Varicella zoster: an update on current treatment options and future perspectives.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Postprandial hyperglycemia (PPHG) contributes to micro- and macro-vascular complications more than fasting hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Due to the traditional carbohydrate-rich diet, Asians, particularly Indians and Chinese need agents to control the higher risk of uncontrolled ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Joshi SR,Standl E,Tong N,Shah P,Kalra S,Rathod R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bronchodilators represent the mainstay of symptomatic treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The principal bronchodilator agents are β(2)-agonists, anticholinergics and methylxanthines, used singly or in combination. Indacaterol is a novel long-acting β(2)-agonist for maintenance bronc...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Steiropoulos P,Papanas N,Nena E,Bouros D

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genomic variations influencing response to pharmacotherapy of pain are under investigation. Candidate genes such as (opioid)-receptors, transporters and other molecules important for pharmacotherapy are discussed. Drug metabolising enzymes represent a further major target of ongoing research in order to identify assoc...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Stamer UM,Stüber F

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated blood pressure levels are highly prevalent and are a major reason for cardiovascular events and thus place a significant financial burden on healthcare systems worldwide. Guidelines recommend five first-line anti-hypertensive drug classes, but compelling indications may indicate favoring one drug class over a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bramlage P,Durand-Zaleski I,Desai N,Pirk O,Hacker C

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of pain, loss of function and disability in the elderly, with the knee being the most impactful joint affected. Currently, there is still no 'cure' in OA treatment. AREAS COVERED:The authors review the current and emerging therapies for knee OA including traditiona...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Cao P,Li Y,Tang Y,Ding C,Hunter DJ

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been a significant increase in the number of cases of skin cancer diagnosed in the US in the past few years. Thus, it seems appropriate to review the available compounds that might be used in the chemoprevention of these lesions. This review focuses on the retinoids and details their results in clinical tria...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Niles RM

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Myoclonic seizures can be observed in various clinical settings and different epileptic conditions, including some forms of both diopathic and symptomatic epilepsies. Relatively little has been written on treatment of myoclonic seizures. Some old antiepileptic drugs, such as valproate and some benzodiazepi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Striano P,Belcastro V

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：:Diabetes mellitus is the most common cause of blindness among working-age adults, with a prevalence of 7 - 8% of adults in the USA, and is one of the most common causes of renal failure requiring kidney transplant and the most common cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation in developed nations [1] . The role of t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Danis RP,Sheetz MJ

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a frequent and severe complication of cirrhosis. Most HCC patients initially present with or progress to advanced stage disease and require systemic treatment. As hypervascularization is a major characteristic of HCC, antiangiogenic drugs have been tested. Areas covered: I...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Raoul JL,Gilabert M,Adhoute X,Edeline J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Etravirine is the first non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) to be active against human immunodeficiency virus with NNRTI mutations. OBJECTIVE:To understand the unique features of etravirine and to evaluate its safety, efficacy, and optimal use. METHODS:The structure and the mechanism of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Jayaweera DT,Espinoza L,Castro J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteopororic fractures are highly prevalent in older persons having catastrophic consequences in their quality of life and increasing disability and mortality in this population. The mechanisms of osteoporosis in older persons are unique in terms of cellular changes and response to osteoporosis treatment. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Duque G

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease which cannot be explained by traditional cardiovascular risk factors alone. Atherosclerosis is considered an inflammatory condition and inflammation experienced in RA may contribute to accelerated atheros...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Avouac J,Allanore Y

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The current recommendations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suggest to escalate from inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-adrenoceptor agonist (ICS/LABA) treatment to triple therapy in patients experiencing persistent breathlessness, exercise limitation, or exacerbation. The addition of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ritondo BL,Puxeddu E,Calzetta L,Cazzola M,Rogliani P

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) is the primary viral cause of respiratory diseases, leading to bronchiolitis and pneumonia in vulnerable populations. The only current treatment against this virus is palliative, and no efficient and specific vaccine against this pathogen is available. AREAS COVERE...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kalergis AM,Soto JA,Gálvez NMS,Andrade CA,Fernandez A,Bohmwald K,Bueno SM

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The disturbing, foul-smelling discharge of bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a nuisance to women. Treatment possibilities for BV are limited and only achieve complete cure in 65 to 85% of cases. In most women, the condition relapses within weeks to months after treatment. AREAS COVERED:In search of new therapeu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Donders GG,Zodzika J,Rezeberga D

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and adverse effects of IDegLira and IGlarLixi treatment and to perform a comparison between two strategies. METHODS:The registration number is CRD42017053952. Randomized controlled trials of IGlarLixi treatment or IDegLira treatment compared with placebo or active hypoglycemic agents in ty...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Cai X,Gao X,Yang W,Ji L

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interstitial cystitis is a clinical condition occurring predominantly in women characterised by irritative voiding symptoms in the form of urinary frequency, urgency and pain. Patient symptoms have the potential to significantly affect quality of life, posing a challenge to some to perform activities of daily living. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lukban JC

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive, life-threatening condition. Sitaxsentan, a selective endothelin-A receptor antagonist, is an effective, safe and well-tolerated endothelin receptor antagonist for the treatment of PAH in adult patients. Multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Barst RJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 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:Convulsive status epilepticus (SE) is one of the most frequent and severe neurological emergencies in both adults and children. A timely administration of appropriate antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can stop seizures early and markedly improve outcome. AREAS COVERED:The main treatment strategies for SE are rev...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Sánchez Fernández I,Loddenkemper T

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：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：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：:Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is one of the over-the-counter analgesics that is used frequently for the self-management of some of the common disorders. There seems to be two types of relations between paracetamol and asthma - paracetamol intolerance leading to bronchospasm in analgesic-induced asthmatics; and the relat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Karakaya G,Kalyoncu AF

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:The emergence of fixed-combination drugs for the treatment of glaucoma has, to some extent, changed the medical management of glaucoma. The potential benefits of these drugs include a reduction in the total number of drops and preservatives instilled per day and improved patient comfort factors,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Razeghinejad MR,Sawchyn AK,Katz LJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system involving inflammation, chronic demyelination and axonal loss. MS affects more than 2 million people worldwide. AREAS COVERED:This article aims to summarize the findings from two pivotal 2-year, randomized, do...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Havrdova E,Hutchinson M,Kurukulasuriya NC,Raghupathi K,Sweetser MT,Dawson KT,Gold R

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sitagliptin is a highly selective oral dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor. This drug increases the plasma concentration of active glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide. These two hormones then simulate the secretion of insulin in a glucose-dependent manner and inhibit glu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gagliardino JJ,Santoro S,Arellano S,Di Girolamo G

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00