abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Herpes zoster (HZ) and its most frequent complication, post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), have been shown to considerably impact quality of life (QoL). This has not yet been demonstrated in Japan. METHODS:QoL in HZ and PHN patients was evaluated using the Zoster Brief Pain Inventory (ZBPI), EuroQ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Mizukami A,Sato K,Adachi K,Matthews S,Holl K,Matsuki T,Kaise T,Curran D

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congestion is the main cause of morbidity in patients with heart failure. Treatment of fluid overload is often challenging in everyday clinical practice. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the diuretic effect of acetazolamide in patients with exacerbations of chronic heart failure, in addition...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Imiela T,Budaj A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:This real-world study assessed the prevalence, risk factors for, and incidence of seizures in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). METHODS:Patients with mCRPC were selected from MarketScan Commercial and Medicare Supplemental Databases between 1 January 2009 a...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Dharmani C,Bonafede M,Krivoshik A

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Despite the introduction of Medicare Part D (MPD) and 2012 Affordable Care Act (ACA), patients have a cost burden due to increases in drug prices. To overcome cost barriers, some patients purchase their medications from Canadian online pharmacies as Canadian prescription drug prices are believ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Kim SH,Ryu YJ,Cho NE,Kim AE,Chang J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Ultra-long-acting insulin degludec (DEG) has a longer duration of action and less daily variability relative to other basal insulin (BI), and thus may benefit patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). We examined the impact of switching BI to DEG on glycemic control and insulin dose in T1...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Hamamoto Y,Honjo S,Fujimoto K,Tokumoto S,Ikeda H,Wada Y,Koshiyama H

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This narrative review summarises the benefits, risks and appropriate use of acid-suppressing drugs (ASDs), proton pump inhibitors and histamine-2 receptor antagonists, advocating a rationale balanced and individualised approach aimed to minimise any serious adverse consequences. It focuses on current controversies on ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Fisher L,Fisher A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Elderly patients are more susceptible to Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs). Despite existing guidelines, there is no specific treatment for CDI in geriatrics. Vancomycin is commonly used in the treatment of CDI. Teicoplanin is an alternative glycopeptide which recently received marketing authorization ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Davido B,Leplay C,Bouchand F,Dinh A,Villart M,Le Quintrec JL,Teillet L,Salomon J,Michelon H

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Deferiprone (DFP), deferasirox (DFX) and deferoxamine (DFO) are used in thalassaemia major (TM) patients to treat chronic iron overload. We evaluated the cost-effectiveness of DFP, compared with DFX and DFO monotherapy, from an Italian healthcare system perspective. METHODS:A Markov model was used over a time ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Pepe A,Rossi G,Bentley A,Putti MC,Frizziero L,D'Ascola DG,Cuccia L,Spasiano A,Filosa A,Caruso V,Hanif A,Meloni A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elbasvir/grazoprevir demonstrated high sustained virologic response rates 12 weeks after the end of treatment (SVR12) across five clinical trials in subjects infected with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1, including those with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), and GT4. Despite favorable results overall,...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Boyd SD,Tracy L,Komatsu TE,Harrington PR,Viswanathan P,Murray J,Sherwat A

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:CKD-712, a candidate treatment for septic shock, acts by increasing cardiac output. This study investigated changes in the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and tolerability of CKD-712 after a single intravenous administration. METHODS:A dose-block-randomized, double-blind, placebo-controll...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Park SI,Kim J,Yu KS,Jang IJ,Lee S

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been conducted including an analysis to investigate the difference between ethnic groups in the glucose-lowering efficacy of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. This study assessed the factors related to the glucose-lowering efficacy and ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Fujita K,Kaneko M,Narukawa M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart rate is an established prognostic marker for longevity and is an important contributor in the pathophysiology of various cardiovascular diseases, including ischemic heart disease and heart failure. Most ischemic episodes are triggered by an increase in heart rate, which causes an imbalance between myocardial oxy...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Godino C,Colombo A,Margonato A

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The standard of care for HIV treatment is a three-drug regimen consisting of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and either a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, a protease inhibitor (PI) or an integrase strand transfer inhibitor. Darunavir boosted with ritonavi...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Lackey P,Mills A,Carpio F,Hsu R,DeJesus E,Pierone G,Henegar C,Fusco J,Fusco G,Wohlfeiler M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The management of advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) has been modified considerably by the availability of costly tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs); however, the best therapeutic sequence in terms of cost and effectiveness remains unknown. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare four ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Nerich V,Fleck C,Chaigneau L,Isambert N,Borg C,Kalbacher E,Jary M,Simon P,Pivot X,Blay JY,Limat S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Bilastine is a novel second-generation antihistamine for the symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. The objective of this study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and tolerability of bilastine following single and multiple oral doses in healthy Japanese ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Togawa M,Yamaya H,Rodríguez M,Nagashima H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent clinical studies have documented the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidative and anxiolytic effects of exogenous melatonin. The pharmacokinetic properties of melatonin have primarily been investigated in experimental studies. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to estimate the pharmacokinetics of...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Harpsøe NG,Andersen LP,Mielke LV,Jønsson B,Jenstrup MT,Gögenur I,Rosenberg J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:More and more evidence suggests that the density of calcification plays an important role in the plaque stability. However, few studies have investigated the statin treatment on the density of plaque calcification in patients with both coronary artery disease (CAD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS:On...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Zhang W,Luan Y,Jin C,Xu S,Bi X,Zhao Y,Qiu F,Fu G,Wang M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Vedolizumab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against the α4β7 integrin, is indicated for treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. In this placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized, single ascending-dose study, the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Rosario M,Wyant T,Leach T,Sankoh S,Scholz C,Parikh A,Fox I,Feagan BG

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are used for the prevention of thromboembolic complications in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) and those at risk of deep venous thrombosis. Their rapid onset of action and predictable pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles make them...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Acanfora D,Acanfora C,Scicchitano P,Longobardi M,Furgi G,Casucci G,Lanzillo B,Dentamaro I,Zito A,Incalzi RA,Ciccone MM

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Dutasteride is currently marketed by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), either as monotherapy or as a fixed-dose combination with tamsulosin. As part of the project to develop the fixed-dose combination product, alternative formulations of dutasteride were prepared by GSK, and their pharmacokinetic proper...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Fossler M,Zhu J,Roehrborn C,McAleese P,Manyak M

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:A novel tiotropium bromide monodose capsule dry powder inhaler (DPI) formulation and device have been developed. The formulation was based on a spray-dried matrix that enhances the aerosolizaton properties, allowing a less active tiotropium metered dose (13 µg/capsule) while maintaining the sam...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Algorta J,Andrade L,Medina M,Kirkov V,Arsova S,Li F,Chi J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Baicalein, a flavonoid isolated from the root of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, is a neuroprotective agent under development to treat Parkinson's disease. This study investigated the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of baicalein after a multiple-ascending-dose protocol in healthy Chi...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Pang H,Xue W,Shi A,Li M,Li Y,Cao G,Yan B,Dong F,Xiao W,He G,Du G,Hu X,Cheng G

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The time-course when changes in glycemic control and body weight were first manifest in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treated with a combination of insulin degludec and liraglutide (IDegLira) was assessed, comparing IDegLira to its individual components. METHODS:Data from week...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Vilsbøll T,Vora J,Jarlov H,Kvist K,Blonde L

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Statin-induced changes in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) are unrelated. Many patients initiated on statins experience a paradoxical decrease in HDL-C. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between a decrease in HDL-C...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Hasvold P,Thuresson M,Sundström J,Hammar N,Kjeldsen SE,Johansson G,Holme I,Bodegård J

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Dasotraline is a novel inhibitor of dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake currently being investigated in clinical studies for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Uniquely, relative to current ADHD medications, dasotraline has a slow absorption and long elimination...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Hopkins SC,Sunkaraneni S,Skende E,Hing J,Passarell JA,Loebel A,Koblan KS

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Concerns that antiepileptic brand-to-generic interchange results in disruption of seizure control are widespread. The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of the brand-to-generic levetiracetam switch in patients with focal or generalized epilepsy. METHODS:A prosp...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Vari MS,Pinto F,Mencaroni E,Giudizioso G,Minetti C,La Neve A,Francavilla T,Piccioli M,Striano S,del Gaudio L,Tovo P,Striano P,Verrotti A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Ramucirumab is a fully immunoglobulin G (lgG) monoclonal antibody targeting vascular endothelial growth factor receptor type 2 (VEGFR2). Previous clinical trials suggested ramucirumab could improve the survival and increase the risk of adverse effects. Here, we aimed to assess the efficacy and...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Wang K,Qu X,Wang Y,Dong W,Shen H,Zhang T,Ni Y,Liu Q,Du J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral teneligliptin [Teneglucon® (Argentina)], a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor, is indicated for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). This article reviews the pharmacology, therapeutic efficacy and tolerability of teneligliptin in the treatment of adults with T2DM. In 12- or 16-week, placebo-controll...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Scott LJ

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:As a β-adrenoceptor antagonist (β-blocker), esmolol can reduce cardiac output and the phosphodiesterase III inhibitor milrinone has been shown to improve heart contractility in patients with septic shock. This study was performed to assess the effects of esmolol combined with milrinone in patie...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Wang Z,Wu Q,Nie X,Guo J,Yang C

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Phenylephrine HCl 10 mg has been used as a nasal decongestant for over 50 years, yet only limited pharmacokinetic and metabolic data are available. The purpose of this study was to evaluate single-dose pharmacokinetics and safety of phenylephrine HCl 10, 20, and 30 mg and to assess cardiovascu...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Gelotte CK,Zimmerman BA

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although some evidence suggests that women may be at greater risk for hypoglycemia, no conclusion has been reached, and female sex has not been taken into account in antidiabetic drug-induced hypoglycemia. This study aimed to determine whether females are at a higher risk of sulfonylurea (SU)-associated hypo...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Kajiwara A,Kita A,Saruwatari J,Oniki K,Morita K,Yamamura M,Murase M,Koda H,Hirota S,Ishizuka T,Nakagawa K

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Status epilepticus (SE) is an important emergency situation associated with high morbidity and mortality. The goal of pharmacological therapy-rapid seizure termination-is only achieved in just over half of patients with first-line anti-epileptic drug (AED) therapy and many patients require sec...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Moreno Morales EY,Fernandez Peleteiro M,Bondy Peña EC,Domínguez Lorenzo JM,Pardellas Santiago E,Fernández A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Combining two standard-of-care medications for Alzheimer's disease (AD) into a single once-daily dosage unit may improve treatment adherence, facilitate drug administration, and reduce caregiver burden. A new fixed-dose combination (FDC) capsule containing 28 mg memantine extended release (ER) and 10 mg done...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Boinpally R,Chen L,Zukin SR,McClure N,Hofbauer RK,Periclou A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Characteristics of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) make the drug class susceptible to elimination via continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH), potentially leading to suboptimal drug concentrations if given at the recommended anephric doses during CVVH. The objective of ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： McLaughlin MM,Ammar AT,Gerzenshtein L,Scarsi KK

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Several drugs may interact with levothyroxine and reduce its bioavailability. The aim of this study was to analyse the Italian general practice patients with hypothyroidism from 2002-2011, in terms of variation of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, number of levothyroxine prescriptions ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Trifirò G,Parrino F,Sultana J,Giorgianni F,Ferrajolo C,Bianchini E,Medea G,Benvenga S,Cricelli I,Cricelli C,Lapi F

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Several antiviral therapies are now available for patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), but the most cost-effective strategy for Chinese patients is unclear. The aim of this study was to estimate the long-term cost effectiveness of the antiviral treatments (lamivudine, adefovir, telbivudine ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Zhang C,Ke W,Gao Y,Zhou S,Liu L,Ye X,Yao Z,Yang Y

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this case study was to examine the efficacy of a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (anagliptin) and an α-glucosidase inhibitor (miglitol) when added to ongoing insulin treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Continuous glucose monitoring was performed in four Japanese insulin-treated inpatients ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Kishimoto M,Noda M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Icosapent ethyl is a high-purity prescription form of eicosapentaenoic acid ethyl ester approved as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglyceride levels in adult patients with triglyceride levels ≥500 mg/dL (≥5.65 mmol/L). The objective of this open-label, drug-drug interaction study was to examine...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Braeckman RA,Stirtan WG,Soni PN

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 has been considered to be the most important enzyme system for metabolism of lopinavir/ritonavir (LPV/r), a widely used HIV protease inhibitor (PI) recommended during pregnancy. Herein we present a clinical case of a pregnant HIV-infected woman who was taking standard doses of LPV/r, 400/100 ...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： López Aspiroz E,Cabrera Figueroa SE,Iglesias Gómez A,Valverde Merino MP,Domínguez-Gil Hurlé A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Pegylated interferon (peg-IFN)-α2a and -α2b show different pharmacokinetic properties but are used interchangeably for hepatitis C treatment in traditional dual combinations and with newer agents. We assessed whether peg-IFN antiviral effects vary with peg-IFN subtype, affecting viral response...

journal_title：Clinical drug investigation

authors： Durante-Mangoni E,Parrella A,Iossa D,Andini R,Molaro R,Battimelli C,Sodano G,Utili R

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00