocompetent person the infections tend to be self-limited, although they can directly or indirectly cause periods of severe d...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Dudley MN

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of heart failure is complex. Initiating and maintaining drug therapy in patients with heart failure can be challenging. Many factors influence the heart failure syndrome and are important to account for when evaluating these patients. Concomitant diseases such as ischemic heart disease and hypertension ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Gattis WA

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the extent of hospital-based clinical pharmacy services in 1995, we surveyed 1109 United States acute care, general, medical-surgical, and pediatric hospitals with 50 or more licensed beds. Fifteen clinical pharmacy services were assessed to determine pharmacists' specific patient care responsibilities. T...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Raehl CL,Bond CA,Pitterle ME

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Assess the effects of linezolid on hematologic outcomes in newly diagnosed patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) following induction chemotherapy. DESIGN:Single-center, retrospective, observational, cohort study. SETTING:Large, tertiary care academic medical center. PATIENTS:A total of 225 patients ≥ ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Nedved AN,DeFrates SR,Hladnik LM,Stockerl-Goldstein KE

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Synercid (RP 59500), the first injectable streptogramin antibiotic, is composed of two semisynthetic pristinamycin derivatives, quinupristin and dalfopristin. Individually, each component has bacteriostatic activity against staphylococci and streptococci, but together, the agents exhibit synergy, leading to bactericid...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Delgado G Jr,Neuhauser MM,Bearden DT,Danziger LH

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atorvastatin calcium is an HMG-coenzyme A (CoA) reductase inhibitor that was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on December 17, 1996. Like other such agents, it inhibits the action of HMG-CoA reductase and thereby decreases endogenous cholesterol synthesis, leading to a decrease in circulating low-density li...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Chong PH,Seeger JD

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the frequency of medication errors, as well as the severity of harm resulting from these errors, related to the prescription, transcription, preparation, and administration of parenteral nutrition formulations. DESIGN:Prospective, observational study. SETTING:471-bed, academic teaching ho...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Sacks GS,Rough S,Kudsk KA

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer therapeutics is undergoing a revolution with the advent of new drugs that can selectively target molecules responsible for carcinogenesis and tumor growth. The type and mechanism of these targeting drugs vary. Some are small molecules that specifically target a binding site on a receptor or signal transduction ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Jarkowski A 3rd,Glode AE,Spangenthal EJ,Wong MK

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00