The emergence of MRSA, dubbed a ‘superbug’ due to its resistance to many antibiotic drugs, has resulted in the glycopeptide antibiotic Vancomycin being commonly prescribed for patients in hospital.

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 ...

Technology has taken over some of the most tedious tasks in healthcare, much to the relief of overworked clinicians—but that doesn’t mean these new software programs should be treated as infallible.

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 ...

Doctronic reports that Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is an antiviral for flu treatment and prevention, with dosage varying by age, ...

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 ...

Emflaza (deflazacort) is a brand-name drug prescribed for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in adults and some children. Emflaza comes as an oral tablet and oral liquid suspension. It’s typically taken once ...

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 ...

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 ...