Reduction in warfarin adverse events requiring patient hospitalization after implementation of a pharmacist-managed anticoagulation service.

abstract：:A 40-year-old Caucasian man diagnosed with right deep venous thrombosis secondary to trauma was treated with subcutaneous enoxaparin. Within minutes of administering the first dose (1 mg/kg), he experienced an apparent anaphylactoid reaction; symptoms were abdominal pruritus, severe cough, shortness of breath, anxiety...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： MacLaughlin EJ,Fitzpatrick KT,Sbar E,Jewell C

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine whether recommendations made by pharmacists and accepted by hospital physicians resulted in fewer postdischarge readmissions and urgent care visits compared with recommendations that were not implemented. DESIGN:Prospective substudy of pharmacist recommendations. SETTING:Tertiary care aca...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Anderegg SV,Demik DE,Carter BL,Dawson JD,Farris K,Shelsky C,Kaboli P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new transdermal drug-delivery system that administers the synthetic opioid fentanyl through intact skin was evaluated for 24 hours postoperatively in eight patients who had undergone orthopedic surgery. Plasma samples were obtained over a 72-hour period for pharmacokinetic analysis in five patients. The patients wer...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Plezia PM,Kramer TH,Linford J,Hameroff SR

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Torsades de pointes is a polymorphic ventricular tachycardia characterized by marked QT prolongation on the electrocardiogram. It can be induced by both antiarrhythmic and nonantiarrhythmic drugs, such as quinidine and erythromycin. No extensive literature documents an interaction between quinidine and erythromycin wh...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Lin JC,Quasny HA

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder encountered in clinical practice and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Clinical consequences of hyponatremia include neurologic dysfunction, decreased mental function, cerebral edema, gait disturbances and falls, osteoporosis, and fractures. Hy...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Patterson JH

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Modification of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in hospitalized patients with heart failure (HF) has not been extensively evaluated. METHODS:The community surveillance arm of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study identified 6959 HF hospitalizations from 2005-2011. Predictors of GDMT modifi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Tran RH,Aldemerdash A,Chang P,Sueta CA,Kaufman B,Asafu-Adjei J,Vardeny O,Daubert E,Alburikan KA,Kucharska-Newton AM,Stearns SC,Rodgers JE

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meta-analyses are key components of evidence-based decision making. The numbers of meta-analyses published in different areas of health care increased dramatically during the past 10 years. Many of them covered different pharmacologic interventions, making them useful resources to clinical pharmacists. Although a well...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Etminan M,Levine M

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This commentary from the 2010 Task Force on Acute Care Practice Model of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy was developed to compare and contrast the "unit-based" and "service-based" orientation of the clinical pharmacist within an acute care pharmacy practice model and to offer an informed opinion concerning w...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： American College of Clinical Pharmacy.,Haas CE,Eckel S,Arif S,Beringer PM,Blake EW,Lardieri AB,Lobo BL,Mercer JM,Moye P,Orlando PL,Wargo K

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of Niaspan--a niacin preparation with both immediate- and extended-release characteristics--on lipid and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. DESIGN:Retrospective study SETTING:Private-practice endocrinology group. PATIENTS:Thirty-two patients (mean age 60 yrs; 7...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kane MP,Hamilton RA,Addesse E,Busch RS,Bakst G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 76-year-old man developed akinetic mutism after 3 days of receiving low-dosage baclofen. Electroencephalography showed a diffusely slow background with intermittent generalized sharp wave discharges. The condition resolved after discontinuing baclofen. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of baclofen-in...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Rubin DI,So EL

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conditions in which antidepressants have been used include diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, headaches, arthritis, chronic back pain, cancer, thalamic pain, facial pain, and phantom limb pain. Although much of the available information is derived from inadequately controlled trials, it seems that antidepres...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Egbunike IG,Chaffee BJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To contrast the characteristics of two groups of anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) users-those with versus those without AAS dependence. DESIGN:Subanalysis of data from the Anabolic 500, a cross-sectional survey. PARTICIPANTS:One hundred twelve male AAS-dependent users and 367 AAS-nondependent users w...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Ip EJ,Lu DH,Barnett MJ,Tenerowicz MJ,Vo JC,Perry PJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) are eligible for alteplase, especially those receiving ongoing anticoagulation. We describe the first reported case of a patient receiving full-dose intravenous (IV) alteplase for AIS after heparin reversal with protamine. A 73-year-old man presented with AIS. H...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Fontaine GV,Smith SM

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Allopurinol is a drug indicated for the treatment and prevention of gout. Through various theorized mechanisms, there has been an observed benefit in reducing aggression in patients with dementia who are refractory to traditional interventions. This case series of eight patients reports the use of allopurinol...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Carr CN,Straley CM,Baugh TB

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 63-year-old man with ventricular tachycardia (VT) refractory to drug therapy was admitted for surgical ablation of the VT with coronary artery bypass graft surgery. He developed increased theophylline concentrations with decreased calculated theophylline clearance after propafenone therapy for recurrent VT was initi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Spinler SA,Gammaitoni A,Charland SL,Hurwitz J

更新日期：1993-01-01 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：:Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and methicillin-oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) originally predominated in large medical centers; however, these isolates are now common in community hospitals and community clinics. No simple answer is available regarding control of antimicrobial-resistant bacte...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Smith DW

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are limited markers that could facilitate individualized tacrolimus treatment in the early posttransplantation period. Genetic factors have been found to play critical roles in determining tacrolimus pharmacokinetics. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to examine the association of donor and recipient Toll-like recep...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Ou B,Liu Y,Zhang T,Sun Y,Chen J,Peng Z

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to describe the postinduction clearance of carbamazepine (CBZ) in adult psychiatric patients by population pharmacokinetic analysis using the NONMEM program. Specifically, an estimate of CBZ clearance and insight into the effect of common patient characteristics on clearance were sought...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Martin ES 3rd,Crismon ML,Godley PJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess the effects of food on the bioavailability of testosterone undecanoate, testosterone, and 5alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) after administration of a new oral testosterone undecanoate formulation, Andriol Testocaps. DESIGN:Randomized, open-label, crossover study with a 1-week washout period. ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Bagchus WM,Hust R,Maris F,Schnabel PG,Houwing NS

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who suffer an acute ischemic stroke are at risk for both hemorrhagic transformation and recurrent ischemic stroke in the acute post-stroke period. Oral anticoagulants are recommended for secondary stroke prevention in patients with AF. The optimal time to initiate anticoagulant t...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Smythe MA,Parker D,Garwood CL,Cuker A,Messé SR

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is often caused by left heart disease (LHD) such as heart failure (HF) or valvular heart disease. Historically, few randomized controlled trials have evaluated the off-label use of medications for treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in patients with PH-LHD. However, multiple rand...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kido K,Coons JC

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) published an initial white paper on herbal products in 2000. Since then, the global market for natural products has continued to expand, with tens of millions of consumers using such products on an annual basis in the United States alone. However, despite this expansion...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Gabay M,Smith JA,Chavez ML,Goldwire M,Walker S,Coon SA,Gosser R,Hume AL,Musselman M,Phillips J,Abe AM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Starting lipid-lowering therapy in the hospital, especially with statins, has become an important component in the management of patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). It improves outcomes and increases patient motivation and long-term adherence. In addition, discontinuation of statin therapy in patients with A...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Paradiso-Hardy FL,Gordon WL,Jackevicius CA,Kertland HR,Pearson GJ,Pickering JL,Poirier L,Semchuk BM,Verret L

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antithrombin deficiency is a hypercoagulable state that can increase the risk for thrombosis, especially in the presence of other procoagulant triggers. Unfractionated heparin and low-molecular-weight heparins may not provide effective anticoagulation since they require antithrombin for activity. Direct thrombin inhib...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Dager WE,Gosselin RC,Owings JT

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate claims-related treatment adherence, health care resource utilization, and associated costs of therapy conversion from an insulin vial and syringe to a premixed biphasic insulin analog pen device among privately insured patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. DESIGN:Retrospective, longitudin...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Cobden D,Lee WC,Balu S,Joshi AV,Pashos CL

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous unfractionated heparin (UFH) remains an important therapeutic agent, particularly in the inpatient setting, for anticoagulation. Historically, the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) has been the primary laboratory test used to monitor and adjust UFH. The aPTT test has evolved since the 1950s, and...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Vandiver JW,Vondracek TG

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lenalidomide is commonly used for multiple myeloma as either induction or maintenance therapy. The agent is associated with a host of adverse effects, but hypoglycemia has only been reported in one phase I trial in patients with solid tumors. We describe a 74-year-old woman who experienced grade 3 hypoglycemia (blood ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Przybylski DJ,Birhiray R,Reeves DJ

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence, over 40 years, of using the last-observation-carried-forward (LOCF) imputation method in clinical trials, the association between use of LOCF and how the trials were conducted, and the extent of information about attrition and LOCF use in published reports. DESIGN:Retrospec...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Woolley SB,Cardoni AA,Goethe JW

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To characterize a time-dependent disposition of oral tacrolimus and its relationship with plasma endothelin-1 concentrations. DESIGN:Randomized, crossover study. SETTING:Clinical research center of a university-affiliated hospital. PATIENTS:Twelve stable liver transplant recipients. INTERVENTIONS:In...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Min DI,Chen HY,Lee MK,Ashton K,Martin MF

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00