A rare case of a gabapentin-induced cardiomyopathy.

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:Beginning in the 1950s, a family of potent opioids was synthesized and developed (fentanyl and analogues). They continue to serve as valuable analgesic agents. But the recent spike and notoriety of their abuse has raised alarm, even calls for tighter control. We review the trajectory of thes...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Raffa RB,Pergolizzi JV Jr,LeQuang JA,Taylor R Jr,NEMA Research Group.,Colucci S,Annabi MH

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the role of patient characteristics in estimating doses of digoxin for neonates using routine therapeutic drug monitoring data. METHOD:The steady-state blood level data (n = 129) after repetitive oral administration in 71 hospitalized neonates were analysed using Nonlinear Mixed Effects Modellin...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Yukawa E,Akiyama K,Suematsu F,Yukawa M,Minemoto M

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:Inhaled treprostinil represents an attractive alternative to the other available prostacyclin formulations by obviating the use of continuous infusions and its associated risks. Published evidence describing the process of transition from infusion prostacyclin therapy to inhaled treprostinil...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Enderby CY,Soukup M,Al Omari M,Zeiger T,Burger C

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:Chromium is an essential mineral for carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Results of previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses of chromium supplementation and metabolic profiles in diabetes have been inconsistent. Recently, several published trials have emerged. We conducted a systematic r...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Suksomboon N,Poolsup N,Yuwanakorn A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:Trimethylaminuria is a metabolic disorder characterized by excessive excretion of trimethylamine in body fluids following FMO3 gene mutations. Secondary forms of the disease may be due to consumption of trimethylamine precursor-rich foods or metabolism of some xenobiotics. CASE SUMMARY:A HI...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Scimone C,Alibrandi S,Donato L,Giofrè SV,Rao G,Sidoti A,D'Angelo R

更新日期：2020-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:Glucocorticoid-induced diabetes mellitus (GIDM) increases the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM)-related complications but is generally difficult to detect in clinical settings. The criteria for diagnosing GIDM have not been established. Recently, medical information databases (MIDs) have been u...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Imatoh T,Sai K,Hori K,Segawa K,Kawakami J,Kimura M,Saito Y

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:There is much controversy over how angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) affect blood uric acid levels. Though ARB is not used to lorcwer the uric acid concentration in the blood, losartan, one of the ARB series, is known to reduce the uric...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Kim HS,Kim H,Lee SH,Kim JH

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of 500 mg ornidazole vaginal ovules (VO) and vaginal tablets (VT) in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. METHOD:Patients were allocated at random to one group of 50 subjects to be treated with a VO (500 mg) prepared in our laboratory and to a second group of 50 subjects to be treate...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Baloğlu E,Ozyazici M,Baloğlu A,Ova L

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nineteen different brands of topical creams were tested in duplicate for microbial growth. The efficacy of their preservation was assessed, when possible, by standard pharmacopoeial procedures. Microbial growth was demonstrated in cultures from all specimens. However, high counts (> 10(4) c.f.u./g) were obtained from ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Na'was T,Alkofahi A

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:Lactic acidosis (LA) is a rare but potentially lethal side effect of linezolid (LZD). However, limited by the study population, the number of patients with LA is insufficient to summarize all the clinical characteristics and risk factors. METHODS:We evaluated the association between LZD and...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Dai Y,Wang Y,Zeng Y,Zhang C,Zhou Z,Shi D

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The quality of 33 formulations of essential antimicrobial and antimalarial drugs (amoxicillin capsules, metronidazole tablets, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim tablets, quinine tablets and sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine tablets) marketed in Rwanda and Tanzania was assessed and the influence of tropical storage condi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Kayumba PC,Risha PG,Shewiyo D,Msami A,Masuki G,Ameye D,Vergote G,Ntawukuliryayo JD,Remon JP,Vervaet C

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of drugs have been reported to cause neuromuscular blockade and/or to increase weakness in myasthenia gravis. We report on two patients, treated with felodipine and nifedipine for arterial hypertension, who presented with an exacerbation of their myasthenia gravis and a myasthenic syndrome or exacerbation of ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Pina Latorre MA,Cobeta JC,Rodilla F,Navarro N,Zabala S

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:Acquired long QT syndrome secondary to drug-induced QT prolongation and torsades de pointes has been reported for antiviral drugs. However, no studies have reported an association between corrected QT (QTc) prolongation and antiviral therapy in patients with novel coronavirus disease (COVID-...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Zhu S,Wang J,Wang Y,Chu J,Liu Y,Chen X,Chen X

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:Mebendazole (MBZ) is a broad-spectrum antihelminthic agent of the benzimidazole type. Although MBZ has been reported to cause hepatic injury, case reports of severe hepatic injury are very rare. We report a case of severe hepatitis after administration of MBZ in a patient with Gilbert's synd...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Tolomeo M,Colomba C,Meli M,Cascio A

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the safety and pharmacokinetics of bromotetrandrine (BrTet, W198), a novel inhibitor of P-glycoprotein (P-gp), after single-dose i.v. infusion in healthy Chinese volunteers. METHODS:We conducted a randomized, dose-escalating, phase I clinical study for that purpose. Thirty healthy subjects rec...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Zheng L,Qing YP,Xu N,Yu Q,Wang Y,Wang FP,Li ZY

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An information package was developed for general practitioners (GPs) involved in the management of home parenteral nutrition (HPN) patients. The booklet covered five major sections: background information; HPN training; complications of HPN; arrangements for a particular patient; and hospital management of HPN. This s...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Malone M

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study involved the mixing of 1:1 combinations of Bactroban (mupirocin) Ointment 2% with various cream, lotion, ointment, gel, solution and liquid soap formulations with storage at 37 degrees C for 60 days. The mixtures were assayed for mupirocin content at 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 days using a high-pressure liquid ch...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Jagota NK,Stewart JT,Warren FW,John PM

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The uptake of new medicines is slower in the UK than in many other countries. Previous research found that cost and price have little influence on general practitioner (GP) behaviour, but recent UK government policy may have heightened cost-consciousness. Focussing on new medicines, this review...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Mason A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:Patients suffering from renal dysfunction often have multiple medical conditions either as a cause or as a consequence of their renal disease. These patients receive an average of 10-12 medications daily leading to complex dosing schedules and are more likely to develop medication-related pr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Castelino RL,Sathvik BS,Parthasarathi G,Gurudev KC,Shetty MS,Narahari MG

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:The most appropriate sedative agent for conscious sedation in minor hysteroscopic surgeries is still unclear. Dexmedetomidine a sedative and analgesic agent, may be appropriate for outpatient procedures. The aim of our study was to compare the sedative, analgesic and hemodynamic effects of d...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Bingol Tanriverdi T,Koceroglu I,Devrim S,Gura Celik M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood ribavirin concentration was monitored after the administration of high-dose oral ribavirin in a case of adenovirus-induced haemorrhagic cystitis post-stem-cell transplantation. Combination use of intravenous gamma immunoglobulin (15 g/3 days) and high-dose ribavirin (RBV; 9000 mg/4 days) provided plasma ribaviri...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Homma M,Inoue Y,Hasegawa Y,Kojima H,Kohda Y

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was conducted in two groups of healthy volunteers to assess whether the time of administration (10 min before the meal versus 60 min after the meal) influences the pharmacokinetics and absorption kinetics of a slow-release theophylline product (Teonova). In the first group (Group A, n = 10), the drug was given...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Boner AL,Sette L,Messori A,Plebani M,Vallone G,Martini N

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the influence of levodopa on swallowing dysfunction in Parkinson's disease patients. METHODS:A systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis were performed. All studies referring to levodopa and swallowing dysfunction that provided direct data or data that could be transformed into mean +...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Menezes C,Melo A

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:One-third of patients with epilepsy are resistant to anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs). Drug-resistant epilepsy is believed to be multifactorial involving both genetic and non-genetic factors. Genetic variations in the ABCB1 gene encoding the drug efflux transporter, p-glycoprotein (p-gp), may inf...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Keangpraphun T,Towanabut S,Chinvarun Y,Kijsanayotin P

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to compare the ability of statin monotherapy (ST group), omega-3 fatty acid monotherapy (OM_A group) and combination therapy with omega-3 fatty acids and a statin (OM_S group), to reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in patients with hypertriglyceridaemia. METHODS:In this retros...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Kim HS,Kim H,Jeong YJ,Yang SJ,Baik SJ,Lee H,Lee SH,Cho JH,Choi IY,Yim HW,Yoon KH

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:There is concern regarding long-term excess calcium intake in end-stage renal disease populations. Because calcium carbonate is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, few studies have been able to track its use. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) tracks national pharmacy data for both OTC a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Borzecki AM,Lee A,Wang SW,Brenner L,Kazis LE

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New treatments for relapse of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), include gemtuzumab ozogamicin (GO), an anti-CD33 monoclonal antibody. We describe a second case of GO-induced sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (SOS) effectively treated with defibrotide (DF). No stem-cell transplantation was involved. On day 23 after the firs...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Lannoy D,Decaudin B,Grozieux de Laguérenne A,Barrier F,Pignon JM,Wetterwald M,Odou P

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the usefulness of intervention in drug interactions of antiretroviral drugs with coadministered agents by a clinical pharmacist in outpatient HIV-treatment. METHODS:The study design included two intervention arms (A and B), which were both preceded by a control observation period. In arm A, a com...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： de Maat MM,de Boer A,Koks CH,Mulder JW,Meenhorst PL,van Gorp EC,Mairuhu AT,Huitema AD,Beijnen JH

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been proved to regulate. LncRNA TUG1 is well characterized in cancer biology. This study was carried out to investigate the molecular function of lncRNA TUG1 in myocardial infarction. METHODS:This study enrolled 58 MI patients and 52 healthy volunteers, a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Li B,Wu Y

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE:The development of rapid diagnostics has revolutionized antimicrobial stewardship with efforts targeting earlier de-escalation or discontinuation of antibiotics. The respiratory viral panel (RVP) is one tool quickly able to detect common viral and bacterial pathogens using polymerase chain r...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Covert K,Bashore E,Edds M,Lewis PO

更新日期：2020-12-05 00:00:00