Benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia in two patients: interdisciplinary collaboration, management, and near misses.

abstract：:Serious gram-positive infections present an increasingly common therapeutic dilemma. Combination antimicrobial regimens (e.g., linezolid with rifampin) aimed at improving bacterial eradication and preventing resistance are often used; however, most data supporting this treatment strategy are not from randomized contro...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Gebhart BC,Barker BC,Markewitz BA

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) is to advance human health by extending the frontiers of clinical pharmacy. Consistent with this mission and its core values, ACCP is committed to ensuring that clinical pharmacists possess the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to deli...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Saseen JJ,Ripley TL,Bondi D,Burke JM,Cohen LJ,McBane S,McConnell KJ,Sackey B,Sanoski C,Simonyan A,Taylor J,Vande Griend JP

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the emergence of new anticoagulants, clinicians need a thorough understanding of coagulation assays. Various laboratory assays exist to measure the effectiveness of anticoagulants. Coagulation assays are the primary method for measuring the effectiveness of anticoagulants; therefore, a comprehensive understanding...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Peters GL,Erwin PB,Pitlick MK,Stacy ZA

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cefepime is a new extended-spectrum cephalosporin with gram-positive and gram-negative coverage including Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We evaluated the drug's plasma, peritoneal fluid, and appendix tissue concentrations in patients with a postoperative diagnosis of perforated or gangrenous appendi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Okamoto MP,Chin A,Gill MA,Yellin AE,Berne TV,Heseltine PN,Appleman MD,Knupp CA,Sclar DA

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Twice/day dosing of insulin glargine has been used to treat hyperglycemia in clinical practice; however, data supporting its use in the critically ill population are lacking. This study was designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of twice/day insulin glargine in critically ill patients. METHODS:A retros...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Fox MA,Perry MC,Liu-DeRyke X

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relationship between impaired renal function and antifactor Xa activity in patients receiving dalteparin. DESIGN:Open-label prospective study. SETTING:Inpatient and outpatient units of a large teaching hospital. SUBJECTS:Eleven patients with renal impairment and 11 control subjects wi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Shprecher AR,Cheng-Lai A,Madsen EM,Cohen HW,Sinnett MJ,Wong ST,Billett HH

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health care-associated infections, especially those caused by multidrug-resistant gram-positive organisms, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), are a growing public health threat. In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new lipoglycopeptides, oritavancin and dalbavancin, for ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Roberts KD,Sulaiman RM,Rybak MJ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has resulted in significant morbidity and mortality reductions. Lifelong antiretroviral therapy must be incorporated into each patient's medical regimen. Patients with HIV may also have simultaneous chronic medical conditions, resultin...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Fulco PP,Zingone MM,Higginson RT

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the impact of having an antimicrobial allergy label in the medical record on clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. SETTING:Urban academic teaching hospital. PATIENTS:A total of 11,872 adults admitted to nonsurgical patient care wards who received ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Charneski L,Deshpande G,Smith SW

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacokinetic characteristics of levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and gatifloxacin include excellent oral bioavailability (90-99%), extensive penetration into tissues and body fluids, and an elimination half-life (6-12 hrs) that allows for once-daily dosing in patients with normal renal function. Levofloxacin and gat...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Rodvold KA,Neuhauser M

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 120 patients who received an initial prescription of iron from a resident physician in internal medicine to determine how accurately house officers diagnose iron-deficiency anemia before initiating iron therapy. Each patient's laboratory records were reviewed for the 3-month p...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Abernathy KA,Meuleman JR

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Original research, reviews, and case reports discussing viral infectivity of blood- and plasma-derived products were reviewed to determine the potential viral infectivity of human serum albumin (HSA) and plasma protein fraction (PPF). Data concerning viral infectivity viral screening and inactivation procedures, and v...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Erstad BL

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to describe the implementation and clinical outcomes of an employer-sponsored, pharmacist-provided medication therapy management (MTM) program for health plan beneficiaries with diabetes mellitus and/or hypertension. We conducted a single-center retrospective medical record review. The setting was a ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Theising KM,Fritschle TL,Scholfield AM,Hicks EL,Schymik ML

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and costs associated with a formulary conversion from amlodipine to alternative calcium channel blockers. DESIGN:Retrospective study. SETTING:Veterans Affairs Medical Center. PATIENTS:One hundred patients with hypertension who were receiving amlodipine. INTERVE...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Parra D,Beckey NP,Korman L

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Agitation in the elderly, manifested by verbal and physical aggression, frequently results in increased morbidity and mortality for nursing home residents and reduced morale for the family and nursing home staff. It is also responsible for increased costs associated with caring for these residents. Pharmacologic inter...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Grossman F

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is the most common illness associated with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the United States and also occurs in immunocompromised persons not infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.. Several advances have taken place in the treatment and prophylaxis of PCP,...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Warren E,George S,You J,Kazanjian P

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To compare the effectiveness of bivalirudin and argatroban in achieving anticoagulation goals and to compare clinical outcomes assessing the safety and efficacy in patients with known or suspected heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). DESIGN:Single-center, retrospective analysis. SETTING:Large tert...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Skrupky LP,Smith JR,Deal EN,Arnold H,Hollands JM,Martinez EJ,Micek ST

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship of the 33 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) previously associated with fasting glucose in Caucasians in genome-wide association studies (GWAS) with glucose response to antihypertensive drugs shown to increase risk for hyperglycemia and diabetes. DESIGN:Randomized, multic...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Gong Y,McDonough CW,Beitelshees AL,Karnes JH,O'Connell JR,Turner ST,Chapman AB,Gums JG,Bailey KR,Boerwinkle E,Johnson JA,Cooper-DeHoff RM

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Neurocritically ill patients have clinically significant alterations in pharmacokinetic parameters of renally eliminated medications that may result in subtherapeutic plasma and cerebrospinal fluid antibiotic concentrations. METHODS:We conducted a prospective randomized open-label study of adult neurocriticall...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kassel LE,Van Matre ET,Foster CJ,Fish DN,Mueller SW,Sherman DS,Wempe MF,MacLaren R,Neumann RT,Kiser TH

更新日期：2018-09-01 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：:Although studies have shown that patients can distinguish probable adverse drug reactions (ADRs) from adverse clinical events (ACEs) caused by other factors, it is not known whether these attribution judgments add any independent validity to other accepted methods of identifying ADRs, such as physician assessments or ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Fisher S,Bryant SG,Kent TA,Davis JE

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subtherapeutic tacrolimus trough concentrations were noted in a 52-year-old woman who had undergone liver transplantation. Her tacrolimus dosage was increased from 7 to 28 mg twice/day, and ketoconazole therapy was added; however, her tacrolimus concentration remained undetectable. Metoclopramide 10 mg 4 times/day was...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Prescott WA Jr,Callahan BL,Park JM

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy of reteplase administration in clearing hemodialysis catheters. DESIGN:Open-label, uncontrolled, observational trial. SETTING:University medical center. PATIENTS:Thirty-four patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing long-term hemodialysis. INTERVENTION:Patients had du...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Hilleman DE,Dunlay RW,Packard KA

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hormonal emergency contraceptives have been used to prevent unwanted pregnancy for more than 3 decades. The mechanisms of action of the regimen containing a combination of estrogen and progestin, known as the Yuzpe regimen, and those of the levonorgestrel regimen continue to be controversial, especially over the possi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Leung VW,Levine M,Soon JA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methamphetamine is a highly potent and addictive drug that is abused in the United States and around the world. The drug is inexpensive and easily manufactured from simple chemicals such as pseudoephedrine. These features, coupled with its long half-life and highly addictive nature, contribute to the increasing proble...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Romanelli F,Smith KM

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ketorolac tromethamine is a highly potent member of a class of compounds having both analgesic and antiinflammatory activity. In animal pain models using underlying inflammation, ketorolac markedly inhibited the pain response and increased the pain threshold; it did not exhibit any narcotic or central nervous system d...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Rooks WH 2nd

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past decade, the incidence and severity of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) have significantly increased, leading to a rise in CDI-associated hospitalizations, health care costs, and mortality. Although treatment options exist for CDI, recurrence is frequent following treatment. Furthermore, patients w...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kufel WD,Devanathan AS,Marx AH,Weber DJ,Daniels LM

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed a method for measuring the efficacy of a single dose of an analgesic for 12 hours after administration to outpatients with postoperative oral surgery pain. Using a self-rating record, patients evaluate their pain and its relief for 12 hours after medication. We have used this method successfully in a...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Beaver WT,Forbes JA,Shackleford RW

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epinephrine overdose induces many negative complications in adults because of its alpha- and beta-adrenoreceptor activity. However, complications in newborns or children are rarely described. A 4-day-old, 2004-g female newborn was inadvertently given epinephrine at 100 times the usual dose; she developed hypokalemia a...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Fang W,Chen JY,Fang Y,Huang JL

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00