RESEARCH REPORTS

   ANTICOAGULATION

Impact of Prescribing Guidelines for Inpatient Anticoagulation

Glen T Schumock, Juan C Blackburn, Edith A Nutescu, Surrey M Walton, Jamie M Finley, and Richard K Lewis
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1570-1575. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E121
Published Online, 10 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Anti-Xa Monitoring of Enoxaparin for Acute Coronary Syndromes in Patients with Renal Disease

Jessica M Ma, Cynthia A Jackevicius, and Erik Yeo
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1576-1581. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E096
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   RHEUMATOLOGY

Lumiracoxib Does Not Affect Methotrexate Pharmacokinetics in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Stefan N Hartmann, Christiane M Rordorf, Slavica Milosavljev, Janice M Branson, Gérard H Chales, Robert R Juvin, Pierre Lafforgue, Jean Marie Le Parc, Christian G Tavernier, and Olivier C Meyer
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1582-1587. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E044
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   CRITICAL CARE

Impact of Fluconazole Administration on Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients

James C Garrelts, Todd R Schroeder, and Paul B Harrison
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1588-1592. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D441
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   TRANSPLANTATION

Sirolimus-Associated Hepatotoxicity in Liver Transplantation

Guy W Neff, Phillip Ruiz, Juan R Madariaga, Seigo Nishida, Marzia Montalbano, Doug Meyer, David M Levi, Andreas G Tzakis, and Christopher B O'Brien
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1593-1596. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E165
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   PEDIATRICS

Impact of Pharmacists' Interventions on the Pediatric Discharge Medication Process

Pierre Voirol, Steven R Kayser, Chi Y Chang, Q Laura Chang, and Sharon L Youmans
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1597-1602. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E087
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Effect of 24-Hour Intravenous Tubing Set Change on the Sterility of Repackaged Fat Emulsion in Neonates

Pamela D Reiter, Janie Robles, and Elaine B Dowell
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1603-1607. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E141
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   ONCOLOGY

Physical and Chemical Stability of Palonosetron HCl in 4 Infusion Solutions

Lawrence A Trissel and Quanyun A Xu
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1608-1611. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D509
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Physical and Chemical Compatibility of Daptomycin with Nine Medications

Jan-Ji Lai and Stephanie K Brodeur
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1612-1616. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E124
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   CARDIOLOGY

Meta-Analysis of Interventions for Medication Adherence to Antihypertensives

Liza N Takiya, Andrew M Peterson, and Rebecca S Finley
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1617-1624. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D268
Published Online, 10 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   BIOINFORMATICS

Early Postmarketing Drug Safety Surveillance: Data Mining Points to Consider

Manfred Hauben
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1625-1630. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E023
Published Online, 10 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

CASE REPORTS

Use of Verapamil as a Potential P-Glycoprotein Inhibitor in a Patient with Refractory Epilepsy

Monica A Summers, J Layne Moore, and James W McAuley
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1631-1634. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E068
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Celecoxib-Induced Methemoglobinemia

Prashant Kaushik, Steven J Zuckerman, Nicholas J Campo, Venkatramana R Banda, Scott D Hayes, and Richa Kaushik
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1635-1638. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E212
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

Recombinant Factor VIIa for Refractory Bleeding Following Orthotopic Heart Transplantation

Jeremy D Flynn, Mehrnaz Pajoumand, Phillip C Camp, Jr, M Salik Jahania, Chand Ramaiah, and Wendell S Akers
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1639-1642. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E123
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Valproic Acid–Induced Hyperammonemia and Thrombocytopenia in an Elderly Woman

Louise Mallet, Steve Babin, and José A Morais
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1643-1647. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E063
Published Online, 17 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome: Lymphocyte Toxicity Assay for the Confirmation of Diagnosis and Risk Assessment

Sandeep B Bavdekar, Mamta N Muranjan, Nithya J Gogtay, Vishakha Kantharia, and Nilima A Kshirsagar
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1648-1650. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E042
Published Online, 10 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Possible Interaction Between Sevoflurane and Aloe vera

Anna Lee, Po Tong Chui, Cindy ST Aun, Tony Gin, and Angel SC Lau
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1651-1654. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E098
Published Online, 3 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Management of Hypertriglyceridemia in Patients Receiving Interferon for Malignant Melanoma

Siu-Fun Wong, James G Jakowatz, and Reza Taheri
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1655-1659. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D546
Published Online, 10 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Acute Onset of Pancreatitis with Concomitant Use of Tenofovir and Didanosine

Margaret A Kirian, Robert T Higginson, and Patricia Pecora Fulco
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1660-1663. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D616
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

ARTICLES

   FORMULARY FORUM

Atazanavir

Joanne J Orrick and Corklin R Steinhart
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1664-1674. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D394
Published Online, 7 September 2004 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   THERAPEUTIC CONTROVERSIES

The Changing Face of Antibiotic Prescribing: The Mutant Selection Window

Benjamin J Epstein, John G Gums, and Karl Drlica
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1675-1682. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E041
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   ONCOLOGY

5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists for Prevention of Late Acute-Onset Emesis

Manuel Constenla
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1683-1691. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D191
Published Online, 17 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY

Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy

Jennifer Le, Gerald G Briggs, Anna McKeown, and Gerardo Bustillo
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1692-1701. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D630
Published Online, 31 August 2004 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   PHARMACOKINETICS

Population Pharmacokinetics I: Background, Concepts, and Models

Ene I Ette and Paul J Williams
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1702-1706. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D374
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   NEW DRUG DEVELOPMENTS

Micafungin

Peggy L Carver
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1707-1721. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D301
Published Online, 31 August 2004 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   DRUG INFORMATION ROUNDS

Respiratory Stimulant Use in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Melissa J Bales and Erin M Timpe
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1722-1725. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E039
Published Online, 17 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Treatment of Migraine Headaches with Sumatriptan in Pregnancy

Michelle L Hilaire, L Brian Cross, and Samantha F Eichner
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1726-1730. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D586
Published Online, 17 August 2004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

RECENT ADVANCES

   HYPERTENSION

The Renal Protective Effects of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

James D Coyle, Stephanie F Gardner, and C Michael White
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1731-1738. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E182
Published Online, 7 September 2004 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

OPINIONS

Antidepressants, Suicide, and the FDA: A Loose Association

Patrick R Finley
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1739-1742. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E247
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

Antidepressants: An Avoidable and Solvable Controversy

Jay S Cohen
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1743-1746. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E240
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

Pharmacy Implications of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003

Mark C Okafor
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1747-1749. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D452
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

LETTERS AND COMMENTS

Losartan for treatment of psychogenic polydipsia

Michael A Webber, Isaki Ofalabi, Waqar Mahmud, Margo S Herron, and Anantha Shekhar
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1750-1751. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D523
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Subcutaneous furosemide

Miguel A Goenaga, Manuel Millet, Eloy Sánchez, Carmen Garde, José A Carrera, and Edurne Arzellus
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1751. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E172
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Geographic region influences pharmacy's dispensing of blood glucose test strips

Michiel J Storimans, Olaf H Klungel, Herre Talsma, and Cornelis J de Blaey
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1751-1752. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E135
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Comment: therapy switching in patients receiving long-acting opioids

Richard White
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1752-1753. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D109c
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Gerry Oster and Ariel Berger
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1753. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D109d
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Correction: September 2004 Supplement—Treatment of respiratory infections and innovative solutions to the evolving problem of resistance

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1753. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E216a
Published Online, 7 September 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

NEW PUBLICATIONS

Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapeutics Manual, 2nd Edition

Jean M Nappi
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1754. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E222
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Psychosocial Aspects of Pain: A Handbook for Health Care Providers

Lea Ann Hansen
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1754-1755. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E112
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Physician's Guide to Terrorist Attack

Lisa D Burry and Stephen E Lapinsky
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1755. DOI 10.1345/aph.1D602
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Consumer-Driven Health Care: Implications for Providers, Payers, and Policymakers

Alan H Mutnick and Sharon M Wray
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1755-1756. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E235
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Conversations on the Edge: Narratives of Ethics and Illness

William M Slater
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1756. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E157
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Faith in the Future: Healthcare, Aging, and the Role of Religion

Curtis Edward Harris
Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1756. DOI 10.1345/aph.1E290
Published Online, 24 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

BOOKS RECEIVED

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1756-1757. DOI 10.1345/aph.1BR04J
Published Online, 31 August 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

NEWS AND COMMENTS

HHS-CDC NEWS: Updated Recommendations for Use of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: Reinstatement of the Third Dose

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1771. DOI 10.1345/aph.1N063
Published Online, 7 September 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Epidemiology of Measles—US, 2001–2003

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1771-1772. DOI 10.1345/aph.1N064
Published Online, 7 September 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

VIP NEWS

Ann Pharmacother 2004;38:1772. DOI 10.1345/aph.1N062
Published Online, 7 September 2004 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

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