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New Antibiotic Teixobactin Holds Promise Against Resistant Organisms

January 7, 2015

Researchers at Northwestern University have found and grown a new type of antibiotic that kills many of the deadly antibiotic organisms that are … [Read more...]

Epinephrine

March 6, 2013

Epinephrine is a commonly used drug in intensive care units. Involved Receptors Epinephrine acts on the alpha-1, beta-1, and beta-2 receptors … [Read more...]

Drugs Contraindicated in Asthma

November 27, 2012

The following is a partial list of drugs contraindicated in asthma: aspirin beta-adrenergic drugs radiocontrast agents ACE NSAIS adenosine … [Read more...]

Nitric Oxide

November 22, 2012

Introduction Nitrous oxide (NO) was first used as an endogenous endothelial-derived vasodilator in 1987. NO is a colorless, odorless gas that is … [Read more...]

Calcium Channel Blockers and Heart Failure

November 11, 2012

Most cardiologists recommend avoidance of calcium channel blockers such as verapamil and diltiazem in heart failure patients, even in the setting of … [Read more...]

Mannitol Administration

November 10, 2012

Although lacking level 1 support, mannitol is an commonly used drug in cases of severe traumatic brain injury to manage an increase in intracerebral … [Read more...]

Succinylcholine Adverse Effects

May 19, 2011

Succinylcholine adverse effects are not uncommon. Succinylcholine is a widely used drug in the operating room and intensive care units for intubation. … [Read more...]

Political Columnist Roger Simon Returns After Nine Month Hiatus for Life-threatening Infection

June 12, 2010

Chief Politico political columnist Roger Simon gives a startling interview about the life-threatening infection that caused him to have both of his … [Read more...]

Steroid Equivalent Doses

November 26, 2009

Steroid equivalent doses are sometimes difficult to remember. Please see below for a chart used to guide some pharmacists when they recommend … [Read more...]

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