Cardiovascular adverse events by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: when the benefits outweigh the risks.

abstract：:Despite advances in our understanding of the molecular and genetic basis of pancreatic cancer, it continues to be a therapeutic challenge. Gemcitabine approved by FDA in 1997, offers modest improvement of tumor-related symptoms and marginal advantage of survival. Many chemotherapeutic agents have been compared against...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Saif MW

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The need to develop new drugs for the control of pathogenic microorganisms has redoubled efforts to prospect for antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) from natural sources and to characterize its structure and function. These molecules present a broad spectrum of action against different microorganisms and frequen...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Sampaio de Oliveira KB,Leite ML,Rodrigues GR,Duque HM,da Costa RA,Cunha VA,de Loiola Costa LS,da Cunha NB,Franco OL,Dias SC

更新日期：2020-04-01 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

authors： Dallas ML,Deuchars SA,Deuchars J

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation plays a critical role in host defense, maintaining cellular and tissue integrity following chemical, physical and biological insults. Inflammation presents in a variety of acute and chronic disease states and can contribute to disease resolution or progression depending upon the type, magnitude and durati...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Cressman AM,Petrovic V,Piquette-Miller M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from clinical trials, retrospective and cross-sectional studies have quantified the metabolic changes associated with long-term use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). AEDs can be associated with weight gain or weight loss, although most are weight neutral. Weight gain is not only a cosmetic problem but also a risk fo...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Hamed SA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sugammadex, a modified γ-cyclodextrin, is the first selective relaxant binding agent. Sugammadex forms very tight complexes in a 1:1 ratio with steroidal neuromuscular blocking agents (rocuronium > vecuronium > pancuronium). This guest-host complex, which exists in equilibrium, is stable because of its very high assoc...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Naguib M,Brull SJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ziprasidone, a benzisothiazolyl piperazine derivative of tiospirone, is a second-generation antipsychotic with high-affinity antagonism for 5-hydroxytryptophan (5HT)(2A), 5HT(2C), 5HT(1D) and D(2) receptors, pre- and post-synaptic agonism for 5HT(1A) receptors, and inhibition of reuptake for serotonin and norepinephri...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Sacchetti E,Galluzzo A,Valsecchi P

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy has revolutionized the treatment of many advanced stage cancers. Preexisting immunity is necessary for a response to these agents, which are most effective in inflamed tumors since they principally act by reinforcing preexisting antitumor T-cell responses. An important go...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Festino L,Vanella V,Trojaniello C,Ascierto PA

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: An important gap within modern medicine is the lack of enough comparative effectiveness research of marketed medicines. Low-risk pragmatic randomized controlled trials (pRCTs) are those conducted resembling usual clinical practice that poses no or minimal incremental risk compared with normal clinical pr...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Dal-Ré R

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy has become the most commonly used treatment for macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Although its superior efficacy as compared to other interventions has been proven, there is a lack of evidence for relative efficacy among anti-VEG...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Sangroongruangsri S,Ratanapakorn T,Wu O,Anothaisintawee T,Chaikledkaew U

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) relationships with cytotoxics are usually based on a steepening concentration-effect relationship; the greater the drug amount, the greater the effect. The Maximum Tolerated Dose paradigm, finding the balance between efficacy, while keeping toxicities at their ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Rodallec A,Fanciullino R,Lacarelle B,Ciccolini J

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pharmacological inhibition of immune checkpoint receptors or their ligands represents a transformative breakthrough in the management of multiple cancers. However, immune checkpoint inhibitors have yet to be FDA-approved for the management of metastatic prostate cancer (PCa), the commonest non-cutaneous ma...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Isaacsson Velho P,Antonarakis ES

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplants (allo-HCT) recipients are at the high-risk of reactivation of cytomegalovirus (CMV), and reactivation is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Although available anti-CMV therapies may be effective for the prevention of CMV, they are plagued by unacc...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Foolad F,Aitken SL,Chemaly RF

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The thermo transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channels, a recently discovered family of ion channels activated by temperature, are expressed in primary sensory nerve terminals, where they provide information regarding thermal changes in the environment. Six thermo-TRPs have been characterized to date: TRPV1-4, whi...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Vay L,Gu C,McNaughton PA

更新日期：2010-09-01 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

authors： Davis TM,Moore BR,Salman S,Page-Sharp M,Batty KT,Manning L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To estimate the prevalence of polypharmacy (≥5 drugs) among adults and to analyze related factors. METHODS:Cross-sectional study with 1,159 interviewees distributed across 104 cities and 253 primary healthcare services delivered through the Brazilian Unified Health System. Polypharmacy-related factors were ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Moreira T,Alvares-Teodoro J,Barbosa MM,Do Nascimento RCRM,Guerra Júnior AA,Acurcio FA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gemtuzumab ozogamicin (GO) is an antibody-drug conjugate consisting of a monoclonal antibody targeting CD33 linked to a cytotoxic derivative of calicheamicin. Despite the known clinical efficacy in relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML), GO was withdrawn from the market in 2010 due to increased e...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Baron J,Wang ES

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic progressive autoimmune disease characterized by synovitis as well as symmetric and destructive arthropathy. Although several disease modified antirheumatic-drugs (DMARDs) have widely used in clinical practice, certain patients are nonresponsive to or cannot take suc...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Qiu Q,Feng Q,Tan X,Guo M

更新日期：2019-06-01 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

authors： Karim MY,D'Cruz DP

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Induction chemotherapy based on anthracyclines and cytarabine (Ara-C) combination remains the standard of care for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients who are considered candidate for intensive and curative approaches. However, the toxicity of this regimen is high, with disappointing clinical outcomes am...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Megías-Vericat JE,Martínez-Cuadrón D,Sanz MÁ,Poveda JL,Montesinos P

更新日期：2019-03-01 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

authors： Felker D,Lynn A,Wang S,Johnson DE

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In the modern antimicrobial era, the rapid spread of resistance to antibiotics and introduction of new and mutating viruses is a global concern. Combating antimicrobial resistant microbes (AMR) requires coordinated international efforts that incorporate new conventional antibiotic development as well as de...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Enioutina EY,Teng L,Fateeva TV,Brown JCS,Job KM,Bortnikova VV,Krepkova LV,Gubarev MI,Sherwin CMT

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetaminophen (APAP)/paracetamol is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter drugs taken worldwide for treatment of pain and fever. Although considered as safe when taken in recommended doses not higher than 4 g/day, APAP overdose is currently the most important cause of acute liver failure (ALF). ALF may requir...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Tiegs G,Karimi K,Brune K,Arck P

更新日期：2014-09-01 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

authors： Esposito A,Viale G,Criscitiello C,Curigliano G

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migraine is a common neurological syndrome that affects approximately 10-20% of the population. The pathophysiology of migraine is unclear. 5-hydroxytriptamine is a key mediator in the pathogenesis of migraine and thus 5-HT1-receptor agonists are the principal drugs for acute migraine therapy. There are three classes ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Reddy DS

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The QT interval from the ECG cannot be measured precisely. The relationship of the QT interval to the RR interval within individuals across time and different RR values, and across individuals eludes complete understanding. Intrinsic beat-to-beat variability in QT interval corrected for heart rate (QTc interval) is no...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Beasley CM Jr,Dmitrienko A,Mitchell MI

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in premature infants. It is caused by surfactant deficiency and lung immaturity. Lucinactant is a synthetic surfactant containing sinapultide, a bioengineered peptide mimic of surfactant-associated protein B. A meta-analysis o...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Jordan BK,Donn SM

更新日期：2013-03-01 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

authors： Pergolizzi JV Jr,Coluzzi F,Colucci RD,Olsson H,LeQuang JA,Al-Saadi J,Magnusson P

更新日期：2020-03-01 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

authors： Wilson KD,Tam YK

更新日期：2009-03-01 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

authors： Reddy DS

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00