abstract：:Endothelin (ET)-1 is an endothelium-derived peptide with potent vasoconstrictor and proliferative properties. The ET system is activated in several cardiovascular disease states associated with functional and structural vascular changes, including hypertension and heart failure. The two ET receptor subtypes are known ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Ergul A

更新日期：2002-01-01 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：:Patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass may develop clinically significant physiologic alterations in the perioperative period, including alteration of thyroid hormone concentrations. Alterations in the concentration of thyroid hormones are of concern due to the effects of these hormones on cardiac function. Hypoth...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Reichert MG,Verzino KC

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Olanzapine has been associated with insulin resistance and new-onset diabetes mellitus. A 27-year-old African-American man developed new-onset severe hyperglycemia-glucose 1240 mg/dl, with ketonuria and acidosis, but no weight gain-2 years after starting olanzapine. Although his diabetes was stabilized with insulin, h...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Seaburg HL,McLendon BM,Doraiswamy PM

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the effect of a triplicate prescription policy on administration of benzodiazepines and possible substitute drugs in nursing home residents during 1994-1995. DESIGN:Retrospective cross-sectional study SETTING:Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in five states: New York, which has a po...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： VanHaaren AM,Lapane KL,Hughes CM

更新日期：2001-10-01 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：: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：:The death rate from coronary heart disease (CHD) declined by 25% in the United States during 1987-1997, but the actual number of deaths fell by only 9%. Modifiable risk factors for CHD include hypertension, elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, cigarette smoking, a...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Pieper JA

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the usage patterns of the lipid-based amphotericin B formulations at our institution and to compare the observed nephrotoxicity and efficacy of these formulations. DESIGN:Prospective and retrospective observational study SETTING:Urban 350-bed teaching hospital. PATIENTS:Sixty-seven nonhe...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Cannon JP,Garey KW,Danziger LH

更新日期：2001-09-01 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：:We conducted a systematic review of randomized, controlled, monotherapy trials since 1990 of oral antihypertensive agents in patients with essential hypertension. Our objective was to quantify the frequency of discontinuation of antihypertensive agents due to adverse events from a meta-analysis of the studies. A total...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Ross SD,Akhras KS,Zhang S,Rozinsky M,Nalysnyk L

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Good admissions decisions are essential for identifying successful students and good practitioners. Various parameters have been shown to have predictive power for academic success. Previous academic performance, the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT), and specific prepharmacy courses have been suggested as acade...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Allen DD,Bond CA

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The newer quinolone antibiotics, including levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and gatifloxacin, offer coverage of the likely pathogens in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and have been shown to be safe and effective treatments for CAP. Two of these agents, levofloxacin and gatifloxacin, have pharmacokinetic and antibacteri...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Press RA

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To determine the extent to which nitrofurantoin is transferred into human milk. DESIGN:Prospective, single-dose pharmacokinetic study. SETTING:University-affiliated clinical research center. PATIENTS:Four healthy lactating women 8-26 weeks postpartum. INTERVENTION:All subjects received a single, ora...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Gerk PM,Kuhn RJ,Desai NS,McNamara PJ

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The statins are widely used to treat dyslipidemias. They are generally associated with mild adverse effects, but rarely, more serious reactions may occur. A 51-year-old man experienced delayed-onset, progressive memory loss while receiving simvastatin for hypercholesterolemia. His therapy was switched to pravastatin, ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Orsi A,Sherman O,Woldeselassie Z

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Death is the ultimate adverse drug event. Despite its importance, the frequency of fatal adverse drug events is unknown. Estimates in the United States are as high as 140,000/year, although this number is heavily disputed. Potential reasons and risks for fatal adverse drug events, as well as epidemiologic designs for ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Kelly WN

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Certain demographic, practice, staffing, and pharmacist satisfaction variables may contribute to dispensing errors. A survey was randomly mailed to 7298 (50%) Texas pharmacists, of which 2862 were returned (39% response rate). Responders were 2437 pharmacists who indicated that they were in practice. Of these, 535 (23...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Bond CA,Raehl CL

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen percent of premenopausal women, 10-40% of postmenopausal women, and 10-25% of women receiving systemic hormone therapy experience urogenital atrophy. The most common symptoms are dryness, burning, pruritus, irritation, and dyspareunia. Estrogen loss, drugs, and chemical sensitivities are causes. Estrogen or ho...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Willhite LA,O'Connell MB

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 32-year-old woman with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), steroid-dependent ulcerative colitis, and osteoporosis was prescribed azathioprine for a steroid-sparing effect. Stable, therapeutic international normalized ratios (INRs) were obtained with warfarin 35 mg/week during a 6-week postpartum course to treat...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Havrda DE,Rathbun S,Scheid D

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effect of fluoxetine on the pharmacokinetics and cardiovascular safety of cisapride at steady state in healthy men. DESIGN:Open-label, three-phase, sequential study. SETTING:Clinical research center. SUBJECTS:Twelve healthy male volunteers. INTERVENTIONS:Each subject was treated acco...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Zhao Q,Wojcik MA,Parier JL,Pesco-Koplowitz L

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Warfarin is an anticoagulant available as a racemic mixture. The R- and S-isomers differ with respect to relative plasma concentrations, clearance, potency, sites of metabolism, and cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoenzymes responsible for metabolism. S-Warfarin, the more potent isomer, is metabolized primarily by CYP2C9. Gene...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Redman AR

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nucleoside analogs (zidovudine, didanosine, zalcitabine, stavudine, abacavir, lamivudine) have been administered as antiretroviral agents for more than a decade. They undergo anabolic phosphorylation by intracellular kinases to form triphosphates, which inhibit human immunodeficiency virus replication by competitively...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Stein DS,Moore KH

更新日期：2001-01-01 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：: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：:The management of heart failure is complex. Initiating and maintaining drug therapy in patients with heart failure can be challenging. Many factors influence the heart failure syndrome and are important to account for when evaluating these patients. Concomitant diseases such as ischemic heart disease and hypertension ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Gattis WA

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To compare the antiemetic effectiveness and safety of oral granisetron plus dexamethasone with those of oral ondansetron plus dexamethasone administered before emetogenic chemotherapy. DESIGN:Randomized, prospective, multicenter, open-label study. SETTINGS:University-teaching hospital and veterans he...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Herrington JD,Kwan P,Young RR,Lagow E,Lagrone L,Riggs MW

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To identify and describe the scope of practice that characterizes the critical care pharmacist and critical care pharmacy services. Specifically, the goals were to define the level of clinical practice and specialized skills characterizing the critical care pharmacist as clinician, educator, researcher, and m...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors：

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the pharmacokinetics and use of intravenous human cytomegalovirus immune globulin (CytoGam) in allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT). DESIGN:Prospective, nonrandomized, nonblinded, single-center study. SETTING:University teaching hospital. PATIENTS:Five consecutive patients with he...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： DeRienzo SY,Chiang KY,O'Neal WM,Godder K,Abhyankar S,Christiansen NP,Bridges KD,Henslee-Downey PJ

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies that demonstrate the clinical and economic burden of drug misadventures have been published. The economic burden of drug misadventures likely exceeds $100 billion annually in the United States alone. Clinical pharmacy services (CPS) have been shown to reduce negative clinical outcomes and costs of drug therapy...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Schumock GT

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Target drug programs and medication use evaluations are activities that are undertaken to improve the correct use of drugs. These programs should focus on inappropriate drug use, drug use problems, optimizing use of drugs, and improving the level of patient care. To monitor the effects of the programs, several types o...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Hekster YA

更新日期：2000-10-01 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：:Meglumine antimoniate was administered to a patient with visceral leishmaniasis with normal renal function. Soon after the first intramuscular administration of meglumine antimoniate 20 mg/kg, equivalent to 510 mg antimony (Sb), the patient developed septic shock with oliguria. Creatinine clearance decreased to 23 ml/...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Hantson P,Luyasu S,Haufroid V,Lambert M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To evaluate hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 activity in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) using the erythromycin breath test (ERMBT), and to examine the relationship of the ERMBT to plasma concentrations of indinavir and nelfinavir. DESIGN:Prospective observational study....

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Slain D,Pakyz A,Israel DS,Monroe S,Polk RE

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent evidence suggests that periodontal disease may predispose to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Data support mechanisms of host-derived local and systemic proinflammatory responses similar to atherosclerosis, consisting of monocytic-derived cytokines and other inflammatory mediators, which are induced by p...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Chong PH,Kezele B

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

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：: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：:Contrast medium-induced nephrotoxicity (CMN) is a common form of iatrogenic acute renal failure. Typically, patients experience changes in serum creatinine or creatinine clearance between 1 and 5 days after exposure to a contrast medium, but they rarely require dialysis. The mechanism for CMN is not understood, but re...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Gerlach AT,Pickworth KK

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacokinetic disposition of numerous antimicrobial agents is altered in critically ill patients. Pharmacokinetics of trovafloxacin, a fluoroquinolone indicated specifically for severe, life-threatening infections in the intensive care unit, have not been well studied in this population. We characterized the pha...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Olsen KM,Rebuck JA,Weidenbach T,Fish DN

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluconazole is a commonly prescribed antifungal agent with a favorable safety profile. A patient experienced agranulocytosis and eosinophilia associated with the drug. Similar bone marrow-suppressive effect due to the azoles is rarely described in the English-language literature. ...

journal_title：Pharmacotherapy

authors： Wong-Beringer A,Shriner K

更新日期：2000-04-01 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