The emergence of MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus), dubbed a 'superbug' due to its resistance to many antibiotic drugs, has resulted in the glycopeptide antibiotic Vancomycin being commonly prescribed for ...

Technology has taken over some of the most tedious tasks in healthcare, much to the relief of overworked clinicians—but that doesn’t mean these new software programs should be treated as infallible.

Implementing a strategy that focuses on dose rounding for chemotherapies can have a 3-fold impact of decreasing drug costs, minimizing drug waste, and improving treatment efficiency. This strategy and ...

Venlafaxine ER oral capsule is typically taken once per day. The dosage for venlafaxine may vary based on the condition it’s being used to treat. Always take the dosage your doctor prescribes.

Winners have emerged from this year’s National Drug Dosage Calculation Competition for Nurses (NDDCCN). The competition, according to organisers, is geared towards improving best practice in ...

The prescribed dosage for Ilaris (canakinumab) may depend on your individual treatment plan. Factors like your medical history and body weight may affect your dosage of Ilaris. Ilaris (canakinumab) is ...

Dosage for Tresiba (insulin degludec) depends on the type of diabetes (type 1 or type 2) it is prescribed for and other factors. Your doctor may adjust your dosage over the course of your treatment.