abstract：:The primary aim of this study was to assess patterns of prescribing of analgesic medications in a primary care setting in South Africa. Medication records of 47,103 patients for the year 1995 were retrospectively reviewed. Analgesic agents represented 12.3% of the total number and 14.2% of the total cost of all the pr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Truter I

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A descriptive study of national sales data from Sweden to find out the effect of over-the-counter (OTC) switches on total sales of a number of drugs. During the period 1980-94, 16 drugs were changed from prescription only (Rx) status to the Swedish OTC market. Total sales increased for 14 out of these 16 drug...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Carlsten A,Wennberg M,Bergendal L

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimicrobials are frequently used to prevent infections. Principles of prophylaxis, and antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgery, tuberculosis, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, influenza A, traveller's diarrhoea, malaria, recurrent otitis media, Haemophilus influenzae type b infection, pertussis, rheumatic fever, and ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Nahata MC

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A sensitive and specific high performance liquid chromatographic method (HPLC) was developed for measuring dopamine (DA) in human plasma samples. Dihydroxybenzylamine (DHBA) was employed as an internal standard. Following solvent extraction and separation on a C18 ion-pairing reversed phase column, the drug was detect...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Delval F,Dine T,Brunet C,Luyckx M,Gressier B,Cazin M,Cazin JC,Durocher A,Saulnier F

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Standard meta-analytical and pharmacoeconomic techniques were used to study the clinical effectiveness and the cost-effectiveness ratio of the prophylactic (or pre-emptive) administration of G-CSF to patients with small cell lung cancer treated with conventional myelosuppressive cytotoxic chemotherapy. In the first pa...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Messori A,Trippoli S,Tendi E

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When assessing a health-care intervention the main question is--does it work? Often, a more difficult question needs to be answered--how well does it work? Systematic reviews and meta-analyses help to provide answers to both questions. Too often though, the results are expressed in a way that leaves the reader asking,...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Wiffen PJ,Moore RA

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The shelf-life of vancomycin in infusion fluids was studied using high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) methods. Vancomycin was stable (loss in potency less than 10%) for 47 days and 29 days, respectively, when dissolved in water-for-injections BP at 25 degrees C and stored in plastic syringes (Becton Dickins...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Wood MJ,Lund R,Beavan M

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vitro dissolution rates of 5 and 10 mg nifedipine capsules from eight suppliers were measured in simulated gastric fluid using the rotating paddle apparatus. A total of fourteen products were tested and the performance was found to be satisfactory for all products (> 80% dissolution in 20 min). ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Mehta AC,Hart-Davies S,Kay EA

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, the serum vitamin E (total tocopherol) levels in patients with breast cancer (n = 100) and healthy controls (n = 70) were measured. The mean values for vitamin E were found to be 0.44 mg/100 ml in breast cancer patients and 1.108 mg/100 ml in controls. In the statistical evaluation, the vitamin E levels...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Torun M,Akgül S,Sargin H

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flurbiprofen is a propionic acid-derived non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used widely in the treatment of rheumatism and non-arthritic pain. The pharmacokinetics of topically and orally administered flurbiprofen were compared in a two-part, open study involving healthy adult volunteers. In the first (cross...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Taburet AM,Singlas E,Glass RC,Thomas F,Leutenegger E

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to determine the usage patterns of benzodiazepine hypnotics, the use of other ways of improving sleep and general sleep characteristics in patients prescribed these drugs on a regular basis and in a control group of age- and sex-matched patients not receiving hypnotics. Patients receiving regu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Krska J,MacLeod TN

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caffeine elimination was studied in 73 patients admitted to an intensive care unit, 33 of whom had liver disease. Mean plasma clearance of caffeine in patients with no liver disease (1.30 +/- 0.79 ml/kg/min) was significantly higher than in patients with liver disease (0.39 +/- 0.23 ml/kg/min). Mean half-life of caffe...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Calatayud O,Rodríguez M,Sánchez-Alcaraz A,Ibáñez P

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Graft patency is a major factor contributing to the long-term results of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The systematic overview of the Antiplatelet Trialists' Collaboration provides unequivocal evidence that antiplatelet therapy reduces by nearly one-half the odds of coronary graft occlusion following CA...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Galea J,Manché A,Goiti JJ,Locke TJ,Wilkinson GA,Smith GH

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A single dose pharmacokinetic study was conducted on two sustained-release formulations (75 mg) of indomethacin (Indocid capsules 'A' and Indogesic tablets 'B'). The study was carried out on 22 healthy male volunteers, who received a single oral dose (75 mg) of each product according to a randomized crossover design. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Hasan MM,Najib NM,Muti HY

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Steroids are widely used in treating the relapse of multiple sclerosis. There is no place for long term steroid therapy of this disease. Current practice is a short course of high dose methylprednisolone which can be repeated after an interval, has proven safety and objectively accelerates recovery. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Griffiths TD,Newman PK

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A hypertensive crisis can be caused by many factors. Frequently, the mechanism involved is complex and highly variable among patients. Without drug therapy, this condition is associated with very high mortality and morbidity. There are a number of oral and intravenous hypotensive agents available, which can effectivel...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： McKindley DS,Boucher BA

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bioequivalence of a 600-mg methocel tablet containing buflomedil hydrochloride in sustained-release form was determined relative to a 300-mg CAP/carbovax-coated tablet of buflomedil hydrochloride in immediate-release form. The tablets were given to 20 patients in a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study wi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Molinaro M,Regazzi MB,Raffaghello S,Buggia I,Iacona I,Graziani P,Specchia G,Melzi D'eril G

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nineteen different brands of topical creams were tested in duplicate for microbial growth. The efficacy of their preservation was assessed, when possible, by standard pharmacopoeial procedures. Microbial growth was demonstrated in cultures from all specimens. However, high counts (> 10(4) c.f.u./g) were obtained from ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Na'was T,Alkofahi A

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug-induced parotitis is a relatively uncommon adverse drug reaction. Most of the data on drug-induced parotitis consist of isolated case reports with few attempts at rechallenge to confirm the aetiology. Phenylbutazone and oxyphenbutazone have a significant number of reports suggesting that these drugs may be implic...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Thompson DF

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The literature indicates that the relative nephrotoxicities of the three drugs used in this investigation are gentamicin > tobramycin > or = netilmicin. Serum creatinine levels over time were used in an attempt to elucidate the situation. They varied widely in all three groups and in controls in theatre. No definite t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Bertram D,Summers R

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paper describes an in-depth study of the parenteral fat emulsions, Intralipid 20% and Ivelip 20%. A large number of emulsion samples from separate containers and batches was sampled. The parameters measured were droplet size (both by photon correlation and laser diffraction), pH and zeta potential. These parameter...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Washington C,Koosha F,Davis SS

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nephrotoxicity is less common than hepatotoxicity in paracetamol overdose but renal tubular damage and acute renal failure occur even in the absence of hepatotoxicity. It is possible that antidotal therapy with agents such as N-acetylcysteine may not prevent renal toxicity and, indeed, on the basis of animal work, may...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Jones AF,Vale JA

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A drug use review of omeprazole was carried out at two centres in the Yorkshire Region from December 1990 to April 1991. Data collection documents were used and 66 patients in total were audited. Thirteen patients (19.7%) were treated for indications outside the product licence and 18 patients (27.3%) were treated for...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Norris CM,McManus PV,Petty D,Kay EA

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of age and co-medication on steady-state phenobarbital (PB) level-dose (L/D) ratios were evaluated retrospectively in 539 paediatric patients. The PB L/D ratio increased significantly with age up to 15 years. Associated anti-epileptic therapy affected the PB L/D ratio, which was significantly increased in ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Yukawa E,Higuchi S,Aoyama T

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study involved the mixing of 1:1 combinations of Bactroban (mupirocin) Ointment 2% with various cream, lotion, ointment, gel, solution and liquid soap formulations with storage at 37 degrees C for 60 days. The mixtures were assayed for mupirocin content at 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 days using a high-pressure liquid ch...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Jagota NK,Stewart JT,Warren FW,John PM

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined out-patients' interpretation of prescription instructions at a community hospital. The results showed a wide range of misinterpretation with respect to drug name, dose schedule, and auxiliary labels. Age level, education and financial status emerged as the most significant variables associated with...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Sarriff A,Aziz NA,Hassan Y,Ibrahim P,Darwis Y

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A stability-indicating reversed phase high-performance liquid chromatographic assay for prazosin was developed to investigate the feasibility of a transdermal dosage form. The assay enabled detection of drug concentrations down to 0.05 microgram/ml and the quantification of the drug in both permeation fluids and in ex...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Tenjarla SN,Tseggai A

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In many countries, including The Netherlands, little is known about the overall prescribing patterns within hospitals. While individual hospitals have some data available, these are not pooled on a regional or national level. The available data consist of dispensing data that are neither patient-linked nor diagnosis-l...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Denig P,Haaijer-Ruskamp FM,Versluis A,Wesseling H

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Midazolam concentration curves versus time were analysed in 10 otherwise healthy patients (ASA I-II) with inferior limb pathologies. The benzodiazepine was used as an adjuvant agent to epidural anaesthesia in view of its lower residual effect compared with other intravenous benzodiazepines. Midazolam pharmacokinetics...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Sánchez-Alcaraz A,Sangrador G,Laguarda M,Quintana B

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isradipine is a potent dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It is highly selective for vascular smooth muscle, with very few negative inotropic or chronotropic effects. It may have minor depressant effects on the sinoatrial node, hence reducing the incidence of reflex tachycardia. The drug is extensively metaboliz...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Schachter M

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug infusions can be exposed for prolonged periods to 'in-use' conditions where the temperature of an infusion in a holster-worn infusion pump may reach 37 degrees C. In this study, the stability of three cytotoxic drug infusions (carboplatin, 5-fluorouracil and mitozantrone) and one analgesic infusion (diamorphine H...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Northcott M,Allsopp MA,Powell H,Sewell GJ

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been much interest recently in the delivery of proteins and peptides following the research and development of biotechnology: derived drugs and other bioactive substances. This article summarizes the use of iontophoresis to deliver proteins and peptides across the skin. This technique offers considerable pro...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Parasrampuria D,Parasrampuria J

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated human mononuclear cells exposed to either lipopolysaccharide or Staphylococcus aureus secreted interleukin-1 like material. The secretion was concentration dependent. The minimal detectable level in the test solution of lipopolysaccharide and Staphylococcus aureus was 200 pg/ml and 10(5) cells/ml respectively...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Hansen EW,Christensen JD

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mean values and standard deviations are reported for theophylline plasma clearance in 45 hospitalized geriatric patients (age greater than 65 years), distributed into two groups: Group I (n = 24) included critically ill patients admitted to the ICU on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Group II (n = 21) included patien...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Sangrador G,Sánchez-Alcaraz A,Ubeda R,Ibañez P

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The extent and factors that influence drug use were studied in two rural cohorts of Finnish men. The men aged between 65 and 84 years belonged to the Finnish study population of the 25-year follow-up of the 'Seven Countries Study'. Of the original 1,711 men in 1959, 766 were still alive in 1984. The participation rate...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Enlund H,Martikainen J,Turakka H,Nissinen A

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A population pharmacokinetic study was conducted on a total of 70 patients receiving gentamicin therapy. The patients included those with normal renal function and those with varying degrees of renal impairment. The parameters studied were the apparent volume of distribution and the plasma clearance of gentamicin. The...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Lanao JM,Berrocal A,Calvo MV,Perez M,de la Calle B,Domínguez-Gil A

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined a total of 192 samples, including eight different brands of shaving cream and eight brands of shampoo, for their total aerobic bacterial, coliforms and fungal counts. Shaving creams were more heavily contaminated with bacteria than shampoos. Viable bacterial were not recovered from 57% and 10% of shampoos ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Abdelaziz AA,Ashour MS,Hefni H,el-Tayeb OM

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An information package was developed for general practitioners (GPs) involved in the management of home parenteral nutrition (HPN) patients. The booklet covered five major sections: background information; HPN training; complications of HPN; arrangements for a particular patient; and hospital management of HPN. This s...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Malone M

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A high-performance liquid chromatographic method for the analysis of ranitidine in plasma and urine is described. Plasma samples were extracted with dichloromethane while urine samples were injected directly after dilution. The mobile phase consisted of: 0.05 M ammonium acetate buffer containing 0.01 M octane sulphona...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Shiekh Salem M,Gharaibeh AM,Alkaysi HN,Badwan A

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To dose the anticonvulsant phenytoin (PHT) in a clinical situation is difficult because of the non-linear metabolism of the drug. Therefore many techniques have been advocated to aid dosage adjustments based on a single-point PHT concentration determined at steady-state (ss). We retrospectively investigated six method...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Yukawa E,Higuchi S,Ohtsubo K,Aoyama T

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00