PATRICIA DANDACHE M.D.
Prescription History 1730348541
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Lees Summit, MO

NPI Status: Active since June 06, 2008

Contact Information

20 NE SAINT LUKES BLVD
SUITE 300
LEES SUMMIT, MO
ZIP 64086
Phone: (816) 822-8486
Fax: (816) 822-0490

Table of Contents - List of Prescriptions

Amoxicillin
Cefazolin Sodium
Cefepime Hcl
Ceftriaxone
Daptomycin
Ertapenem
Vancomycin Hcl

Prescription History for Informed Healthcare Decisions

When choosing a healthcare provider, especially one who prescribes medications, having access to their prescribing history can be invaluable. This page offers detailed insights into the prescriptions PATRICIA DANDACHE M.D. has written for Medicare beneficiaries in the past, empowering both current and prospective patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare.

Why This Information Matters

This Medicare Part D dataset provides transparency into the provider’s prescribing patterns, helping you understand the scope and nature of their pharmaceutical care. Here’s what you can learn:

Prescribing Trends: See which medications—both generic and brand-name—this provider has most frequently prescribed.
Specialization Insights: The types of drugs prescribed can give insight into the provider’s areas of focus or specialization, whether it’s managing chronic conditions, addressing acute illnesses, or providing preventive care.
Cost Awareness: Learn about the total drug costs associated with these prescriptions, which may help you anticipate your own costs and coverage needs.
Patient-Centered Decision Making: Understanding a provider’s prescribing practices helps you align their expertise with your health goals, ensuring the care you receive is consistent with your expectations.

Amoxicillin

Generic Name: Amoxicillin
Specialty: Infectious Disease
Times Prescribed: 11
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 15
What is this prescription?: A broad-spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic similar to AMPICILLIN except that its resistance to gastric acid permits higher serum levels with oral administration.
What is this prescription used for?: Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

Cefazolin Sodium

Generic Name: Cefazolin Sodium
Specialty: Infectious Disease
Times Prescribed: 19
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 19
What is this prescription?: A semisynthetic cephalosporin analog with broad-spectrum antibiotic action due to inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. It attains high serum levels and is excreted quickly via the urine.
What is this prescription used for?: Cefazolin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used before and during certain surgeries to help prevent infection. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Cefepime Hcl

Generic Name: Cefepime Hcl
Specialty: Infectious Disease
Times Prescribed: 16
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 16
What is this prescription?: A fourth-generation cephalosporin antibacterial agent that is used in the treatment of infections, including those of the abdomen, urinary tract, respiratory tract, and skin. It is effective against PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA and may also be used in the empiric treatment of FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA.
What is this prescription used for?: Cefepime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Ceftriaxone

Generic Name: Ceftriaxone Sodium
Specialty: Infectious Disease
Times Prescribed: 35
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 35
What is this prescription?: A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic and cefotaxime derivative with a very long half-life and high penetrability to meninges, eyes and inner ears.
What is this prescription used for?: Ceftriaxone is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature infants due to increased risk of side effects. Ask the doctor or pharmacist for details.

Daptomycin

Generic Name: Daptomycin
Specialty: Infectious Disease
Times Prescribed: 38
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 38
What is this prescription?: A cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic that inhibits GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA.
What is this prescription used for?: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 12 months due to possible risk of serious side effects.

Ertapenem

Generic Name: Ertapenem Sodium
Specialty: Infectious Disease
Times Prescribed: 14
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 14
What is this prescription?: A carbapenem derivative antibacterial agent that is more stable to renal dehydropeptidase I than IMIPENEM, but does not need to be given with an enzyme inhibitor such as CILASTATIN. It is used in the treatment of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial infections including intra-abdominal infections, acute gynecological infections, complicated urinary tract infections, skin infections, and respiratory tract infections. It is also used to prevent infection in colorectal surgery.
What is this prescription used for?: Ertapenem is used to prevent and treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a carbapenem-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Vancomycin Hcl

Generic Name: Vancomycin Hcl
Specialty: Infectious Disease
Times Prescribed: 16
Number of 30-Day Refills Prescribed: 16
What is this prescription?: Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to RISTOCETIN that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear.
What is this prescription used for?: Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat infections. This form of vancomycin is used to treat a certain intestinal condition (colitis) caused by bacteria. This condition causes diarrhea and stomach/abdominal discomfort or pain. When vancomycin is taken by mouth, it stays in the intestines to stop the growth of certain bacteria that cause these symptoms. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infection in the intestines. It will not work for bacterial infections in any other part of the body or for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.

This dataset provides information about prescriptions written for Medicare beneficiaries in the year 2022. It does not include prescriptions for patients with private insurance, Medicaid, or other coverage types. However, this information remains valuable for all patients, as it may reflect the provider's overall prescribing preferences and approach to pharmaceutical care. This can help you make better-informed decisions when considering or continuing care with this provider.