Pharmacy and Therapeutics
**Use topical steroids only for short-term to avoid thining of skin. No more than 7 days. Lidocaine 5% topical ointment, apply 1-4 times daily as needed Dibucaine 1% topical ointment, apply tid-qid prn. Benzocaine 5 to 20% rectal ointment, apply up to six times daily...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics, PSYCHIATRY
Symptom-triggered therapy: Benzodiazepines are given only when the patient has symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. No symptoms, no medication. Patients are given the treatment they need, only when they need it. Fixed schedule therapy: Benzodiazepine is given at fixed...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Medication Route Onset of Action Duration of Action Usual Dosing Interval Equi-Analgesic Dosing Morphine (IR) (MSIR®, Roxanol®, various) PO 30 to 60min 3 to 6hr 3 to 6hr 30mg PO IV 5 to 10min 3 to 6hr 3 to 6hr 10mg IV SC 15 to 30min 3 to 6hr 3 to 6hr 10mg IM/SC...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Opioids used for Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Morphine HYDROmorphone (Dilaudid) Fentanyl How to Write Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Orders To write PCA orders, you need to make certain choices. First, choose the medication you want to use and its...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics, PULMONARY & CRITICAL CARE
Related Article: COPD Exacerbation Treatment. COPD Medications available in the United States Anticholinergics Short-acting anticholinergics Ipratropium (Atrovent).Two sprays four times per day (MDI). Long-acting anticholinergics Tiotropium (Spiriva). One puff per day...
Pharmacy and Therapeutics
Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal You treat a patient with alcohol withdrawal after the patient has been diagnosed as being in alcohol withdrawal, with symptoms (i.e. CIWA score ≥8). Patients usually have a history of heavy alcohol use with their last drink within the...
