Safety and efficacy of canagliflozin in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: post hoc subgroup analyses according to body mass index in a 52-week open-label study.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid (AMPA) receptors are the major mediators of glutamate-mediated excitatory neurotransmission, and are critical for synchronization and spread of epileptic activity. Areas covered: AMPA receptor antagonists have been also developed as antiepilepti...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Di Bonaventura C,Labate A,Maschio M,Meletti S,Russo E

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Etravirine (TMC125) is an orally administered second-generation non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) that is approved in treatment-experienced patients as addition to an optimized background therapy (OBT). AREAS COVERED:A Medline search was conducted of Phase II - IV clinical trials, as ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Schrijvers R

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gout is a common disease responsible for recurrent flares triggered by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals secondary to longstanding hyperuricaemia. The management of gout implies both the treatment of flares and the treatment of hyperuricaemia itself. Recent improvement in the understanding of the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Pascart T,Richette P

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can spontaneously improve during pregnancy. However, a considerable proportion of patients can experience a flare and high disease activity has been associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcome. Thus, the treatment of RA in pregnant women should be selected takin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gerosa M,Schioppo T,Meroni PL

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In a previous multicentre study including 129 HIV-infected children, non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy was detected in 16% of patients and was mainly related to psychosocial rather than clinical or demographic features. The aim of this study was to explore the evolving pattern of adherence and its deter...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Giannattasio A,Albano F,Giacomet V,Guarino A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the impact of daily sildenafil on levels of soluble molecular markers of endothelial function in men with erectile dysfunction. METHODS:Patients aged >18 years with erectile dysfunction of vascular etiology for >6 months, either alone or in combination with disease states strongly associated w...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Konstantinopoulos A,Giannitsas K,Athanasopoulos A,Spathas D,Perimenis P

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:The clinical features and natural history of HIV-associated lymphomas differ greatly from those observed in the general population. The failure to improve outcomes with treatment intensification indicates the need for the introduction of new therapeutic options. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:Thi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Spina M,Gloghini A,Tirelli U,Carbone A

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autism is a heterogeneous condition, currently with no single explanation for all of these findings presented at this conference. What conferences like this offer us, however, are possible courses of new research and the subsequent development of intervention strategies, both orthodox (pharmacological) and perhaps sli...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Whiteley P

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin that has activity against Gram-negative bacilli, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and the limited number of antimicrobial agents in development have necessitated a review of the current status of treatmen...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Choi SH,Koh Y

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of anti-TNFalpha therapy into the field of rheumatology has led to dramatic improvements in patient care, perhaps the most remarkable being in the management of ankylosing spondylitis. As experience with these compounds grows, their place in therapeutic strategy is becoming clearer, and it has been po...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Zochling J,Braun J

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:5-Aminolaevulinic acid (ALA) is the naturally occurring metabolic precursor of an endogenously formed photosensitiser, protoporphyrin IX. It is used topically to treat benign and malignant skin disorders by a process called photodynamic therapy (PDT). Recently, data are emerging on its systemic use in the tr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Dunn J,Lovat L

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the western world and also in Japan. The key factors in curing CRC are early detection, surgery and adequate adjuvant chemotherapy if needed. AREAS COVERED:Based on the results of following pivotal adjuvant trials, FOLFOX or XELOX are considered s...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Tsuji Y,Sugihara K

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：OBJECTIVES:In 1991, small cell lung cancer (SCLC) was reported as the first tumour type where colony stimulating factor (CSF) support was clinically effective. We reviewed 13 health services research studies that addressed CSF use as supportive care for SCLC. METHODS:Findings from American Society of Clinical Oncology...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Adams JR,Lyman GH,Djubegovic B,Feinglass J,Bennett CL

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Epileptic emergencies are frequently encountered and include ictal events as status epilepticus or seizure clusters, and non-ictal situations like postictal psychosis or acute drug side effects. The aim of this review was to describe recent pharmacological advances in the treatment of epileptic emergencies...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Zelano J,Ben-Menachem E

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:For the past three decades, carbapenems played a central role in our antibiotic armamentarium, trusted to effectively treat infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria. The utility of this class of antibiotics has been compromised by the emergence of resistance especially among Enterobacteriaceae. AREAS ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Perez F,El Chakhtoura NG,Papp-Wallace KM,Wilson BM,Bonomo RA

更新日期：2016-01-01 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:Following more than 20 years of Interferon (IFN)-based treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV), the understanding of viral life cycle led to the development of new antiviral drugs directly targeting HCV replication steps. Daclatasvir (DCV) is a potent inhibitor of non-structural NS5A HCV protein with pangeno...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Degasperi E,Aghemo A,Colombo M

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The administration of chemotherapy before (neoadjuvant), rather than after surgery (adjuvant) in early breast cancer has been considered an optional strategy for patients with operable breast cancer. We reviewed this concept considering recent results in the field. AREAS COVERED:Herein, the authors cover ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Montemurro F,Nuzzolese I,Ponzone R

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Olanzapine long-acting injection (OLAI), or olanzapine pamoate , is one of three second generation (SGA) antipsychotics now available in a long-acting formulation. OLAI is a microcrystalline salt of pamoic acid and olanzapine suspended in an aqueous solution that slowly dissociates into the separate compon...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Chue P,Chue J

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypertension and obesity are important health challenges that independently increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. There is a lack of randomized controlled trials to clearly inform on preferred drug choices to be adopted in clinical practice for the treatment of obesity-related hypertension (OHT)...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Carnagarin R,Matthews V,Gregory C,Schlaich MP

更新日期：2018-05-01 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：: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：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the effect of aliskiren and amlopidine on ankle-foot volume (AFV) and pretibial subcutaneous tissue pressure (PSTP). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:After 4-week placebo, 120 outpatients with grade 1 - 2 hypertension were randomized to amlodipine 10 mg or aliskiren 300 mg or t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fogari R,Zoppi A,Mugellini A,Maffioli P,Lazzari P,Monti C,Derosa G

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition that has a profound impact on an individual's overall health and quality of life. Muscarinic receptor antagonists are the mainstay of oral pharmacotherapy for OAB. While all of the medications in this class are significantly more effective than placebo, they a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gomelsky A,Dmochowski RR

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst prognosis of any malignant disease. Systemic therapy is often administered because the disease is usually detected at advanced stages. Gemcitabine (Gemzar trade mark, Eli Lilly & Co.) has proven activity in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Gemcitabine 1000 mg/m(2) was given on...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Karasek P,Skacel T,Kocakova I,Bednarik O,Petruzelka L,Melichar B,Bustova I,Spurny V,Trason T

更新日期：2003-04-01 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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Intravenous (I.V.) morphine administered through a patient-controlled system currently represents the gold standard treatment for moderate to severe acute postoperative pain. To fix the limitations showed by the available I.V. patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) systems that may restrict its use in the clin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fanelli A,Sorella MC,Chelly JE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rising incidence of invasive fungal infections and the emergence of broader fungal resistance have led to the need for novel antifungal agents. Posaconazole is a new member of the triazole class of antifungals. It is available as an oral suspension and has a favorable toxicity profile, has demonstrated clinical ef...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kwon DS,Mylonakis E

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00