The risks of warfarin use in the elderly.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is widely used around the world. However, with its wide use has been the identification of a number of toxicological issues that have severely restricted its use in clinical treatment. The identification of these toxic substances within TCM has become somewhat of a hot to...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Lv W,Piao JH,Jiang JG

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Carbonic anhydrase (CA) inhibitors have an impressive safety record despite the multiple functions that CA isozymes serve because they are not fully inhibited with most dosing. While reducing the targeted CA-dependent process sufficiently for disease control, residual activity and uncatalyzed rates in comb...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Swenson ER

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：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: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:Fingolimod (Gilenya®, FTY720) is an oral sphingosine-1-phosphate analogue that was approved by the FDA in 2010 for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Fingolimod's mechanism of action is primarily related to lymphocyte sequestration in primary and secondary lymphoid tissues. Phase ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Ward MD,Jones DE,Goldman MD

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Niacin is one of the oldest drugs used in the treatment of dyslipidemia. Previously its use has been limited because of excessive flushing. Now an agent laropiprant (LRP) has been developed, which blocks the flushing pathway. Therefore, it is time to collate available information to assess the safety and t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Yadav R,Kwok S,Ammori BJ,Issa B,Soran H

更新日期：2012-01-01 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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mood stabilizer (MS) plus antipsychotic (AP) co-treatment is common in patients with acute bipolar disorder (BD), but adverse effects (AEs) of this strategy have not been systematically reviewed. AREAS COVERED:We conducted a systematic review searching PubMed/MEDLINE and PsycINFO on April 1, 2015 for rand...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Galling B,Garcia MA,Osuchukwu U,Hagi K,Correll CU

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:ACE inhibitors are first-line therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The main adverse effects of ACE inhibitors are hypotension, renal function impairment and hyperkalemia. AREAS COVERED:This paper reviews evidence from clinical studies regarding adverse effects of ACE inhibitors in patien...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Sidorenkov G,Navis G

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mipomersen is a first-in-class drug indicated as an adjunct to lipid-lowering medications and diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), apolipoprotein B (apoB), total cholesterol (TC) and non-high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (non-HDL-C) in patients with homozygous familial hypercholes...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Hovingh K,Besseling J,Kastelein J

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A growing number of children globally are being treated for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The second-line injectable antituberculosis medications amikacin, kanamycin and capreomycin, traditionally a mainstay of MDR-TB treatment, cause important adverse effects including permanent sensorineural...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Garcia-Prats AJ,Schaaf HS,Hesseling AC

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis C virus is a hepatotropic virus that generally leads to chronic hepatitis and various harmful sequelae. The lone standard of treatment has been pegylated interferon and ribavirin, which produces a modest response and many side effects. However, a new era of management was declared with the introd...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： El Kassas M,Elbaz T,Hafez E,Esmat G

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have been extensively studied since the discovery of agents within bone that could induce bone formation at ectopic sites by Urist in the 1960s. Extensive preclinical research has been carried out showing the efficacy of these products in promoting bone healing. Clinical trials are e...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Harwood PJ,Giannoudis PV

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obesity is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Four medications are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic weight management when used as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in adults. These medications res...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Chao AM,Wadden TA,Berkowitz RI,Quigley K,Silvestry F

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The number of HIV patients receiving antiretroviral therapy is increasing worldwide, as new infections continue to occur and access to drugs is scaling up in most developing regions. Due to the efficacious nature of combination antiretroviral therapy in most drug-adherent patients, the concerns on the safe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Fernandez-Montero JV,Eugenia E,Barreiro P,Labarga P,Soriano V

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：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

authors： Athyros VG,Tziomalos K,Karagiannis A,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Conventional systemic therapies for psoriasis are associated with serious toxicities that can limit long-term use. In recent years, biological therapies have offered the possibility of long-term therapy with improved safety and efficacy for the treatment of psoriasis. Biological therapies can be classified...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Talamonti M,Spallone G,Di Stefani A,Costanzo A,Chimenti S

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Approximately 40-50% of patients with cutaneous melanoma harbor point mutations in BRAF. BRAF and MEK inhibitors in combination are now a standard therapy for advanced BRAFV600-mutated melanoma. Nevertheless, survival rates with the combination are limited, highlighting the need for further therapeutic imp...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Indini A,Mandalà M

更新日期：2020-10-01 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

authors： Thaper A,Kulik A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of the numerous topics discussed during the eighth annual meeting of the Safety Pharmacology (SP) Society the author identified the following key topics: i) the impact of hERG (human ether-à-go-go related gene) channel data on drug development, ii) safety evaluation of biological products, iii) opportunities and expec...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Cavero I,Safety Pharmacology Society.

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is a common cause for morbidity and mortality, causing substantial economic costs. Because thrombosis plays a key role in the pathogenesis of ischaemic stroke, heparins, platelet inhibitors and anticoagulants have been used in stroke management. There were high hopes that patients might benefit from the use of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Kiphuth IC,Köhrmann M,Huttner HB,Schellinger PD

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methotrexate is a commonly prescribed antineoplastic and immune modulating compound that has gained wide acceptance in the management of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, sarcoidosis and a number of neoplastic disorders. Although generally considered safe and easy to use, methotrexate has been associated with a number ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Lateef O,Shakoor N,Balk RA

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In patients with acromegaly, somatostatin analogs (SSA) represent the first choice medical treatment. The long-acting SSA have been found to be effective in controlling growth hormone and IGF-I levels in a high percentage of patients, resulting in an improvement in the quality of life; moreover, these pept...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Grasso LF,Auriemma RS,Pivonello R,Colao A

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Possible relationship between drug exposure and multiple sclerosis (MS) development is insufficiently investigated, and further challenged by the incomplete understanding of MS etiopathogenesis. The study aims to investigate whether drug exposure could contribute to MS, by analyzing worldwide spontaneous rep...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Antonazzo IC,Raschi E,Forcesi E,Riise T,Bjornevik K,Baldin E,De Ponti F,Poluzzi E

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The problem of counterfeit drugs is increasingly becoming a top priority of drug regulatory agencies, licit pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare professionals, and is of rising concern among consumers. A review of the current literature reveals that counterfeiting is no longer isolated in developing nations, bu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Wertheimer AI,Santella TM

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Secukinumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody which targets and neutralizes interleukin (IL)-17A, a cytokine that plays an important role in the pathophysiology of ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Secukinumab is the first IL-17A inhibitor approved for the treatment of AS. Areas covered: This paper aimed t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Loricera J,Galíndez-Aguirregoikoa E,Blanco R

更新日期：2021-01-20 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

authors： Swegle JM,Wensel DD

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Unfractionated heparin is an anticoagulant used in the treatment of myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism and other thrombotic disorders. However, with anticoagulation comes the risk of bleeding and adverse events. These risks increase with supratherapeutic dosing. AREAS COVERED:In this review, we dis...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Krishnaswamy A,Lincoff AM,Cannon CP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00