Practical pharmacologic aspects of therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest.

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：: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：BACKGROUND:It is known that γ-glutamyl hydrolase (GGH) is involved in the disposition of methotrexate (MTX), and GGH activity is regulated by DNA methylation in acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cells. The present study explores the methylation status of the GGH promoter in peripheral blood and its association with MT...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Wang SM,Kong XY,Li M,Sun LL,Yan D

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine whether a relationship exists between medication adherence to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and distance to dispensing pharmacies and prescribers among an urban public aid population with diabetes mellitus. DESIGN:Retrospective...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Syed ST,Sharp LK,Kim Y,Jentleson A,Lora CM,Touchette DR,Berbaum ML,Suda KJ,Gerber BS

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections caused by yeasts and molds continue to be associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent patients. Many antifungal drugs have been developed over the past 15 years to aid in the management of these infections. However, treatment is still not optimal, as t...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Mohr J,Johnson M,Cooper T,Lewis JS,Ostrosky-Zeichner L

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new combination product, enalapril-diltiazem ER, when administered over the long term. DESIGN:Open-label, titration to response, with treatment lasting 46 weeks after a 6-week, double-blind phase. SETTING:Medical clinics in the private and academic sectors. PA...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Applegate W,Cohen JD,Wolfson P,Davis A,Green S

更新日期：1997-01-01 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：: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：:Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder in which inappropriate stimulation of the thyroid gland results in unregulated secretion of thyroid hormones resulting in hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease is the most common cause of autoimmune hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. Treatment options for Graves' disease include thi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Prunty JJ,Heise CD,Chaffin DG

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) remains the major obstacle for successful allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT). The frequency of grade II or higher acute GVHD ranges from 30-50% in human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched sibling transplants and 50-80% in HLA-matched unrelated transplants. The mortality an...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Tse JC,Moore TB

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant human erythropoietin reverses the severe anemia associated with end-stage renal disease. Mean half-life values after a single intravenous bolus dose range from 4-13 hours. Renal clearance is not a significant route of elimination. Dosing schedules in chronic renal failure involve a single intravenous bolus...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Flaharty KK

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To describe the pharmacokinetic disposition of tobramycin in children undergoing stem cell transplantation (SCT) after intravenous administration either every 24 hours or every 8 hours, and to use this information to create initial dosing guidelines for administration every 24 hours in this patient popu...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Dupuis LL,Sung L,Taylor T,Abdolell M,Allen U,Doyle J,Taddio A

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among various forms of hearing loss, there are acute (within 72 hrs) or subacute (weeks to months) presentations that may be reversible with early pharmacological intervention. The workup of a patient presenting with hypoacusia includes the usual history and physical examination in conjunction with an audiometric asse...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Fazel MT,Jedlowski PM,Cravens RB Jr,Erstad BL

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Warfarin and unfractionated heparin have been in clinical use for more than 50 years. Both are effective anticoagulants, but their use is associated with a number of impediments, including the need for intensive coagulation monitoring, wide variation in dose-response relationships, multiple drug interactions (in the c...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Hawkins D

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A major factor in delivering patient care is documenting activities by pharmacists. This documentation is not only essential to sustain existing programs but necessary to justify future growth of resources. A computerized documentation system for clinical interventions and workload activities was developed in a 340-be...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Zimmerman CR,Smolarek RT,Stevenson JG

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess the influence of withholding continuous enteral nutrition for 1 hour before and after warfarin administration compared with the coadministration of warfarin with continuous enteral nutrition on changes in international normalized ratios (INRs). DESIGN:Retrospective, crossover case series. SE...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Dickerson RN,Garmon WM,Kuhl DA,Minard G,Brown RO

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In comprehensive clinical studies, diflunisal--a new nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug with a long duration of action--was shown to be highly effective and generally well tolerated in the short- and long-term treatment of the pain of osteoarthritis. In double-blind comparison studies, diflunisal was comparable in eff...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Umbenhauer ER

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 37-year-old Hispanic man with advanced acquired immunodeficiency syndrome developed extensive pulmonary disease with persistent cough, fever, night sweats, worsening dyspnea, and weight loss. Sputum samples showed scant growth of acid-fast bacilli. He failed to respond to the standard tuberculosis regimen of isoniaz...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kang-Birken SL,Prichard JG

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the level of agreement between two sets of criteria, the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) criteria and investigator-developed criteria, for identifying bleeding events in patients who had undergone a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and to measure length of hospital stay ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： McCollum M,Stringer KA,Wittkowsky AK,Young S,Spinler SA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in the care of critically ill patients and in diagnostic techniques, such as fiberoptic endoscopy, have enabled greater recognition of stress-related mucosal damage (SRMD). This condition is distinguished from chronic peptic ulcer disease by its greater number of lesions, proximal location in the acid-produci...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Peura DA

更新日期：1987-01-01 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：:Infections in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) occur in an area of impaired host defenses; therefore, bactericidal antibiotics that reach adequate concentrations in the CSF are necessary for treatment. Measurements of antibiotic penetration into the CSF include CSF inhibitory and bactericidal titers, the absolute antibio...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Friedrich LV,White RL,Reboli AC

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Weight-adjusted nomograms have been a significant advance in the use of unfractionated heparin (UFH). Clinical trials have demonstrated the ability of weight-adjusted nomograms to achieve a therapeutic activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) more rapidly than with standard UFH dosing. Despite this advantage, a si...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Dobesh PP,Heparin Consensus Group.

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the past decade, patient safety issues during care transitions have gained greater attention at both the local and national level. Readmission rates to U.S. hospitals are high, often because of poor care transitions. Serious adverse drug events (ADEs) caused by an incomplete understanding of changes in complex ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： American College of Clinical Pharmacy.,Hume AL,Kirwin J,Bieber HL,Couchenour RL,Hall DL,Kennedy AK,LaPointe NM,Burkhardt CD,Schilli K,Seaton T,Trujillo J,Wiggins B

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an open-label study of alprazolam in five bipolar-I depressed patients, three patients remitted completely, one failed to respond, and one responded transiently, based on the Hamilton Rating Scale and Beck Depression Inventory scores. Further studies of alprazolam as an antidepressant are warranted. ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Rush AJ,Schlesser MA,Erman M,Fairchild C

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The National Kidney Foundation developed and oversees the Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative, a process that develops clinical practice guidelines in nephrology. Recent guidelines address the evaluation, classification, and stratification of chronic kidney disease (CKD). These guidelines provide, for the first...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Bailie GR,Uhlig K,Levey AS

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, there have been many updates in hormonal emergency contraception. Levonorgestrel emergency contraception has been available for several years to prevent pregnancy when used within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure, and it was recently approved for nonprescription status f...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Shrader SP,Hall LN,Ragucci KR,Rafie S

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical usefulness of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor on the posturally induced fall in creatinine clearance (ClCr) was studied in patients with biopsy-proved chronic glomerulonephritis (CGN). After a change from supine to upright position, ClCr fell significantly in all patients. This fall was signifi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kuriyama S,Shimada T,Hashimoto T,Sakai O

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00