Gemfibrozil. A reappraisal of its pharmacological properties and place in the management of dyslipidaemia.

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：:Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterised by an urge to move the legs, uncomfortable sensations in the legs and worsening of these symptoms during rest with at least temporary relief brought on by activity. RLS occurs in 3-15% of the general population and in 10-30% of patients on maintenance dialysis. RLS may lea...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Molnar MZ,Novak M,Mucsi I

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alectinib (Alecensa(®)) is a second-generation, orally active, potent and highly selective inhibitor of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Alectinib is approved for the treatment of ALK fusion-gene positive, unresectable, advanced or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in Japan, where it has been given orphan ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： McKeage K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) is on the rise in the US despite a drop in cigarette smoking rates. Much of this rise is due to the increasing incidence of SCCHN attributable to human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV-related SCCHN has a high cure rate, which contributes to the stable dea...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Brockstein BE

更新日期：2011-08-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Anthracyclines are among the most active drugs for the treatment of advanced breast cancer. Epirubicin has been found to be as effective as doxorubicin at equimolar doses but significantly better tolerated, especially in terms of alopecia, leucopenia, and cardiac toxicity. The role of anthracycline-containing regimens...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Fumoleau P,Devaux Y,Vo Van ML,Kerbrat P,Fargeot P,Schraub S,Mihura J,Namer M,Mercier M

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information about the value for money of a medicine as derived from an economic evaluation can be used for decision-making purposes by policy makers, healthcare payers, healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies. This article illustrates the use of economic evaluation by decision makers and formulates a num...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Simoens S

更新日期：2010-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous inotuzumab ozogamicin (Besponsa®; Pfizer) is an anti-CD22 monoclonal antibody-calicheamicin conjugate that binds to CD22-expressing tumour cells. Upon binding, the complex is internalised and the cytotoxic calicheamicin derivative is released inside the cell, inducing double-strand DNA breakage and subsequ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Lamb YN

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macitentan (Opsumit(®)) is an orally active, dual endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) with tissue targeting properties. Macitentan was approved recently in the EU (as monotherapy or combination therapy) for the long-term treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults of WHO functional class II or III, a...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Dhillon S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asthmatic patients during sympton-free periods almost invariably have abnormalities in lung mechanics and gas exchange. Tentacious secretions and mucosal thickening exaggerate maldistribution of ventilation and cause flow limitation in small airways. Hence, the maximal expiratory flow volume loop in these patients wil...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Goldstein RS,Slutsky AS,Rebuck AS

更新日期：1978-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:74 cirrhotic patients with a history of variceal or gastric bleeding were randomly assigned to treatment with propranolol (40 to 360 mg/day) or placebo. The patients were all in good condition and doses of propranolol were titrated until a 25% reduction in heart rate was achieved. After 2 years, the cumulative percent...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Lebrec D,Poynard T,Bernuau J,Bercoff E,Nouel O,Capron JP,Poupon R,Bouvry M,Rueff B,Benhamou JP

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emicizumab (Hemlibra®), a recombinant, humanized, bispecific monoclonal antibody, restores the function of missing activated factor VIII (FVIII) by bridging FIXa and FX to facilitate effective haemostasis in patients with haemophilia A. Subcutaneous emicizumab is approved in several countries, including in the USA and...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Blair HA

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient compliance refers to the willingness and ability of an individual to follow health-related advice, to take medication as prescribed, to attend scheduled clinic appointments and to complete recommended investigations. It is a major health issue, with outcomes related to levels of morbidity, mortality and cost u...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Murphy J,Coster G

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain is the main reason prompting patients to consult their physicians. In acute conditions, pain has a very particular significance as a warning sign, enabling the physician to attempt a diagnosis. Nevertheless, its detrimental effect upon the individual (even in the case of acute pain) and its cost to society are no...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Brasseur L

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a noncomparative trial, 73 adults with acute sinusitis confirmed by x-ray received cefixime 400mg once daily for approximately 10 days. At the end of treatment, 60 patients (82%) were cured, 2 (2.7%) had improved and 7 (9.6%) had failed therapy; 4 patients were not evaluable. No relapses were observed at follow-up....

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Gehanno P,Boucot I,Berche P,Uhlrich J

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Tranexamic acid is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine that exerts its antifibrinolytic effect through the reversible blockade of lysine binding sites on plasminogen molecules. Intravenously administered tranexamic acid (most commonly 10 mg/kg followed by infusion of 1 mg/kg/hour) caused reductio...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Dunn CJ,Goa KL

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain represents a major clinical, social and economic problem, with estimates of its prevalence ranging from 8% to more than 60%, depending on the population. The impact of pain on economies is enormous, with the cost of back pain alone equivalent to more than one-fifth of one country's total health expenditure and 1....

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Phillips CJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Goserelin is a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue which, during continuous administration, down-regulates the pituitary-ovarian gonadal axis and reduces levels of the gonadotrophins, luteinising hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. In women, this results in suppression of ovarian steroidogenesis and ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Perry CM,Brogden RN

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bacteria most commonly responsible for early-onset (materno-fetal) infections in neonates are group B streptococci, enterococci, Enterobacteriaceae and Listeria monocytogenes. Coagulase-negative staphylococci, particularly Staphylococcus epidermidis, are the main pathogens in late-onset (nosocomial) infections, es...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Fanos V,Dall'Agnola A

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:ROS1 gene rearrangements exist in 1-2% of non-small cell lung cancers, typically occurring in younger, never or light smokers with adenocarcinoma. ROS1 gene fusions are potent oncogenic drivers, the presence of which results in the susceptibility of tumours to ROS1-targeted therapy. Crizotinib was the first tyrosine k...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Morris TA,Khoo C,Solomon BJ

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isradipine, a dihydropyridine derivative, inhibits the inward calcium flux through 'slow' channels of cardiac and vascular tissue, thereby eliciting potent coronary, cerebral and peripheral vasodilatation. In comparison with other calcium channel blockers the drug offers the advantages of minimal cardiodepressant acti...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Fitton A,Benfield P

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novartis has developed oral and intravenous formulations of panobinostat (Farydak(®)), a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, for the treatment of cancer. HDACs have important roles in maintaining chromatin structure and in regulating gene expression, including that of tumour suppressor genes, and thus represent vali...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Garnock-Jones KP

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral arterial occlusive disease is a common condition with possible serious consequences. It is usually diagnosed at the intermittent claudication stage. There are 2 objectives of treatment: to prevent ischaemic attacks and to improve quality of life. Treatment efficacy is, however, usually evaluated only in ter...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Marquis P

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of balanced analgesia was introduced to improve analgesic efficacy and reduce adverse effects. A large amount of clinical data has documented improved analgesia by combining different analgesics, but data on reducing adverse effects are inconclusive. Balanced analgesia should be used whenever possible, and...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Kehlet H,Werner M,Perkins F

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus patients, hyperglycaemia is independently related to the development of microvascular and macrovascular complications. Glycaemic targets and the benefits of intensive versus conventional glucose control are under debate. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the rand...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Mattila TK,de Boer A

更新日期：2010-12-03 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：:Novo Nordisk has developed a subcutaneous formulation of semaglutide (Ozempic®), a modified human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogue, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. It has been developed using Novo Nordisk's proprietary protein-acylation technology, and is administered using an injection device. ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Dhillon S

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rapid progress has recently been encountered in pharmacologically treating the unborn baby. This unique area of drug therapy raises new methodological and ethical questions. This article is a systematic review of known modalities of fetal pharmacotherapy, and aims to highlight essential principles, difficulties and co...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Koren G,Klinger G,Ohlsson A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gene rearrangements involving the neurotrophic receptor kinase genes NTRK1, NTRK2, and NTRK3 (referred to as TRK, encoding TRKA, TRKB, and TRKC, respectively) result in highly oncogenic fusions. TRK fusions are rare, with a prevalence of < 1% in solid tumors. Detection of TRK fusions can be based on fluorescence in-si...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Rohrberg KS,Lassen U

更新日期：2021-01-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug treatment for various anorectal conditions has been known since ancient times. Today, modern as well as traditional drugs are being increasingly used in all grades of symptomatic haemorrhoids. These drugs (oral and local) are used as a part of conservative management or as an adjuvant to invasive outpatient proce...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Misra MC,Imlitemsu

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pegaspargase (Oncaspar®), a pegylated form of native Escherichia coli-derived L-asparaginase (hereafter referred as E. coliL-asparaginase), is indicated in the USA and EU for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) as a component of multi-agent chemotherapy in paediatric and adult patients. Relative to E....

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Heo YA,Syed YY,Keam SJ

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00