Drug safety evaluation of alemtuzumab for multiple sclerosis.

abstract：:Objectives: Sensory adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are generally expected to be transient in nature. However, spontaneous reports describe frequently these events as long-lasting or unresolved. In this study, the authors reviewed the Eudravigilance publicly accessible database to describe the volume and expectedness of...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Ferraro S,Convertino I,Leonardi L,Blandizzi C,Tuccori M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gemcitabine-associated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a rare complication of gemcitabine treatment with an incidence ranging from 0.015 to 1.4%. Clinically, this disease manifests as haemolytic anaemia, thrombocytopenia and renal insufficiency; hypertension and neurological and pulmonary symptoms are also know...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Saif MW,Xyla V,Makrilia N,Bliziotis I,Syrigos K

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug-induced parkinsonism (DIP) is the second most common cause of parkinsonism after idiopathic Parkinson's disease (iPD). Initially reported as a complication of antipsychotics, it was later recognized as a common complication of antidepressants, calcium channel antagonists, gastrointestinal prokinetics,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： López-Sendón J,Mena MA,de Yébenes JG

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Triamcinolone acetonide (TA) is a steroidal drug that has been widely administered intravitreally for retinal and choroidal conditions. Safety of steroidal products for intraocular use is essential because of their risk of ocular adverse events. This review comprehensively discusses the safety of intravitr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Veritti D,Di Giulio A,Sarao V,Lanzetta P

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular disease remains the major contributor to morbidity and mortality in diabetes. From the need to reduce cardiovascular risk in diabetes and to ensure that such risk is not exacerbated by drug treatments, governmental regulators and drug manufacturers have focused on clinical trials evaluating ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Younk LM,Lamos EM,Davis SN

更新日期：2016-09-01 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:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), the most frequent medical complication of pregnancy, is associated with several adverse outcomes over the short- and long-term for both mother and offspring. Standard treatment for GDM consists of insulin injections. Oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs), on the other hand, a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Maymone AC,Baillargeon JP,Ménard J,Ardilouze JL

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unlicensed and off-label prescribing is common in children. This is likely to be due to a combination of the difficulty in carrying out reliable clinical trials in children and the lack of financial reward for the industry. The term 'paediatric' encompasses preterm babies to near adult-sized adolescents, and all aspec...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Bush A

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Lacosamide has been used in epilepsy patients in the United States, Europe and Asia since it was approved by the FDA in 2008. Many patients have benefited from this drug as a new generation of sodium channel blocker. With the worldwide use of this drug, its adverse effects have gradually emerged, especia...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Li J,Sun M,Wang X

更新日期：2020-02-01 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:Cardiac injury is one of the most impairing side effects of anticancer treatment. The extension of the range of available drugs, the use of combination regimens and the association with radiation therapy have improved life expectancy; however, they have also caused a rising typology of cardiac toxicities, ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Minoia C,Giannoccaro M,Iacobazzi A,Santini D,Silvestris N,Fioretti A,Oliva S,Guarini A

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Amiodarone is the most widely used antiarrhythmic agent, with demonstrated effectiveness against all the spectrum of cardiac tachyarrhythmias. The risk of adverse effects acts as a limiting factor to its utilization especially in the long term. This article systematically reviews the published evidence on ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Santangeli P,Di Biase L,Burkhardt JD,Bai R,Mohanty P,Pump A,Natale A

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a new disease, partly caused by bisphosphonates. It is commonly assumed that the bisphosphonates somehow cause cell death (osteocyte necrosis) within the jawbone, which makes it prone to chronic infection. In this article, an alternative pathogenetic theory is suggested, based on the normal...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Aspenberg P

更新日期：2006-11-01 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：INTRODUCTION:In patients with acromegaly, somatostatin analogs (SSA) represent the first choice medical treatment. The long-acting SSA have been found to be effective in controlling growth hormone and IGF-I levels in a high percentage of patients, resulting in an improvement in the quality of life; moreover, these pept...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Grasso LF,Auriemma RS,Pivonello R,Colao A

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since their initial use in the 1980s, IFNs have become an essential component of the therapy for many diseases such as hepatitis and multiple sclerosis. Although they have been extremely useful in conditions that pose therapeutic challenges, complications associated with their use have been widely reported i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Burdick LM,Somani N,Somani AK

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dolutegravir (DGV) is the newest integrase inhibitor approved for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in both treatment-naive and experienced adults and adolescents. This article reviews the safety of DGV for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. AREAS COVERED:The PubMed database was searched using the keywords ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Keeshin SW,Feinberg J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objetive: This study evaluated the results of treatment adherence scales in two cohorts of patients with diabetes mellitus treated either with human or analogue insulins. METHODS:A cohort study was conducted in diabetes mellitus patients older than 18 that were being treated with human or analogue insulins. Two instr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Machado-Alba JE,Medina-Morales DA,Echeverri-Cataño LF

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate whether the use of statins was associated with breast cancer risk. BACKGROUND:Experimental studies have shown that statins have potential protective effects against cancer. METHODS:We conducted a population-based case-control study in Taiwan. Cases consisted of all p...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Chan TF,Wu CH,Lin CL,Yang CY

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Storage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) or overactive bladder (OAB) often coexist with voiding symptoms in patients with benign prostatic obstruction (BPO). Anticholinergic medications to treat storage LUTS are often withheld in such patients for fear of significantly increasing post-void residual urine ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Athanasopoulos A,Mitropoulos D,Giannitsas K,Perimenis P

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: To examine the signals of bullous pemphigoid (BP) with dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i) in VigiBase® and the potential role of their pharmacodynamic/pharmacokinetic parameters in the occurrence of BP. Methods: Case/non-case analyses were performed in VigiBase® to examine the signal of BP [reporti...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Carnovale C,Mazhar F,Arzenton E,Moretti U,Pozzi M,Mosini G,Leoni O,Scatigna M,Clementi E,Radice S

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) refers to hepatic dysfunction that results from prolonged parenteral nutrition (PN) use. IFALD is multifactorial in origin and remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Prior to 2004, IFALD was associated with mortality as high as 90% in infants...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Secor JD,Yu L,Tsikis S,Fligor S,Puder M,Gura KM

更新日期：2020-12-30 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although antidepressant (AD) monotherapy is recommended first-line for major depressive disorder (MDD), AD + AD co-treatment is common. AREAS COVERED:We conducted the first systematic review searching PubMed/MEDLINE/PsycInfo/Embase from database inception until 1 June 2015 for acute randomized trials in ≥...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Galling B,Calsina Ferrer A,Abi Zeid Daou M,Sangroula D,Hagi K,Correll CU

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Albiglutide is a marketed long acting GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) administered by weekly injection. It has significantly less gastrointestinal side effects than other GLP-1 RAs in current use but does not improve HbA1c or promote weight loss to the same extent as competitor agents such as liraglutide...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Rendell MS

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate whether the use of statins was associated with a decreased risk of gallstone disease. METHODS:We conducted a population-based case-control study in Taiwan. Cases consisted of all patients who were aged 50 years and older and had a first-time diagnosis of gallstone dis...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Chiu HF,Chen CC,Kuo HW,Lee IM,Wu TN,Yang CY

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have been extensively studied since the discovery of agents within bone that could induce bone formation at ectopic sites by Urist in the 1960s. Extensive preclinical research has been carried out showing the efficacy of these products in promoting bone healing. Clinical trials are e...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Harwood PJ,Giannoudis PV

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is widely used to treat various rheumatic diseases. Many autoimmune diseases occur in women of child-bearing age who may become pregnant while on therapy, which raises concerns regarding the teratogenicity of HCQ and its effect on the outcome of the pregnancy....

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Abarientos C,Sperber K,Shapiro DL,Aronow WS,Chao CP,Ash JY

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In October of 2003, the FDA issued a public health warning stating that preliminary evidence showed selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and related antidepressants might be associated with excess reports of suicidality. In 2004, the FDA convened a committee of neuropsychiatric and pediatric subcommittee m...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Gören JL

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Secondary preventative therapies are essential for patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery to optimize perioperative and long-term outcomes. Beta-blockers are commonly used to treat patients with coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure (CHF), but their role for CABG pat...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug safety

authors： Thaper A,Kulik A

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00