Potassium channel openers in myocardial ischaemia: therapeutic potential of nicorandil.

abstract：:Acitretin (etretin), a second generation monoaromatic retinoid for use in the treatment of severe psoriasis and other dermatoses, is the major active metabolite of etretinate and possesses a similar therapeutic index; i.e. a similar ratio of clinical efficacy to adverse effects. When used alone at a maintenance dosage...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Pilkington T,Brogden RN

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antihypertensive and vasodilator effects of felodipine, a new calcium antagonist of the dihydropyridine group, were examined in 15 patients with moderate to severe hypertension. Flow was measured simultaneously at the calf and finger using a venous occlusion ECG-triggered plethysmograph. Measurements were made at ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Clement DL,De Pue NY

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tenoxicam is a new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent of the oxicam class, and therefore closely related to piroxicam. It possesses a long half-life which enables it to be administered once daily. Clinical trials in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout and n...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Gonzalez JP,Todd PA

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schistosomiasis, a grave and debilitating disease of socioeconomic importance, is increasing in incidence despite concerted efforts to control and contain the disease in all the endemic areas. While a multipronged method of control using health education, sanitation and snail control has been used, chemotherapy and ch...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Shekhar KC

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient compliance refers to the willingness and ability of an individual to follow health-related advice, to take medication as prescribed, to attend scheduled clinic appointments and to complete recommended investigations. It is a major health issue, with outcomes related to levels of morbidity, mortality and cost u...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Murphy J,Coster G

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension in pregnancy has implications for both maternal and fetal welfare. Extrapolation from concepts of mechanisms operating in hypertension in general to pregnancy-related hypertension is not justified. In the latter, the major features are a hyper-adrenergic state, plasma volume reduction and an increased sys...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Lubbe WF

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heparin remains the most effective antithrombotic drug. It acts by combining with plasma antithrombin, thereby accelerating the neurtalisation of thrombin and other acitvated coagulation factors. Full-dose intravenous heparin is indicated in all cases of pulmonary embolism and established deep venous thrombosis, unles...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Deykin D

更新日期：1977-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy and tolerability of nimesulide were compared with those of paracetamol in a nonblind randomised study that recruited 110 children (64 males, 46 females; aged 3 to 6 years) with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract and fever. Nimesulide suspension (1.5 mg/kg 3 times daily) or paracetamol syrup (10 m...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Polidori G,Titti G,Pieragostini P,Comito A,Scaricabarozzi I

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herbs are often administered in combination with therapeutic drugs, raising the potential of herb-drug interactions. An extensive review of the literature identified reported herb-drug interactions with clinical significance, many of which are from case reports and limited clinical observations. Cases have been publis...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Hu Z,Yang X,Ho PC,Chan SY,Heng PW,Chan E,Duan W,Koh HL,Zhou S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite well known complications, oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) remain the most commonly prescribed medications in the US for musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis. Although there has been a recent focus on the cardiovascular and renal complications associated with these agents, NSAID g...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Roth SH

更新日期：2012-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a challenging clinical complication of liver dysfunction with a wide spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities that range from mild disturbances in cognitive function and consciousness to coma and death. The pathogenesis of HE in cirrhosis is complex and multifactorial, but a key role i...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Phongsamran PV,Kim JW,Cupo Abbott J,Rosenblatt A

更新日期：2010-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease continues to be the principal cause of death in Western countries. Epidemiological studies have repeatedly demonstrated a striking relationship between blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease in that those with the highest levels of blood pressure are at the greatest risk for subse...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Whelton PK,Klag MJ

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is a review of the principal drug-induced psychiatric symptoms that are likely to be encountered in daily clinical practice as a result of drug abuse, overdoses or side effects of drugs prescribed for treatment. Many categories of medication have the potential to produce psychiatric symptoms, but antitube...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Johnson DA

更新日期：1981-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stavudine is a nucleoside analogue which undergoes intracellular phosphorylation to its active metabolite, stavudine-5'-triphosphate. At clinically relevant concentrations, the active metabolite restricts HIV replication by inhibiting the inclusion of thymidine-5'-triphosphate into proviral DNA by HIV reverse transcri...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Lea AP,Faulds D

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acarbose delays digestion of complex carbohydrates and disaccharides to absorbable monosaccharides, by reversibly inhibiting alpha-glucosidases within the intestinal brush border, thereby attenuating postprandial blood glucose peaks. Clinical trials have demonstrated that acarbose generally improves glycaemic control ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Balfour JA,McTavish D

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychomycoses, infections of the nail caused by fungi, are amongst the most common illnesses. Because of the high incidence of these infections and problems involved in their therapy, they have received much attention, particularly as concerns a better characterisation of the causative micro-organisms. Onychomycosis c...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Niewerth M,Korting HC

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several compounds have been claimed to have a faster onset of antidepressant action. However, these trials suffered from lack of appropriate definitions and of standardised and comparable methodology, as far as measurement instruments, dosage strategies and statistical analyses were concerned. This article was underta...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Soares JC,Gershon S

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desloratadine is the orally active major metabolite of the nonsedating H1-antihistamine loratadine. The drug had no adverse cardiovascular effects in various animal models or when administered at 9 times the recommended adult dosage for 10 days in volunteers. Therapeutic dosages had no effects on wakefulness or psycho...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： McClellan K,Jarvis B

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alterations of skin and hair pigmentation are important features that have warranted treatment from ancient history on up to modern time. In some cultures, even today patients with vitiligo are regarded as social outcasts and are affected considerably both emotionally and physically. This article presents current opti...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Hartmann A,Bröcker EB,Becker JC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind, crossover study we have investigated the effect of nedocromil sodium on neurokinin A (NKA)-induced bronchoconstriction in asthmatics. 12 patients with mild asthma inhaled either nedocromil sodium 4mg or placebo, on 2 separate days, as 2 puffs from a metered-dose aerosol 30 minutes before challenge w...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Joos GF,Pauwels RA,Van der Straeten ME

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pruritus is an unpleasant sensation that provokes an urge to scratch. Many stimuli (notably histamine) are able to induce pruritus. The neural conduction of the itch sensation from the free unmyelinated nerve endings to the central nervous system mainly occurs on unmyelinated C fibres and the anterolateral spinothalam...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Lorette G,Vaillant L

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD or GERD) is a very common disorder, and advancement in drug development over the years has markedly improved disease management. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) remain the mainstay of treatment for GERD due to their profound and consistent inhibitory effect on acid secretion. Howe...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Hershcovici T,Fass R

更新日期：2011-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews the evidence that, in patients with hypertension, end-organ damage correlates more closely with blood pressure values obtained by ambulatory blood pressure monitoring than with those obtained by conventional sphygmomanometry. However, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is not suitable for routine ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Mancia G,Omboni S,Ravogli A,Frattola A,Villani A

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flecainide is a Class I antiarrhythmic drug of the local anaesthetic type. It can be given either intravenously or orally and its pharmacokinetic properties allow relatively long (12 hours) dosing intervals with oral administration. In several open and a few controlled therapeutic trials, orally administered flecainid...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Holmes B,Heel RC

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oesophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer diagnosed worldwide, with almost half a million new cases diagnosed each year. Despite improvements in surgical and radiotherapy techniques and refinements of chemotherapeutic regimens, long-term survival, even from localized oesophageal cancer, remains poor. Surgica...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Bystricky B,Okines AF,Cunningham D

更新日期：2011-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Epizoonoses such as scabies, lice and cimicosis are common, vexing disorders that occur worldwide. Historically, many treatment modalities have been employed in the management of these disorders, and most of the drugs described in this review are of historical interest and no longer recommended or in widespread use be...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Roos TC,Alam M,Roos S,Merk HF,Bickers DR

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of penicillin-resistant pneumococci is increasing worldwide. Methods for susceptibility testing, as well as in vitro susceptibility of penicillin-susceptible and -resistant strains to new and existing agents (including oral and parenteral streptogramins), are described. For all specimens except CSF, oxa...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Appelbaum PC

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A somatropin preparation (Zorbtive) produced by recombinant DNA technology has been evaluated in patients with short bowel syndrome. Somatropin is thought to enhance intestinal adaptation in this condition through direct or indirect effects on the intestine. In a randomised, double-blind study in patients with short b...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Keating GM,Wellington K

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Levetiracetam (Keppra®, E Keppra®) is an established second-generation antiepileptic drug (AED). Worldwide, levetiracetam is most commonly approved as adjunctive treatment of partial onset seizures with or without secondary generalization; other approved indications include monotherapy treatment of partial onset seizu...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Lyseng-Williamson KA

更新日期：2011-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Through years of evolutionary selection pressures, organisms have developed potent toxins that coincidentally have marked antineoplastic activity. These natural products have been vital for the development of multiagent treatment regimens currently employed in cancer chemotherapy, and are used in the treatment of a va...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Trendowski M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00