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Relationship between increased levofloxacin use and decreased susceptibility of Streptococcus pneumoniae in the United States
Increasing reports of fluoroquinolone-non-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae are of clinical concern. We examined the relationship between outpatient fluoroquinolone...
Pharmacokinetics of oritavancin in plasma and skin blister fluid following administration of a 200-milligram dose for 3 days or a single 800-milligram dose
Oritavancin is a novel glycopeptide currently being developed for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI), including those caused by multidrug...
Assessment of pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic target attainment of gemifloxacin against Streptococcus pneumoniae
The treatment of community-acquired respiratory tract infections has been complicated by the emergence of multidrug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Population pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of garenoxacin in patients with community-acquired respiratory tract infections
Garenoxacin (T-3811ME, BMS-284756) is a novel, broad-spectrum des-F(6) quinolone currently under study for the treatment of community-acquired respiratory tract infections.
Effect of Hepatic Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics of the Novel Glycopeptide Oritavancin
Oritavancin (ORI) is a semisynthetic glycopeptide being developed for the treatment of serious gram-positive infections. Physiochemical properties of ORI lead to extensive tissue distribution, with uptake…
Evaluation of the Bias and Precision of Bayesian Parameter Estimates When Applying a Phase I Model to Sparse Patient Data
A simulation study was conducted to assess the use of a Phase 1 population PK model to estimate Bayesian parameters in Phase 2/3 patients. Specifically, the bias and precision of the Bayesian parameter…
Monte Carlo Simulation To Estimate In Vitro Susceptibility Breakpoints For Moxifloxacin, Gatifloxacin, And Levofloxacin Against Staphylococcus Aureus
Emerging resistance with staphylococci has called for a change in treatment paradigms and review of breakpoints. Current NCCLS breakpoints for gatifloxacin and levofloxacin against Staphylococcus spp...
Population Pharmacokinetics of Doripenem
Doripenem is a broad-spectrum carbapenem currently in development for treatment of bacterial infections. Previously, we presented a population pharmacokinetic (PK) model for doripenem in…
Population Pharmacokinetics of Tigecycline in Phase 1 Subjects
TGC is the first glycylcycline antimicrobial agent in development and has potent in vitro activity against many multi-drug resistant organisms. Given observed differences in the PK profiles after single...
The cost-effectiveness of cefepime plus metronidazole versus imipenem/cilastatin in the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infection
Our objective was to compare the economic benefits of cefepime plus metronidazole with those of imipenem/cilastatin in the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections.
Pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of ascending single intravenous doses of oritavancin administered to healthy human subjects
tavancin (LY333328 diphosphate) is a novel glycopeptide antimicrobial agent with potent microbiological activity in vitro against Gram-positive bacteria.
Postoperative Infection Rate Following Cardiac Surgery With Allogeneic vs Other Blood Management Techniques
Infection rates associated with allogeneic blood transfusion versus other blood management techniques were prospectively compared in elective cardiac surgery patients (anticipated blood loss > 1000 mL).
Blood Management and Infections in Cardiovascular and Orthopedic Surgery
Numerous risks are associated with allogeneic blood transfusions. Various blood management techniques have evolved which minimize or eliminate the use of allogeneic blood. This study compared infection rates…
Regional Intestinal Absorption and Biliary Excretion of Fluvastatin in the Rat: Possible Involvement of mrp2
The first purpose of this study was to investigate the in vivo absorption, biliary secretion, and first-pass effect of fluvastatin following regional intestinal dosing in the rat.
Use of pharmacodynamic end points in the evaluation of gatifloxacin for the treatment of acute maxillary sinusitis
The relationship between drug exposure and the time course of antimicrobial effect at the primary infection site for acute maxillary sinusitis has not previously been explored.
Development of clinical dosage forms for a poorly water soluble drug I: Application of polyethylene glycol–polysorbate 80 solid dispersion carrier system
Different formulation approaches were evaluated to ensure that the formulation of a poorly water soluble compound chosen during early development achieves optimum bioavailability.
Use of an in vitro Pharmacodynamic Model & Monte Carlo Simulation to Characterize the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Gatifloxacin vs Salmonella Typhi
Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi and non-typohoidal Salmonella remain major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Ampicillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, and chloramphenicol no longer…
Pharmacokinetics (PK) of Tigecycline (TG) in Healthy Adult Volunteers and in Subjects with Renal Impairment
TG is a novel glycylcycline antibiotic with an expanded spectrum of activity, which includes gram-positive, gram-negative, atypical, and anaerobic pathogens. TG has also shown activity against pathogens…
The Impact of Mivacurium and Rocuronium on Recovery Times in Ambulatory Anesthesia Procedures
This study w as designed to evaluate the recovery times of patients undergoing ambulatory surgery w ith the short-acting, fastemergence anesthetic muscle relaxants, mivacurium, and rocuronium.