Pharmacology

Rishi December 19, 2018
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Exparel
Liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel) is a local anesthetic touted for the long duration of its activity. Molecules of bupivacaine are encapsulated…
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Rishi December 13, 2018
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Celecoxib
Celecoxib (Celebrex) is an oral, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This class of medications typically inhibits two major isozymes: COX-1 (responsible…
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Rishi December 13, 2018
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Zerbaxa
Zerbaxa (ceftolozane-tazobactam) is a potent intravenous antibiotic used for gram-negative intraabdominal and urinary tract infections resistant to more traditional antibiotics.…
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Rishi November 30, 2018
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RiaSTAP
RiaSTAP is a fibrinogen concentrate made from pooled human plasma (may not be an option in Jehovah’s Witness patients). It…
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Rishi November 28, 2018
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Epoprostenol
Epoprostenol (Veletri or Flolan) is an inhaled or intravenous prostanoid vasodilator which is most often used as a therapeutic option…
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