Abstract:
:Naltrexone-bupropion is a recently approved drug combination for chronic weight management. In this article, we discuss the rationale for its use as a combination followed by a comprehensive review of safety and efficacy data from major preclinical, phase II and III clinical trials.
journal_name
Expert Rev Clin Pharmacoljournal_title
Expert review of clinical pharmacologyauthors
Ali KF,Shukla AP,Aronne LJdoi
10.1586/17512433.2016.1100072subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2016-01-01 00:00:00pages
27-34issue
1eissn
1751-2433issn
1751-2441journal_volume
9pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract::In the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is an unmet medical need for effective bronchodilator treatments that not only have a fast onset of action, but also a long duration of action and are delivered using a simple, easy-to-use device. Long-acting muscarinic antagonists such as glycop...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17512433.2013.828419
更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Introduction: Patients with early HER2-positive breast cancer (BC) benefit from HER2-targeted systemic therapy. The endorsed standard adjuvant treatment for patients with early HER2-positive breast cancer is chemotherapy plus trastuzumab administered for 1 year. Areas covered: Several trials have investigated modifica...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17512433.2019.1552134
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Background: The RESORT trial showed no longer relapse free survival (RFS) with sorafenib following radical metastasectomy in metastatic renal cell carcinoma. We present the updated 42-month follow-up data. Methods: The phase II RESORT trial randomized patients to sorafenib or observation within 12 weeks from surgery. ...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/17512433.2021.1879639
更新日期:2021-01-31 00:00:00
abstract::In acute myocardial ischemia (AMI) the optimal treatment is rapid revascularization by angioplasty or pharmacological thrombolysis. While this is essential to resuscitate the ischemic myocardium, it results in further reperfusion injury and extension of the infarction. The main hypothesis for the mechanism of reperfus...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1586/ecp.09.41
更新日期:2009-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is increasing worldwide, due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains. With this panorama, there is a serious danger that we may be entering the 'post-antibiotic era'. Areas covered: We assess why so few new classes of antibiotics have been developed in the past y...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17512433.2016.1241141
更新日期:2016-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Contraceptive management in women with epilepsy is critical owing to the potential maternal and fetal risks if contraception or seizure management fails. This article briefly describes the pharmacokinetic interactions between antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and hormonal contraceptives and the rational strategies that may o...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1586/ecp.10.3
更新日期:2010-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of arthritis and one of the main causes of chronic pain. Although opioids are frequently employed for chronic pain treatment, their usage for osteoarthritis pain remains controversial due to the associated adverse effects. Most guidelines reserve their use for refrac...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17512433.2018.1381556
更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) represent a promising nanomaterial for the targeted therapy and imaging of malignant brain tumors. Conjugation of peptides or antibodies to the surface of MNPs allows direct targeting of the tumor cell surface and potential disruption of active signaling pathways present in tumor cells. D...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/ecp.12.1
更新日期:2012-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::The use of pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data to inform antimalarial treatment regimens has accelerated in the past few decades, due in no small part to the stimulus provided by progressive development of parasite resistance to most of the currently available drugs. An understanding of the disposition,...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17512433.2016.1129273
更新日期:2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::The anti-tumor activity of CpG-containing oligodeoxynucleotides (ODNs) has been well established in numerous animal models and confirmed in a number of early clinical trials. While the use of chemical modifications has effectively reduced the sensitivity of ODNs to nuclease degradation and a number of human trials hav...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1586/17512433.2.2.181
更新日期:2009-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:The incidence of kidney dysfunction increases with age and is highly prevalent among patients with hypertension. Since many therapeutic compounds are primarily eliminated through the kidneys, impaired renal function can have negative consequences on drug disposition, efficacy and safety. Therefore, regulat...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17512433.2017.1274651
更新日期:2017-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::The aim of this article was to assess the efficacy and safety of apremilast in treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with meta-analysis method. We included four randomized clinical trials identified from MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, "ISRCTN Register" and "ClinicalTrials.gov" which compared apremilast with place...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi:10.1586/17512433.2016.1159130
更新日期:2016-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Introduction: Combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) has transformed an inexorably fatal disease into a chronic pathology, shifting the focus of research from the control of viral replication to the possibility of HIV cure. Areas covered: The present review assesses the principal pharmacological strategies that have b...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17512433.2019.1561272
更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are effective and widely used antihypertensive drugs. Exposure to these agents is known to be harmful to the fetus in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Concerns have also been raised about the risk of congenital malfo...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17512433.2015.1005074
更新日期:2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and is becoming a global health concern. Despite a well-established understanding of the molecular mechanism involved in its pathogenesis, and millions of dollars of investment in drug discovery and clinical trials, no single molecule has yet been approved for i...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17512433.2013.811237
更新日期:2013-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::Pregnancy represents a major challenge in the management of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, with substantial risks to both mother and baby. Over the past 40 years there have been major improvements in outcomes. This partly relates to the discovery of the antiphospholipid syndrome, which has transformed man...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1586/ecp.10.55
更新日期:2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Valproic acid is approved for treatment of seizures and manic episodes of bipolar disorder, and continues to be one of the most commonly prescribed antiepileptic drugs in the world. Hepatotoxicity is a rare but serious side effect resulting from its use, particularly in young patients. This adverse effect does not dis...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17512433.2014.871202
更新日期:2014-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Therapeutic efficiency of NSAID is handicapped by ongoing discussion of cardiovascular (CV) safety. Areas covered: We update meta-analyses on NSAIDs in patients with and without cardiovascular (CV) diseases and analyse the association between NSAIDs and cardiovascular events in patients with inflammation. ...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17512433.2016.1230495
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis are a major public health problem with a serious global impact. Although there have recently been two new drugs introduced for the treatment of drug-resistant TB (bedaquiline and delamanid), the current therapeutic armamentarium is limited. Because treatment of drug-res...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/17512433.2016.1208562
更新日期:2016-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:A new five-year low dose, smaller-framed, levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine contraceptive system (LNG-IUS 12) has been introduced to complement the currently available systems. Areas Covered: This article will provide an overview of this new intrauterine system - its composition and its mechanisms of a...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17512433.2017.1341308
更新日期:2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Calcineurin inhibitors are widely used as maintenance immunosuppressants in solid-organ transplantation to minimize the risk of allograft rejection. Although the use of these agents has transformed the outcomes for patient and graft survival, this has come at a cost, notably the well-known adverse events of nephrotoxi...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/ecp.12.49
更新日期:2012-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::Introduction: The development of immunotherapies and targeted therapies has changed the treatment approach in resectable, nonresectable, and metastatic melanoma. Because of their different pharmacological profiles, immunotherapies and/or targeted therapies have been studied in various combinations.Areas covered: We re...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1080/17512433.2019.1650641
更新日期:2020-03-19 00:00:00
abstract::Development of the patch clamp technique by the Nobel Prize winners Bert Sakmann and Erwin Neher led to huge advances in ion channel research. Their work laid the foundations and revolutionized electrophysiological studies of cells and ion channels. These ion channels underlie many basic cellular physiological process...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1586/ecp.10.18
更新日期:2010-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:It was assumed for decades that the human placenta serves as a barrier, protecting the fetus from exposure to xenobiotics circulating in the mother. The thalidomide disaster completely reversed this concept. The study of the human placenta is therefore critical to understanding the mechanisms by which xeno...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17512433.2018.1425615
更新日期:2018-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a common form of adverse drug reaction seen within the clinic. Sensitive, specific and non-invasive biomarkers of liver toxicity are required to help diagnose hepatotoxicity and also to identify safety liabilities during drug development. Limitations exist in the current gold standa...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17512433.2014.904201
更新日期:2014-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Introduction: Statins remain among the most frequently prescribed drugs and constitute a cornerstone in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. However, muscle symptoms are often reported from patients on statins. Muscle symptoms are frequently reported as adverse events associated with statin therapy.Areas covered:...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1080/17512433.2020.1734451
更新日期:2020-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Oncology is one of the areas of medicine with the most active research being conducted on new drugs. New pharmacological entities frequently enter the clinical arena, and therefore, the safety profile of anticancer products deserves continuous monitoring. However, only very severe and (unusual) suspected adverse drug ...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17512433.2015.974555
更新日期:2015-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Globally, it is possible that less than half of all patients are treated in compliance with guidelines and more than half of all patients fail to take their medicines as prescribed or dispensed. Such inappropriate use is wasteful of resources and causes patient harm in terms of lack of satisfactory outcome, serious ad...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/ecp.11.14
更新日期:2011-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::The oxazolidinones are a new class of antibiotics whose mechanism of action is the inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. Linezolid is the first member of this class of antibiotics to be approved by the US FDA and other regulatory bodies for the treatment of infections cause...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1586/17512433.1.4.479
更新日期:2008-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::G-quadruplexes are non-Watson-Crick four-stranded nucleic acid structures. Recent evidence points toward their existence in vivo and their implication in various biological processes. Over the past two decades, small molecules have been developed to specifically and selectively target these structures in order to diss...
journal_title:Expert review of clinical pharmacology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1586/17512433.2014.945909
更新日期:2014-09-01 00:00:00