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• Misprogramming patient-controlled analgesia concentration leads to dosing errors;
• Communicate alteplase dose and indication;
• Do not use empty prelabeled syringes/bowls

• Delayed-onset neutropenia associated with divalproex sodium;
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• Acute psychosis induced by clarithromycin;
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• Acute phase reaction with ibandronate;
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• Duloxetine-associated tachycardia;
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• Hepatotoxicity with valerian;
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• Serotonin syndrome with a single dose of buprenorphine/naloxone
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Off-Label Drug Uses Nitroglycerin (topical): Raynaud phenomenon Joyce A. Generali and Dennis J. Cada

980

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Impact of Pharmacy-Generated Recommendations on Antibiotic Therapy in a Community Hospital The impact of pharmacy-generated recommendations on antibiotic use was assessed, and the antibiotic review service has been well accepted by physicians and appears to have a positive impact on the number of appropriately prescribed antibiotic orders. Jennifer G. Steinberg, Caridad Machado, Heidi Clarke, Wallace A. Marsh, and Gloria Kelly

988

Product Selection and Pharmaceutical Comparison of Two Anti-D Immune Globulins This study compares the pharmaceutical-related cost difference of 2 anti-D immunoglobulin products for the treatment of chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura. Jerry Siegel, April Hildebrand, and Jessica Richards

994

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Current FDA-Related Drug Information Danial E. Baker

1011

• New drugs approved by the FDA;
• New dosage forms and indications approved by the FDA;
• Agents pending FDA approval;
• New drug applications filed by manufacturer;
• Significant labeling changes or “Dear Health Care Professional” letters related to safety

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