Triiodothyronine supplementation in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass.

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To develop and evaluate a peer review group (PRG) meeting using feedback data on a patient level to improve the quality of drug therapy for prevention of recurrent myocardial infarction. DESIGN:Prospective follow-up study. DATA SOURCE:General practitioners' computerized patients records (intervention ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： van der Elst ME,Bouvy ML,de Blaey CJ,de Boer A

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our patient experienced acute renal failure but not fulminant hepatic failure from acetaminophen toxicity. OBJECTIVE:To review the clinical and laboratory characteristics of similar cases of acetaminophen nephrotoxicity. METHODS:A MEDLINE search and medical record search at two large teaching hospitals. R...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Eguia L,Materson BJ

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Substantial error occurs when individual saliva theophylline concentrations are used to predict serum theophylline concentrations. However, the use of saliva theophylline concentrations to determine product bioavailability has never been evaluated. Subjects in this study were 18 stable patients (20-51 yr) with a histo...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Uden DL,Strand LM,Miller KW,Zaske DE

更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dexmedetomidine is a centrally acting α-2 receptor agonist used to maintain light analgosedation in mechanically ventilated adults. This study was conducted to determine factors predictive of successful maintenance of light sedation (Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) 0 to -2) for ≥60% of the first 48 ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： DiCesare MA,Rech MA,DeMott JM

更新日期：2021-01-09 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：:Hepatic drug metabolism is altered in critically ill patients. The etiology and mechanisms of the alterations are not clearly understood and are difficult to address in clinical studies. For this reason, in vitro and animal models were developed to investigate the effects of critical illness on hepatic drug metabolism...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： McKindley DS,Hanes S,Boucher BA

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess the reproducibility of Naranjo Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale (APS) scores in published case reports. DESIGN:Reliability analysis. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS:Randomly selected case reports using the APS were identified from the Web of Science database. The APS scores were blinded...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Liang R,Borgundvaag B,McIntyre M,Thwaites C,Ragan K,Wyllie A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared total costs and adherence to the regimen of older versus newer angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for the treatment of elderly patients with hypertension. A computer search using the data base of a health care insurer identified 6176 subjects age 65 years or older who had ICD-9 coding for hyper...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Small RE,Freeman-Arnold SB,Goode JV,Pyles MA

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes are care settings that offer increasing opportunities for pharmacists to take the lead when addressing the new updated Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements coupled with enhanced quality measures reporting. In addition, the complexity of the medicati...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Brandt NJ,Worz C,Clackum SF

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For convenience, many pediatric hospitals are preparing solutions for continuous nebulized albuterol using the 0.5% 20-ml multidose albuterol dropper bottle. This product contains benzalkonium chloride (BAC) that, by itself, produces bronchospasm that is dose dependent and cumulative. The bronchoconstrictive effects o...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Prabhakaran S,Abu-Hasan M,Hendeles L

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) bacteremia is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Traditionally, antistaphylococcal penicillins (ASPs) have been considered the agents of choice for the treatment of MSSA bacteremia. Vancomycin has been demonstrated to have poorer outcomes in several studi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Li J,Echevarria KL,Traugott KA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GMCSF) is a hematopoietic protein that has been studied both in vitro and in vivo in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Since both HIV infection primarily and zidovudine (formerly AZT) treatment secondarily may result in neutropenia, administration of GMCSF ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Hewitt RG,Morse GD

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapacuronium is a new steroidal, nondepolarizing, neuromuscular blocking agent. It appears to be the least potent of all available nondepolarizing muscle relaxants. Its onset of action resembles that of succinylcholine, and its recovery times are shorter than those of other nondepolarizing agents. The clinical duratio...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Larijani GE,Zafeiridis A,Goldberg ME

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined whether low doses of phenytoin, which should be associated with few dose-related side effects, may increase the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Of 35 healthy adult men who consented to participate, 31 completed the study. They took no medications and consumed no alcohol during the stu...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： McKenney JM,Petrizzi KS,Briggs GC,Wright JT Jr

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antihistamines and decongestants often are used interchangeably and in combination for a variety of upper respiratory illnesses ranging from allergic rhinitis to the common cold; yet, these two classes of drugs have distinct therapeutic actions. When administered alone, antihistamines are of no value in reducing nasal...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Hendeles L

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphoid malignancies comprise a heterogeneous group of disorders originating from clonal proliferation of B or T lymphocytes. Treatment of lymphoid neoplasms has traditionally been pursued with cytotoxic chemotherapy. To improve efficacy and ameliorate the adverse effects associated with classic chemotherapy, molecul...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Bhatt V,Alejandro L,Michael A,Ganetsky A

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paclitaxel is a mainstay in the treatment of ovarian and breast cancers, and its use in other malignancies is being explored. Although it has great clinical utility, the drug and its formulation components pose a number of challenges to pharmacists and nurses. Paclitaxel is insoluble in water and is formulated in an e...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Trissel LA

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study documents a pharmacokinetic interaction between carbamazepine and cyclosporine (CsA) in pediatric renal transplant recipients. Noncompartmental steady-state CsA pharmacokinetics were determined in three pediatric renal transplant recipients who were receiving both CsA and carbamazepine as long-term therapy ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Cooney GF,Mochon M,Kaiser B,Dunn SP,Goldsmith B

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Decades of overuse and misuse of antibiotics have turned the resistance problem into a crisis. Preventive and corrective measures are urgently needed. This article presents a broad overview of the status of antimicrobial resistance. Resistance in key bacterial pathogens such as enterococci, staphylococci, pneumococci,...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Rybak MJ

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharmacists are uniquely qualified to play essential roles in the clinical implementation of pharmacogenomics. However, specific responsibilities and resources needed for these roles have not been defined. We describe roles for pharmacists that emerged in the clinical implementation of genotype-guided clopidogrel ther...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Owusu-Obeng A,Weitzel KW,Hatton RC,Staley BJ,Ashton J,Cooper-Dehoff RM,Johnson JA

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To determine the incidence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) at one community hospital by identifying patients with stool samples positive for C. difficile toxin A or B, and to compare the incidence with a 2008 national estimate; and to determine which patient characteristics and concomitant ant...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： King RN,Lager SL

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Panic disorder is a frequently chronic condition with extensive patterns of psychiatric comorbidity. Optimum pharmacotherapy with traditional agents is limited by side effects, long-term tolerability, and other problems. Recent research findings support the characterization of panic disorder as an illness involving de...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： DeVane CL

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic profile of fosphenytoin, a water-soluble phenytoin prodrug, after intramuscular and intravenous administration. DESIGN:Open-label study of intramuscular administration, and double-blind, randomized study of intravenous administration. SETTING:S...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Boucher BA,Feler CA,Dean JC,Michie DD,Tipton BK,Smith KR Jr,Kramer RE,Young B,Parks BR Jr,Kugler AR

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In an era of increasing polypharmacy, adverse drug effects such as ototoxicity have significant public health implications. Despite the availability of evidence, many health care professionals may not know the risk of ototoxicity in common medications. Therefore, the aim of this review is to provide a compreh...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Rizk HG,Lee JA,Liu YF,Endriukaitis L,Isaac JL,Bullington WM

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a high prevalence of HIV infection in Newark, New Jersey, with University Hospital admitting approximately 600 HIV-infected patients per year. Medication errors involving antiretroviral therapy (ART) could significantly affect treatment outcomes. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiven...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Zucker J,Mittal J,Jen SP,Cheng L,Cennimo D

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To determine changes in bone mineral density (BMD) and T scores of patients after 2 years of teriparatide therapy, and to determine the number of fractures that occurred during therapy. DESIGN:Prospective, observational study. SETTING:Pharmacist-run teriparatide clinic in a private-practice endocrino...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Stroup JS,Rivers SM,Abu-Baker AM,Kane MP

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the legal, professional, and consumer status of prescribers dispensing legend and over-the-counter drugs in the United States. METHODS:Legal and academic databases were searched to identify those states that permit prescribers to dispense medications to patients and any limitations on such practi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Munger MA,Ruble JH,Nelson SD,Ranker L,Petty RC,Silverstein S,Barton E,Feehan M

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared limited sampling methods (LSM) of estimating area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) based on a Bayesian regularized neural network, the Bayesian approach, and multiple forward stepwise regression models from selected concentration-time points. Plasma concentration versus time d...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Ng CM

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) affects nearly 1 in 10 women. Thus, it is essential for pharmacists and other health care providers to be comfortable when discussing a patient's sexual health to ensure appropriate triage so that the specific causes of HSDD can be identified and potential recommendations provi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Lodise NM

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apixaban, a direct factor Xa inhibitor, is a novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC) indicated for prevention of embolic events in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. The agent is associated with a lower risk of bleeding compared with vitamin K antagonists such as warfarin. Hemopericardium is a life-threatening ble...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Sigawy C,Apter S,Vine J,Grossman E

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00