It is all too common for people to misunderstand the difference between bactericidal versus bacteriostatic antibiotics. To assist trainees and current practitioners alike, a leading infectious diseases physician reviews the basics and recent clinical data on bactericidal versus bacteriostatic antibiotics. Authored By: Brad Spellberg, M.D., FIDSA, … [Read more...]
Insights On Being An Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist In Canada
In this article an antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist from Canada is interviewed. Insights and perspectives on the role of antimicrobial stewardship pharmacists in Canada are provided. Interview with: Bradley J. Langford, BScPhm, ACPR, PharmD, BCPS Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID [Last updated 25th December 2017] As the … [Read more...]
A Study Table To Help You Compare Dalbavancin Versus Oritavancin
This text and table is intended for use as a study tool to assist people learning antimicrobial pharmacotherapy of oritavancin and dalbavancin. Perspective on their potential roles in clinical practice and additional resources are also provided. You can see how well you know these two drugs with this quick 5-question quiz here. Authored by: Timothy P. … [Read more...]
An Antibiotic Study Table Comparing VRE Drugs: Daptomycin, Linezolid, and Tigecycline
This text and table is intended for use as a study tool to assist people learning pharmacology of agents used for vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infections in the acute care setting. Basic information on VRE and a study table comparing VRE drugs daptomycin, linezolid, and tigecycline is provided. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID … [Read more...]
Perspective On Four Key Questions About Ceftazidime-Avibactam (Avycaz)
In this article an infectious diseases pharmacist provides perspective on four key questions about ceftazidime-avibactam (Avycaz), a new antibiotic used for treating infections caused by multi-drug resistant Gram negative bacteria. Authored By: Madeline King, Pharm.D. [Last updated: 9 November 2017] If you live anywhere that sees a lot of … [Read more...]
