Use of antibiotics in the intensive care unit is frequently necessary, many times with some of our most broad spectrum drugs. Here, an experienced critical care clinical pharmacist discusses antimicrobial use and antimicrobial stewardship within the intensive care unit. Authored By: Anthony (Tony) Gerlach, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP, FCCM [Last … [Read more...]
Common Antibiotics Flagged For Debilitating Toxicities
In May 2016 and July 2016 the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued safety alerts regarding the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. This includes ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gemifloxacin and oflaxacin. The alerts are summarized and the topic is discussed here. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ … [Read more...]
Zika Virus As A Sexually Transmitted Disease: 5 Things To Know
Zika virus can be sexually transmitted from person to person, yet people may not be aware of the risks they or their partner(s) face. Learn 5 fast facts here about Zika virus as a sexually transmitted disease. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID Published July 18th, 2016 The spread of Zika virus to countries in the Americas … [Read more...]
Inappropriate Antibiotic Use In Ambulatory Care: A Pharmacist’s Perspective
In this interview researcher and pharmacist Dr. Katie Suda discusses work she and her colleagues published in the May 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). This publication has garnered considerable public attention after finding an alarming rate of inappropriate antibiotic use in the ambulatory care setting. Interview … [Read more...]
The Worst 5 Infections I Have Ever Seen
What is the worst type of infection there is? While nearly any answer to this question is by default subjective, here are the 5 worst infections from the perspective of a clinical infectious diseases pharmacist with significant experience in the field... Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID In my time as a hospital-based infectious … [Read more...]
