In this article a critical care pharmacist and assistant professor contrasts SMX/TMP versus minocycline for the treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infections. Authored by: Melissa Santibañez, Pharm.D. [Last updated: 2 August 2018] Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a non-Enterobacteriaceae, gram-negative, non-lactose-fermenting, aerobic … [Read more...]
Preparing for the BCIDP Exam: Tips To Help Become A Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist
In this article, an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses her approach to preparing for the BCIDP exam and provides tips others may find useful for pursuing the same path. Authored By: Monica V. Mahoney, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 21 July 2018] The first examination of the new board certification in infectious diseases pharmacy (BCIDP) … [Read more...]
Five Things To Know About Fosfomycin
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist identifies five things to know about fosfomycin, an antibiotic FDA-approved to be given orally for uncomplicated urinary tract infection. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated 2 July 2018] Fosfomycin is an antibiotic that was first discovered in the late 1960s, then … [Read more...]
Five Things To Know About Colistin
Colistin is an old drug with a troubled past that is currently used as a 'last resort' antibiotic. In this article, an infectious diseases pharmacist discusses five things to know about colistin. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 13 June 2018] Colistin is an injectable polymyxin antibiotic used to treat … [Read more...]
Insights On The Role Of Bedside Nurses In Antimicrobial Stewardship Activities
In this article a pharmacist with experience working with bedside nurses in antimicrobial stewardship activities discusses what he has learned and the essential role nurses play in this field. Interview with: David R. Ha, Pharm.D. Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 16 May 2018] The field of antimicrobial … [Read more...]