Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs. Using their clinical pharmacological effects as a guide to their selection.

abstract：:A once-daily preservative-free fixed combination ophthalmic solution containing tafluprost 0.0015 % and timolol 0.5 % (hereafter referred to as tafluprost/timolol) [Taptiqom(®)] has been developed to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) whilst avoiding damage to the ocular surface associated with preservatives such as ben...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Hoy SM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gatifloxacin (Tequin) is an 8-methoxy fluoroquinolone approved in the US for use in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis (AECB), acute sinusitis, uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), pyelonephritis, gonorrhoea and uncomplicated skin an...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Keam SJ,Croom KF,Keating GM

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：:The development of thrombosis involves 4 main factors: the vessel wall, the formed elements of the blood, blood coagulation, and blood flow. In venous thrombosis, however, the major part in both the initiation and growth of thrombi is played by the platelets. In selecting drugs which inhibit platelet function it is he...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Mustard JF,Packham MA

更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clonidine transdermal therapeutic system (TTS) is a cutaneous delivery device which provides therapeutically effective doses of clonidine at a constant rate over 7 days. In clinical trials it reduces blood pressure in patients with mild to moderate hypertension as effectively as oral clonidine but with greater sta...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Langley MS,Heel RC

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zimelidine is a new antidepressant, which is structurally unrelated to the tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants. The pharmacological profile of zimelidine is different to that of other antidepressants in that it appears to owe the major part of its activity to the inhibition of serotonin uptake within the central...

journal_title：Drugs

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

更新日期：1982-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and progressive inflammatory disease that ultimately leads to disability and functional decline. Because patients usually develop RA in mid-life, they may experience its consequences for 20-30 years or longer. Proinflammatory cytokines, notably interleukin (IL)-1 and tumour necro...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Schiff MH

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：:The phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)/Akt/mTOR pathway is implicated in the pathogenesis of lymphoma. Deeper understanding of the diversity and biological impact of this pathway has led to the development of specific inhibitors to this pathway. Preclinical data in cell lines, patient samples and disease models have bro...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Seiler T,Hutter G,Dreyling M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ondansetron is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist which has previously been reported in the Journal to be a promising new agent for use as prophylaxis against nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Since the publication of this original review, further studies have been published that show ond...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Markham A,Sorkin EM

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While a variety of intervention options have been described for pemphigus vulgaris, the optimal treatment strategy has not been established. OBJECTIVES:The objective of this systematic review is to assess the literature on the efficacy and safety of interventions for the treatment of pemphigus vulgaris. DA...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Zhao CY,Murrell DF

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several antihypertensive agents such as thiazide diuretics and some beta-blockers have recently been shown to adversely affect lipid metabolism. Moreover, there is a growing suspicion that the adverse effect on plasma lipids might outweigh the favourable effect of lowering blood pressure. The effect of ketanserin tart...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Nakamura H,Hirata F,Yasugi T,Mizuno M,Saito E,Ishikawa T,Tada N,Nakaya N,Homma Y,Takeuchi I

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Invasive candidiasis has emerged as an important cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care unit patients. This short review focuses on many aspects of Candida infection in critically ill patients including epidemiology, impact on mortality, problems related to diagnosis, strategies to identify patients at ris...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Pennisi M,Antonelli M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vildagliptin (Galvus) is an antihyperglycaemic agent that selectively inhibits the dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzyme. Such inhibition prevents the degradation of the incretin hormones glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). This results in improved glycaemic control ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Croxtall JD,Keam SJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：: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：:Benzbromarone1 is a benzofuran derivative which lowers serum urate and increases urinary urate excretion in normal, hyperuricaemic and gouty subjects. In open short- and long-term studies benzbromarone reduced serum uric acid levels by one-third to one-half and maintained its effectiveness for periods of up to 8 years...

journal_title：Drugs

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

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Opioid pharmacotherapies play an important role in the treatment of opioid-dependent women; however, very little is known about the safety of naltrexone in pregnant patients. OBJECTIVE:This study examined the obstetric health of opioid-dependent women who were treated with implant naltrexone during pregnanc...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Kelty E,Hulse G

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accumulating evidence suggests the involvement of estrogen in depression. Estrogen can modulate neurotransmitter turnover, enhancing the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline (norepinephrine), and it is involved in the regulation of serotonin receptor number and function. Across the female reproductive life, fluctuati...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Ryan J,Ancelin ML

更新日期：2012-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the development and pharmacokinetics of a number of new dosage formulations (e.g. transdermal patches and buccal tablets) and new active substances (e.g. isosorbide 5-mononitrate) which have recently been introduced to overcome some of the problems inherent in conventional formulations of organic ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Jonsson UE

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:General anaesthesia is the reversible depression of central nervous system function. There is still no agreement over what constitutes depth of anaesthesia, and the clinical anaesthetist must thus titrate drug input according to clinical signs (heart rate, blood pressure, somatic movement, autonomic responses). The po...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Sear JW

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A fixed-dose combination tablet of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitor elbasvir and the HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor grazoprevir (elbasvir/grazoprevir; Zepatier™) is under development by Merck. Oral elbasvir/grazoprevir 50/100 mg once daily has been approved in the USA for the treatment of adults with chronic ...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Keating GM

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV‑2), is now a global pandemic. This virus primarily affects the respiratory tract and causes lung injury characterized by acute respiratory distress syndrome. Although the pathophysiology of COVID-19 is not yet clea...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Hajra A,Mathai SV,Ball S,Bandyopadhyay D,Veyseh M,Chakraborty S,Lavie CJ,Aronow WS

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer-related anorexia/cachexia (CAC) is a complex phenomenon in which metabolic abnormalities, proinflammatory cytokines produced by the host immune system, circulating tumour-derived catabolic factors, decreased food intake, and probably additional unknown factors, all play different roles. This review examines the...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Mantovani G,Macciò A,Massa E,Madeddu C

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight patients about to have the whole or part of a lung resected were given a 2g bolus dose of temocillin. A series of serum samples and a piece of peripheral lung tissue were collected and assayed for temocillin concentration. 30 minutes after drug administration, the mean serum and tissue concentrations were 172 mg...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Cowan W,Baird A,Sleigh JD,Gray JM,Leiper JM,Lawson DH

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infections in burn patients continue to be the primary source of morbidity and mortality. Topical antimicrobial therapy remains the single most important component of wound care in hospitalised burn patients. The goal of prophylactic topical antimicrobial therapy is to control microbial colonisation and prevent burn w...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Monafo WW,West MA

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fluoroquinolones have been shown to be active in vitro against many mycobacterial species, including most strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex and M. fortuitum, and some strains of M. kansasii, M. avium-intracellulare (MAI) complex and M. leprae. Ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin and sparfloxacin are the best stud...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Jacobs MR

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An unexpected precipitous fall in peripheral leucocyte count may occur during treatment of certain sensitised individuals with drugs usually well tolerated by most people. Three basic mechanisms for drug sensitivity have been found. One is characterised by sudden destruction of large numbers of leucocytes in periphera...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Pisciotta V

更新日期：1978-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a consequence of disparities in access to and utilization of preventative healthcare, the incidence and death rates from cervical cancer remain substantial in the face of indisputable evidence that screening saves lives. While disparities persist, there will be an urgent need for research into the treatment of adva...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： Longoria TC,Tewari KS

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Desloratadine is the orally active major metabolite of the nonsedating H1-antihistamine loratadine. The drug had no adverse cardiovascular effects in various animal models or when administered at 9 times the recommended adult dosage for 10 days in volunteers. Therapeutic dosages had no effects on wakefulness or psycho...

journal_title：Drugs

authors： McClellan K,Jarvis B

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00