Calcium Gluconate Injection is a form of calcium indicated for pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of acute symptomatic hypocalcemia. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: MONITORING: CONTRAINDICATIONS: WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS: ADVERSE REACTIONS: USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS: NOTES: Read also: Resource Person: Lobna Adi (Clinical Pharmacist)
Pharmacologic Category (Oral Diabetes Medicine): Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist Mechanism of Action: Stimulates insulin release in the presence of elevated blood glucose. Suppresses Glucagon (inhibits hepatic glucose production); thereby reducing both fasting and postprandial glucose. It delays gastric emptying (slower absorption of sugar and promotes the feeling of fullness). FDA Labeled Indications: As an…
Meropenem IV (Carbapenem) is a wide spectrum antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins, resistant to most beta-lactamases. It is used in adults and children 3 months of age and older. Meropenem is indicated for: 1. Complicated Skin/Skin Structure Infections 2. For the treatment of bacterial meningitis 3. Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections…
Fentanyl patches are used to relieve severe pain in people who are expected to need pain medication around the clock for a long time (chronic pain) and who cannot be treated with other medications. Fentanyl is in a class of medications called narcotics. It works by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond…
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection is indicated for the treatment of patients with systemic and/or local bacterial infections, caused by piperacillin resistant, piperacillin/tazobactam susceptible, β-lactamase producing strains of the designated microorganisms in the specified conditions listed below: To reduce the development of drug resistant bacteria, Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection should be used only to…