Pharmacokinetic considerations in the use of antivirals in neonates.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Unacceptable failure rates in clinical trials are largely responsible for the high costs of bringing successful drugs to market - costs that are passed on to patients, insurers or healthcare providers. Furthermore, failures in clinical trials deny patients much-needed new drugs and potentially expose them ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Clotworthy M,Archibald K

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The fixed-dose combination therapy of sofosbuvir (SOF) plus velpatasvir (VEL) is the first pangenotypic, direct-acting antiviral (DAA), single-treatment regimen (STR) for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection to be commercialized. It is approved for the treatment of HCV genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Brieva T,Rivero A,Rivero-Juarez A

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Assessments of the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) characteristics are an integral part in the development of novel therapeutic agents. Compared with traditional small molecule drugs, therapeutic proteins possess many distinct PK/PD features that necessitate the application of modified or separate ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Diao L,Meibohm B

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Replacement therapy for FVIII/IX in hemophilia A/B is more than 50 years old following the discovery of cryoprecipitate by Judith Pool in 1964. On-demand therapy and prophylaxis to treat or prevent bleedings is very demanding owing to the short half-life (HL) of factor concentrates (no more than 12-14 h fo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Morfini M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychiatric disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide and despite significant pharmacologic advances, often remain difficult to diagnose correctly and treat fully. Factors which contribute to these difficulties include imprecise understanding of etiology, syndromal nature of many disorders and overlap in d...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Lombard J,Doraiswamy PM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a selectively permeable micro-vascular unit which prevents many central nervous system (CNS)-targeted compounds from reaching the brain. A significant problem in CNS drug development is the ability to model BBB permeability in a timely, reproducible and cost-effective manne...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Geldenhuys WJ,Allen DD,Bloomquist JR

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Short- and long-acting β agonists (SABA and LABA) are bronchodilators for treating asthma. Bronchodilator response (BDR) is quantified by measuring air expired in the first second during a forced expiratory maneuver, prior to and following inhalation of SABA. BDR has been associated with a significant degr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Lima JJ

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A more concentrated insulin glargine formulation, containing 300 U/mL (Gla-300) was approved in 2015 in the US and Europe for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults. AREAS COVERED:This drug evaluation focuses on the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of Gla-300 from studies published up...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Owens DR

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Raltegravir was the first available integrase inhibitor for treating HIV-positive patients. This review aims to provide an overview of its role in the management of HIV-1 infection, highlighting its key pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties. AREAS COVERED:This review covers material searched and ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Calcagno A,D'Avolio A,Bonora S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:genetic and pharmacologically-driven variations in common mechanisms involved in the disposition of antidepressant medications may contribute to variable interpatient response. This review describes the pharmacological properties underlying the safety and efficacy of desvenlafaxine, a second-gen...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Nichols AI,Tourian KA,Tse SY,Paul J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Approaches aiming to model the time course of tumor growth and tumor growth inhibition following a therapeutic intervention have recently been proposed for supporting decision making in oncology drug development. When considered in a comprehensive model-based approach, tumor growth can be included in the c...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Bernard A,Kimko H,Mital D,Poggesi I

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nucleosidic analogs such as pyrimidine and purine derivatives are mainstay in the field of treating cancers, both in adults and in children. All these drugs act as antimetabolite compounds, that is, they interfere with the ability of cancer cells to synthesize the nucleosides or the nucleotides necessary f...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Serdjebi C,Milano G,Ciccolini J

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Various trials have attempted to develop gene expression profiles (GEPs) that may provide a better predictor of clinical outcome over traditional clinicopathological criteria. AREAS COVERED:The review focuses on two main areas: trials examining chemotherapy-induced GEP changes pre- and post-treatment, and...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Tan SH,Lee SC

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The onset, intensity and duration of therapeutic response to a compound depend on the intrinsic pharmacological activity of the drug and pharmacokinetic factors related to its absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination that are inherent to the biological system. The process of drug transfer from the site of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Hurst S,Loi CM,Brodfuehrer J,El-Kattan A

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There have been increasing concerns regarding adverse reactions and toxicity incidents caused by traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs), among which the nephrotoxicity is particularly worrying. AREAS COVERED:This review summarizes the ingredients with renal toxicity from some TCMs through searching the rele...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Xu XL,Yang LJ,Jiang JG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:There has been much interest in generating gene signatures to predict treatment response in breast cancer. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW:There are at least 15 published studies that describe baseline tumor gene signatures predicting chemotherapy sensitivity. As an extension of these baseline stu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Tan SH,Lee SC

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Arterial and venous thrombotic states, including myocardial infarction (MI), stroke and deep vein thrombosis with subsequent pulmonary embolism, are a significant cause of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Factor Xa (FXa) plays a pivotal role in thrombus formation. Its inhibition following acute coro...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Gopalakrishnan L,Kumar V,Kohli P,Singh P,Rastogi U,Gibson CM

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CYP enzymes from the CYP2C and CYP2J subfamilies metabolize arachidonic acid in a regiospecific and stereoselective manner to eight epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs). Various EETs have been detected in the liver, as well as in many extrahepatic tissues, and have been implicated in numerous physiological funct...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Kaspera R,Totah RA

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Co-medication, gene polymorphisms and co-morbidity are main causes for high variability in expression and function of the CYP3A isoenzymes. Pharmacokinetic variability is a major source of interindividual variability of drug effect and response of CYP3A substrates. While CYP3A genotyping is of limited use,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Hohmann N,Haefeli WE,Mikus G

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lenalidomide is an oral immunomodulatory drug, which was recently introduced for the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM). It has been used for the treatment of newly diagnosed and relapsed MM patients, as both maintenance and preventive therapy. Available data show a progression-free survival and overall su...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Bringhen S,Gay F,Pautasso C,Cerrato C,Boccadoro M,Palumbo A

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Oral mucositis, one of the major side effects of chemotherapy and irradiation, is still a burden of modern oncology. The keratinocyte growth factor (KGF) palifermin has been approved as a new, targeted therapy for the prevention of severe oral mucositis. AREAS COVERED:The authors review the literature on ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Weigelt C,Haas R,Kobbe G

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A growing body of evidence suggests that everolimus might offer effective immunosuppressive activity together with antiproliferative effects that may address some of the unmet needs in the long-term therapeutic management of the post-transplant patient. OBJECTIVE:To summarize the emerging evidence for emplo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Sánchez-Fructuoso AI

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There are profound changes that take place in drug metabolism enzymes during fetal and postnatal development. These changes may significantly impact drug therapy in children. AREAS COVERED:A combination of focused and comprehensive literature searches using PubMed and reference lists (from inception to 7 ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： de Wildt SN

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Obesity is an epidemic associated with significant morbidity. Lorcaserin , a novel serotonin 2C receptor antagonist, was recently approved as an adjunct to lifestyle modification for long-term weight loss and maintenance. Clinical studies in patients without diabetes demonstrated 5.8% mean weight loss from...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Berlie HD,Hurren KM

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonists such as leuprolide acetate (LA) are the most frequently utilized treatment of advanced prostate cancer as the regimen for achieving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The efficacy of LA is determined by extent of testosterone (T) suppression in prostate cance...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Crawford ED,Moul JW,Sartor O,Shore ND

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anticancer drugs are characterized by a narrow therapeutic window and significant inter-patient variability in therapeutic and toxic effects. Current body surface area (BSA)-based dosing fails to standardize systemic anticancer drug exposure and other alternative dosing strategies also have their limitations...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Gao B,Klumpen HJ,Gurney H

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In vitro genotoxicity assays have a high sensitivity to detect rodent carcinogens, but mammalian cell tests have a propensity for misleading positive results (poor specificity). Recent data show a greater risk of misleading positive results in p53-deficient rodent cell lines than in p53-competent human cel...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Kirkland D

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate fixed-dose combination (FTC/TDF FDC) is the co-formulation of a nucleoside and a nucleotide, respectively. After oral administration, both drugs exhibit plasma and intracellular half-lives suitable for once-daily dosing. Within the host cells, active metabolites ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Uglietti A,Zanaboni D,Gnarini M,Maserati R

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hemophilia A is a bleeding disorder resulting from a lack of clotting factor VIII (FVIII), and treatment typically consists of prophylactic replacement of the deficient factor. However, high between subject variability precludes the development of a 'one size fits all' dosing strategy and necessitates an i...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： McEneny-King A,Iorio A,Foster G,Edginton AN

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multiple myeloma (MM) patients who relapse, or become refractory to currently available novel agents, have limited treatment options with poor outcomes. The introductions of the newer proteasome inhibitor carfilzomib and the immunomodulatory agent pomalidomide have provided new treatment strategies within ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Gay F,Mina R,Troia R,Bringhen S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00