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 whether a … [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...]
A Resource To Help With Changing From IV To PO Antibiotics
Changing from IV to PO antibiotics is an important antimicrobial stewardship intervention. In this article factors to consider when transitioning from an IV antibiotic to a PO antibiotic are discussed and relevant resources are identified. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated: 7 March 2018] When antibiotics are … [Read more...]
