What if there were no new antibiotics? A look at alternatives.

abstract：:Methotrexate is an antifolate agent used in the treatment of various cancers and some autoimmune diseases. In oncology, methotrexate is frequently administered at a high dose (>1 g/m(2)) and comes with various procedures to reduce the occurrence of toxicity and particularly to ensure optimal renal elimination. Drug-dr...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Levêque D,Santucci R,Gourieux B,Herbrecht R

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharmacogenomics is a rapidly developing sector of human genetics research with arguably the highest potential for immediate benefit. There is a considerable body of evidence demonstrating that variability in drug-treatment response can be explained in part by genetic variation. Subsequently, much research has ensued ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Turner SD,Crawford DC,Ritchie MD

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) are among the most frequent infectious diseases. Recently, several new antibiotics with activity against MRSA have been approved. Tedizolid, a second-generation oxazolidinone approved for ABSSSI offers theoretical advantages over first-generation ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Carena AA,Stryjewski ME

更新日期：2020-06-01 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

authors： Tan TQ,Yogev R

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Knee osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Given the aging of the world's population, the burden of this disease is expected to increase significantly over the next few decades. As a pharmacological agent, glucosamine has been investigated for the treatment of symptoms and progression of knee osteoarthr...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Altman RD

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific multisystem disorder, complicating 2 - 8% of pregnancies, and represents a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Recent investigations have elucidated the understanding of its underlying pathogenic mechanisms. However, despite these advances, therapeutic ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Ornaghi S,Paidas MJ

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:More than half of the patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience at least one extra-intestinal manifestation (EIM). The most common EIM in patients with IBD is spondyloarthritis (SpA). Microscopic intestinal inflammation is documented in almost 50% of the patients with SpA. Areas covered: We...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Pouillon L,Bossuyt P,Vanderstukken J,Moulin D,Netter P,Danese S,Jouzeau JY,Loeuille D,Peyrin-Biroulet L

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory dermatologic condition that can often be disfiguring with significant negative impact on patients' quality of life. Sanrosa (brimonidine tartate) is a novel therapeutic agent targeting the facial flushing and erythema of rosacea through its α₂ adrenergic receptor agonist activity. The...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Tong LX,Moore AY

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research on the specific effects of sex and gender on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as safety profile tolerability and drug efficacy, of medications remain meager because female animals and women have only recently been included in the pharmacological domain. To date, the influence of sex and gender o...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Franconi F,Campesi I

更新日期：2014-07-01 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

abstract：:Over the last two decades, research developments have revolutionized our understanding of the pathogenesis of psoriasis and of the contribution of several cytokines in the manifestation of the disease. The key role of TNF-α in the pathogenesis of psoriasis has been extensively studied and its therapeutic action, initi...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Vergou T,Moustou AE,Sfikakis PP,Antoniou C,Stratigos AJ

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After the introduction of anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents, the clinical outcome of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has improved significantly. However, use of anti-TNF therapy is complicated by loss of response. In order to maintain remission, adequate serum levels are required. Hence, ther...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Strik AS,Bots SJ,D'Haens G,Löwenberg M

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：: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

authors： Qin C,Yap S,Woodman OL

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic diarrhea remains a common condition that affects people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) despite the widespread use of potent antiretroviral therapy. It is important that providers control this condition, as the persistence of diarrhea affects the quality of life of patients and may contribute ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Castro JG,Chin-Beckford N

更新日期：2015-01-01 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

authors： Qu X,Zhang S,Tao L,Song Y

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secukinumab (also known as AIN-457) is a human monoclonal antibody targeting IL-17A, which has been recently FDA-approved for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with coexistent moderate to severe plaque psoriasis based on clinical trials demonstrating excellent efficacy. This review ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Jaleel T,Elmets C,Weinkle A,Kassira S,Elewski B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Second-generation antipsychotics (SGA) have been associated with risk of stroke in elderly patients, but the molecular and genetic background under this association has been poorly investigated. The aim of the present study was to prioritize a list of genes with an SGA altered expression in order to characterize the g...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Cocchi E,Drago A,de Ronchi D,Serretti A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The unprecedented levels of political, technical and financial support for improved malaria control, and particularly for changes in the malaria treatment policy, have heralded a renewed appreciation of the role of pharmacovigilance, its relationship with other areas of public health and the development of novel appro...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Mehta U,Allen E,Barnes KI

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has changed dramatically over the last decade. It has evolved from primarily destructive therapies (laser-based treatment strategies) to nondestructive therapies (intravitreal pharmacotherapies that target angiogenesis). Intermittent intravitreal ranibizumab, an inhi...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： McGimpsey SJ,Chakravarthy U

更新日期：2010-03-01 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

authors： Hornby RJ,Starkey Lewis P,Dear J,Goldring C,Park BK

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：: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：:Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2I) are recently approved class of anti-hyperglycaemic agents for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). SGLT-2I inhibits renal glucose reabsorption, thereby ensuing urinary glucose excretion in a dose-dependent manner. This caloric loss and osmotic diuresis,...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Singh AK,Singh R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Large-scale epidemiological studies on Greenlandic, Canadian and Alaskan Eskimos have examined the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids consumed as part of the diet, and found statistically significant relative reduction in cardiovascular risk in people consuming omega-3 fatty acids. Areas covered: This ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Watanabe Y,Tatsuno I

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetes mellitus is associated with increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Areas covered: Main goal of hypolipidemic treatment in diabetic patients is low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering with the use of statins. Addition of ezetimibe is useful in diabetic patients who cannot achieve...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Filippatos TD,Florentin M,Georgoula M,Elisaf MS

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schizophrenia is a major mental illness with a lifetime prevalence of about 1%. Antipsychotic drugs, with a primary mechanism of action that involves dopamine receptor blockade, are the mainstay in the treatment of the disorder. However, despite optimum antipsychotic treatment, few patients return to pre-morbid levels...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Andrade C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 infection require specific drugs to prevent the morbidity and mortality. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has shown some promise in the management of COVID 19. Minocycline, because of its anticytokine and other useful properties can be an ideal candidate for combining with...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Gautam SS,Gautam CS,Garg VK,Singh H

更新日期：2020-11-01 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：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