Second line treatment options for pancreatic cancer.

abstract：BACKGROUND:This comparison of PRAsugrel and clopidogrel in Japanese patients with ischemic STROke (PRASTRO)-I trial investigates the noninferiority of prasugrel to clopidogrel sulfate in the prevention of recurrence of primary events (ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, and death from other vascular causes), and th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Nagao T,Toyoda K,Kitagawa K,Kitazono T,Yamagami H,Uchiyama S,Tanahashi N,Matsumoto M,Minematsu K,Nagata I,Nishikawa M,Nanto S,Abe K,Ikeda Y,Ogawa A

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Most guidelines suggest that failure of oral antidiabetic drugs should be followed by the addition of a basal insulin with aggressive titration of the dose. In most countries, neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH)-insulin, glargine and detemir are the only choices. Clinical trials show that the metab...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Jensen MG,Hansen M,Brock B,Rungby J

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the first decade of the 21st century, worm infections are still very common, especially--but not exclusively--in the developing world. OBJECTIVE:To review the current pharmacotherapy of the major trematode, cestode and nematode infections of humans. METHODS:A systematic search of the Cochrane Databank o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： van den Enden E

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Our knowledge about lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) has improved substantially in the last years, but the management of respiratory infections is still a challenge and we are still far from using precision medicine in their treatment. Areas covered: The approaches developed in recent years to im...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Cazzola M,Rogliani P,Aliberti S,Blasi F,Matera MG

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Flecainide is a class Ic antiarrhythmic agent available in Europe since 1982. The clinical development program of flecainide provided good data on its antiarrhythmic effect for the prevention of ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias. The Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST), conducted to test...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Apostolakis S,Oeff M,Tebbe U,Fabritz L,Breithardt G,Kirchhof P

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anticoagulants are used for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism and for the secondary prevention of stroke and myocardial infarction. The list of available anticoagulants includes unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparins, fondaparinux, warfarin and the direct thrombin inhibitors. Numero...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hawkins D,Huston SA

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：:Bupropion, a noradrenaline and dopamine re-uptake inhibitor, has long been indicated for the treatment of depression. Recent studies have demonstrated additional benefits in depression, including: prevention of the recurrence of seasonal affective disorder in depressive subtypes with decreased energy, pleasure and int...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Clayton AH

更新日期：2007-03-01 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：:Itraconazole is a broad spectrum triazole antifungal agent. It has favourable pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic profiles and is available as both oral and i.v. formulations. Over the last two decades, clinical and animal infection studies have demonstrated the efficacy of itraconazole in a wide range of superficial ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Piérard GE,Arrese JE,Piérard-Franchimont C

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multiple myeloma is a disease predominately affecting older adults. Pivotal to treating older adults is understanding their physiologic differences compared to younger subjects and how the complexity of therapies has an impact upon this patient population. AREAS COVERED:Herein, the authors address the eff...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Dempsey JL,Johns A,Rosko AE,Lazarus HM

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteopororic fractures are highly prevalent in older persons having catastrophic consequences in their quality of life and increasing disability and mortality in this population. The mechanisms of osteoporosis in older persons are unique in terms of cellular changes and response to osteoporosis treatment. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Duque G

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypertension is highly prevalent in patients with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis and is often not well controlled. Blood pressure (BP) levels before and after hemodialysis have a U-shaped relationship with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Although antihypertensive drugs are recommended for...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Maruyama T,Takashima H,Abe M

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Screening for sexually transmitted diseases is included in routine health care for several infectious agents in many western European countries. Current considerations on extensions of these programs include widespread screening strategies for Chlamydia trachomatis. In women, C. trachomatis infection may lead to seque...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Postma MJ,Welte R,Morré SA

更新日期：2002-10-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Breast cancer is a common, life-threatening disease among women. Contemporary hormonal therapy with third-generation aromatase inhibitors for estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancers in postmenopausal women is still facing the challenge of interpatient variability in therapeutic response and intensity of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Turkistani A,Marsh S

更新日期：2012-06-01 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:Heart failure (HF) treatment attracts a share of intensive research because of its poor HF prognosis. In the past decades, the prognosis of HF has improved considerably, mainly as a consequence of the progress that has been made in the pharmacological management of HF. AREAS COVERED:This article reviews t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kaldara E,Sanoudou D,Adamopoulos S,Nanas JN

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migraine is a multifactorial and disabling syndrome often in comorbidity with psychiatric illnesses. Triptans are the first-line treatment in acute attacks and the most effective drugs in various types of migraine. Sumatriptan was the first medication of this group. Thanks to multiple types of formulations that greatl...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Napoletano F,Lionetto L,Martelletti P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions in many countries and is the most common cause of end stage renal disease (ESRD). The angiotensin II receptor-1 (AT(1)) antagonists losartan and irbesartan have recently been evaluated as renoprotective agents in large clinical trials of patients with Type 2 diabetes ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The long-term beta-blockade strategy with carvedilol, metoprolol succinate or bisoprolol is now strongly recommended to reduce the rates of mortality and morbidity in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Although the benefits observed with such drugs are viewed as a class effect, theoretically, carvedilol might ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Di Lenarda A,Sabbadini G,Moretti M,Sinagra G

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:During recent decades, the prognosis of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has improved dramatically, nowadays, reaching a cure rate of almost 90%. These results are due to a better management and combination of old therapies, refined risk-group stratification and emergence of minimal residual di...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Santiago R,Vairy S,Sinnett D,Krajinovic M,Bittencourt H

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:Mifepristone is a synthetic selective progesterone-receptor modulator (SPRM) that is widely used around the globe in the field of reproductive medicine. At present mifepristone is approved in a number of countries for early termination of pregnancy (TOP), cervical dilatation before surgical TOP,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Im A,Appleman LJ

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increasing need for economic evaluations of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) treatments exists. We performed a literature review on the currently available NHL economic evaluations, using PubMed and the Cochrane database. English and Dutch language papers on treatment in adults were selected. A total of 88 publications...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： van Agthoven M,Uyl-de Groot CA,Sonneveld P,Hagenbeek A

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death, and hypercholesterolemia is a major risk factor. Statins, with simvastatin among the most widely used, have ample evidence demonstrating prevention of cardiovascular events and mortality. Ezetimibe is effective at improving serum lipids in combination with ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gryn SE,Hegele RA

更新日期：2015-06-01 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：:Several studies have revealed the intimate associations between erectile dysfunction (ED), ischemic heart disease (IHD) and depression. Whether the physicians should also screen for the other two components when a patient presents with one component of this triad is still an important question to be answered. These th...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： El-Sakka AI,Shamloul R,Yassin AA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Breast cancer (BC) remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the most common cause of cancer death among women of all races worldwide. Over 80% of BC cases are hormone receptor (HR)-positive, comprised of luminal A and luminal B per molecular subtypes, imposing an urgent need to fully understand the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Duso BA,Trapani D,Viale G,Criscitiello C,D'Amico P,Belli C,Mazzarella L,Locatelli M,Minchella I,Curigliano G

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Increasing population age, obesity and physical inactivity mean that type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasingly common. Current treatments may be limited by adverse events, drug-drug interactions or contraindication/need for dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment. AREAS COVERED:This paper ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Forst T,Pfützner A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The bcr-abl tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are the cornerstone treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). However, there are many topics related to therapy that remain debated. AREAS COVERED:The aim of this paper is to give the reader a comprehensive review of how to treat CML at diagnosis, how to m...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Tanaka MF,Kantarjian H,Cortes J,Ohanian M,Jabbour E

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00