Felodipine. A review of the pharmacology and therapeutic use of the extended release formulation in older patients.

abstract：:The median age for breast cancer diagnosis is 62 years, but a disproportionate number of patients are over the age of 75 years and the majority of those have hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER2)-negative cancers. This review provides a logical algorithm to guide providers through ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Sammons S,Sedrak MS,Kimmick GG

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the availability of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for patients with congestive heart failure (CHF), mortality and morbidity remains unacceptably high. CHF is thought to progress as a result of activation of endogenous neurohormonal systems which are activated by the initial myocardial injury. ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Tsuyuki RT,McAlister FA,Teo KK

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) reuptake inhibitor fluoxetine is an effective antidepressant in elderly patients. Its efficacy is similar to that of other frequently used antidepressants, such as the tricyclic antidepressants. However, compared with the tricyclic antidepressants, fluoxetine has a m...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Harris MG,Benfield P

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the presence of multimorbidity and limited life expectancy (LLE), the need for continued use of preventive medicines becomes uncertain as they may neither improve health nor confer continued health benefits. OBJECTIVE:Our objective was to systematically review the literature to examine the discontinuatio...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Narayan SW,Nishtala PS

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of and mortality from both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) increase with age. In addition, the average age of patients with COPD and CVD is also increasing as a result of improvements in both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. Coronary artery...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Andrus MR,Loyed JV

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cutaneous adverse drug reactions comprise a significant proportion of all adverse drug reactions. They may mimic other dermatologic or systemic illnesses and may cause significant morbidity or mortality. Seven morphologic groups encompass the most commonly encountered cutaneous drug reaction syndromes: exanthematous (...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Young JWS,Shear NH

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adverse drug reactions are a major cause of hospital admissions in older individuals, with the majority potentially preventable. Despite the apparent magnitude of this problem, little is known about rates of repeat admission to hospital as a result of adverse drug reactions. OBJECTIVES:The objectives of thi...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Parameswaran Nair N,Chalmers L,Bereznicki BJ,Curtain CM,Bereznicki LR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis are chronic diseases that result in cartilage degradation and loss of joint function. Currently available drugs are predominantly directed towards the control of pain and/or the inflammation associated with joint synovitis but they do little to reduce joint destruction. In ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Elliott S,Cawston T

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Previous studies of antihypertensive treatment of older patients have focused on blood pressure control, cardiovascular risk or adherence, whereas data on inappropriate antihypertensive prescriptions to older patients are scarce. OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to assess inappropriate antihypertensive...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Márquez PHP,Torres OH,San-José A,Vidal X,Agustí A,Formiga F,López-Soto A,Ramírez-Duque N,Fernández-Moyano A,Garcia-Moreno J,Arroyo JA,Ruiz D,Potentially Inappropriate Prescription in Older Patients in Spain (PIPOPS) Investigators

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most western countries have influenza vaccination programmes for citizens aged > or = 65 years. This paper reviews the available evidence on whether elderly influenza vaccination is worthwhile from a pharmacoeconomic point of view. A search on Medline and EMBASE resulted in a primary selection of approximately 100 stu...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Postma MJ,Baltussen RM,Heijnen ML,de Berg LT,Jager JC

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder affecting 1 to 3% of individuals over the age of 65 years. While effective therapy exists for treating the bradykinesia, rigidity and tremor associated with the disease, the cause is unknown. There is no treatment available to prevent or slo...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Ross GW,Petrovitch H

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The public health burden of osteoporosis is high, principally because of increased risk of fractures and associated morbidity, handicap and mortality. Osteoporotic fracture prevention is therefore an important public health goal. General practitioners (GPs) play a key role in the management of osteoporosis, ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Blotman F,Cortet B,Hilliquin P,Avouac B,Allaert FA,Pouchain D,Gaudin AF,Cotté FE,El Hasnaoui A

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several studies have shown that the mortality of elderly hip fracture patients is higher than that in the general population, and is higher in male than in female hip fracture patients. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to investigate factors affecting overall mortality at a minimum of 11 years foll...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Nurmi-Lüthje I,Lüthje P,Kaukonen JP,Kataja M

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a common disease that affects 1 in 3 women. Family and twin studies have demonstrated that there is a strong genetic component to this condition. Potential candidate genes examined for their regulatory effect on bone mass include those for collagen type I, estrogen and vitamin D receptors, and various ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Keen RW,Kelly PJ

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Generalised pruritus is common in the elderly. Idiopathic 'senile pruritus' is a diagnosis of exclusion, and an underlying systemic disorder should be sought. Thyroid disease, haematological malignancy, iron deficiency, cholestasis or renal impairment may be responsible for pruritus. Rarely pruritus may occur after ce...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Lonsdale-Eccles A,Carmichael AJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lisinopril, the lysine analogue of enalaprilat, is a long-acting angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor which is administered once daily by mouth. The efficacy of lisinopril in reducing blood pressure is well established in younger populations, and many trials now show it to be effective in lowering blood press...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Langtry HD,Markham A

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient transitions, such as transfers between acute and long-term care (LTC), aposare times when the likelihood of communication failure between healthcare providers is increased. Employing appropriate health quality indicators helps support improvement efforts. To date, few quality indicators that evaluate...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Bell CM,Brener SS,Comrie R,Anderson GM,Bronskill SE

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Management of hypertension in the elderly should take into account, in particular, the possible negative impact of antihypertensive drugs on the patient's quality of life, the deterioration of which may result in a loss of independence and reduced treatment compliance. Quality of life is recognised as a multifactorial...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Fogari R,Zoppi A

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation confers a 5-fold increase in risk of stroke. A number of drugs aimed at reducing this risk have been tested in randomized controlled trials. These include antiplatelet agents (singly and in combination); anticoagulants, including vitamin K antagonists and direct thrombin inhibitors; and anticoagula...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Mant J,Edwards D

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aflibercept is a fully human, recombinant fusion protein that acts as a soluble decoy receptor for vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family members, including VEGF-A, VEGF-B and placental growth factor (P1GF), thereby inhibiting downstream signalling mediated by these ligands. Aflibercept binds all isoforms of...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Yang LP,McKeage K

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Our objectives were to (1) describe the evolution of the underuse of anticoagulants in older people with atrial fibrillation (AF) and a CHADS2 score ≥ 2 since direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) were introduced to the market and (2) describe factors associated with this underuse. METHODS:We conducted a retros...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Henrard S,Vandenabeele C,Marien S,Boland B,Dalleur O

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The importance of optimising medicines management for people with dementia has been emphasised through research and policy. However, evidence is currently lacking regarding how to achieve this in this patient population. OBJECTIVE:The aim was to assess the effectiveness of medicines management interventions...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： McGrattan M,Ryan C,Barry HE,Hughes CM

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older people are exposed to multiple medicines that possess anticholinergic properties. The use of anticholinergic medicines is associated with the risk of morbidity, mortality and cognitive decline, particularly in older people. Anticholinergic exposure can be measured using tools such as the Drug Burden In...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Narayan SW,Hilmer SN,Horsburgh S,Nishtala PS

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has considerable morbidity and mortality in the older adult population. The role of antibiotics in the management of acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) is currently evolving. Despite only mild benefits, most patients with AECOPD in ambulatory settings receive antibiotics ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Al-Hasan MN,Al-Jaghbeer MJ

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Attempts to control pneumococcal infection by vaccination, undertaken initially in 1911, have gone through 3 phases during the subsequent 8 decades. Initially, vaccines of killed pneumococcal cells prepared in a variety of ways were used in epidemic settings with inconclusive results, although administered to approxim...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Austrian R

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pharmacotherapy with statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) is the cornerstone for lipid management in individuals with or at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Although the clinical benefits of statins are established for both women and men, there is evidence of a gender difference in their use. Th...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Bhattacharjee S,Findley PA,Sambamoorthi U

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracavernous alprostadil (synthetic prostaglandin E1) is a vasodilating agent which acts by relaxing the smooth muscles of the corpus cavernosum and by increasing the diameter of cavernous arteries; this leads to erection. Following intracavernous administration, alprostadil is either locally metabolised or rapidly ...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Lea AP,Bryson HM,Balfour JA

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elderly population has much to gain from the advances of molecular medicine, although at present genetic pharmacology remains mostly at the conceptual level. Cancer, in particular, is an increasing health burden and the majority (over 70%) of gene therapy trials are aimed at tackling this problem. Available strate...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Szlosarek PW,Dalgleish AG

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A progressive accumulation of atherosclerotic lesions beginning early in life puts elderly persons at a greater absolute risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary events than other segments of the population. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) therapy has been shown to be both efficacious and well tolerated in mos...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Davidson MH

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periods of intense hormonal fluctuations have been associated with heightened prevalence and exacerbation of underlying psychiatric illness, particularly the occurrence of premenstrual dysphoria, puerperal depression and depressive symptoms during perimenopause. It has been speculated that sex steroids such as estroge...

journal_title：Drugs & aging

authors： Soares CN,Poitras JR,Prouty J

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00