Mifepristone: pharmacology and clinical impact in reproductive medicine, endocrinology and oncology.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prostate cancer being the second leading cause of death in men in Western countries remains a major challenge in healthcare. Several novel agents targeting signaling pathways in prostate cancer have recently been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but there is still an unmet need for new...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Deshmukh RR,Schmitt SM,Hwang C,Dou QP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The administration of chemotherapy before (neoadjuvant), rather than after surgery (adjuvant) in early breast cancer has been considered an optional strategy for patients with operable breast cancer. We reviewed this concept considering recent results in the field. AREAS COVERED:Herein, the authors cover ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Montemurro F,Nuzzolese I,Ponzone R

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Treatment options for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients have rapidly increased in the past years, but 50 - 70% of mCRC patients are still unlikely to undergo radical resection of metastases and are candidates for palliative therapy only. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:Oxaliplatin and i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fornaro L,Masi G,Loupakis F,Vasile E,Falcone A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Disturbances in lipid metabolism represent an integral component of dysglycemic states and may increase the risk of diabetic complications. Although from a pathophysiological viewpoint fibrates could represent the ideal drug for patients with diabetic dyslipidemia the evidence that support their use in the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Tsimihodimos V,Mikhailidis DP,Elisaf M

更新日期：2013-12-01 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：INTRODUCTION:In non-exacerbation chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with mild lung function impairment, single bronchodilator therapy might be as effective as combined inhaled corticosteroid/bronchodilator therapy, whereas the risk of pneumonia associated with the latter would be practically absent. AREAS CO...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ruxandra U,Antoniu SA,Mihaltan F,Boisteanu D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a severe condition, associated with significant disability as a result of fragility fractures and increased mortality. Oral bisphosphonates effectively reduce the risk of osteoporotic fracture and are generally well tolerated. Unfortunately, patient outcomes are often compromised by suboptimal therapeu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Reginster JY

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Moderate hypertriglyceridemia is fairly common, and elevated triglycerides are a risk factor for coronary heart disease. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA have been shown to lower triglycerides in many clinical studies. Prescription omega-3 fatty acid concentrates (P-OM3) are indicated for use in people wi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Skulas-Ray AC,West SG,Davidson MH,Kris-Etherton PM

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lefamulin is a novel antibiotic that belongs to the pleuromutilin class with excellent activity against all microorganisms, including atypical pathogens, that cause community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). AREAS COVERED:This article reviews the spectrum of activity, the main pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Falcó V,Burgos J,Almirante B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition that has been treated with anticoagulation for almost 50 years. OBJECTIVES:To review the current treatment options for PE and discuss recently published new features. METHODS:We reviewed literature involving the treatment strategies for venous t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Blondon M,Bounameaux H,Righini M

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autonomic dysreflexia is a potentially life-threatening hypertensive medical emergency that occurs most often in spinal cord-injured individuals with spinal lesions at or above the mid-thoracic spinal cord level. It is a condition that remains poorly recognised outside of spinal cord injury centres, which may result i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Khastgir J,Drake MJ,Abrams P

更新日期：2007-05-01 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:Docetaxel and paclitaxel are among the most active agents for the treatment of breast cancer. These first-generation taxanes are extremely hydrophobic; therefore, solvents are needed for its parenteral administration. Albumin nanoparticle technology allows for the transportation of such hydrophobic drugs w...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Guarneri V,Dieci MV,Conte P

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the availability of many antihypreglycemic agents, many patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) fail to achieve the glycemic treatment goal, primarily due to progressive beta-cell dysfunction, and increased risk of hypoglycemia. AREAS COVERED:The aim of the present article is to review the efficacy a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Abdul-Ghani MA,DeFronzo RA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Actinic keratosis (AK) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) are precancerous and cancerous skin lesions that should be treated especially when multiple or in cosmetically important areas. Apart from 5% 5-fluorouracil topical cream, which some feel is the gold standard topical treatment for AK, several invasive treatment mod...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Papadavid E,Stratigos AJ,Falagas ME

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Statins are widely accepted as the drugs of choice for achieving increasingly stringent low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goals for dyslipidemic patients. However, when making treatment decisions, outcomes data from clinical trials are of greater importance than LDL-C-lowering ability....

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Weart CW,Hogan RJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Adjunctive pharmacotherapy is of key importance in determining the outcomes of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). In parallel, there has been an increasing body of evidence indicating that the aggressive management of coronary risk factors and changes in lifestyle behavior yield additional positive ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Capodanno D,Tamburino C,Dangas G

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：:The orofacial complications of HIV infection are diverse, include opportunistic infection and malignancy and in many instances are region specific. Although effective management strategies to treat HIV-associated oral disease have been developed in North America and Europe, the evidence base on which these rely remain...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hegarty AM,Chaudhry SI,Hodgson TA

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patisiran and inotersen are two therapies approved for the treatment of hereditary transthyretin-mediated (hATTR) amyloidosis with polyneuropathy, a rapidly progressive disease with a substantial clinical burden. This analysis indirectly compares the efficacy of patisiran and inotersen on neuropathy and qu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gorevic P,Franklin J,Chen J,Sajeev G,Wang JCH,Lin H

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:The clinical features and natural history of HIV-associated lymphomas differ greatly from those observed in the general population. The failure to improve outcomes with treatment intensification indicates the need for the introduction of new therapeutic options. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:Thi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Spina M,Gloghini A,Tirelli U,Carbone A

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apomorphine, a medication that has been studied intensively over the years, is available in the US as intermittent subcutaneous injections for treatment of 'off' motor states in Parkinson disease. OBJECTIVE:The clinical literature is summarized with particular focus on randomized controlled studies of apomo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gunzler SA

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Male breast cancer is an uncommon condition. It often occurs in settings in which there is an imbalance between androgens and oestrogens. Genetics plays an important role, as many cases are associated with mutations in BRCA2 or other genes. Male breast cancer occurs at an older age than female breast cancer and is fre...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hayes TG

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluticasone propionate (FP) is a potent inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for the treatment of asthma. It is currently marketed in both the United States (as Flovent) and Europe (as Flixotide). Fluticasone is available in both aerosolised metered dose inhaler (MDI) and dry powder devices, with dosages ranging from 44-500 m...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Staresinic AG,Sorkness CA

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although effective anti-neoplastic agents, anthracyclines are limited by their well recognized and pervasive cardiotoxic effects. The incidence of late progressive cardiovascular disease in long-term survivors of cancer is established and may contribute to heart failure and death. To maximize the benefits of these dru...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Barry E,Alvarez JA,Scully RE,Miller TL,Lipshultz SE

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Meropenem-vaborbactam is a new beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combination that combines a carbapenem antibiotic with a first-in-class, boronic acid pharmacophore, serine beta-lactamase inhibitor which has potent inhibitory activity against class A carbapenemases, especially Klebsiella pneumoniae carb...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Wu G,Cheon E

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Varicella zoster virus is a highly contagious virus that causes a primary infection known as varicella (chickenpox) that may reactivate years later to cause herpes zoster (HZ or shingles). After shingles heal, patients may develop post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), neuropathic pain syndrome that can cause sign...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kim SR,Khan F,Ramirez-Fort MK,Downing C,Tyring SK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5-i) are used for the oral treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Since the launch of sildenafil more than 15 years ago, new molecules have become available. At present, in addition to tadalafil and vardenafil, there are three other drugs, udenafil, avanafil and mir...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bruzziches R,Francomano D,Gareri P,Lenzi A,Aversa A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The safety and efficacy of sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors in non-obese compared with obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is unknown. METHODS:We conducted post hoc analyses of the results of a 52-week open-label study of Japanese type 2 diabetes mellitus patients treated with 100 or 200 ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Inagaki N,Goda M,Yokota S,Maruyama N,Iijima H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00