Poor adherence to oral bisphosphonate treatment and its consequences: a review of the evidence.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This comparison of PRAsugrel and clopidogrel in Japanese patients with ischemic STROke (PRASTRO)-I trial investigates the noninferiority of prasugrel to clopidogrel sulfate in the prevention of recurrence of primary events (ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, and death from other vascular causes), and th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nagao T,Toyoda K,Kitagawa K,Kitazono T,Yamagami H,Uchiyama S,Tanahashi N,Matsumoto M,Minematsu K,Nagata I,Nishikawa M,Nanto S,Abe K,Ikeda Y,Ogawa A

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hyperphosphataemia is common in chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly in the late stages and is associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism, abnormal bone mineralisation and increased cardiovascular morbidity/mortality. At present, there is a range of phosphate binders designed to keep serum phospha...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Locatelli F,Dimkovic N,Spasovski G

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overactive bladder has been successfully treated with oral anticholinergic drugs such as oxybutynin chloride. Although oral oxybutynin has been effective in controlling urinary urge incontinence and in decreasing incontinence episodes, adverse events, particularly dry mouth, often cause patients to discontinue oral th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Davila GW

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In the 40-50% of advanced melanoma patients with tumors harboring BRAF V600E and V600 K mutations, BRAF inhibitors such as dabrafenib are a highly effective treatment. However, most patients develop resistance after several months on treatment. The addition of a MEK inhibitor, such as trametinib, to BRAF i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Spain L,Julve M,Larkin J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:actinic keratosis is a premalignant disease with a high incidence and is a strong predictor for the development of squamous cell carcinoma. Various treatment options have been established over recent years, including topical treatment with imiquimod, 5-fluorouracil, diclofenac or photodynamic therapy, cryo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Quist SR,Gollnick HP

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With emphasis on the pulmonary circulation, three general types of vascular disease are discussed: fibroproliferative (atherosclerosis), cellular proliferative (endothelial neoplasms) and inflammatory (granulomatous vasculitis). The causes of these phenotypic responses are invariably multifactorial, but infectious age...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Egermayer P

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The potency, tolerability and convenience of antiretroviral agents have all significantly improved over the past years, making lifelong HIV therapy easier. However, several specific needs are still unmet, including low daily pill burden, friendly metabolic profile, lack of (or few) drug interactions and hi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fernández-Montero JV,Vispo E,Soriano V

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the availability of numerous anti-diabetes drugs and treatment guidelines, many patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) do not reach recommended targets for glycemic control. There remains an unmet need for effective and well-tolerated anti-diabetes agents that can be used as monotherapy or i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Jahagirdar V,Barnett AH

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Immune-checkpoint inhibitor (ICPI) drugs, which include antibodies against CTLA-4, PD-1 and PD-L1, have been shown to induce durable complete responses in a proportion of patients with particular efficacy demonstrated in both the first line and refractory setting in advanced NSCLC and melanoma. However, th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Flynn MJ,Larkin JMG

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease, causing axonal damage and disability. Dalfampridine (DAL) is an extended-release formulation of 4-aminopyridine (4AP) and broad-spectrum voltage-dependent potassium channel blocker that is reported to improve motor, visual and cognitive functions. Furth...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Foschi M,Lugaresi A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a prevalent but underdiagnosed manifestation of atherosclerosis that has a worse prognosis than coronary artery disease. Patients with PAD are at heightened risk of both systemic cardiovascular adverse events and limb-related morbidity. There is insufficient awareness of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Essa H,Torella F,Lip GYH

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until recently, atorvastatin was known only as a new but more potent statin ('me too' drug) for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. In the last 2 years, data has become available on nearly 32,000 patients, in clinical settings ranging from primary prevention to acute coronary syndromes. These trials show the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ray KK,Cannon CP

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition traditionally viewed as a severe destructive disease affecting physical health and global wellbeing. The treatment strategies for RA have changed in the last decades from mainly symptomatic towards a more vigorous and targeted approac...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： De Cock D,Van der Elst K,Meyfroidt S,Verschueren P,Westhovens R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite recent evidence suggesting that Bell's palsy is associated with reactivation of alfa-herpes viruses, the disease has been treated empirically, and the use of valacyclovir has not been definitively established. In 2007, two prospective, randomised, placebo-controlled trials evaluating valacyclovir were reported...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hato N,Sawai N,Teraoka M,Wakisaka H,Takahashi H,Hinohira Y,Gyo K

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common genetic heart diseases and represents a leading cause of sudden cardiac death as well as a prevalent cause of heart failure and stroke. HCM is characterized by a very complex pathophysiology, consisting of heterogeneous clinical manifestations a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Spoladore R,Fragasso G,Pannone L,Slavich M,Margonato A

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Panic disorder (PD) is a prevalent psychiatric disorder characterized by unexpected and recurrent panic attacks. PD patients present significant psychosocial impairment and a high risk of psychiatric comorbidities and suicide. PD should be treated effectively as soon as the symptoms emerge because the long...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Freire RC,Hallak JE,Crippa JA,Nardi AE

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous pregnant women suffer from asthma and the use of asthma medications during pregnancy may be a necessity. Although some information is known about the effects of asthma medications during pregnancy, there is still a significant amount of information to learn and particular attention is required when prescribin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Demoly P,Piette V,Daures JP

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Malaria in pregnancy continues to be a significant public health burden globally, with over 100 million women at risk each year. Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is the only antimalarial recommended for intermittent preventive therapy in pregnancy (IPTp) but increasing parasite resistance threatens its viabi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Moore BR,Davis TME

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The burden of insomnia has had a significant effect not only on the socioeconomic matrix, but also the medical terrain, as signified by the increased morbidity and mortality of its associated psychiatric and organic sequelae. To this end, a plethora of pharmacotherapeutic agents have been recently introduced that addr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Navab P,Guilleminault C

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic, relapsing, debilitating disorder, associated with markedly impaired social and occupational functioning. Pharmacological treatment is considered standard care and several drug classes are now FDA approved for the treatment of GAD. While there are clear data ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Reinhold JA,Mandos LA,Rickels K,Lohoff FW

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the highest cause of cancer mortality in females worldwide. The development of drugs improving overall survival in late-stage metastatic breast cancer remains a challenge. Vinflunine is the most recently developed drug in the vinca alkaloid class. I...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gourmelon C,Bourien H,Augereau P,Patsouris A,Frenel JS,Campone M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite its frequency, recognition and therapy of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) remain suboptimal. Wet mount microscopy, or vaginal pH as a proxy, allows VVA diagnosis in menopause, but also in young contraception users, after breast cancer, or postpartum. Intravaginal low dose estrogen product is the main th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Donders GGG,Ruban K,Bellen G,Grinceviciene S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor that has been extensively studied in randomised, controlled clinical trials in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Therapy with ramipril in patients with various cardiovascular disorders has demonstrated significant and clinically important reductions in cardio...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Rokoss MJ,Teo KK

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Parenteral support is lifesaving in short bowel syndrome patients with intestinal failure (SBS-IF), who are unable to compensate for their malabsorption by metabolic or pharmacologic adaptation. Mutually, the symptoms of SBS-IF and the inconveniences and complications in relation to parenteral support may ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nørholk LM,Holst JJ,Jeppesen PB

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:During the past decade, there have been significant advances in the pharmacotherapies for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). Among the presently available treatment options, anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (anti-VEGF) agents are the most favored agents due to their efficacy and safety....

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Agarwal A,Parriott J,Demirel S,Argo C,Sepah YJ,Do DV,Nguyen QD

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Migraine is a common and highly disabling neurological disorder whose acute treatment remains problematic and unsatisfactory in a high percentage of cases. Consequently, there remains a need for new symptomatic therapies that can be easily handled by patients (i.e. by oral administration). AREAS COVERED:T...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Martelletti P,Giamberardino MA

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intravenous (I.V.) morphine administered through a patient-controlled system currently represents the gold standard treatment for moderate to severe acute postoperative pain. To fix the limitations showed by the available I.V. patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) systems that may restrict its use in the clin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fanelli A,Sorella MC,Chelly JE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a frequent disease leading to functional impairment and socioeconomic burden. Anti-TNF-alpha therapy has brought new perspectives in this condition. Two agents are currently used in the treatment of AS and spondyloarthropathies - infliximab (a chimeric monoclonal antibody) and etanercept...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Wendling D,Toussirot E

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Increasing population age, obesity and physical inactivity mean that type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly common. Current treatments may be limited by adverse events, drug-drug interactions or contraindication/need for dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment. AREAS COVERED:This paper ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Forst T,Pfützner A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incomplete remission and treatment resistance are common even in first-episode psychosis patients. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this review was to provide an overview of the available interventions and treatment pathways for the management of incomplete remission and treatment resistance in first-episode psychosis....

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lambert M,Naber D,Huber CG

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00