Pharmacy Joe

MARCH 7, 2024

The authors hope that with their research and “proper patient and provider education supported by the evidence, the myth of better pain relief with “prescription-only” dosages will be debunked.” ” To access my free download area with 20 different resources to help you in your practice, go to pharmacyjoe.com/free.

Inpatient 52

Inpatient Dosage Labelling 52

Pharmacy Joe

JUNE 29, 2022

In this episode, I’ll discuss Paxlovid and other novel dosage forms that should not be crushed but look like they can be. Two relatively new dosage form technologies are nanocrystals and amorphous solid dispersions. Aprepitant, sirolimus, and certain forms of fenofibrate are examples of nanocrystal dosage forms.

Dosage 52

Dosage Inpatient 52

Pharmacy Joe

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The dosage was adapted by the bedside physician with the aim to reach patient’s reference weight, with a maximum daily dose set at 250 mg of furosemide to avoid kidney toxicity. The authors compared a practical diuretic protocol against a control group.

Inpatient 52

Inpatient Dosage 52

Pharmacy Joe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

This was defined as maintaining MAP ≥65 mm Hg for at least 6 hours without a need for an increase in continuous norepinephrine infusion vasoactive dosage. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <–

Inpatient 52

Inpatient Dosage 52

Pharmacy Joe

JUNE 29, 2022

In this episode, I’ll discuss Paxlovid and other novel dosage forms that should not be crushed but look like they can be. Two relatively new dosage form technologies are nanocrystals and amorphous solid dispersions. Aprepitant, sirolimus, and certain forms of fenofibrate are examples of nanocrystal dosage forms.

Dosage 40

Dosage Inpatient 40

Pharmacy Joe

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The colchicine dosage was also reduced by 50% for patients under 70 kg or with creatinine clearance under 30 mL/min. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <–

Hospitals 40

Hospitals Inpatient Dosage Labelling 40

Pharmacy Joe

JANUARY 9, 2022

The study was done to compare apixaban with warfarin, but apixaban patients were further analyzed based on dosage. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <–

Inpatient 40

Inpatient Dosage 40

Pharmacy Joe

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The serum levels of famotidine are known to be elevated in the setting of renal failure and a dosage reduction is aimed at reducing potential side effects including confusion and delirium. Typically, the dose of famotidine is reduced by 50% in patients with a creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/min.

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Adverse Reactions Inpatient Dosage Hospitals 52

Pharmacy Joe

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The authors hope that with their research and “proper patient and provider education supported by the evidence, the myth of better pain relief with “prescription-only” dosages will be debunked.” ” To access my free download area with 20 different resources to help you in your practice, go to pharmacyjoe.com/free.

Inpatient 40

Inpatient Dosage Labelling 40

Pharmacy Joe

JANUARY 10, 2021

Either FDA approval of a lower dosage size or an automatic substitution policy would likely be required to get IV ketorolac doses down to 10 mg routinely. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <–

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Clinical Pharmacology Inpatient Dosage Documentation 40

Pharmacy Joe

JUNE 20, 2021

Drug interactions, lack of variety of dosage forms and decreased absorption threaten to expose patients to unintended monotherapy. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <–

Inpatient 40

Inpatient Dosage 40

Pharmacy Joe

JANUARY 22, 2023

Secondary outcomes were the hospital length of stay, utilization of restraints, and discharge outcomes (to a facility when admitted from home) between dosage groups. The primary outcome looked at efficacy as judged by the need for repeat doses within 4 hours. The low, medium, and high dose groups had 15, 23, and 19 patients, respectively.

Hospitals 40

Hospitals Inpatient Dosage 40

Pharmacy Joe

DECEMBER 25, 2022

The serum levels of famotidine are known to be elevated in the setting of renal failure and a dosage reduction is aimed at reducing potential side effects including confusion and delirium. Typically, the dose of famotidine is reduced by 50% in patients with a creatinine clearance less than 50 mL/min.

Adverse Reactions 40

Adverse Reactions Inpatient Dosage Hospitals 40

Pharmacy Joe

MARCH 21, 2021

The dosage was adapted by the bedside physician with the aim to reach patient’s reference weight, with a maximum daily dose set at 250 mg of furosemide to avoid kidney toxicity. The authors compared a practical diuretic protocol against a control group.

Inpatient 40

Inpatient Dosage 40

Pharmacy Joe

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This was defined as maintaining MAP ≥65 mm Hg for at least 6 hours without a need for an increase in continuous norepinephrine infusion vasoactive dosage. If you like this post, check out my book – A Pharmacist’s Guide to Inpatient Medical Emergencies: How to respond to code blue, rapid response calls, and other medical emergencies. <–

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Inpatient Dosage 40