American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Aug 2004
ReviewAcute postoperative hypertension: a review of therapeutic options.
The pathophysiology and treatment of acute postoperative hypertension (APH) are discussed. ⋯ When treatment of APH is necessary, therapy should be individualized for the patient. No one agent is preferred, but effective options include sodium nitroprusside, nitroglycerin, labetalol, and nicardipine.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Aug 2004
Comparative StudyStability of meropenem in polyvinyl chloride bags and an elastomeric infusion device.
The stability of meropenem in i.v. solutions stored in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) bags and an elastomeric infusion device at concentrations commonly used in home care was studied. ⋯ Meropenem 4 mg/mL in NS was stable for at least seven days in PVC bags and elastomeric infusion containers when stored at 5 degrees C, and meropenem 10 and 20 mg/mL in NS was stable for at least five days in both containers at 5 degrees C.