Antimalarial drugs: QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias.

abstract：:Colchicine has been used for over 2000 years. Intravenous (i.v.) colchicine has been used for the treatment of acute gout since the 1950s. I.v. and oral colchicine were 'grandfathered' before the 1969 FDA Phase III trials for drug toxicity became law. Data on toxic reactions are, therefore, based only on passive surve...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Schlesinger N

更新日期：2007-11-01 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

authors： Locatelli F,Del Vecchio L,Violo L,Pontoriero G

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review long-term safety data from the rollover study ETV-901, focusing on adverse events (AEs) with a potential nucleos(t)ide association. METHODS:The open-label study ETV-901 (AI463901) assessed the safety of entecavir in chronic hepatitis B patients who received entecavir, lamivudine or adefovir monothe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Manns MP,Akarca US,Chang TT,Sievert W,Yoon SK,Tsai N,Min A,Pangerl A,Beebe S,Yu M,Wongcharatrawee S

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Maraviroc is the only C-chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) antagonist approved for the treatment of infection with HIV. This article reviews the safety and efficacy of maraviroc in the treatment of HIV infection. AREAS COVERED:The PubMed database was searched using the keywords 'maraviroc' and 'HIV'. In addition...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Wasmuth JC,Rockstroh JK,Hardy WD

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medication-induced oesophageal distress and injury have become increasingly common conditions. First, smooth muscle relaxants may worsen or produce symptoms of pre-existing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; notable examples include certain calcium antagonists (nifedipine), nitrates, sildenafil, nicotine, theophylline...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Petersen KU,Jaspersen D

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The non-nucleoside analogue inhibitor of the reverse transcriptase, efavirenz (EFV), has become commonly used in highly active antiretroviral combination therapy in the treatment of HIV infection. Although being effective in suppressing plasma viral load, neuropsychiatric side effects have been reported in individuals...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Arendt G,de Nocker D,von Giesen HJ,Nolting T

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hyperhidrosis affects 4.8% of the U.S. population and has been underestimated by physicians for long time despite considerable interference with quality of life. Many patients suffer from primary (idiopathic) hyperhidrosis which results from over-activity of sympathetic nerves and is restricted to specific...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Hosp C,Hamm H

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiac injury is one of the most impairing side effects of anticancer treatment. The extension of the range of available drugs, the use of combination regimens and the association with radiation therapy have improved life expectancy; however, they have also caused a rising typology of cardiac toxicities, ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Minoia C,Giannoccaro M,Iacobazzi A,Santini D,Silvestris N,Fioretti A,Oliva S,Guarini A

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adult onset Still disease (AOSD) is a rare systemic inflammatory condition. The clinical spectrum of this disease ranges from self-limiting forms with mild symptoms to life-threatening cases. Glucocorticoids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) represent the first line of therapy for AOSD, wi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Cavalli G,Farina N,Campochiaro C,Baldissera E,Dagna L

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Driven by the need of pharmacovigilance centres and companies to routinely collect and review all available data about adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and adverse events of interest, we introduce and validate a computational framework exploiting dominant as well as emerging publicly available data sources for d...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Koutkias VG,Lillo-Le Louët A,Jaulent MC

更新日期：2017-02-01 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

authors： Bush A

更新日期：2003-03-01 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

authors： Gao S,Zhang M,Wu K,Zhu J,He Z,Li J,Chen C,Qiu K,Yu X,Wu J

更新日期：2020-05-01 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

authors： Azizi F

更新日期：2006-01-01 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

authors： Calvaruso V,Mazza M,Almasio PL

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a new disease, partly caused by bisphosphonates. It is commonly assumed that the bisphosphonates somehow cause cell death (osteocyte necrosis) within the jawbone, which makes it prone to chronic infection. In this article, an alternative pathogenetic theory is suggested, based on the normal...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Aspenberg P

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nasal cavity is a vulnerable zone which may be damaged by vascular disorders. We systematically assessed the frequency and severity of nasal cavity alterations during bevacizumab treatment, to determine its clinical relevance and factors contributing to its onset. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a hos...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： D'Amico M,Pagano M,Pasa A,Puntoni M,Clavarezza M,Gennari A,Gozza A,Zanardi S,Defferrari C,Provinciali N,Campazzi E,Campora S,Paleari L,Marra D,Petrera M,DeCensi A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aripiprazole is a third generation antipsychotic approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of schizophrenia. Aripiprazole is available as oral and long-acting injectable (LAI) depot formulations, with a unique mechanism of action comprising partial D2 and serotonin 5-HT1A agon...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Preda A,Shapiro BB

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objetive: This study evaluated the results of treatment adherence scales in two cohorts of patients with diabetes mellitus treated either with human or analogue insulins. METHODS:A cohort study was conducted in diabetes mellitus patients older than 18 that were being treated with human or analogue insulins. Two instr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Machado-Alba JE,Medina-Morales DA,Echeverri-Cataño LF

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychosis in Alzheimer's disease is common and troublesome. The impact on the quality of life of both patients and caregivers is high and drug treatments raise concern in terms of both efficacy and safety. Therefore, identifying the risk factors that play an important role in the onset of psychosis is mandatory for th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Cancelli I,Beltrame M,D'Anna L,Gigli GL,Valente M

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Alemtuzumab is a humanised anti-CD52 mAb which has recently been licensed for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis in Europe. AREAS COVERED:The efficacy and safety of alemtuzumab from open label, Phase II and Phase III trials is reported. EXPERT OPINION:Alemtuzumab causes rapid and profound comp...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Willis M,Robertson NP

更新日期：2014-08-01 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

authors： Knowles SR,Dewhurst N,Shear NH

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) is the second most common cause of parkinsonism after idiopathic Parkinson's disease (iPD). Initially reported as a complication of antipsychotics, it was later recognized as a common complication of antidepressants, calcium channel antagonists, gastrointestinal prokinetics,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： López-Sendón J,Mena MA,de Yébenes JG

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review examines current knowledge regarding the safety of probiotic bacteria in man. Tighter and more comprehensive standards and regulations will be developed as probiotic therapy moves from a limited number of products used in the food industry, into more defined therapeutic categories and more complex organism...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Henriksson A,Borody T,Clancy R

更新日期：2005-11-01 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

authors： Yang H,Kavanaugh A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since their initial use in the 1980s, IFNs have become an essential component of the therapy for many diseases such as hepatitis and multiple sclerosis. Although they have been extremely useful in conditions that pose therapeutic challenges, complications associated with their use have been widely reported i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Burdick LM,Somani N,Somani AK

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common psychiatric childhood disorder. The most commonly used drugs in the treatment of ADHD are methylphenidate (MPH) and atomoxetine (ATX); the former of the two is prescribed in USA more than it is in Western Europe. Some of the most important saf...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Capuano A,Scavone C,Rafaniello C,Arcieri R,Rossi F,Panei P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. Catheter ablation for AF (CAAF) has emerged as an effective treatment option of rhythm control for patients with symptomatic AF. However, the risk of thromboembolism and bleeding in the periprocedural period represent a worrisome c...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Briceño DF,Madan N,Romero J,Londoño A,Villablanca PA,Natale A,Di Biase L

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Emergency contraception (EC) is a way to significantly reduce the chance of becoming pregnant after an episode of unprotected intercourse. Considerable data support the safety of all available and emerging options for EC. Areas covered: This review presents a comprehensive summary of the literature regardi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Lee JK,Schwarz EB

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Oral antidiabetic medications are important in many type 2 diabetes care plans. AREAS COVERED:The article summarizes the cardiovascular and renal safety data for DPP-4 inhibitors and SGLT-2 inhibitors and specific safety data particular to each class. EXPERT OPINION:DPP-4 and SGLT-2 inhibitors provide un...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Lamos EM,Hedrington M,Davis SN

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is widely used to treat various rheumatic diseases. Many autoimmune diseases occur in women of child-bearing age who may become pregnant while on therapy, which raises concerns regarding the teratogenicity of HCQ and its effect on the outcome of the pregnancy....

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Abarientos C,Sperber K,Shapiro DL,Aronow WS,Chao CP,Ash JY

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00