Penicillin VK Tablets

Instrumented Spinal Fusion Method Impacts Infection Rate

May 21, 2012

For patients who undergo instrumented spinal fusion, the rates of infection are higher among those who receive posterior lumbar interbody fusion compared with those who receive posterior or posterolateral fusion.

Phylogenomic Analysis Reveals Origin, Spread of MRSA Clone

May 21, 2012

Phylogenomic analysis has revealed details about the emergence and transmission of a major methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) clone, EMRSA-16.

'Pedicure Fish' May Harbor Pathogens for Zoonotic Disease

May 18, 2012

Garra rufa (G. rufa), or doctor fish - widely used in the health and beauty industries around the world, although currently banned in many US states - may harbor zoonotic disease pathogens.

Azithromycin Tied to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Mortality

May 17, 2012

Azithromycin treatment is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.

Small Benefit of Inhaled Corticosteroids for Sinusitis

May 15, 2012

For patients with acute sinusitis, inhaled corticosteroids provide a small benefit over placebo but only after several weeks.

AUGMENTIN 250 CHEWABLE

Infections & Infestations > Bacterial infections

Amoxicillin 250mg, clavulanic acid (as potassium) 62.5mg; tabs; lemon-lime flavor.

DYNACIN

Infections & Infestations > Bacterial infections

Minocycline (as HCl) 50mg, 75mg, 100mg; tabs.

Penicillin G Sodium for Injection

Infections & Infestations > Bacterial infections

Penicillin G sodium 5million Units/mL; pwd for IM inj or continuous IV drip after reconstitution; contains sodium 1.68mEq per million Units.

UNASYN

Infections & Infestations > Bacterial infections

Ampicillin sodium 1g, sulbactam sodium 0.5g (1.5g vial); or ampicillin sodium 2g, sulbactam sodium 1g (3g vial); IM or IV inj; sodium content 5mEq/g of ampicillin.

ZOSYN 2.25g

Infections & Infestations > Bacterial infections

Piperacillin 2g, tazobactam 0.25g; IV; sodium content 2.35mEq/g of piperacillin.

Infections & Infestations > Bacterial infections

Antiinfectives should never be given casually for mild infections. Ideally, a culture sensitivity should be done before administering the ...
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Treatment Update: PediPirox^™-4 Nail Kit (ciclopirox topical solution, 8%)

April 25, 2012

Update on Melanoma Treatment: SYLATRON™ (peg-interferon alfa-2b) for injection, for subcutaneous use

January 23, 2012

Acute Pain Update: SPRIX^® (ketorolac tromethamine) Nasal Spray 15.75 mg per spray

November 29, 2011

Antibiotic Formulations

April 16, 2012

Antibiotic formulation (tablets, capsules, liquids, or injection) chart.

Oral Therapy for UTIs in Adults

October 27, 2011

Oral antibiotics for urinary tract infections (UTIs) treatment chart including dosing and duration.

Acute Otitis Media Treatments

October 20, 2009

Acute otitis media treatment chart including select antibiotics and recommended doses.

Potentially Inappropriate Drugs for the Elderly (Beers List)

May 21, 2012

A list of drugs that may potentially be inappropriate for use in elderly patients due to their side effects. A description of the possible side effects is indicated next to each drug.

Osteoporosis Treatments

May 16, 2012

Osteoporosis treatment chart.