Antibiotic regimens for treatment of infections due to multidrug‑resistant Gram‑negative pathogens: An evidence‑based literature review
Antibiotic regimens for treatment of infections due to multidrug‑resistant Gram‑negative pathogens: An evidence‑based literature review

. Mandana Izadpanah; . Hossein Khalili

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, Pages 105-114

Abstract
  Evidences regarding the efficacy of different antibiotic regimens proposed for treatment of multidrug‑resistant (MDR) Gram‑negative pathogens have been reviewed. Available ...  Read More
A review of pharmaceutical policies in response to economic crises and sanctions
A review of pharmaceutical policies in response to economic crises and sanctions

. Mehrnaz Kheirandish; . Arash Rashidian; . Abbas Kebriaeezade; . Abdol Majid Cheraghali; . Fatemeh Soleymani

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, Pages 115-122

Abstract
  An economic crisis has been defined as a situation in which the scale of a country’s economy becomes smaller in a period of time. Economic crises happen for various reasons, ...  Read More
Provision of pharmaceutical care in patients with limited English proficiency: Preliminary findings
Provision of pharmaceutical care in patients with limited English proficiency: Preliminary findings

. Devinder Singh Arora; . Amary Mey; . Satish Maganlal; . Sohil Khan

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, Pages 123-128

Abstract
  Objective: Overcoming language and cultural barriers is becoming ever challenging for pharmacists as the patient population grows more ethnically diverse. To evaluate the current practices ...  Read More
Predictive performance of Vancomycin population pharmacokinetic models in Iranian patients underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Predictive performance of Vancomycin population pharmacokinetic models in Iranian patients underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

. Maryam Taghizadeh-Ghehi; . Saeed Rezaee; . Kheirollah Gholami; . Molouk Hadjibabaie

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, Pages 129-134

Abstract
  Objective: Many hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients receive vancomycin empirically during febrile neutropenia. There are several models for estimation of vancomycin ...  Read More
Effect of Omega-3 fatty acids on blood pressure and serum lipids in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients
Effect of Omega-3 fatty acids on blood pressure and serum lipids in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients

. Afsoon Emami Naini; . Nooshin Keyvandarian; . Mojgan Mortazavi; . Shahram Taheri; . Sayed Mohsen Hosseini

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, Pages 135-141

Abstract
  Objective: Hypertension and hyperlipidemia are two major risk factors for cardiovascular disease in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. This study was designed ...  Read More
Premedication dilemmas, is Pregabalin the answer?
Premedication dilemmas, is Pregabalin the answer?

. Preetha Elizabeth George; . Reetika Chander; . Dootika Liddle; . Valsamma Abraham

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, Pages 142-146

Abstract
  Objective: Laryngoscopy and intubation are associated with sympathetic stimulation which can prove deleterious in patients with cardiovascular compromise; so, various methods have been ...  Read More
Medication errors in oral dosage form preparation for neonates: The importance of preparation technique
Medication errors in oral dosage form preparation for neonates: The importance of preparation technique

. Sousan Valizadeh; . Mehri Rasekhi; . Hamed Hamishehkar; . Malihe Asadollahi; . Hadi Hamishehkar

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, Pages 147-152

Abstract
  Objective: Considering the inability of neonates to swallow oral drugs in the form of solid tablets, the lack of appropriate dosage forms for infants, and the necessity to prepare ...  Read More
Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of extended‑spectrum beta‑ lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates in an Indian tertiary hospital
Antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of extended‑spectrum beta‑ lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates in an Indian tertiary hospital

. Amit Kumar Singh; . Sonali Jain; . Dinesh Kumar; . Ravinder Pal Singh; . Hitesh Bhatt

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, Pages 153-159

Abstract
  Objective: There is an increased prevalence of extended‑spectrum beta‑lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL‑KP) worldwide including India, which is a major concern for ...  Read More
The efficacy of different doses of Midazolam added to Lidocaine for upper extremity Bier block on the sensory and motor block characteristics and postoperative pain
The efficacy of different doses of Midazolam added to Lidocaine for upper extremity Bier block on the sensory and motor block characteristics and postoperative pain

. Azim Honarmand; . Mohammadreza Safavi; . Koorosh Nemati; . Padideh Oghab

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, Pages 160-166

Abstract
  Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the effect of different doses of midazolam on anesthesia and analgesia quality when added to lidocaine during the intravenous regional anesthesia ...  Read More
Outcome of treatment in patients with methamphetamine poisoning in an Iranian tertiary care referral center
Outcome of treatment in patients with methamphetamine poisoning in an Iranian tertiary care referral center

. Parva Paydar; . Ali Mohammad Sabzghabaee; . Hooman Paydar; . Nastaran Eizadi-Mood; . Ali Joumaa

Volume 4, Issue 3 , July 2015, Pages 167-172

Abstract
  Objective: Methamphetamine is the second most widely abused drug worldwide. We performed a study on the treatment outcome of acute methamphetamine intoxication in a referral ...  Read More