Hospital pharmacy
Jan 22, 2020
Pentobarbital is a sedative agent to limit children motion during computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ensures the successful completion of the imaging procedure. However, data on rectal drug formulation and its stability in p...
Hospital pharmacy
Dec 24, 2019
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly used medications and are historically well tolerated. Recent studies have linked PPI use to the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease. This study investigated the impact of...
Hospital pharmacy
Dec 13, 2019
Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic medication commonly used in critical care areas for seizure treatment or prophylaxis. Compatibility data of levetiracetam with other critical care medications are limited, which can make administration challenging. ...
Hospital pharmacy
Dec 7, 2019
Percutaneous left ventricular assist devices (pVADs) require a continuous purge solution containing heparin to prevent pump thrombosis and device failure. Data regarding alternative options in patients who have suspected heparin-induced thrombocytop...
Hospital pharmacy
Nov 15, 2019
Dilute intravenous (IV) admixtures of dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DSP) are becoming increasingly used in antiemetic regimens to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). Based on its chemical structure and previous studies, DSP is...
Hospital pharmacy
Sep 6, 2019
Syringes are commonly used in pharmacy compounding for the measurement of small volumes, especially in the preparation of sterile products for injection and infusion. However, there are no current official guidelines for the proper use of syringes i...
Hospital pharmacy
May 3, 2019
The objective of the study was to establish the compatibility of injectable meropenem with 101 other drugs during Y-site administration. Meropenem (50 mg/mL, 10 mL) was combined with 101 undiluted injectable drugs (10 mL each) at room temperature. ...
Hospital pharmacy
Apr 25, 2019
To develop and to study the physicochemical and microbiological stability of omeprazole liquid oral formulations used as therapeutic agent in many acid-related disorders, for pediatric use. Furthermore, to optimize and validate a stability-indicatin...
Hospital pharmacy
Mar 12, 2019
Infusion containing lorazepam is used by geriatric department to limit anxiety disorders in the elderly. Currently, these infusions are prepared according to demand by the nursing staff, but the preparation in advance in a centralized service could ...
Hospital pharmacy
Feb 4, 2019
The purpose of this study was to compare the volume of fluid removal associated with and without 25% albumin administration in conjunction with hemodialysis. This retrospective, cohort study was conducted at a large academic medical center over a 6...