Bacitracin is an antibiotic commonly used for treating bacterial infections on the skin and mucous membranes, … Bacitracin: cost factors, application logistics, availability issuesRead more
Chloramphenicol: serious infections, side effects, usage restrictions
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic used to treat serious infections, especially when other treatments fail. While effective, … Chloramphenicol: serious infections, side effects, usage restrictionsRead more
Macrolides: pricing trends, formulary restrictions, procurement strategies
Macrolides have experienced moderate pricing fluctuations in Canada, primarily driven by market demand, production costs, and … Macrolides: pricing trends, formulary restrictions, procurement strategiesRead more
Glycopeptides: MRSA treatment, infusion reactions, dosing strategies
Glycopeptides, including vancomycin, daptomycin, and teicoplanin, are essential in treating infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus … Glycopeptides: MRSA treatment, infusion reactions, dosing strategiesRead more
Tetracyclines: photosensitivity, growth effects, contraindications
Tetracyclines are a class of antibiotics that can lead to increased photosensitivity, making patients more susceptible … Tetracyclines: photosensitivity, growth effects, contraindicationsRead more
Fidaxomicin: cost considerations, limited indications, resistance potential
Fidaxomicin is a specialized antibiotic primarily indicated for the treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in … Fidaxomicin: cost considerations, limited indications, resistance potentialRead more
Oxazolidinones: pneumonia treatment, drug interactions, monitoring
Oxazolidinones, such as linezolid and tedizolid, are potent antibiotics used to treat pneumonia caused by resistant … Oxazolidinones: pneumonia treatment, drug interactions, monitoringRead more
Aminoglycosides: serious infections, monitoring requirements, nephrotoxicity
Aminoglycosides are powerful antibiotics commonly used in Canada to treat serious infections, especially those caused by … Aminoglycosides: serious infections, monitoring requirements, nephrotoxicityRead more
Oxazolidinones: pricing trends, formulary access, procurement logistics
Oxazolidinones, vital antibiotics for treating specific infections, have experienced a moderate price increase in Canada over … Oxazolidinones: pricing trends, formulary access, procurement logisticsRead more
Lincosamides: anaerobic infections, gastrointestinal effects, usage guidelines
Lincosamides, including clindamycin and lincomycin, are potent antibiotics used to treat anaerobic infections, particularly those affecting … Lincosamides: anaerobic infections, gastrointestinal effects, usage guidelinesRead more