ANNALS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY

Correspondence: Exogenous Thyroid Hormones and Dementia Symptoms
Tran MH and Truong-Nguyen KH
The Management of Linezolid-Induced Adverse Events in Shorter and Longer Treatment of Rifampicin-Resistant Tuberculosis
Atshemyan H, Khachatryan N, Khachatryan A and Mirzoyan N
Linezolid is included in most of the regimens for treatment of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis. The prior publications presented the safety profile and clinical effectiveness of linezolid.
Doxycycline Versus Vancomycin for the Treatment of Methicillin-Resistant Acute Pulmonary Exacerbations in People With Cystic Fibrosis
Brickel KH, Kelley D, Jaso T, Tran HQ, Fullmer J, Beachler D and Wulfe S
Among people with cystic fibrosis (PwCF), methicillin-resistant (MRSA)-associated acute pulmonary exacerbations (APEs) have been increasing in prevalence and can cause rapid declines in lung function and increased mortality. Fortunately, since 2019, incidence has started to decline.
Evaluation of the Toxicity and Outcomes of the Combination of Midostaurin and CLAG-M in Patients With FLT3-Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis
Chen A, Baek G, Russell K, Shaw C, Othus M, Cohen J, Palmer S, Rasmussen J, Bubalo J, Tsomo T, Schwarz T, Namburi S and Halpern A
Addition of midostaurin to standard "7+3" (cytarabine and anthracycline) significantly prolongs overall and event-free survival. At University of Washington/Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (UW/FHCC), the standard regimen for newly diagnosed (ND) and relapsed/refractory (R/R) AML is cladribine, high-dose cytarabine, GCSF, and mitoxantrone (CLAG-M); midostaurin is added if FLT3-mutated. There is limited data on the use of FLT3-inhibitors with high-dose cytarabine regimens in AML.
Guselkumab: A New Therapeutic Option for the Treatment of Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
Bhat S and Choi D
To summarize the evidence and pharmacologic profile of guselkumab for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC).
An Evaluation of Iloperidone for Mania in Bipolar I Disorder
Caskey K and Nelson LA
To review the efficacy of iloperidone for mania associated with bipolar I disorder and discuss its safety profile (eg, QTc prolongation, orthostatic hypotension, and metabolic adverse effects).
Appropriate Statin Use in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Ischemic Stroke or Myocardial Infarction at a Tertiary County Teaching Hospital
Woo S and Seifert CF
Statins are the mainstay of therapy in patients suffering an acute ischemic stroke (AIS) or myocardial infarction (MI); however, several studies have shown that prescribing is not optimal.
The UW Experience: Feasibility of De Novo Letermovir for Primary Prophylaxis After Abdominal Solid Organ Transplant
Descourouez JL, Kleiboeker H, Saddler CM, Smith JA, Rice JP, Mandelbrot DA, Odorico JS and Jorgenson MR
Letermovir is approved for primary prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in high-risk kidney transplant recipients. However, many experts suggest the drug be reserved as a second-line agent when valganciclovir is not tolerated or fails.
Utility Assessment of a Pharmacy to Dose Daptomycin Protocol: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Burnham K, Henley S, Crotty MP and Akins RL
Pharmacy-to-dose (PTD) services describe an established practice where providers consult pharmacists for various medication dosing. In 2019, several institutions approved a daptomycin protocol, which allowed pharmacists to select doses based on provider-selected indications, renal function, and body mass index (BMI).
Evolving Strategies for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): A Review Article of Preventive Agents and Vaccines for RSV
Howard N and Pudim E
The objective was to describe the pharmacology, efficacy, safety, and recommendations for the use of newly approved preventive agents and vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and discuss their uptake during the 2023 to 2024 RSV season.
Pharmacist-Directed Transition of Care Services Decrease Readmissions at a Safety-Net Hospital
Carboni S, Tawfik M, Menon B, Rhodes H and Brigino A
Limited data exist describing the influence of pharmacist-led transition of care (TOC) services in safety-net hospital settings.
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Piperacillin/Tazobactam in Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Urinary Tract Infections: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Sutton SP and Reinert JP
To evaluate the efficacy of piperacillin/tazobactam (PTZ) for the treatment of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Pivmecillinam for Uncomplicated Acute Cystitis: A Contemporary Review
Burchette JE, Covert K, Tu P, White BP, Chastain DB and Cluck DB
To review the evidence and discuss use of pivmecillinam in uncomplicated acute cystitis.
FDA Approves mRESVIA: Embracing the New Era of RSV Prevention With Advanced mRNA Technology
Anfaal Z, Khan ZA and Aslam MA
Ceftobiprole Medocaril: A New Fifth-Generation Cephalosporin
Zimmerman J, Giuliano C and Kale-Pradhan PB
The objective was to review the pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of intravenous ceftobiprole in the treatment of bloodstream infections, acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSIs), community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), and hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), or ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).
Reply: FDA Approved mRESVIA: Embracing the New Era of RSV Prevention With Advanced mRNA Technology
Wroblewski D, Brust-Sisti LA, Bridgeman M and Bridgeman MB
Travoprost Intracameral Implant: A Review on the Novel Treatment Modality for Open-Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension
Huston J, Paauw M, Orey D, Centner A, Hasan A, Shetty R, Freidl K and Goldfaden R
This article reviews the published data encompassing the development, pharmacology, efficacy, and safety of travoprost, intracameral implant, a treatment for reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension.
Evaluation of the Incidence of Nocardia Infection in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients on Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for Opportunistic Infection Prophylaxis
Jung R, Au J, Burnell J, Diamond A, Shah I and Ruggia-Check C
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is the preferred prophylactic agent for pneumonia (PJP) and toxoplasmosis after solid organ transplant (SOT). Compared with other agents, it has additional activity against species.
The Use of Protamine for the Management of Postcardiac Surgery Coagulopathy
Lin M, Militello M, Hohlfelder B, Hodges K and Ward J
Evaluation of Response to Weight-based Dosing Strategies of Continuous, Fixed-Rate Atracurium Infusions in Critically Ill, Obese Adults With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Patel KS, Sacha GL, Torbic H, Bass S, Wang L, Duggal A and Rudoni MA
Fixed-rate infusions of weight-based neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) were adopted during the COVID pandemic to limit caregiver exposure during titrations. Although fixed-rate infusions are supported in studies of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), the optimal scalar for weight-based NMBAs in patients with obesity remains controversial.
Evaluation of Door-to-Needle Times Between Alteplase and Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke at Two Academic Medical Centers
Monkemeyer NJ, Marino KK, Goodberlet MZ, Anderson C, Bresette L, Webb AJ, Singhal A and Ware LR
Off-label tenecteplase use for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) has increased due to ease of administration and comparable efficacy and safety to alteplase.