RESEARCH REPORTS

   ANTICOAGULATION

Effect of a Warfarin Adherence Aid on Anticoagulation Control in an Inner-City Anticoagulation Clinic Population

Beth Nochowitz, Nancy L Shapiro, Edith A Nutescu, and Larisa H Cavallari
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1165-1172. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L707
Published Online, 23 June 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   MANAGED CARE

Agreement Between Pharmacists for Problem Identification: An Initial Quality Measurement of Cognitive Services

Joanne LaFleur, Bryan S Larson, Karen M Gunning, Gregory J Stoddard, CarrieAnn Madden, Lynda Oderda, Carin Steinvoort, and Gary M Oderda
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1173-1180. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L385
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   CARDIOLOGY

Outcomes of Perioperative β-Blockade in Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis

Ripple Talati, Kurt M Reinhart, C Michael White, Olivia J Phung, Art Sedrakyan, Jeffrey Kluger, and Craig I Coleman
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1181-1188. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L706
Published Online, 16 June 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Use of β-Blockers in Patients with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Nancy M Allen LaPointe, Judith A Stafford, Paul A Pappas, Sana M Al-Khatib, and Kevin J Anstrom
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1189-1196. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M140
Published Online, 30 June 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Impact of Nicotine Replacement Therapy on Postoperative Mortality Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Christopher A Paciullo, Marintha R Short, Douglas T Steinke, and Heath R Jennings
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1197-1202. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L423
Published Online, 30 June 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   PHARMACOECONOMICS

The Impact of Methodological Approach on Cost Findings in Comparison of Epoetin Alfa with Darbepoetin Alfa

Xue Song, Stacey R Long, William D Marder, Sean D Sullivan, and Joel Kallich
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1203-1210. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L590
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Safety and Clinical Outcomes when Utilizing High-Dose (8 mg/kg) Daptomycin Therapy

Pamela A Moise, Ellie Hershberger, Maria I Amodio-Groton, and Kenneth C Lamp
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1211-1219. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M085
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   PSYCHIATRY

An Open-Label Study of Mirtazapine as Treatment for Combat-Related PTSD

Christopher P Alderman, John T Condon, and Andrew L Gilbert
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1220-1226. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M009
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

Medication Adherence and Its Effect on Relapse Among Patients Discharged from a Veterans Affairs Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Program

Anna Lockwood, Douglas T Steinke, and Sheila R Botts
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1227-1232. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M017
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   GERIATRICS

Sex Differences in Inappropriate Drug Use: a Register-Based Study of Over 600,000 Older People

Kristina Johnell, Gunilla Ringbäck Weitoft, and Johan Fastbom
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1233-1238. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M147
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Application of STOPP and START Criteria: Interrater Reliability Among Pharmacists

Cristin Ryan, Denis O'Mahony, and Stephen Byrne
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1239-1244. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M157
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Prevalence of Sodium Bicarbonate-Induced Alkalemia in Cardiopulmonary Arrest Patients

Matthew J Geraci, Dusko Klipa, Michael G Heckman, and Jason Persoff
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1245-1250. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L709
Published Online, 30 June 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   FORMULARY MANAGEMENT

Ordering Off the Menu: Assessing Compliance with a Nonformulary Medication Policy

Tara L Pummer, Karen M Shalaby, and Sarah C Erush
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1251-1257. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M098
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

ARTICLES

   NEW DRUG APPROVALS

Clevidipine: An Ultra Short-Acting Calcium Channel Antagonist for Acute Hypertension

Kenneth W Kenyon
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1258-1265. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L610
Published Online, 7 July 2009 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   DRUG INTERACTIONS

Drug-Drug Interaction Between Clopidogrel and the Proton Pump Inhibitors

Nicholas B Norgard, Kathryn D Mathews, and Geoffrey C Wall
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1266-1274. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M051
Published Online, 26 May 2009 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   WOMEN'S HEALTH

Assessing the Clinical Efficacy of Sildenafil for the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction

Dana A Brown, Jeffrey A Kyle, and Mary J Ferrill
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1275-1285. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L691
Published Online, 9 June 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

   NEW DRUG DEVELOPMENTS

Dapagliflozin for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes

Amie McCord Brooks and Stacey M Thacker
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1286-1293. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M212
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

   ONCOLOGY

The Epothilones: How Pharmacology Relates to Clinical Utility

Laura Boehnke Michaud
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1294-1309. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M005
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   DEMENTIA

Current Concepts in Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Pharmacotherapeutic Implications

Carlos H Rojas-Fernandez and Paige Moorhouse
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1310-1323. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L703
Published Online, 7 July 2009 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Continuous-Infusion β-Lactam Antibiotics During Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration for the Treatment of Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria

Brad Moriyama, Stacey A Henning, Melinda M Neuhauser, Robert L Danner, and Thomas J Walsh
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1324-1337. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L638
Published Online, 7 July 2009 CE [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

   DRUG INFORMATION ROUNDS

Aromatase Inhibitors for Ovulation and Pregnancy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Karen R Eckmann and Denise R Kockler
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1338-1346. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M096
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint] For Our Patients  

CASE REPORTS

Probable Interaction Between Warfarin and Marijuana Smoking

Weeranuj Yamreudeewong, Hing Ka Wong, Laura M Brausch, and Keri R Pulley
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1347-1353. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M064
Published Online, 16 June 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Sertraline-Induced Rhabdomyolysis in an Elderly Patient with Dementia and Comorbidities

Pietro Gareri, Cristina Segura-García, Pasquale De Fazio, Salvatore De Fazio, and Giovambattista De Sarro
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1354-1359. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M063
Published Online, 30 June 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Prefilter Bivalirudin for Preventing Hemofilter Occlusion in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy

Scott W Mueller, Robert MacLaren, Douglas N Fish, and Tyree H Kiser
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1360-1365. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M179
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Delirium in a Patient with Toxic Flecainide Plasma Concentrations: The Role of a Pharmacokinetic Drug Interaction with Paroxetine

Yvonne Y Tsao and James J Gugger
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1366-1369. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M067
Published Online, 16 June 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Acquired Fanconi Syndrome After Treatment with Capecitabine, Irinotecan, and Bevacizumab

Aisha Shaikh, Matthew E Wiisanen, Heidi D Gunderson, and Nelson Leung
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1370-1373. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M120
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

LETTERS

Risperidone Treatment of an Adolescent with Severe Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Brooks R Keeshin and Jeffrey R Strawn
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1374. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M219
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Decreased INR Response Secondary to Warfarin-Flucloxacillin Interaction

Alka Garg and Mushtaq Mohammed
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1374-1375. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L676
Published Online, 7 July 2009 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Comment: Terlipressin for Children with Extremely Low Cardiac Output After Open Heart Surgery

Sascha Meyer
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1375-1376. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L199a
Published Online, 9 June 2009 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Authors' Reply

Ilan Matok and Gideon Paret
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1376. DOI 10.1345/aph.1L199b
Published Online, 9 June 2009 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

NEW PUBLICATIONS

Pharmacology and Therapeutics: Principles to Practice: Edited by Scott A Waldman MD PhD FCP and Andre Terzic MD PhD. Published by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc., Philadelphia, PA, 2009. ISBN 978-1-4160-3291-5. Clothbound, xix + 1378 pp. (28 x 22 cm), $199. An Expert Consult title. Online and print copy. www.elsevierhealth.com

Greg Susla
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1377. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M133
Published Online, 23 June 2009 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Tarascon Pocket Pharmacopoeia: 2009 Deluxe Lab-Coat Pocket Edition, 10th Edition: Edited by Richard J Hamilton MD FAAEM FACMT. Published by Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury, MA, 2009. ISBN 978-0-7637-7621-3. Paperbound, x + 329 pp. (18 x 11.5 cm), $24.95. www.jbpub.com

Ayana K Rowley
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1377-1378. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M199
Published Online, 23 June 2009 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Pediatric Medication Education Text, 5th edition: By Marcia Lease Buck PharmD FCCP and Anne E Hendrick PharmD. Published by American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Lenexa, KS, 2009. ISBN 978-1-932658-64-4. CD -ROM format, $86.95. Member $68.95. www.accp.com

Michael L Christensen
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1378. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M266
Published Online, 23 June 2009 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Evidence-Based Emergency Medicine: Edited by Brian H Rowe MD MSc CCFP(EM) FCCP, Eddy S Lang MDCM CCFP(EM) CSPQ, Michael Brown MD MSc, Debra Houry MD MPH, David H Newman MD, and Peter C Wyer MD. Published by Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK, 2009. ISBN 978-1-4051-6143-5. Clothbound, xvii + 658 pp. (28.5 x 23 cm), $275. www.wiley.com/wiley-blackwell

Michael J Peeters
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1378-1379. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M081
Published Online, 16 June 2009 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Travel Medicine, 2nd Edition: Edited by Jay S Keystone MD MSC (CTM) FRCPC, Phyllis E Kozarsky MD, David O Freedman MD, Hans D Nothdurft MD, and Bradley A Connor MD. Published by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA, 2008. ISBN 978-0-323-03453-1. Clothbound, xiii + 611 pp. (28.5 x 22.5 cm), $169. An Expert Consult title. Also available online. www.elsevierhealth.com

Nathan P Wiederhold
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1379-1380. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M123
Published Online, 23 June 2009 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

Pharmacy: An Introduction to the Profession, 2nd Edition: By L Michael Posey BPharm. Published by American Pharmacists Association, Washington, DC, 2009. ISBN 978-1-58212-127-7. Paperbound, x + 211 pp. (28 x 21.5 cm), $29.95. www.pharmacist.com

Jeffery D Evans
Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1380. DOI 10.1345/aph.1M080
Published Online, 16 June 2009 [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

BOOKS RECEIVED

Ann Pharmacother 2009;43:1380-1381. DOI 10.1345/aph.1BR09G [Full Text] [PDF] [Order Reprint]  

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