Abstract:
:Drug-induced aseptic meningitis (DIAM) is an important entity. This article reviews the literature on this rare idiosyncratic event which may occur after local or systemic drug administration. The data on this adverse reaction is predominantly collated from anecdotal case reports and case series.
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Expert Opin Drug Safjournal_title
Expert opinion on drug safetyauthors
Hopkins S,Jolles Sdoi
10.1517/14740338.4.2.285keywords:
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2005-03-01 00:00:00pages
285-97issue
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1474-0338issn
1744-764Xpii
EDS040212journal_volume
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杂志文章,评审abstract:BACKGROUND:Storage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) or overactive bladder (OAB) often coexist with voiding symptoms in patients with benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). Anticholinergic medications to treat storage LUTS are often withheld in such patients for fear of significantly increasing post-void residual urine ...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.7.4.473
更新日期:2008-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Hyperphosphatemia is common in the late stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with elevated parathormone levels, abnormal bone mineralization, extraosseous calcification and increased risk of cardiovascular events and death. Several classes of oral phosphate binders are available to help...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.2014.907791
更新日期:2014-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Thionamides, selective inhibitors of thyroid peroxidase-mediated iodination by tyrosine residues in thyroglobulin, have been effectively used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. The choices for initial treatment of patients with Graves' disease differ in various countries, and many physicians around the world prefer ...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.5.1.107
更新日期:2006-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:To evaluate the safety and tolerability of Polyquad-preserved Travoprost (PQ-Travoprost) in patients previously treated with benzalkonium chloride (BAK)-preserved Latanoprost. METHODS:Cohort 6-month study on open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension patients. Complete ophthalmic examination, intraocular pr...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1517/14740338.2015.1017467
更新日期:2015-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Folic acid supplementation has drawn much attention in recent years for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. In this review, the authors describe how current evidence does not support the use of folic acid supplements to protect against cognitive decline. Although a few studies suggest that fol...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1517/14740338.5.4.511
更新日期:2006-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Objectives: To assess the risk of adverse events (AEs) associated with brentuximab vedotin in lymphoma patients.Methods: Articles were retrieved from PubMed, Cochrane, and Clinicaltrials Databases to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing brentuximab vedotin with non-brentuximab vedotin in lymphoma pat...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1080/14740338.2020.1718103
更新日期:2020-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Although anaphylaxis is a relatively common disorder, clinicians and scientists have debated on how to best define and manage this condition. The current recommendations are focused on the central role of adrenaline, but evidence in support of this therapeutic approach is modest, mainly for the lack of wel...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1517/14740338.2016.1167870
更新日期:2016-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:This meta-analysis has been conducted to determine the risk of elevated transaminases associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors use in patients with cancer. METHODS:Studies eligible for our analysis included randomized Phase II and III trials of patients with cancer on ipilimumab, nivolumab, pembrolizuma...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.2015.1085969
更新日期:2015-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Introduction: Intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) refers to hepatic dysfunction that results from prolonged parenteral nutrition (PN) use. IFALD is multifactorial in origin and remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Prior to 2004, IFALD was associated with mortality as high as 90% in infants...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/14740338.2021.1867099
更新日期:2020-12-30 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Unintended harm from prescribing errors remains a prevalent concern in healthcare leading to significant morbidity and mortality around the world. Prescribers face new challenges to their practice in modern times such as increasingly complex health-care systems, an aging population with increasing multimor...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/14740338.2019.1571038
更新日期:2019-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Clinical data on the long-term safety and efficacy of infliximab on psoriatic patients who are older than 65 years are limited. OBJECTIVES:The aim is to report the long-term efficacy, safety and tolerance of infliximab in geriatric patients. METHODS:This was a retrospective study conducted at the Departmen...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/14740338.2016.1226279
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Methadone is an interesting analgesic for multiple reasons. The unique properties of the agent, low cost and widespread availability have led to increases in methadone prescribing. Despite advantages, methadone is challenging to work with, particularly in patients with high opioid requirements. Recent concerns regardi...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 社论
doi:10.1517/14740338.7.1.5
更新日期:2008-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Amiodarone is the most widely used antiarrhythmic agent, with demonstrated effectiveness against all the spectrum of cardiac tachyarrhythmias. The risk of adverse effects acts as a limiting factor to its utilization especially in the long term. This article systematically reviews the published evidence on ...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.2012.660915
更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Acute bacterial skin and skin-structure infections (ABSSSI) may develop in both in-patients and out-patients, possibly with a severe clinical presentation. Since most phase 3 randomized clinical trials have shown non-inferiority in efficacy across different agents, considerations regarding their different ...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/14740338.2019.1621288
更新日期:2019-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Unlicensed and off-label prescribing is common in children. This is likely to be due to a combination of the difficulty in carrying out reliable clinical trials in children and the lack of financial reward for the industry. The term 'paediatric' encompasses preterm babies to near adult-sized adolescents, and all aspec...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 社论
doi:10.1517/14740338.2.2.109
更新日期:2003-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Introduction: Lacosamide has been used in epilepsy patients in the United States, Europe and Asia since it was approved by the FDA in 2008. Many patients have benefited from this drug as a new generation of sodium channel blocker. With the worldwide use of this drug, its adverse effects have gradually emerged, especia...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/14740338.2020.1713089
更新日期:2020-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Aerosolized delivery of a number of antimicrobial agents has been studied. Despite a theoretical soundness behind this strategy, full consideration of the potential toxicities associated with this mode of administration is imperative. Aerosolized amphotericin B, as both deoxycholate and lipid formulations, has been st...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.6.5.523
更新日期:2007-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Secondary preventative therapies are essential for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery to optimize perioperative and long-term outcomes. Beta-blockers are commonly used to treat patients with coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure (CHF), but their role for CABG pat...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/14740338.2018.1504019
更新日期:2018-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an alkalinizing lysosomatropic drug that accumulates in lysosomes where it inhibits some important functions by increasing the pH. HCQ has proved to be effective in a number of autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Areas covered: In this review the me...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/14740338.2017.1269168
更新日期:2017-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Trabectedin gained the approval by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in 2007 for the treatment of patients affected by soft-tissue sarcomas (STS). Its safety and activity profiles have been assessed in many clinical trials as well as in standard clinical practice for > 10 years. AREAS COVERED:This artic...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.2013.829037
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Atorvastatin is the most widely used statin administered in a variety of settings, including primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events, in the elderly, in patients with chronic kidney disease and in diabetic patients. Therefore, the safety and tolerability of atorvastatin is of p...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.2010.495385
更新日期:2010-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a major problem in patients on oral anticoagulation therapy. This issue has become even more pressing since the introduction of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in 2009. Areas covered: Here we review current evidence related to GIB associated with oral anticoagulants, f...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/14740338.2017.1325870
更新日期:2017-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:The introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) in the routine immunization program has resulted in a significant decline in invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPD) around the world. Preterm infants are a special group at a high risk of invasive infection by encapsulated bacteria. However, their sl...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/14740338.2019.1597849
更新日期:2019-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:A number of new biological immune modulators have become available as treatments for inflammatory diseases over the past two decades. Most prominent among them are TNF-α inhibitors (TNFi) which have been available in the clinic since the late 1990s. TNFi have demonstrated efficacy in various rheumatologic ...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.2013.831403
更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::An unprecedented interest in biomarker development has arisen from the increasing use of genomic information and high-throughput technologies in the field of drug development. Monitoring global cellular responses to perturbation due to disease, drug treatment or toxicity is achieved using molecular profiling methods s...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/eods.3.2.137.27344
更新日期:2004-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate whether the use of statins was associated with a decreased risk of gallstone disease. METHODS:We conducted a population-based case-control study in Taiwan. Cases consisted of all patients who were aged 50 years and older and had a first-time diagnosis of gallstone dis...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1517/14740338.2012.653560
更新日期:2012-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:The goal of antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C is to slow or halt the progression of fibrosis and prevent the development of cirrhosis. Accordingly, antiviral treatment is proposed for a large population of patients with chronic hepatitis. AREAS COVERED:The standard-of-care for chronic...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.2011.559161
更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome (AHS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening adverse drug reaction, primarily associated with phenytoin, phenobarbital and carbamazepine. It is characterized by a triad of fever, skin eruption and internal organ involvement (usually liver), which occur two to ei...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.2012.705828
更新日期:2012-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::The widespread application of protocols using gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists or antagonists in assisted reproduction treatment has led to an increasing number of pregnancies exposed to these drugs. This issue has raised scepticism as to the safety of these medications, concerning both pregnant women an...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.3.1.39
更新日期:2004-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality among adults with Type 2 diabetes. The thiazolidinediones including rosiglitazone are approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes on the basis of their ability to lower blood sugar and surrogate markers of cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVES:To ascer...
journal_title:Expert opinion on drug safety
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1517/14740338.7.5.579
更新日期:2008-09-01 00:00:00