Apremilast as a treatment for psoriasis.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Irritability (including tantrums, aggression and moodiness) is often associated with autistic disorder. Children with autism are frequently prescribed atypical antipsychotic medications for these behaviors. Although multiple agents have been found to be effective, the safety and tolerability of each antips...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Farmer CA,Aman MG

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Brimonidine tartrate is a commonly used eyedrop for short- and long-term lowering of intraocular pressure. Its use has been popularized due to its effects on aqueous suppression and uveoscleral outflow, as well as the suggestion of neuroprotection. Although available with alternative preservative vehicles,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Oh DJ,Chen JL,Vajaranant TS,Dikopf MS

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatomyositis is traditionally classified as one of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. The traditional approach to the management of patients with dermatomyositis focuses predominantly on end points related to the systemic manifestations of this disorder, especially proximal muscle weakness resulting from myosi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sontheimer RD

更新日期：2004-05-01 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：:Lapatinib is a dual (ErbB-1 and ErB-2) receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that was recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. It shows synergy with trastuzumab, and has demonstrated clinical activity in trastuzumab-resistant tumour. This paper reviews the drug development of lapati...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Mukherjee A,Dhadda AS,Shehata M,Chan S

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:In the first decade of the 21st century, worm infections are still very common, especially--but not exclusively--in the developing world. OBJECTIVE:To review the current pharmacotherapy of the major trematode, cestode and nematode infections of humans. METHODS:A systematic search of the Cochrane Databank o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： van den Enden E

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) therapy continues to evolve rapidly. ABT-450 is a novel potent inhibitor of the non-structural 3/4A protease that has been studied in combination with several agents, allowing shorter duration of therapy and interferon-free/ribavirin-free all-oral regimens. Preliminary data from stu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Carrion AF,Gutierrez J,Martin P

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic hyperglycemia has an adverse influence on beta-cell function, which is known as 'glucotoxicity'. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors lower the blood glucose concentration by enhancing urinary glucose excretion. This study was performed to clarify the influence of the SGLT2 inhibitor ipr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nagai Y,Ohta A,Sada Y,Kato H,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Almotriptan is a serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5HT)(1B/1D)-receptor agonist approved for the acute treatment of migraine. In 3500 acute migraine patients enrolled in short-term trials and 1500 patients in long-term open-label trials, almotriptan 12.5 mg was effective and well-tolerated. Almotriptan maintains a consi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Dodick DW

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nonadherence is still a major problem in the long-term treatment of schizophrenia. Long-acting injectable or depot atypical antipsychotics are associated with better maintenance. Olanzapine pamoate, available since 2010, is the second depot atypical antipsychotic. AREAS COVERED:This review covers data on ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Naber D

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The administration of oral aspirin within 48 h and tissue plasminogen activator within 3 h of ischaemic stroke onset remain the only treatments that have been shown to have clinical benefit. There has been much excitement about neuroprotection over the last two decades, as it may minimise the harmful effects of ischae...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ly JV,Zavala JA,Donnan GA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:According to current guidelines, malignant hypertension is one of the emergencies in hypertension. The definition requires the presence of bilateral retinal hemorrhages or exudates, with or without papilledema, acute heart failure and acute deterioration in renal function in severe hypertension. Patients w...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lewek J,Bielecka-Dąbrowa A,Maciejewski M,Banach M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Metastatic prostate cancer is an incurable disease that is treated with a variety of hormonal therapies targeting various nodes of the androgen receptor (AR) pathway. Invariably patients develop resistance and become castration resistant. Common treatments for castration-resistant disease include novel hor...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Maughan BL,Antonarakis ES

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Over the past decade, treatment options for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) have expanded with the addition of abiraterone acetate (AA), enzalutamide, sipuleucel-T, radium-223, docetaxel and cabazitaxel. The optimal sequencing of therapies in the context of efficacy and know...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Zhang T,Zhu J,George DJ,Armstrong AJ

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：: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：:Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency is an under-recognized genetic condition that predisposes to liver disease and early-onset emphysema. Although AAT is mainly produced in the liver, its main function is to protect the lung against proteolytic damage from neutrophil elastase. The most common mutation responsible for...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Modrykamien A,Stoller JK

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overweight, obesity and the metabolic syndrome occur in genetically susceptible individuals with environmental influences, and may be further compounded by other disorders of metabolism or pharmacological therapy that increase insulin resistance or promotes weight gain. Treatment of the metabolic syndrome should focus...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Stone NJ,Schmeltz LR

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Allergic rhinitis is a common condition with increasing prevalence and is associated with several comorbid disorders such as bronchial asthma and atopic dermatitis. If allergen avoidance is not possible, allergen-specific immunotherapy is the only causal treatment option. AREAS COVERED:This review focuses...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Klimek L,Sperl A,Becker S,Mösges R,Tomazic PV

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bradykinin-mediated angioedema is characterized by subcutaneous and/or submucosal edema formation without wheals and pruritus. It is linked to bradykinin-enhanced vascular permeability and, therefore, it does not respond to conventional measures, but requires specific therapy. AREAS COVERED:This summary b...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Farkas H

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:When estimating the cost-effectiveness or budget impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) medication, it is common practice to use trial data for clinical inputs. However, such inputs do not always reflect the real-world situation. Previous reviews recognized the need for taking real-world da...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fens T,Zhou G,Postma MJ,van Puijenbroek EP,van Boven JFM

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Graves' hyperthyroidism is associated with significant morbidity and mortality risk. The thionamides, methimazole, its pro-drug derivative carbimazole, and propylthiouracil, remain a cornerstone of management. Yet despite decades of use, optimal strategies for maximising treatment response and curtailing a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Okosieme OE,Lazarus JH

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is the gold standard initial diagnostic intervention for bladder cancer and provides diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic benefit in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). However, TURBT alone is inadequate for optimal management of NMIBC, as patients...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Patel SG,Cohen A,Weiner AB,Steinberg GD

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory disease afflicting 2% of the US population; it results in significant morbidity. The annual healthcare costs related to psoriasis are an estimated $11.3 billion and, with an expanding biologic market, an updated costs analysis is needed. AREAS COVERED:Current treatment...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Staidle JP,Dabade TS,Feldman SR

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Insomnia has been implicated in the development, maintenance, worsening, and relapse of alcohol use disorder (AUD).Areas covered: The authors review the possible pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options of insomnia for patients with alcohol-use disorder and provide their expert opinion.E...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Geoffroy PA,Lejoyeux M,Rolland B

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00