A brief review of the pharmacologic and therapeutic aspects of memantine in Alzheimer's disease.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Whereas in the past, (Q)SAR methods have been largely used to support the design of new drugs, in the last few decades, there has been a new interest in its applications for the assessment of drug safety. In particular, the ICH M7 guideline has introduced the concept that (Q)SAR predictions for the Ames mu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Benigni R,Bassan A,Pavan M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interaction between drug-metabolising enzymes and active transporters is an emerging concept in pharmacokinetics. In the gut mucosa, P-glycoprotein and cytochrome P450 (CYP)3A functionally interact in three ways: i) drugs are repeatedly taken up and pumped out of the enterocytes by P-glycoprotein, thus increasing ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Christians U,Schmitz V,Haschke M

更新日期：2005-12-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Drug ototoxicity represents one of the main preventable causes of deafness. Ototoxicity is a trait shared by aminoglycoside and macrolide antibiotics, antimalarial medications, loop diuretics, platinum-based chemotherapeutic agents, some NSAIDs and most recently described, acetaminophen when abused with na...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Yorgason JG,Luxford W,Kalinec F

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Piperine has various pharmacological effects and can modulate the functional activity of metabolic enzymes and drug transporters. Consequently, there is a great interest in the application of piperine as an alternative medicine or bioavailability enhancer. Areas covered: This review deals with the effects ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Lee SH,Kim HY,Back SY,Han HK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is the most common complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT); therefore, the prevention of GVHD is important for a successful treatment. Tacrolimus (Tac), a calcineurin inhibitor, has been widely used for the prophylaxis of GVHD in HSCT recipients. Ar...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Gao Y,Ma J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The review aims to discuss effects of vitrectomy on pharmacokinetics of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents, and attempt to provide treatment guidance. Areas covered: An Embase search was conducted using the terms 'anti-VEGF', 'pegaptanib', 'ranibizumab', 'bevacizumab', 'aflibercept'...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Edington M,Connolly J,Chong NV

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Coumadin (R/S-warfarin) is the most widely prescribed oral anticoagulant in the world; nevertheless, its clinical use is complicated by unpredictability in dose requirements to achieve and maintain optimal anticoagulation. Variations in warfarin metabolism among patients contribute to unpredictability in t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Jones DR,Miller GP

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetaminophen (APAP) hepatotoxicity is currently the single most important cause of acute liver failure in the US, and is associated with a significant number of deaths. The toxic response to APAP is triggered by a highly reactive metabolite N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone-imine. Following the hepatocellular initiation events...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Liu ZX,Kaplowitz N

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cervical cancer is the second-most common malignancy in women worldwide. Cisplatin was introduced as a radiosensitizer in 1999 to improve chances of survival. Tumor cell hypoxia, however, remains a major limiting factor in the treatment of solid tumors with chemotherapy and radiation. There has since been ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Ghatage P,Sabagh H

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：:With the progressive ageing of the population, an increasing number of elderly patients are being exposed to multiple drugs because of co-existing morbidity states requiring pharmacological management. However, the knowledge of the effects of ageing on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of individual drugs is f...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Mangoni AA

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Apigenin, a natural flavone, is widely distributed in plants such as celery, parsley and chamomile. It is present principally as glycosylated in nature. Higher intake of apigenin could reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It has gained particular interest in recent years as a beneficial, health-promoting a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Tang D,Chen K,Huang L,Li J

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:The use of the first generation non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor efavirenz (EFV) as a component of first-line antiretroviral therapy has been accepted worldwide. EFV is the only antiretroviral agent currently on the market that has been combined with emtricitabine and tenofovir dis...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Rakhmanina NY,van den Anker JN

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The liver plays a central role in human drug metabolism. To model drug metabolism, the major cell type of the liver, the hepatocyte, is commonly used. Hepatocytes can be derived from human and animal sources, including pluripotent stem cells. Cell-based models have shown promise in modeling human drug expo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Zhou W,Graham K,Lucendo-Villarin B,Flint O,Hay DC,Bagnaninchi P

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The association between pregnancy and altered drug pharmacokinetic (PK) properties is acknowledged, as is its impact on drug plasma concentrations and thus therapeutic efficacy. However, there have been few robust PK studies of antimalarial use in pregnancy. Given that inadequate dosing for prevention or t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Moore BR,Davis TM

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are the cornerstone of treatment of patients with epilepsy, and there are presently 27 licensed AEDs making AEDs among the most common medications for which therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is performed. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current evidence ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Johannessen Landmark C,Johannessen SI,Patsalos PN

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) complicates 10% of all pregnancies and is defined as hyperglycemia first noted during pregnancy. Rates of GDM are rising and untreated GDM results in complications for both mother and fetus. GDM is often managed by diet and exercise but 30-40% of women will require pharm...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Malek R,Davis SN

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：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:Small molecule tyrosine and serine-threonine kinase inhibitors (TKIs and STKIs) are emerging drugs that interfere with downstream signaling pathways involved in cancer proliferation, invasion, metastasis and angiogenesis. The understanding of their pharmacokinetics, the identification of their transporters...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Da Silva CG,Honeywell RJ,Dekker H,Peters GJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with gout often have comorbid conditions such as renal failure, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. The presence and required treatment of these conditions can make the treatment of gout challenging. Knowledge of the pharmacokinetics of the available drugs for the management of gout is ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Richette P,Frazier A,Bardin T

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of patients eligible for cardiovascular therapies in general is forecast to increase substantially in the coming decades. However, the current list of potential future cardiovascular blockbuster drugs is alarmingly short. There is thus a clear need for innovative strategies to increase the efficie...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Jänis MT,Laaksonen R,Oresic M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vitro pharmacological profiling of drugs using a large panel of cloned receptors (e.g., G protein-coupled receptors, ligand-gated ion channels, Na(+)-dependent monoamine transporters), an approach that has come to be known as 'receptorome screening', has unveiled novel molecular mechanisms responsible for the a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Setola V,Roth BL

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neonatal patients, because of the inability of their immune system to properly respond to microbial challenge, are highly susceptible to viral infections. Immunoglobulins, monoclonal antibody and antiviral drugs are used for prophylaxis and treatment of viral diseases in neonates. Neonates and, especially,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Enioutina EY,Constance JE,Stockmann C,Linakis MW,Yu T,Rower JE,Balch AH,Sherwin CM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sertindole is a second-generation antipsychotic recently reintroduced in the market for the treatment of schizophrenia after a reevaluation of its risks and benefits. OBJECTIVE:This article provides an overview of the pharmacological properties of sertindole as well as of its efficacy, tolerability and safe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Spina E,Zoccali R

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over the past decade, zebrafish have been tasked to play important roles from modeling human diseases to finding cures for them. Inadvertently, these fish now find themselves swimming along the drug development pipeline. A number of studies have been conducted to see if these small fish are up to the task ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Sukardi H,Chng HT,Chan EC,Gong Z,Lam SH

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity (ADME-tox) processes of drugs are of importance and require preclinical investigation intestine in addition to the liver. Various models have been developed for prediction of ADME-tox in the intestine. In this review, precision-cut intestinal...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Li M,de Graaf IA,Groothuis GM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Topotecan was initially approved for the treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer. In cervical cancer, it has been investigated for its potential as part of systemic therapy for advanced and/or recurrent disease and in combination with cisplatin and radiation as a first-line treatment for advanced disease. As...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Musa F,Blank S,Muggia F

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dosing of antibiotics in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) is challenging, due to altered pharmacokinetics, difficulty of lung tissue penetration, and increasing presence of antimicrobial resistance. AREAS COVERED:The purpose of this work is to critically review original data as well as previous reviews an...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Akkerman-Nijland AM,Akkerman OW,Grasmeijer F,Hagedoorn P,Frijlink HW,Rottier BL,Koppelman GH,Touw DJ

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00