Adverse effects and drug interactions of antithrombotic agents used in prevention of ischaemic stroke.

abstract：:Non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM, type 2 diabetes) is a heterogeneous disease resulting from a dynamic interaction between defects in insulin secretion and insulin action. There are various pharmacological approaches to improving glucose homeostasis, but those currently used in clinical practice either d...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Scheen AJ

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Grapefruit juice and grapefruit product consumption have potential health benefits; however, their intake is also associated with interactions with certain drugs, including calcium channel blockers, immunosuppressants and antihistamines. The primary mechanism through which interactions are mediated is mechanism-based ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Seden K,Dickinson L,Khoo S,Back D

更新日期：2010-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Alteplase is the product of recombinant DNA technology and is chemically identical to endogenous tissue-type plasminogen activator: Plasminogen is converted to plasmin by alteplase, and fibrinolysis of blood thrombi is subsequently stimulated. Alteplase is now firmly established as a treatment of choice in the managem...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Wagstaff AJ,Gillis JC,Goa KL

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pruritus is a common complication of end-stage renal disease (ESRD), affecting about one-third of dialysis patients. It is a chronic, unpleasant symptom with a strong negative impact on patients' quality of life, often inducing sleeplessness and mood disorders. Recent data show that it is also associated with increase...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Manenti L,Tansinda P,Vaglio A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Echinocandins are a new class of antifungal agents with a novel mechanism of action (interference with fungal cell wall synthesis). Caspofungin (Cancidas), Caspofungin MSD) is the first echinocandin to be approved and is administered intravenously. Caspofungin 50 mg/day had similar efficacy to intravenous fluconazole ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Keating G,Figgitt D

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nizatidine is an H2-receptor antagonist which in animal studies was more active on a weight-for-weight basis than cimetidine in inhibiting basal and stimulated gastric acid secretion. Similarly, studies in humans have confirmed that nizatidine is a potent inhibitor of basal, nocturnal and stimulated gastric acid secre...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Price AH,Brogden RN

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clascoterone (Winlevi®) is an androgen receptor inhibitor being developed as a topical cream and solution by Cassiopea (a spin-out company of Cosmo Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of androgen-dependent skin disorders, including androgenetic alopecia and acne vulgaris. Although the exact mechanism of action of clasc...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Dhillon S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Amorolfine is a structurally unique, topically active antifungal agent, which possesses both fungistatic and fungicidal activity in vitro. Its spectrum of in vitro activity includes dermatophyte, dimorphic, some dematiaceous and filamentous fungi, and some yeasts. In clinical trials, application of amorolfine 5% nail ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Haria M,Bryson HM

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Along with nausea and vomiting, postanaesthetic shivering is one of the leading causes of discomfort for patients recovering from general anaesthesia. The distinguishing factor during electromyogram recordings between patients with postanaesthetic shivering and shivering in fully awake patients is the existence of clo...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Alfonsi P

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt/mTOR pathway is implicated in the pathogenesis of lymphoma. Deeper understanding of the diversity and biological impact of this pathway has led to the development of specific inhibitors to this pathway. Preclinical data in cell lines, patient samples and disease models have bro...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Seiler T,Hutter G,Dreyling M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Avapritinib (AYVAKIT™) is a potent and selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor of platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGFRA) and KIT activation loop mutants. It is being developed by Blueprint Medicines for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST), solid tumours and systemic mastocytosis. Avapr...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Dhillon S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug development offers potential solutions to a number of tropical health diseases, although the expense of pharmaceutical research and lack of return on investment has limited the production of new agents. The greatest successes have been through the development of single dose therapy and mass treatment control prog...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Stephenson I,Wiselka M

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trigeminal neuralgia is a representative neuropathic facial pain condition, characterised by unilateral paroxysmal pain in the distribution territory of one or more divisions of the trigeminal nerve, triggered by innocuous stimuli. A subgroup of patients with trigeminal neuralgia [TN (previously defined as atypical TN...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Di Stefano G,Truini A,Cruccu G

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind study, 40 patients scheduled for saphenectomy or inguinal hernioplasty were randomly assigned to treatment with nimesulide (200mg 3 times daily) or diclofenac (100mg 3 times daily) administered rectally. Therapy with either drug resulted in significantly less pain, oedema and hyperaemia, and resoluti...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Ramella G,Costagli V,Vetere M,Capra C,Casella G,Sogni A,Scaricabarozzi I

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alipogene tiparvovec (Glybera®; AMT-011, AAV1-LPL(S447X)) is an adeno-associated virus serotype 1-based gene therapy for adult patients with familial lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency (LPLD) and suffering from severe or multiple pancreatitis attacks despite dietary fat restrictions. It is administered as a one-time ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Scott LJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances over the past 2 decades in our understanding of the biology of panic disorder have paralleled a remarkable increase in the development of new pharmacological agents with antipanic effects. Although we can not presently use biological tests to help with our choice of therapeutic agent for individual patients, ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Johnson MR,Lydiard RB,Ballenger JC

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acamprosate (Campral(®), Aotal(®), Regtect(®)) is one of a limited number of pharmacological treatment options approved as an adjunct to psychosocial interventions to facilitate the maintenance of abstinence in alcohol-dependent patients. It has been used in Europe, the USA and other countries for many years and was r...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Plosker GL

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In human lung tissue in vitro, nedocromil sodium inhibited the release of histamine and leukotrienes induced by anti-IgE, as well as the contraction of isolated bronchi which followed this challenge. In the hamster cheek pouch in vivo, nedocromil sodium inhibited the inflammatory response induced by challenge with eit...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Dahlén SE,Björck T,Kumlin M,Sydbom A,Raud J,Palmertz U,Franzén L,Grönneberg R,Hedqvist P

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Available data indicate that the most common beta-lactamase produced by Branhamella catarrhalis is plasmid mediated. The same enzyme occurs in Moraxella nonliquefaciens, a commensal in the upper respiratory tract. The ability to produce the enzyme, which is known as BRO-1, can be transferred by conjugation from M. non...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Eliasson I,Kamme C

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various foods and fluids have been used in traditional treatments for diarrhoeal illnesses in infants and children for centuries. During the last 2 decades, however, with the advent of an improved scientific understanding of oral rehydration, effective treatment of dehydrating diarrhoea has been improved, expanded and...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Sack DA

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This narrative review reports on the pharmacological and pharmacokinetic properties of rotigotine, a non-ergolinic D₃/D₂/D₁ dopamine receptor agonist approved for the treatment of early- and advanced-stage Parkinson's disease (PD) and moderate to severe restless legs syndrome (RLS). Rotigotine is formulated as a trans...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Elshoff JP,Cawello W,Andreas JO,Mathy FX,Braun M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rationale for an arginine vasopressin (argipressin) infusion was put forward after it was discovered that patients in shock states might have an endogenous arginine vasopressin deficiency. Subsequently, several investigations impressively demonstrated that arginine vasopressin can successfully stabilise haemodynam...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Dunser MW,Wenzel V,Mayr AJ,Hasibeder WR

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cidofovir is a nucleotide analogue which inhibits viral DNA polymerase and is effective against human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. It is phosphorylated to its active form by cellular enzymes. With the long intracellular half-life of its metabolites, cidofovir can be administered weekly during induction and every o...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Lea AP,Bryson HM

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Viral conjunctivitis is one of the most common disorders observed in ophthalmic emergency departments, yet no established treatment exists. Lately, antiviral medications have been introduced into clinical practice; however, a systematic review focusing on their use and effectiveness in the treatment of viral conjuncti...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Skevaki CL,Galani IE,Pararas MV,Giannopoulou KP,Tsakris A

更新日期：2011-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Alfuzosin, a new quinazoline derivative, acts as a selective and competitive antagonist of alpha 1-adrenoceptor-mediated contraction of prostatic, prostatic capsule, bladder base and proximal urethral smooth muscle, thereby reducing the tone of these structures. Consequently, urethral pressure and resistance, bladder ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Wilde MI,Fitton A,McTavish D

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cisatracurium besilate (besylate) is a nondepolarising neuromuscular blocking agent with an intermediate duration of action. It is the R-cis, R'-cis isomer of atracurium besilate and is approximately 3-fold more potent than the mixture of isomers that constitute the parent drug. The ED95 for cisatracurium besilate (do...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Bryson HM,Faulds D

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluticasone furoate nasal spray is a new topical intranasal corticosteroid with enhanced affinity for the glucocorticoid receptor and low systemic exposure, which was recently approved in the US for the treatment of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and in children aged >or=2 years. Fluticasone furoate...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： McCormack PL,Scott LJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Part I of this article reviewed the targets against which anti-HIV drugs can be directed, problems in assessing active compounds (e.g. resistance development and use of surrogate end-points). and nucleoside analogues effective against HIV reverse transcriptase. Intensive research is currently being undertaken in labor...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Sandström E,Oberg B

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rationale for the use of nifedipine in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) is based on the various cardiovascular actions of the compound: reduction of myocardial oxygen consumption by attenuation of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle tension; augmentation of oxygen and substrate supply after increased ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Rafflenbeul W,Ebner F

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00