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Clinicians who manage ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) patients should promote appropriate use of antibiotics to optimize patients' outcomes and prevent antibiotic resistance.
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Oxymorphone hydrochloride (Opana® and Opana ER®) is a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic tablet for oral administration. It is a morphine-like agonist and a CII drug with an abuse liability similar to other opioids. Oxymorphone is available as 5 mg and 10 mg tablets for oral administration.
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The frequency, severity, and preventability of adverse drug events (ADEs) in intensive care units (ICUs) are not associated with a drug's cost or frequency of use, according to researchers writing in the American Journal of Health System Pharmacy.
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Pharmacist-managed diabetes care clinics achieve high screening rates and attain treatment goals more often than national averages, according to two separate studies published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy.
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Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery should take steps to be sure they are absorbing their medications and nutrients, according to University of Kentucky researchers writing in the Oct. 1, 2006, American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy.
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FDA recently approved these drugs:
QLT USA's metronidiazole vaginal gel, 0.75%, the first generic version of 3M's MetroGel-Vaginal was approved for treating bacterial vaginosis.
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Dont expect a repeat of last years shortage of influenza vaccine this winter. Do expect, however, to hear more about preparing for a possible avian flu pandemic.
