Anticonvulsant-induced psychiatric disorders. The role of forced normalisation.

abstract：:The present review outlines the clinical relevance of pharmacokinetic drug interactions within the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor class. These interactions can result in markedly increased or decreased plasma concentrations of some drugs within this class. However, the relationship between altered plasma concentrations a...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Martin J,Krum H

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An association between oral contraceptive (OC) use and venous thromboembolism (VTE) has long been recognized. However, no summary estimates of the increase in VTE risk associated with OC use have been available since 1995, and no meta-analyses have evaluated the VTE risk of new preparations containing drospi...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Manzoli L,De Vito C,Marzuillo C,Boccia A,Villari P

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Many drugs that are used to treat children are either not licensed for use in paediatric patients (unlicensed) or prescribed outside the terms of the product licence (off label). The incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with the use of such drugs is yet to be established. This ...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Neubert A,Dormann H,Weiss J,Egger T,Criegee-Rieck M,Rascher W,Brune K,Hinz B

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The most frequently reported symptoms in heart failure are fatigue and dyspnoea, which limit exercise tolerance. However, several surveys reveal other changes in physical and psychological well-being which affect the patient's perception of 'quality of life'. The introduction of new treatments for heart failure has st...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Waller DG

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although travellers' diarrhoea can sometimes be associated with postinfectious complications, the condition is typically self-limiting. The infectious-diarrhoea guidelines subcommittees of the Infectious Disease Society of America and the American College of Gastroenterology recommend empirical antibacterial therapy f...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Ericsson CD

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaemia is common in patients with haematological malignancy, occurring in the majority of patients with malignant disease who are treated with chemotherapy. Most patients will have their anaemia attributed to the cytokine-mediated anaemia of chronic disease. Many of these patients with anaemia will be symptomatic wit...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Littlewood TJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a major public health problem occurring primarily among the postmenopausal population. Osteoporosis is a preventable disease, but despite several advances in its prevention, treatment of the established disease to date remains a major challenge to be managed by primary care physicians. Stabilisation of...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Gennari C,Nuti R,Agnusdei D,Camporeale A,Martini G

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Betahistine is a structural analogue of histamine that is prescribed for the treatment of vestibular disorders such as Ménière's disease and the symptomatic treatment of vertigo. It is estimated from sales information that >130 million patients have been exposed to the drug since its registration in 1968. In this revi...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Jeck-Thole S,Wagner W

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mitochondrial respiratory chain (MRC) and ATP synthase (complex V) play an essential role in cellular energy production by the process of oxidative phosphorylation. In addition to inborn errors of metabolism, as well as secondary causes from disease pathophysiology, an impairment of oxidative phosphorylation can r...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Hargreaves IP,Al Shahrani M,Wainwright L,Heales SJ

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholinesterase inhibitors are currently the most established treatment strategy in Alzheimer's disease. The treatment effect appears mainly to be symptomatic. Effects on progression of the disease following long term treatment, and possible neuroprotective effects, have been investigated. Delay until nursing home plac...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Nordberg A,Svensson AL

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug-induced QT interval prolongation is now a major concern in safety pharmacology. Regulatory authorities such as the US FDA and the European Medicines Agency require in vitro testing of all drug candidates against the potential risk for QT interval prolongation prior to clinical trials. Common in vitro methods incl...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Meyer T,Boven KH,Günther E,Fejtl M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the US, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) rank between the fourth to sixth leading cause of death, ahead of pneumonia and diabetes mellitus. An important reason for the high incidence of serious and fatal ADRs is that the existing drug development paradigms do not generate adequate information on the mechanistic source...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Ozdemir V,Shear NH,Kalow W

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients receiving warfarin therapy are discouraged from taking herbal medicines. Whether patients adhere to this advice and, if they do not, the types of products they use, are not known. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this observational study was to estimate the magnitude of use of herbal medicines among Chin...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Wong RS,Cheng G,Chan TY

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rechallenge is defined as the readministration of a medication suspected of being a possible cause of an adverse reaction and which has been discontinued as result. It may be unintentional when the appearance of a reaction was initially not attributed to the medication. A rechallenge may be intentional when a prescrib...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Stanulović V,Venegoni M,Edwards B

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Real-world data on the comparative effectiveness and safety of switching among different epoetins (including originators and biosimilars) are limited. In light of current debate about interchangeability, prescribers, some patient groups and decision makers are calling for additional post-marketing evidence...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Belleudi V,Trotta F,Addis A,Ingrasciotta Y,Ientile V,Tari M,Gini R,Pastorello M,Scondotto S,Cananzi P,Traversa G,Davoli M,Trifirò G,Italian Biosimilar Network (ItaBioNet).

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The US FDA has issued safety alerts and required manufacturers of leukotriene-modifying agents (LTMAs), including montelukast, zafirlukast and zileuton, to include suicide and neuropsychiatric events as a precaution in the drug label. This paper reviews the existing evidence on the potential association between the LT...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Schumock GT,Lee TA,Joo MJ,Valuck RJ,Stayner LT,Gibbons RD

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iodinated contrast media (CM) are an integral part of modern diagnostic medicine. Although these agents are considered to be relatively safe, adverse effects in the form of allergy-like reactions occur in a significant number of exposed patients. These reactions may be divided into immediate and delayed responses. Imm...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Meth MJ,Maibach HI

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical and pathophysiological differences between Japanese and Caucasian patients are observed in many aspects of heart disease. Indeed, data derived from studies in one population cannot be automatically extrapolated to the other. The therapeutic goal of heart failure has recently been aimed at improving mortality ...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Sasayama S

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or ALS-like conditions have arisen in apparent association with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors ('statins') and/or other lipid-lowering drugs (collectively termed 'statins' in this paper for brevity), additional information is needed to understand whether the c...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Golomb BA,Kwon EK,Koperski S,Evans MA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：: ...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Kawada T

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus remains controversial. Since most patients are overweight or obese, regimens based on dietary modification and increased physical exercise are logical and safe treatment approaches. However, the long term impact of these interventions is frequently disappointing and pharmacoth...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Evans A,Krentz AJ

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biochemistry of vitamin K metabolism and the role of vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation of the vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors are now well understood. Likewise, there is a clear understanding of the role of oral anticoagulants in the inhibition of these coagulation factors. However, the effect of ora...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Pineo GF,Hull RD

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zopiclone is a cyclopyrrolone hypnosedative that is chemically unrelated to the benzodiazepines but nevertheless potentiates gamma-aminobutyric acid-mediated neuronal inhibition, and has demonstrated proven efficacy and good tolerability in the treatment of insomnia over 15 years of use. Zopiclone is indicated for sho...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Hajak G

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transdermal fentanyl is effective and well tolerated for the treatment of chronic pain caused by malignancy and non-malignant conditions when administered according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Compared with oral opioids, the advantages of transdermal fentanyl include a lower incidence and impact of adverse ...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Kornick CA,Santiago-Palma J,Moryl N,Payne R,Obbens EA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several anticancer drugs have been associated with cardiac toxicity, especially the anthracyclines and trastuzumab. The pathogenesis of anthracycline-associated toxicity has been well described, whereas the mechanism of trastuzumab-associated toxicity is unknown. Although routine cardiac imaging studies (e.g. echocard...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Sparano JA,Brown DL,Wolff AC

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombocytopenia has been reported as an adverse reaction of numerous drugs. Vancomycin is often overlooked as a culprit but has been associated with several cases of thrombocytopenia that were not well described in the literature. A literature search was conducted to find reports of thrombocytopenia induced by vancom...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Mohammadi M,Jahangard-Rafsanjani Z,Sarayani A,Hadjibabaei M,Taghizadeh-Ghehi M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by infiltration of the dermis and epidermis by activated T cells and the hyperproliferation and abnormal differentiation of keratinocytes. It is a life-long disease with alternating periods of remission and recurrence. Efalizumab is a humanized, recombi...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Hamilton T,Menter A,Caro I,Compton P,Sobell J,Papp KA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of in vitro models is advancing rapidly, with the application of cell culture methods as an alternative to animals in toxicological screening; non-cellular systems are also being used. Any screening test, whether for detecting irritants, carcinogens or teratogens should be well validated against known ...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Anderson D

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The new generation fluoroquinolones -- sparfloxacin, levofloxacin, grepafloxacin and trovafloxacin -- have been designed to respond to the clinical need for extended antimicrobial cover in the face of increasing global microbial resistance. Their main focus is in the treatment of respiratory infections, particularly t...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Lode H

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most antiviral drugs are nucleoside analogues with potential teratogenic, embryotoxic, carcinogenic and antiproliferative activities. They must be administered with caution during pregnancy, because some are known teratogens (e.g. amantadine) and a similar propensity cannot be entirely excluded for others (e.g. aciclo...

journal_title：Drug safety

authors： Morris DJ

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00