Opioids in the treatment of postoperative pain: old drugs with new options?

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:The introduction of novel agents has significantly improved multiple myeloma (MM) patient outcome during the last two decades. MM received the most drug approvals for any one malignancy during this time period, both in the United States as well as in Europe. Areas covered: Proteasome inhibitors, immunomodu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Podar K,Pecherstorfer M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sildenafil revolutionised the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) on its introduction in 1998. Not only is it effective, but is, perhaps even more importantly, an extremely acceptable manner in which to treat ED (i.e., oral pharmacotherapy), compared to the other treatments that were available at that time (e.g., i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Anderson PC,Gommersall L,Hayne D,Arya M,Patel HR

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone, Teva Pharmaceuticals Ltd) is a collection of immunomodulatory, synthetic polypeptides indicated for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RR MS). Preclinical and clinical studies provide an evolving understanding of the mechanisms by which glatiramer acetate exerts both...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Wolinsky JS

更新日期：2004-04-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Asthma is the most common chronic disease in childhood, affecting approximately 10% of all children, and is the leading cause of hospitalization in developed countries. In this paper we aimed to review the evidence on chemical pharmacotherapy for long-term treatment of pediatric asthma, according to the la...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Vitale C,Maglio A,Pelaia C,Vatrella A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pharmacotherapy with visual cycle modulators (VCMs) is under investigation for retinitis pigmentosa (RP), Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), Stargardt macular dystrophy (SMD) and nonexudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD), all blinding diseases that lack effective treatment options. AREAS COVERED:...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hussain RM,Gregori NZ,Ciulla TA,Lam BL

更新日期：2018-04-01 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: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：:Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL) encompass a heterogeneous group of lymphoid malignancies with varying natural histories and prognoses. Recent classifications for NHL have defined distinct lymphoma entities based on morphology, immunophenotype, genetic features, clonal cell lineage and clinical features. These new, more ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Tan BR,Bartlett NL

更新日期：2000-03-01 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：:Oseltamivir is the ethyl ester prodrug of the antiviral molecule, oseltamivir carboxylate, a potent and selective inhibitor of influenza A and B neuraminidase (NA) (sialidase). It is highly bioavailable in capsule and suspension formulations and, after conversion to the active metabolite in the liver, distributes thro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doucette KE,Aoki FY

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since the recognition of inherited sodium (Na(+)) channel disease, the cardiac Na(+) channel has been extensively studied. Both loss-of-function and gain-of-function mutations of the cardiac Na(+) channel are associated with cardiac arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death. Pathophysiological mechanisms that ma...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： van Hoeijen DA,Blom MT,Tan HL

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty to forty percent of patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy have persistent heavy proteinuria and may progress to end-stage kidney disease in 5 - 15 years. The ideal treatment for these patients is a matter of debate. Several nonspecific immunosuppressive regimens have been suggested with the aim of red...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Ruggenenti P,Cravedi P,Remuzzi G

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ziconotide is an N-type calcium channel antagonist to treat chronic pain that is delivered intrathecally. It is the only intrathecal, FDA-approved, non-opioid analgesic and is recommended as first-line therapy. Despite these advantages, a small therapeutic window limits ziconotide's clinical utility, with ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Pope JE,Deer TR

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Childhood nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a distressing chronic renal disorder with potentially life threatening complications. Over 80% of cases in children are due to minimal change disease and the majority will respond to corticosteroid therapy. Steroid-sensitive NS is considered a relatively benign condition, since pro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Abeyagunawardena A,Brogan PA,Trompeter RS,Dillon MJ

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

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:A residual risk of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular (CV) disease remains despite statin therapy. This situation has generated an interest in finding novel approaches of combining statins with other lipid-lowering agents, or finding new lipid and non-lipid targets, such as triglycerides, high-den...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Serban MC,Banach M,Mikhailidis DP

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Miconazole (MCZ) is a time-honored antifungal of the imidazole class. MCZ exerts a multipronged effect on fungi. It inhibits the cytochrome P450 complex, including the 14α-demethylase enzyme required for ergosterol biosynthesis, in fungal cell membranes. In addition, intracellular accumulation of toxic met...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Piérard GE,Hermanns-Lê T,Delvenne P,Piérard-Franchimont C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mycophenolic acid (MPA), the active form of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and enteric-coated mycophenolate sodium (EC-MPS), is used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). MMF and EC-MPS pharmacokinetics were examined to devise guidance for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) for SLE patients with normal ren...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Djabarouti S,Duffau P,Lazaro E,Chapouly C,Greib C,Viallard JF,Pellegrin JL,Saux MC,Breilh D

更新日期：2010-04-01 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：:In recent years, hepatitis C virus-related arthritis (HCVrA) has been recognised as an autonomous rheumatic disorder. Two subsets of the disease have been identified: a polyarthritis involving small joints that resembles rheumatoid arthritis, but is usually milder, and a mono-oligoarthritis that shows an intermittent ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Palazzi C,Olivieri I,Cacciatore P,Pennese E,D'Amico E

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the treatment response, tolerability and safety of once-monthly paliperidone palmitate (PP1M) in non-acute patients switched from oral antipsychotics, stratified by time since diagnosis as recently diagnosed (≤3 years) or chronic patients (>3 years). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Post hoc analysis o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hargarter L,Bergmans P,Cherubin P,Keim S,Conca A,Serrano-Blanco A,Bitter I,Bilanakis N,Schreiner A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of medicine selection methods have been used worldwide for formulary purposes. In Northern Ireland, integrated medicines management is being developed, and related projects have been carried out. This paper deals with the description of the STEPS (Safe Therapeutic Economic Pharmaceutical Selection) programme....

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Scott M,Timoney M,Mairs J,Crealey G,Al Abaddi I,Brenninkmeijer R,Janknegt R,McElnay J

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amifostine (Ethyoltrade mark, Alza Pharmaceuticals) is an inorganic thiophosphate cytoprotective agent known chemically as ethanethiol, 2-[3- aminopropyl)amino]dihydrogen phosphate. It is a prodrug of free thiol (WR-1065) that may act as a scavenger of free radicals generated in tissues exposed to cytotoxic drugs and ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Santini V

更新日期：2001-03-01 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：:Migraine is a multifactorial and disabling syndrome often in comorbidity with psychiatric illnesses. Triptans are the first-line treatment in acute attacks and the most effective drugs in various types of migraine. Sumatriptan was the first medication of this group. Thanks to multiple types of formulations that greatl...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Napoletano F,Lionetto L,Martelletti P

更新日期：2014-02-01 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:Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) has not been shown to reduce mortality or cardiovascular events when given as a single agent. In fact, HCTZ increased cardiovascular death and coronary artery disease (CAD) compared to placebo and usual care in 2 randomized trials, yet it is the most prescribed diuretic in the Un...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： DiNicolantonio JJ

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symptomatic and asymptomatic peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) is indicative of widespread atherosclerosis. The major threat is from cardiovascular ischaemic events; thus, an important therapeutic goal is to modify atherosclerotic risk factors. Data from several large drug trials indicate that patients with ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Baumgartner I

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00