Antineoplastic drug-induced bradyarrhythmias.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. Catheter ablation for AF (CAAF) has emerged as an effective treatment option of rhythm control for patients with symptomatic AF. However, the risk of thromboembolism and bleeding in the periprocedural period represent a worrisome c...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Briceño DF,Madan N,Romero J,Londoño A,Villablanca PA,Natale A,Di Biase L

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Monoclonal antibodies such as bevacizumab, ramucirumab, cetuximab and panitumumab play an important role in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). With the introduction of these drugs considerable improvements in both progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were achieved. H...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Berger MD,Lenz HJ

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Unintended harm from prescribing errors remains a prevalent concern in healthcare leading to significant morbidity and mortality around the world. Prescribers face new challenges to their practice in modern times such as increasingly complex health-care systems, an aging population with increasing multimor...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Coleman JJ

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the fact that as many as 9% of all adverse drug reactions involve toxic effects on the liver and with upwards of 50% of all cases of fulminant hepatic failure being ascribed to acetaminophen and other agents, the safe use of medications takes on an even greater importance whenever the prescription of potentially...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Lewis JH

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:HIV-infection has become a chronic disease in paediatric patients with the potential for long-term survival and exposure to antiretroviral (ARV) therapies for 2 decades longer than HIV-infected adults. On the other hand, the administration of ARV to HIV-infected pregnant women has greatly increa...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Viganò A,Cerini C,Pattarino G,Fasan S,Zuccotti GV

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：:In a very short time, COX-2 enzyme inhibitors have gone from the darlings to the pariahs of the pharmaceutical industry. These drugs were developed based on the hypothesis whereby selective inhibition of the COX enzyme would lead to reduction in pain and inflammation without associated gastrointestinal and bleeding ri...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Brophy JM

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acne is a common skin condition of the pilosebaceous units that affects the young and old, ranges from moderate to severe and can be treated with an array of options. Topical retinoids are the initial treatment for acne due to their ability to treat comedones, the starting point of acne. AREAS COVERED:Taz...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Smith JA,Narahari S,Hill D,Feldman SR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nasal cavity is a vulnerable zone which may be damaged by vascular disorders. We systematically assessed the frequency and severity of nasal cavity alterations during bevacizumab treatment, to determine its clinical relevance and factors contributing to its onset. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We conducted a hos...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： D'Amico M,Pagano M,Pasa A,Puntoni M,Clavarezza M,Gennari A,Gozza A,Zanardi S,Defferrari C,Provinciali N,Campazzi E,Campora S,Paleari L,Marra D,Petrera M,DeCensi A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The use of testosterone therapy (TTh) in men with prostate cancer (PCa) is relatively new, and controversial, due to the longstanding maxim that TTh is contraindicated in men with PCa. Scientific advances have prompted a reevaluation of the potential role for TTh in men with PCa, particularly as TTh has ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Morgentaler A,Caliber M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nephrotoxicity is generally considered as the most clinically significant adverse reaction of amphotericin B, and has been reported in up to 80% of amphotericin B recipients during the first 2 weeks of treatment. Numerous experimental and clinical investigations have been performed over the past 4 decades,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Karimzadeh I,Farsaei S,Khalili H,Dashti-Khavidaki S

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：:Introduction: Botulinum toxin (BoNT) is a protein secreted by the anaerobic Gram-negative bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Among the seven known subtypes, type A is the most commonly used in women to treat diseases. It primarily blocks presynaptic release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, resulting in te...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Li W,Tang M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Many commonly used drugs have primary or secondary anticholinergic effects contributing to adverse outcomes ranging from mild-to-severe to potentially lethal. Anticholinergic adverse effects frequently occur with medications prescribed with other intended mechanisms of action, including antihistamines, ant...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Gerretsen P,Pollock BG

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drugs are currently an important cause of liver disease, ranked as the most frequent reason for acute liver failure. Despite recent advances in knowledge of the mechanisms implicated in drug-induced hepatocellular damage and cholestasis, as well as the identification of several risk factors, the diagnosis of hepatotox...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Andrade RJ,Camargo R,Lucena MI,González-Grande R

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To discuss the significance of the recent observational case series from the Swiss Toxicological Information Centre (STIC). Mycophenolic acid (MPA) and its prodrug mycophenolate mofetil are immunosuppressive agents that are frequently prescribed in renal transplant recipients, and their safety profiles mus...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Filler G,Ferrand A

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimum anti-HIV drug has yet to be found. This paper will summarise some of the oral adverse effects associated with antiretroviral agents against HIV. The development of antiretroviral drugs for the treatment of HIV infection has been aimed at the inactivation of two HIV enzymes: reverse transcriptase and protea...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Diz Dios P,Scully C

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe the cumulative incidences of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients from real-world data (RWD), using the DREAM-RA registry, and to compare these with incidence frequencies mentioned in the Summary of Pro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Giraud EL,Jessurun NT,van Hunsel FPAM,van Puijenbroek EP,van Tubergen A,Ten Klooster PM,Vonkeman HE

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Evolocumab is an injectable, fully human monoclonal antibody and a member of the newest class of low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering agents called proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors. The PCSK9 inhibitors are the most significant advance in lipid therapy since ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Roth EM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Millions of women worldwide use the combined oral contraceptive pill as an effective form of contraception. However, the focus on its side effects to date has mainly been on physical aspects, even though the most commonly stated reason for discontinuation is depression. There are surprisingly few large studies investi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Kulkarni J

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most important risk factor of oesophageal adenocarcinoma is gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is in itself a common disorder, giving bothersome symptoms. In daily clinical practice, anticholinergic drugs are believed to increase the risk of gastro-oesophageal reflux through effec...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： van Soest EM,Dieleman JP,Kuipers EJ

更新日期：2008-03-01 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：:It is estimated that over three-quarters of a million people are injured or die in hospitals each year from adverse drug events (ADEs). The majority of medical errors result from poorly designed healthcare systems rather than from negligence on the part of healthcare providers. In general, healthcare systems rely on v...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Anderson JG

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Oral and maxillofacial surgeries might induce anxiety and pain to the patients. Sedative agents are one of the best ways for eliminating such consequences. Dexmedetomidine (DEX) is a recent sedative agent which presents higher sedative quality with greater specificity than other drugs. The aim of present p...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Davoudi A,Movahedian Attar B,Shadmehr E

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Oral antidiabetic medications are important in many type 2 diabetes care plans. AREAS COVERED:The article summarizes the cardiovascular and renal safety data for DPP-4 inhibitors and SGLT-2 inhibitors and specific safety data particular to each class. EXPERT OPINION:DPP-4 and SGLT-2 inhibitors provide un...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Lamos EM,Hedrington M,Davis SN

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant activated Factor VII (rFVIIa) has been successfully used in the treatment of haemophilia A and B with associated inhibitors for some years. Activated Factor VII binds to activated platelets independently of tissue factor. The resulting stimulation of an exaggerated early thrombin burst at sites of vascular...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Wilson SJ,Bellamy MC,Giannoudis PV

更新日期：2005-05-01 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：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：:This review aims to give an updated overview of the worldwide situation of off-label and unlicensed drug use in the paediatric field, also taking into account the safety of this kind of treatment. A Medline and Embase search was performed between 1990 and 2006 and a total of 52 studies were identified and included in ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Cuzzolin L,Atzei A,Fanos V

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In settings where HIV is prevalent in heterosexual populations, pregnancy and postpartum breastfeeding periods can be associated with substantial HIV acquisition risk. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with daily oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)/emtricitabine is an attractive HIV prevention option fo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Mugwanya KK,John-Stewart G,Baeten J

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00