What drugs cover Pseudomonas aeruginosa? What drugs cover MRSA? These are two of the most important bacterial pathogens to cause healthcare-associated infections today. To help answer these questions, here is a study list of antibiotics that can cover Pseudomonas and/or MRSA. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last Updated: 19 … [Read more...]
When Is Dual Beta-Lactam Therapy Appropriate?
Dual beta-lactam therapy can be appropriate, however instances where this is the case are relatively few and occur fairly infrequently. In this article, an infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist identifies several examples of when dual beta-lactam therapy can be appropriate. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ … [Read more...]
Five Important Things To Know About Hospital Antibiograms
What is a hospital antibiogram? What can a hospital antibiogram be used for? This article is meant to help readers understand the answers to these questions and provide basic information about antibiograms. Authored By: Timothy P Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID & Julie Ann Justo, Pharm.D, MS, BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 6 April 2018] To determine … [Read more...]
Five Things To Know About Delafloxacin
Delafoxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that received FDA-approval in June 2017. In this article two infectious diseases pharmacists who recently authored a review article about delafloxacin identify five important things to know about it. Authored By: Wesley Kufel, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP and Bryan T. Mogle, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP Dr. Kufel and Dr. … [Read more...]
Five Things To Know About Combination Therapy With Daptomycin Plus Ceftaroline For The Treatment Of Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
Daptomycin plus ceftaroline may not be the first-line combination for Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, but it can be an option for some cases. Here two pharmacists provide insights into this unique antibiotic combination. Authored by: Taylor Morrisette, Pharm.D. and Kimberly Claeys, Pharm.D., BCPS [Last updated 10 March 2018] Multi-drug … [Read more...]