Incorporation of a gentamicin dosage calculator in a CPOE system reduced the frequency of gentamicin orders that resulted in undesirable high trough or low peak levels.

You may need urgent medical attention. Symptoms of a gentamicin overdose may include the side effects listed below in the ‘Side Effects’ section, but are usually of a more severe nature.

Bacitracin zinc 500Units; per gram. Do not use on large areas, serious burns, deep/puncture wounds, animal bites, or eyes. Discontinue if condition persists or worsens. Reevaluate after 1 week.

Ozempic (semaglutide) is prescribed for adults with type 2 diabetes. The drug is given as an injection under the skin once per week. Doctors usually prescribe a starting dose and a maintenance dose.

The dosage for Topamax (topiramate) may depend on its use. To help prevent migraines, the recommended starting dosage is 25 milligrams (mg) per day. To treat seizures, the typical starting dosage ...

Aim: This study addressed the dose-response to three different concentrations of GTN ointment compared with placebo in a double blind randomised controlled trial. Method: A double blind, multicentre, ...

Ondansetron is a generic drug that’s prescribed for prevention of nausea and vomiting in adults and some children. Ondansetron comes as tablets that you swallow or tablets that dissolve on your ...

Hydroxyzine oral tablet is a generic prescription drug used for anxiety or itching in adults and children. It’s also used to cause sedation (sleepiness and relaxation) before or after surgery.

This Aquaphor healing ointment skin protectant is a fall and wintertime essential. It uses ingredients like 41% petrolatum and glycerin for a moisturizing option for hands, feet, lips and more.

Eye drops are used to treat many conditions, from minor irritants to chronic vision problems. Optometrists and ...

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Advise neomycin-sensitive patients to avoid the following antibiotics: Safe prescription topical antibiotic alternatives to use on superficial skin infections include Silvadene® cream ...