Inaccurate penicillin allergy labels are like a plague upon modern medicine, often forcing providers to unnecessarily select second or third line agents. Luckily, penicillin skin testing exists as a means for differentiating true versus false penicillin allergy labels. Here an infectious diseases pharmacist and academician discusses penicillin skin testing as an antimicrobial … [Read more...]
Nephrotoxicity: Piperacillin-Tazobactam Plus Vancomycin Versus Cefepime Plus Vancomycin
It's piperacillin-tazobactam plus vancomycin versus cefepime plus vancomycin. Which is more nephrotoxic? Some recent literature seems to indicate piperacillin-tazobactam plus vancomycin may be more toxic to the kidneys than cefepime plus vancomycin. To gain further insight on this controversial topic, an author from one of the recent studies is … [Read more...]
Insights And Resources: Antibiotic Renal Dose Adjustments
Looking for help with making antibiotic renal dose adjustments? This article is here to help. Here are important considerations as well as some resources for making antibiotic renal dose adjustments. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID Once a physicians makes a diagnosis on a patient, it is fairly common to consult with a pharmacist for … [Read more...]
A Non-Traditional Pharmacist Role: Searching For Bacteria In The Mouths Of Sharks
Looking for a non-traditional pharmacist job? This may be the one for you. Here, an infectious diseases pharmacist who searched shark mouths to identify potentially pathogenic bacteria is interviewed. Interview With: Nathan R. Unger, Pharm.D., AAHIVP Interview By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID When people hear that you are a … [Read more...]
Shark Bite Management: Considerations From An Emergency Medicine Pharmacist
Shark bite management involves considering many factors and it takes a team to deliver the best care. Here, an emergency medicine pharmacist is interviewed on the topic of shark bite management. Interview with: Ruben Santiago, Pharm.D., BCPS Interview By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID Bite wounds from animals or humans pose a variety … [Read more...]
