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 · May 2009
Comparative StudyMedication errors resulting from computer entry by nonprescribers.
The characteristics of medication errors associated with the use of computer order-entry systems by nonprescribers are discussed. ⋯ Analysis of the characteristics of medication errors associated with the use of computer-entry systems by non-prescribers from both MEDMARX and an individual health system database demonstrated that computer systems create new opportunities for errors to occur. Working closely with information technology personnel dedicated to assisting pharmacy departments and vendors, adequate training of pharmacy staff, and development of national standards for drug information displays in computer order-entry systems may help minimize such errors.
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A case of probable enoxaparin-induced hepatotoxicity is described. ⋯ A woman receiving enoxaparin every 12 hours developed signs and symptoms of hepatotoxicity after the second dose. The case was unusual in the rapidity and magnitude of hepatic enzyme elevation.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Apr 2009
Stability of extemporaneously prepared moxifloxacin oral suspensions.
The stability of extemporaneously prepared moxifloxacin oral suspensions was studied. ⋯ Extemporaneously compounded suspensions of moxifloxacin 20 mg/mL in a 1:1 mixture of Ora-Plus and Ora-Sweet or Ora-Sweet SF were stable for at least 90 days when stored in 2-oz amber plastic bottles at room temperature.
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Am J Health Syst Pharm · Apr 2009
Comparative StudyInhaled anesthetics present cost-saving opportunity.