Daptomycin is an injectable antibiotic with activity versus a variety of Gram positive bacteria. Here, an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies five interesting things to know about daptomycin. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated 8-11-2017] When daptomycin (Cubicin) was first launched in November 2003 it was a … [Read more...]
5 Reasons To Become An Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist
A career within the pharmacy profession offers a dynamic range of settings and specialties in which to practice. In this article, an experienced pharmacist discusses reasons to become an antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated 8-1-2017] Choosing to become a pharmacist is an … [Read more...]
When Should You Avoid Methenamine?
Methenamine is urinary tract antiseptic used in the prevention of urinary tract infection. In this article, an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies several of the key times when it may be prudent to avoid methenamine use. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated 7-26-2017] As a junior faculty member I had the good … [Read more...]
Cross-Reactivity Between Cephalosporins and Penicillins: A Story of Side-Chains
The cross-reactivity between cephalosporins and penicillins is an important topic in medicine. In this article an experienced infectious diseases pharmacist discusses the importance of chemical structure side chains in considering when an allergy to a penicillin may translate into an allergy for a cephalosporin and vice versa. Authored By: Meghan Jeffres, … [Read more...]
When should you avoid nitrofurantoin?
It is retaining activity against the uropathogen E. coli while drugs like SMX-TMP and ciprofloxacin are getting worse, but when should you avoid nitrofurantoin? This article discusses the topic. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID Numerous studies investigating antimicrobial susceptibilities of E. coli from urinary isolates show … [Read more...]