Drugs and receptors. An overview of the current state of knowledge.

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be a chronic inflammatory disorder of the CNS. The past decade has seen the introduction of the new immunomodulatory drugs, interferon (IFN)-beta and glatiramer acetate, that have considerably improved the therapeutic options for this often disabling disease. The efficacy of these...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Flachenecker P,Rieckmann P

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Filgrastim, a recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), has identical biological activity to that of endogenous human G-CSF, but differs in that it contains an N-terminal methionine residue and is not glycosylated. It principally stimulates activation, proliferation and differentiation of neutro...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Frampton JE,Lee CR,Faulds D

更新日期：1994-11-01 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：:Azelnidipine is a new dihydropyridine calcium channel antagonist with selectivity for L-type calcium channels that has recently been approved in Japan for the treatment of patients with hypertension. Results from clinical trials showed that, in 95 patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension, long-term treatment with a...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Wellington K,Scott LJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Induction of labour, defined as stimulation of uterine contractions before the spontaneous onset of labour, is indicated when the condition of the mother or fetus precludes awaiting the onset of spontaneous labour. In current medical practice, induction of labour comprises 2 phases: cervical priming and induction of c...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Xenakis EM,Piper JM

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exenatide extended-release (exenatide ER) [Bydureon(®)] is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is injected subcutaneously by patients once weekly, with no dose titration required. This article updates an earlier review of exenatide ER in the management...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Syed YY,McCormack PL

更新日期：2015-07-01 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：:Acinetobacter baumannii is a leading cause of healthcare-associated infections worldwide. Because of various intrinsic and acquired mechanisms of resistance, most β-lactam agents are not effective against many strains, and carbapenems have played an important role in therapy. Recent trends show many infections are cau...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Viehman JA,Nguyen MH,Doi Y

更新日期：2014-08-01 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：:The disposition of many drugs in cystic fibrosis is abnormal. In general, changes in pharmacokinetics include: increased volume of distribution, decreased plasma concentration, and enhanced renal and sometimes non-renal elimination of drugs. Pathophysiology of the disease important for drug disposition includes: (a) h...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Prandota J

更新日期：1988-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dapoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, is the first oral pharmacological agent indicated for the treatment of men aged 18-64 years with premature ejaculation. In four randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre studies of 12-24 weeks' duration, oral dapoxetine 30 or 60 mg (administered as ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Hoy SM,Scott LJ

更新日期：2010-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Because platelets are so important in thrombus formation, drugs which inhibit platelet function (the 'antiplatelet drugs') have considerable potential as antithrombotic agents. Among the antiplatelet drugs, only aspirin, sulphinpyrazone, dipyridamole, hydroxychloroquine, and clofibrate have had wide clinical trial. Th...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Gallus AS

更新日期：1979-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an important cause of infection, particularly in hospitalized patients and those with significant healthcare exposure. In recent years, epidemic community-associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) infections occurring in patients without healthcare risk factors have become more fre...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Patel M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Varicella zoster virus (VZV), a member of the herpesvirus family, is responsible for both primary (varicella, chickenpox) as well as reactivation (zoster, shingles) infections. In immunocompetent patients, the course of varicella is generally benign. For varicella zoster, post-herpetic neuralgia is the most common com...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Snoeck R,Andrei G,De Clercq E

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Levonorgestrel 6-capsule subdermal implants (Norplant) are an effective form of reversible contraception. When implanted under the skin of the upper arm, they release drug into the circulation at a relatively constant rate over 5 years. Generally, the cumulative pregnancy rate at the end of 5 years' levonorg...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Coukell AJ,Balfour JA

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alemtuzumab (Lemtrada®) is an anti-CD52 monoclonal antibody approved in the EU for the treatment of highly active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). In phase 3 trials in patients with active RRMS, intravenous alemtuzumab was more effective than subcutaneous interferon β-1a in terms of decreasing relapse ra...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Syed YY

更新日期：2021-01-01 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

abstract：:Trifluridine (trifluorothymidine) is an antiviral agent for topical use in the eye, and is structurally related to idoxuridine. In vitro studies have shown that it effectively inhibits the replication of herpes simplex virus type 1, which causes primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis in man. I...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Carmine AA,Brogden RN,Heel RC,Speight TM,Avery GS

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) and is the primary risk factor for stroke. Drug trials lowering blood pressure by pharmacological means have demonstrated impressive reduction in both fatal and nonfatal stroke (33 to 50%) that are virtually identical to the predicted stroke reductio...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Grimm RH Jr,Flack JM,Byington R,Bond G,Brugger S

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：:Purine nucleoside analogues are a new class of drugs with activity against nondividing lymphocytes; thus, they should play a major role in the treatment of low grade lymphoid malignancies. As these drugs are active against resting lymphocytes, harmful effects related to this action were expected and have been reported...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Dighiero G

更新日期：1994-01-01 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：:Trifluridine/tipiracil (Lonsurf(®)) is a novel, orally active, antimetabolite agent comprised of trifluridine, a thymidine-based nucleoside analogue, and tipiracil, a potent thymidine phosphorylase inhibitor. Trifluridine is incorporated into DNA via phosphorylation, ultimately inhibiting cell proliferation. Tipiracil...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Burness CB,Duggan ST

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chenodeoxycholic acid (chenic acid; CDCA) is 1 of the 3 major biliary bile acids in man. When administered in pharmacological doses it causes a decrease in cholesterol saturation of bile, which in turn may lead to gradual dissolution of cholesterol gallstones. The stone dissolution rate during CDCA therapy has varied ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Iser JH,Sali A

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With its approval more than 15 years ago, subcutaneous etanercept (Enbrel(®)) was the first biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (bDMARD) and the first tumour necrosis factor inhibitor to be approved for use in rheumatic diseases. Etanercept remains an important cost-effective treatment option in adult pati...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Scott LJ

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cardinal haemodynamic disturbance in established hypertension is an increased total peripheral resistance and a subnormal blood flow, particularly during exercise. The spontaneously occurring changes in central haemodynamics have been followed in young males with essential hypertension over a 17-year period: a gra...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Lund-Johansen P

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although antiangiogenic treatments have produced milestone advances in the treatment of several diseases, and have significantly extended the median survival of cancer patients, these agents share some weaknesses, including a limited impact on the overall cure rate, a fleeting effect because of redundant pathways or e...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Aprile G,Bonotto M,Ongaro E,Pozzo C,Giuliani F

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review focuses on the biochemical and clinical aspects of methylation in neuropsychiatric disorders and the clinical potential of their treatment with ademetionine (S-adenosylmethionine; SAMe). SAMe is required in numerous transmethylation reactions involving nucleic acids, proteins, phospholipids, amines and oth...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Bottiglieri T,Hyland K,Reynolds EH

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhaled mometasone furoate (Asmanex) is a synthetic corticosteroid indicated for the first-line maintenance prophylactic therapy of persistent asthma in adults and adolescents. It is formulated for delivery via a breath-actuated dry powder inhaler (DPI) [Twisthaler].Inhaled mometasone furoate delivered by DPI is effec...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： McCormack PL,Plosker GL

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Developments in drug delivery technology have expanded the formulations of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) available to clinicians over the last 50 years. Delivery of adequate doses of 5-ASA to the colon can be achieved by pH-dependent, delayed-release or pro-drug formulations. Despite some variations in the pharmacokin...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Fernandez-Becker NQ,Moss AC

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00