Atracurium resistance in a critically Ill patient.

abstract：:Calcium channel blockers, nitrates, and beta blockers are the primary agents used for the treatment of angina. Calcium has a central role in excitation-contraction, action potential generation, and ischemic cell death. The three currently available calcium antagonists are nifedipine, verapamil, and diltiazem. Second-g...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Angaran D

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anticoagulation clinics emerged as a means to optimize warfarin effectiveness and minimize bleeding risks. Anticoagulation clinics have traditionally been warfarin-based models due to the need for frequent blood-level monitoring, drug interactions, dietary considerations, and periprocedural management with warfarin. T...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Mohammad I,Korkis B,Garwood CL

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is an idiosyncratic and uncommon but serious adverse effect that has been reported with both typical and atypical antipsychotic agents. We describe a 58-year-old man with Down syndrome and dementia who was receiving low-dose olanzapine and rivastigmine therapy; he developed NMS 4 m...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Stevens DL,Lee MR,Padua Y

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-performance capillary electrophoresis (HPCE) is a new separation technique that is applied in the pharmaceutical sciences. Separations by HPCE occur in a narrow-bore capillary under the influence of an applied electrical field. Components of the sample matrix are separated and migrate at different rates based on ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Brunner LJ,DiPiro JT,Feldman S

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：:A 64-year-old woman receiving intravenous chemotherapy for stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer experienced acute arterial thrombosis of the distal radial and entire ulnar arteries with subsequent arterial occlusion of the right popliteal artery. Two separate arterial occlusions occurred after administration of cispl...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Cool RM,Herrington JD,Wong L

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Use of oral N-acetylcysteine for preventing radiographic contrast material-induced nephropathy (RCIN) has become widespread, despite conflicting results from clinical trials and meta-analyses. The variability in study results may reflect differences in baseline risks in study patients, hydration regimens, choice of co...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Shalansky SJ,Vu T,Pate GE,Levin A,Humphries KH,Webb JG

更新日期：2005-08-01 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：:Little information has been published concerning differences among the benzodiazepines in treating hospitalized patients with severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. We attempted to determine the length and type of hospital stay, and the pattern and appropriateness of administration, dosage requirements, and costs asso...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Hoey LL,Nahum A,Vance-Bryan K

更新日期：1994-09-01 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：:Clinical pharmacists must often interpret and use data derived from observational studies when making clinical decisions and recommendations, answering drug information questions, and educating patients about drug therapy. This is the third article in a three-part series intended to enhance clinical pharmacists' under...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Shields KM,DiPietro NA,Kier KL

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the initial steps for implementing pharmacogenomics into routine patient care is selecting an appropriate clinical laboratory to perform the testing. With the rapid advances in genotyping technologies, many clinical laboratories are now performing pharmacogenomic testing. Selection of a reference laboratory dep...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Vo TT,Bell GC,Owusu Obeng A,Hicks JK,Dunnenberger HM

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：: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：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：: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：:Oropharyngeal candidiasis may be the first manifestation of human immunodeficiency viral (HIV) infection, and more than 90% of patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) develop the disease. Although numerous antifungal agents are available, azoles, both topical (clotrimazole) and systemic (fluconazol...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Vazquez JA

更新日期：1999-01-01 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

abstract：:Rituximab has been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration in combination with methotrexate for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in patients who failed to achieve adequate benefit from tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors. Rituximab is a biologic agent that depletes peripheral B cells--an act...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Schuna AA

更新日期：2007-12-01 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

abstract：:Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a rare, complex, idiosyncratic drug reaction that can be fatal. Systemic symptoms include lymphadenopathy, hepatic failure, and possibly renal failure. The syndrome has been primarily associated with anticonvulsants, whereas antimicrobials are less ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Miller Quidley A,Bookstaver PB,Gainey AB,Gainey MD

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To compare the effectiveness of weight-management medications used to assist with weight loss in real-world clinical practice in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). DESIGN:Retrospective, multicenter, observational cohort study. DATA SOURCE:National VA Corporate Data Warehouse. PATIENTS:A total ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Grabarczyk TR

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia can occur in 60-80% of patients with Alzheimer's disease or other dementing illnesses, and are important in that they are a source of significant caregiver stress and often precipitate nursing home placement. These symptoms, namely, aggression, delusions, hallucination...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Rojas-Fernandez CH,Lanctot KL,Allen DD,MacKnight C

更新日期：2001-01-01 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：: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：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To investigate potential associations between the histamine N-methyltransferase (HNMT) gene, HNMT, C314T (Thr105Ile) polymorphism and atopic dermatitis in a cohort of Caucasian children. DESIGN:Prospective, multicenter, genotype-association study. SETTING:Four academic, tertiary care medical centers w...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kennedy MJ,Loehle JA,Griffin AR,Doll MA,Kearns GL,Sullivan JE,Hein DW

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Outpatient transesophageal echocardiography was performed in a 69-year-old man with a history of aortic valve repair. During the procedure the patient became markedly cyanotic and hypotensive. Oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry decreased from 97% to the mid-80s. The man's condition continued to deteriorate. ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Wurdeman RL,Mohiuddin SM,Holmberg MJ,Shalaby A

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive fungal infections, especially candidiasis and aspergillosis, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Many controversies surround the management of these infections. A critical overview of the recent Infectious Diseases Society of America practice guidelines is provided, as are comments on both the conun...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kontoyiannis DP

更新日期：2001-08-01 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：:Verapamil and diltiazem are effective in terminating paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias and slowing ventricular response during atrial fibrillation or flutter. Results from clinical trials for each individual drug demonstrate comparative efficacy rates, and both drugs share the same contraindications and relativ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Cheiman DM,Shea BF,Kelly RA

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00