Linezolid (an oxazolidinone): mechanism of action animation
This animation depicts the mechanism of action of linezolid (Zyvox): Further reading Gilbert, D; Moellering R (editors) “Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy”, 39th edition. Antimicrobial therapy:...
View ArticleNCLEX pharmacology video review: antibiotics
This video pharmacology review for nurses deals with antibiotics: penicilins, cephalosporins, aminoglycosides, vancomycin and others. Part 2 covers: macrolides, tetracyclines, chloramphenicol,...
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Free download: pharmacology flash cards. Antibiotics, antivirals,...
The Department of Pharmacology of the University of Utah has developed some study aids available at their website. Below is the summary of the file on antibiotics and related drugs, and the link to...
View ArticleSMC recommendations for doripenem : second or third line treatment of...
The Scottish Medicines Consortium issued an advice on the current indications for doripenem (Doribax): Doripenem (Doribax) is accepted for restricted use within NHS Scotland for the treatment of...
View Article50 multiple choice questions on pharmacology of antiretrovirals and...
These pharmacoloy questions were submitted by Prof. Dr. Shah Murad, Head of the department, Pharmacology and therapeutics, at Lahore Medical and Dental College. LAHORE MEDICAL ; DENTAL COLLEGE...
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FDA video: interaction of IV ceftriaxone with calcium-containing products
The FDA updated the full prescribing information of ceftriaxone (Rocephin and generics). This is an update to a previous ( september 2007) alert on the risk of interaction between ceftriaxone and...
View ArticleVideo lecture on antibiotics and antivirals pharmacology
This video lecture is a presentation by the “Osher Lifelong Learning Institute” at University of California, San Francisco. It is a brief introduction to the general principles of the pharmacology of...
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Vancomycin mechanism of action: an animation
Vancomycin is a tricyclic glycopeptide that has gained clinical importance thanks to its effectiveness against organisms such as MRSA and enterococci. It has activity against Gram-positive rods and...
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Clinical guidelines on pneumonia management and treatment
This post features two clinical guidelines on the management of community acquired pneumonia. The British Thoracic Society updated this year many recommendations, including: when to order a chest...
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PowerPoint: overview of cephalosporins pharmacology
This presentation is focused on the core characteristics of cephalosporins as a group. It highlights the differences in terms of bacterial coverage between different generations, using some clinical...
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