Eluxadoline for the treatment of diarrhoea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome.

abstract：:The recently published Abaloparatide Comparator Trial in Vertebral Endpoints (ACTIVE) assessed the efficacy and safety of abaloparatide (80 µg daily subcutaneous) (ABL) vs placebo during 18 months, in postmenopausal osteoporosis. Teriparatide (20 µg daily subcutaneous) (TPD) was used as an open label active comparator...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Reginster JY,Al Daghri NM,Bruyere O

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:Injectable and absorbable contrast media for the use in radiology, all of which contains iodine as an essential component, has been, and continues to be, one of the main sources of agents which cause hospital-acquired renal failure. Although numerous methods have been explored to prevent renal contrast damage, radioco...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Mintz EP,Gruberg L

更新日期：2003-05-01 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: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：:Crohn's disease (CrD) is characterised by an ongoing inflammatory response in the gut, in the absence of an obvious trigger. The treatment of CrD in children, during relapse and remission, requires special consideration of growth and development. This review addresses the use of present medical management strategies, ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bremner AR,Beattie RM

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The American Heart Association annual meeting must be one of the largest scientific gatherings, attracting over 30,000 delegates. The meeting at the end of last year was held in Atlanta, USA, the 2000 meeting will be in New Orleans, USA. The following highlights represent my own interests. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lunnon MW

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Reduced injection force is among the modifications to the Next Generation FlexPen (NGFP). This force was compared with two other prefilled pens: SoloStar (SS) and KwikPen (KP). RESEARCH DESIGN/METHODS:The injection force of the pens was measured, with either a BD Micro-Fine 31G thin-wall needle, or a NovoFin...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Asakura T,Seino H,Kageyama M,Yohkoh N

更新日期：2009-06-01 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：:One of the most significant advances of the last decade has been the development of platelet glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors. A large series of randomised, controlled clinical trials of these agents have shown a significant reduction in ischaemic events, not only in acute coronary syndrome patients, but...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Anne G,Gruberg L

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With emphasis on the pulmonary circulation, three general types of vascular disease are discussed: fibroproliferative (atherosclerosis), cellular proliferative (endothelial neoplasms) and inflammatory (granulomatous vasculitis). The causes of these phenotypic responses are invariably multifactorial, but infectious age...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Egermayer P

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) causes substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. The traditional treatment of VTE, with an initial therapy with (low molecular weight) heparin or fondaparinux and a continued treatment with vitamin K antagonists, is effective but has limitations. AREAS COVERED:The current...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Vanassche T,Vandenbriele C,Peerlinck K,Verhamme P

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Historically, there were few effective and durable treatments for metastatic melanoma. Recently, mutation based targeted therapies have revolutionized treatment and outcomes for patients with metastatic melanoma. Specifically, inhibitors aimed at BRAF, NRAS, and C-KIT mutations are now commonly used in tre...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Turner MC,Rossfeld K,Salama AK,Tyler D,Beasley G

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways in which inflammation causes bronchial hyper-reactivity and attacks of wheezing, dyspnea and chest tightness that are triggered by various agents. It requires both acute treatment of the paroxistical respiratory symptoms with reliever medications and maintenance treatment, wh...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Antoniu SA

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Inhibition of the aromatase enzyme in postmenopausal women reduces levels of estrogens, which is of therapeutic value in hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Exemestane is a third-generation steroidal irreversible inactivator of the aromatase enzyme used in early and advanced breast cancer for the t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bertelli G,Gangadhara S

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Sorafenib is a novel oral bis-aryl urea compound that has proven survival benefit in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), for which several therapies are currently available with unsatisfactory results. Sorafenib is the first compound to demonstrate a significant effect on survival in HCC...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Guan YS,He Q

更新日期：2011-02-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION:Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is the gold standard initial diagnostic intervention for bladder cancer and provides diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic benefit in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). However, TURBT alone is inadequate for optimal management of NMIBC, as patients...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Patel SG,Cohen A,Weiner AB,Steinberg GD

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess ocular surface status and tolerability after switching glaucoma patients from dorzolamide/timolol to brinzolamide/timolol fixed combination (FC). METHODS:Six-month, multicenter, open-label, prospective study that switched 72 patients from dorzolamide/timolol to brinzolamide/timolol FC. Intraocular pr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Rossi GC,Pasinetti GM,Sandolo F,Bordin M,Bianchi PE

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and serious illness that affects up to 14% of women in the first month after childbirth. We present an update on the pharmacologic treatment of PPD, although there continues to be a lack of large, randomized controlled trials (RCTs). AREAS COVERED:A review of the li...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kim DR,Epperson CN,Weiss AR,Wisner KL

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The skin and the brain interact through psychoneuroimmunoendocrine mechanisms and through behaviors that can strongly influence the initiation or flaring of skin disorders. OBJECTIVE:To obtain knowledge of these factors to assist in designing treatment plans for specific skin disorders. METHODS:Psychocutan...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Shenefelt PD

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common genetic heart diseases and represents a leading cause of sudden cardiac death as well as a prevalent cause of heart failure and stroke. HCM is characterized by a very complex pathophysiology, consisting of heterogeneous clinical manifestations a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Spoladore R,Fragasso G,Pannone L,Slavich M,Margonato A

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Investigational anti-VEGF treatments for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) aim to improve visual outcomes and reduce treatment burden; these include long-acting agents, combination strategies, topical agents, sustained-release, and genetic therapies. Areas covered: The authors provide a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Al-Khersan H,Hussain RM,Ciulla TA,Dugel PU

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Overactive bladder has been successfully treated with oral anticholinergic drugs such as oxybutynin chloride. Although oral oxybutynin has been effective in controlling urinary urge incontinence and in decreasing incontinence episodes, adverse events, particularly dry mouth, often cause patients to discontinue oral th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Davila GW

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor, exhibits a poor prognosis with little therapeutic progress in the last decade. Novel treatment strategies beyond the established standard of care with temozolomide-based radiotherapy are urgently needed. AREAS COVERED:We reviewed the literature on gliob...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Seystahl K,Gramatzki D,Roth P,Weller M

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:For more than two decades, lowering levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol has formed the cornerstone of management of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The substantial residual risk of clinical events in patients treated with statin therapy highlights the need to develop more ef...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nicholls SJ,Pisaniello AD,Kataoka Y,Puri R

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Antipsychotic drugs are increasingly used in the maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder. This review addresses the evidence supporting the use of one of these medications for this indication in order to place available data in perspective for the clinician. AREAS COVERED:The approval of ziprasidone for...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Dubovsky SL,Dubovsky AN

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Efavirenz is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor that in most treatment guidelines is recommended to be taken combined with two nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors, as a preferred first-line regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection. The antiretroviral efficacy of efavirenz-based combi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Vrouenraets SM,Wit FW,van Tongeren J,Lange JM

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00