The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of fludarabine in rheumatoid arthritis.

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To compare the performance of polyclonal fluorescence polarization immunoassay (pFPIA) with that of enzyme-multiplied immunoassay technique (EMIT) in patients receiving vancomycin and hemodialysis. SETTING:Outpatient hemodialysis center. PATIENTS:Seven subjects with end-stage renal disease treated wit...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kingery JR,Sowinski KM,Kraus MA,Klaunig JE,Mueller BA

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To characterize the steady-state pharmacokinetics of intravenous levetiracetam in neurocritical care patients requiring seizure prophylaxis after a neurologic injury and to determine which dosing regimens achieve serum concentrations within the recommended therapeutic range of 6-20 μg/ml. DESIGN. Prosp...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Spencer DD,Jacobi J,Juenke JM,Fleck JD,Kays MB

更新日期：2011-10-01 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：:Abstract Therapeutic hypothermia has emerged as an effective means of improving neurologic outcomes among cardiac arrest survivors. To achieve optimal results, clinicians must understand and anticipate potential adverse effects of cooling and provide rigorous monitoring and/or pharmacologic interventions as appropriat...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Arpino PA,Greer DM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Albuterol is a 50:50 mixture of R-albuterol, the active enantiomer, and S-albuterol, which appears to be inactive in humans. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved levalbuterol, the pure R-isomer, as a preservative-free nebulizer solution. Published studies indicate that it is neither safer nor more effect...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Asmus MJ,Hendeles L

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 67-year-old woman with iron deficiency anemia required parenteral iron therapy and was treated with intravenous ferric gluconate. She tolerated the first dose, but after the second dose, she developed a tingling feeling all over her body, along with swelling in her hands and feet, and a rash with hives over most of ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Sane R,Baribeault D,Rosenberg CL

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Opioid prescribing by dentists for older patients receiving medications with potential contraindications and the subsequent impact on acute care outcomes is not well described. OBJECTIVES:Our objective of this paper was to evaluate the use of potentially inappropriate medication combinations (PIMCs) involvi...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Zhou J,Calip GS,Rowan S,McGregor JC,Perez RI,Evans CT,Gellad WF,Suda KJ

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The frequency of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing at an alarming rate. Prediabetes, also referred to as impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and/or impaired fasting glucose, is a major risk factor for development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In addition, IGT has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascul...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Irons BK,Mazzolini TA,Greene RS

更新日期：2004-03-01 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：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the disposition of pentoxifylline and its metabolite, lisofylline, in New Zealand rabbits after two alternative routes of administration, intranasal and intratracheal. DESIGN:Pharmacokinetics study in an animal model. SETTING:University-affiliated animal care facility. SUBJECTS:Twenty New...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Adcock KG,Kyle PB,Deaton JS,Olivier JH,Hogan SM

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Levodopa is one of the principal agents administered to treat patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Several pharmacologic strategies can limit its side effects and enhance its activity. Although certain exceptions apply, dosage adjustments and drug changes should be instituted slowly. Levodopa is typically introduce...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Berchou RC

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 38-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes underwent kidney-pancreas transplantation. Her postoperative course was complicated due to recurrent acute graft rejections and pancreatitis. After initial immunosuppression with microemulsion cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil, and prednisone with muromonab-CD3 induction, cyc...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Min DI,Ku YM,Rayhill S,Corwin C,Wu YM,Hunsicker LG

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aortic stenosis (AS) is the most common form of valvular heart disease. A detailed diagnostic workup is necessary to promptly stage and classify disease severity to determine optimal management. Medical therapy and valvuloplasty are options that fail to delay or reverse disease progression. Surgical aortic valve repla...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kalich BA,Allender JE,Hollis IB

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL), which is a subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, are relatively uncommon lymphoproliferative types of cancer. These malignancies are highly curable with initial treatment. Nonetheless, some patients are refractory to or relapse after first- and seco...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Newland AM,Li JX,Wasco LE,Aziz MT,Lowe DK

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of eosinophilic pneumonia due to ceftaroline used for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia associated with a postoperative spinal infection. Our patient developed shortness of breath and hypoxemia on the fifth week of ceftaroline therapy. Chest imaging disclosed dif...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Desai KR,Burdette SD,Polenakovik HM,Hagaman J,Pleiman CM

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

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：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To assess the level of agreement between one subjective definition of major bleeding (criteria A) and two objective definitions: the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis ([ISTH] criteria B) and the Italian Study of Complications of Anticoagulant Therapy ([ISCOAT] criteria C). DESIGN:Retr...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Seto AC,Kenyon K,Wittkowsky AK

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacist-administered diabetes mellitus education and management services on selected diabetes performance measures. Additional goals were to compare outcomes with goals specified for patients with diabetes by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and id...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Ragucci KR,Fermo JD,Wessell AM,Chumney EC

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine clinical and microbiologic success in patients receiving adjunctive aerosolized antibiotics for the treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). DESIGN:Retrospective medical record review. SETTING:Level I trauma intensive care unit of a large academic medical center. PATIENTS:Fort...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Czosnowski QA,Wood GC,Magnotti LJ,Croce MA,Swanson JM,Boucher BA,Fabian TC

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two drugs commonly used in triple-drug therapy for treatment of a Helicobacter pylori infection, clarithromycin and omeprazole, have rarely been associated with hypoglycemia when given alone. No documented interactions between H. pylori treatment with clarithromycin, amoxicillin, and omeprazole and insulin detemir hav...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Otsuka SH

更新日期：2013-04-01 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：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To quantify the relative risk of cardiovascular events associated with microalbuminuria in patients with both diabetes mellitus and hypertension. DESIGN:A structured literature search from January 1990-December 2002 using MEDLINE, IPA, and CINAHL. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS:We identified original s...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Park HY,Schumock GT,Pickard AS,Akhras K

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the feasibility of therapeutic drug monitoring for adjusting low serum antimycobacterial concentrations in patients with both tuberculosis and advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study. DATA SOURCE:De-identified dataset from a tuberculosis clinic. PAT...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Holland DP,Hamilton CD,Weintrob AC,Engemann JJ,Fortenberry ER,Peloquin CA,Stout JE

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The popularity of amiodarone has grown due to its effectiveness in converting arrhythmia and its formulation availability. Formulations of the drug also contain iodine; the iodine content is 75 mg in a 200-mg tablet of amiodarone and 18.7 mg/ml in the intravenous solution. Approximately 10% of the iodine content of or...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Brouse SD,Phillips SM

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：:A previously healthy 25-year-old man with metastatic testicular teratocarcinoma became resistant to atracurium-induced neuromuscular blockade as evidenced by train-of-four (TOF) monitoring combined with clinical assessment. Subsequently he had an adequate response with a standard dosage of pancuronium. During the firs...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

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

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical significance of rifampin's induction of warfarin metabolism is well documented, but no published studies or case reports have quantified this interaction with respect to the international normalized ratio (INR). A patient receiving concomitant rifampin and warfarin to treat a mycobacterial infection and i...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Lee CR,Thrasher KA

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Major depression afflicts a significant percentage of the population, and optimum therapy is often limited by the poor tolerability and lethality in overdose of the tricyclic antidepressants. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) fluoxetine, sertraline, and, more recently, paroxetine are viewed as welcom...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Nemeroff CB

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bar code technology has been used for 5 years to improve the efficiency of identifying and documenting clinical pharmacy services at our institution. Data for an entire year (1993) were analyzed to quantify the nature and magnitude of pharmacy services provided for critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICU)...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Zarowitz BJ,Petitta A,Rudis MI,Horst HM,Hyzy R

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is the third most common cause of death in the United States and is the number one cause of long-term disability. Legislative mandates, largely the result of the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and Brain Attack Coalition working cooperatively, have resulted in nationwide standardization...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Baldwin K,Orr S,Briand M,Piazza C,Veydt A,McCoy S

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00