A comparative evaluation of properties and clinical efficacy of the echinocandins.

abstract：:Symptomatic and asymptomatic peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) is indicative of widespread atherosclerosis. The major threat is from cardiovascular ischaemic events; thus, an important therapeutic goal is to modify atherosclerotic risk factors. Data from several large drug trials indicate that patients with ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Baumgartner I

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Motor fluctuations are common and distressing for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease. Subcutaneous apomorphine injections can be an extremely valuable adjunctive therapy. In this review, the authors discuss the history, pharmacology, efficacy, safety and proper administration of apomorphine for treating 'off' ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Haq IU,Lewitt PA,Fernandez HH

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human infections with Babesia species, in particular Babesia microti, are tick-borne illnesses that are being recognised with increased frequency. Coinfection with ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease is also being recognised as an important feature of these tick-borne illnesses. Despite the superficial resemblance of Babesi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Weiss LM

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Shock associated with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a form of distributive shock affecting over 200,000 patients per year in the US that results in 50% mortality. The role of NO in a variety of shock states has been extensively studied and has been shown to be the primary effector in endotoxin lipo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： De Angelo J

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Miconazole nitrate is a time-honored antifungal of the imidazole class. OBJECTIVE:To revisit the various aspects of action of the drug in a dermatologic setting. METHOD:Review of the current peer-reviewed publications. RESULTS/CONCLUSION:Miconazole essentially inhibits 14alpha-demethylase, an enzyme requi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Quatresooz P,Vroome V,Borgers M,Cauwenbergh G,Piérard GE

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in older adults remains daunting. The unique biology often renders conventional chemotherapies less effective. Accurately predicting the toxicities of treatment is another unresolved challenge. Treatment planning thus requires a good knowledge of the current trial data...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Michaelis LC,Klepin HD,Walter RB

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This meta-analysis was conducted to analyze and compare the efficacy outcomes associated with the fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system (ITS) and morphine intravenous (IV) patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) in the management of postoperative pain. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:This meta-analysis assessed t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sinatra RS,Viscusi ER,Ding L,Danesi H,Jones JB,Grond S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of thyroid cancer is difficult because the tumors comprise a wide range of biologic behaviors, from small papillary thyroid microcarcinomas that pose little or no threat to survival for the patient, to anaplastic thyroid cancers that are arguably the most lethal tumor. Although it may be diffi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sipos JA,Mazzaferri EL

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Consensus guidelines for the management of HIV infection recommend the use of two nucleoside analogues in combination with either a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor or a ritonavir-boosted protease inhibitor in therapy-naive patients. As adherence is crucial for treatment success, regimens with fewer pill...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Waters L,Moyle G

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are clinically heterogeneous disorders that result primarily from lysosomal accumulation of macromolecules in various tissues. LSDs are always progressive, and often lead to severe symptoms and premature death. The identification of the underlying genetic and enzymatic de...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： van Gelder CM,Vollebregt AA,Plug I,van der Ploeg AT,Reuser AJ

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Inhibition of the aromatase enzyme in postmenopausal women reduces levels of estrogens, which is of therapeutic value in hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Exemestane is a third-generation steroidal irreversible inactivator of the aromatase enzyme used in early and advanced breast cancer for the t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bertelli G,Gangadhara S

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bipolar I disorder (BD I) is complex with a chronic course that significantly impacts a sufferer's quality of life. As of right now, there are many available treatments that aim to rapidly treat manic or depressive episodes and stabilize mood. The purpose of this report is to provide an up-to-date comprehe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Morsel AM,Morrens M,Sabbe B

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migraine is a multifactorial and disabling syndrome often in comorbidity with psychiatric illnesses. Triptans are the first-line treatment in acute attacks and the most effective drugs in various types of migraine. Sumatriptan was the first medication of this group. Thanks to multiple types of formulations that greatl...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Napoletano F,Lionetto L,Martelletti P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gestational diabetes (GD) develops because pregnancy increases requirements for insulin secretion while increasing insulin resistance. Women with GD often have impaired pancreatic beta-cell compensation for insulin resistance. The nature of GD is currently contentious, with debate about its existence, diagnosis and ra...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Glueck CJ,Goldenberg N,Streicher P,Wang P

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orlistat (Xenical, Hoffmann-La Roche) is a powerful inhibitor of gastrointestinal lipase and as such, reduces fat absorption. Unlike other weight-reducing drugs it is minimally absorbed and has no effects in the CNS. Orlistat is indicated for patients with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 kg/m2 or 28 kg/m2 in th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ballinger A

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperlipidaemia is a pivotal risk factor for the development of atherosclerotic disease. A large number of studies have demonstrated that the treatment of abnormalities in lipoprotein levels reduces the risk for myocardial infarction, peripheral vascular disease, carotid artery disease, stroke, and cardiovascular mort...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Toth PP,Davidson MH

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiodermatitis in its acute and chronic presentations represents a set of specific adverse effects resulting from ionizing radiations. Skin-field cancerization is another condition associated to or independent of clinically recognizable radiodermatitis. This condition leads to the risk of later occurrence o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Piérard GE,Piérard-Franchimont C,Paquet P,Quatresooz P

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways in which inflammation causes bronchial hyper-reactivity and attacks of wheezing, dyspnea and chest tightness that are triggered by various agents. It requires both acute treatment of the paroxistical respiratory symptoms with reliever medications and maintenance treatment, wh...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Antoniu SA

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Prostate cancer is a common cancer and the role of adjuvant medical therapy continues to be investigated. An understanding of the use of adjuvant medical therapy is essential for the appropriate care of prostate cancer patients, especially for those with locally advanced or high-risk disease. A...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sumey C,Flaig TW

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoporosis is a well-recognized disease with severe consequences if left untreated. The prevention of osteoporosis-associated fractures should include fall prevention, calcium supplementation and life-style advice, as well as pharmacological therapy using agents with proven antifracture efficacy. AREAS ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lecart MP,Reginster JY

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Insomnia in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is highly prevalent and associated with increased suffering and functional impairment. Effective, evidence-based treatments for insomnia in MDD are an unmet need in clinical practice. AREAS COVERED:Herein, the authors provide a review of the clinical correlates,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Brietzke E,Vazquez GH,Kang MJY,Soares CN

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peglyated liposomal doxorubicin was developed to maintain or enhance the demonstrated antineoplastic effects of doxorubicin, while improving the toxicity profile associated with this important cytotoxic agent. Accumulating clinical data have confirmed the activity of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in cancers of the b...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Markman M

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is mutated in 15% of adenocarcinomas of the lung. In addition, the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is altered in 8% of adenocarcinomas of the lung. Treatment of EGFR mutant and ALK translocation-positive tumors in NSCLC with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) resu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Somasundaram A,Socinski MA,Burns TF

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Initially it was considered that moxonidine, like clonidine, acted at central (2)-adrenoceptors to reduce blood pressure. With the characterisation of imidazoline binding sites distinct from (2)-adrenoceptors, the consensus became that moxonidine was acting predominantly at imidazoline I(1) receptors in the rostral ve...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At least two factors relating to pain management using oral analgesics suggest that combination strategies merit consideration: many pains arise from more than one physiological cause and current analgesics have adverse effect profiles that might be reduced by combination with another agent in smaller doses or with le...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Raffa RB,Clark-Vetri R,Tallarida RJ,Wertheimer AI

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increasing burden of cardiovascular diseases in developed, as well as developing countries, underscores the need for the more widespread and appropriate use of aspirin in secondary prevention of occlusive vascular events during acute evolving myocardial infarction (MI) and in primary prevention. Aspirin should be ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Williams A,Hennekens CH

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the revolutionary introduction of antibiotic therapy in the post-World War II era, primary care physicians continue to struggle with the issue of optimal treatment strategies for bacterial infection and the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. The aggressive use of potent agents as first-line therapy m...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nicolau DP

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ziconotide is an N-type calcium channel antagonist to treat chronic pain that is delivered intrathecally. It is the only intrathecal, FDA-approved, non-opioid analgesic and is recommended as first-line therapy. Despite these advantages, a small therapeutic window limits ziconotide's clinical utility, with ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Pope JE,Deer TR

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Constituting approximately 30% of lymphoid malignancies, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most common aggressive lymphoma in adults worldwide. The clinical and biologic heterogeneity that exists in DLBCL suggests that this entity might actually be comprised of several distinct neoplasms that coul...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Escalón MP,Lossos IS

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin that has activity against Gram-negative bacilli, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and the limited number of antimicrobial agents in development have necessitated a review of the current status of treatmen...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Choi SH,Koh Y

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00