Pharmacist's Letter Hospital

February 2020 Issue

New evidence will renew debate about which med to use for status epilepticus patients who DON'T respond to a benzodiazepine....

Recarbrio (reh-CAR-bree-oh, imipenem/cilastatin/relebactam) is a new combo antibiotic for resistant gram-negative infections....

Increases in overdose death rates will lead to questions about managing toxicity from cocaine, amphetamines, or other stimulants....

The revival of bretylium will raise questions about antiarrhythmics for advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)....

Bleeds

Trikafta
elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor
New combination product for cystic fibrosis

Nourianz
istradefylline
An adenosine antagonist for Parkinson’s disease “off” episodes

Apadaz
benzhydrocodone/acetaminophen
New combination formulation for short-term management of acute pain