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...]
End Of The Line With Metronidazole For Clostridium difficile Infection?
Metronidazole (Flagyl) has been one of the most commonly used antibiotics for Clostridium difficile infection for years, but there has been a shift in recommendations lately. Is this the end of the line with metronidazole for Clostridium difficile infection? An infectious diseases pharmacist provides insights here. Interview with: Elias B. Chahine, Pharm.D., … [Read more...]
The Five Best Antimicrobial Stewardship Resources For Your Daily Practice
What are the best antimicrobial stewardship resources for your daily practice? In this article a pharmacist trained in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious diseases attempts to answer this question by identifying some of the most useful guidelines, apps, documents, and websites available. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ … [Read more...]
#ASPchat: A Monthly Real-Time Twitter Chat On Antimicrobial Stewardship
Twitter chats have become a new tool for raising awareness about important healthcare topics. In this article experience with the monthly twitter chat on antimicrobial stewardship (#ASPchat) is described. Bradley J. Langford, PharmD, BCPS & Timothy P. Gauthier, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID [Published on: 11 February 2018] In this era of a rapidly … [Read more...]
