Methods of calculating the correct dosage of the antibiotic Vancomycin for treating multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are inaccurate for children over 10, leading to inappropriate dosage ...

Bulk drug calculations for different types of active moieties and drugs require different calculations and labeling. Performing calculations for the formulation of pharmaceutical dosage forms and ...

Calculating the amount of drug needed for compounding requires different considerations for respective drug types and forms. Drug calculations for the formulation of dosage forms and associated ...

The emergence of MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus), dubbed a 'superbug' due to its resistance to many antibiotic drugs, has resulted in the glycopeptide antibiotic Vancomycin being commonly prescribed for ...

Implementing a strategy that focuses on dose rounding for chemotherapies can have a 3-fold impact of decreasing drug costs, minimizing drug waste, and improving treatment efficiency. This strategy and ...

Haegarda (C1 esterase inhibitor subcutaneous [human]) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed to prevent hereditary angioedema attacks in adults and some children. Haegarda comes as a subcutaneous ...

If you have diabetes, your doctor may suggest Toujeo (insulin glargine) as a treatment option. This article describes the dosages of Toujeo, as well as its form, strength, and how to take it. It’s ...

Ilaris (canakinumab) is a brand-name prescription medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat certain periodic fever conditions and certain types of Still’s disease.