abstract：INTRODUCTION:The potency, tolerability and convenience of antiretroviral agents have all significantly improved over the past years, making lifelong HIV therapy easier. However, several specific needs are still unmet, including low daily pill burden, friendly metabolic profile, lack of (or few) drug interactions and hi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Fernández-Montero JV,Vispo E,Soriano V

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has markedly advanced by the advent of biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). However, they require special storage and transportation and remission is observed in ∼ 30%. Tofacitinib inhibits the nonreceptor tyrosine kinase family Janus kinase (JAK),...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Yamaoka K,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Prostate cancer being the second leading cause of death in men in Western countries remains a major challenge in healthcare. Several novel agents targeting signaling pathways in prostate cancer have recently been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but there is still an unmet need for new...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Deshmukh RR,Schmitt SM,Hwang C,Dou QP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Varicella zoster virus is a highly contagious virus that causes a primary infection known as varicella (chickenpox) that may reactivate years later to cause herpes zoster (HZ or shingles). After shingles heal, patients may develop post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), neuropathic pain syndrome that can cause sign...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Kim SR,Khan F,Ramirez-Fort MK,Downing C,Tyring SK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eradication of HIV infection is the most challenging research area in the HIV/AIDS field. Treatment of HIV infection with antiretrovirals halts viral replication but fails to eradicate infection because it does not eliminate latent viruses. Eradication has only been achieved in one exceptional case after bone marrow t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Blanco J

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Disturbances in lipid metabolism represent an integral component of dysglycemic states and may increase the risk of diabetic complications. Although from a pathophysiological viewpoint fibrates could represent the ideal drug for patients with diabetic dyslipidemia the evidence that support their use in the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Tsimihodimos V,Mikhailidis DP,Elisaf M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Complicated intraabdominal infections (cIAIs) are a common cause of infection-related morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients and present many challenges unique from other serious infections. cIAIs are generally polymicrobial in nature; however, controversy exists around the pathogenicity of some ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Skrupky LP,Tellor BR,Mazuski JE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system involving inflammation, chronic demyelination and axonal loss. MS affects more than 2 million people worldwide. AREAS COVERED:This article aims to summarize the findings from two pivotal 2-year, randomized, do...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Havrdova E,Hutchinson M,Kurukulasuriya NC,Raghupathi K,Sweetser MT,Dawson KT,Gold R

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteopororic fractures are highly prevalent in older persons having catastrophic consequences in their quality of life and increasing disability and mortality in this population. The mechanisms of osteoporosis in older persons are unique in terms of cellular changes and response to osteoporosis treatment. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Duque G

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Allergic rhinitis (AR) can be challenging to treat. For many patients, current therapies (including multiple therapies) provide insufficient symptom relief. There is, therefore, a clear unmet medical need for a new and more effective AR treatment option. MP29-02 ( Dymista ) is a novel intranasal formulatio...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bernstein JA

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite the availability of many antihypreglycemic agents, many patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) fail to achieve the glycemic treatment goal, primarily due to progressive beta-cell dysfunction, and increased risk of hypoglycemia. AREAS COVERED:The aim of the present article is to review the efficacy a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Abdul-Ghani MA,DeFronzo RA

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clostridium difficile has become the most important healthcare-associated infection worldwide within the past decade. This is in part due to the emergence of a highly virulent epidemic strain of C. difficile as well as the relative ineffectiveness of current therapies at producing a sustained response. Fid...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Hostler CJ,Chen LF

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a major cause of cancer-related death worldwide. Although advanced NSCLC is still incurable, various anti-neoplastic agents have become available for the treatment of this disease. Pemetrexed , a multi-target folate antagonist, has improved the survival of non-squamous...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Genova C,Rijavec E,Truini A,Coco S,Sini C,Barletta G,Dal Bello MG,Alama A,Savarino G,Pronzato P,Boccardo F,Grossi F

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5-i) are used for the oral treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). Since the launch of sildenafil more than 15 years ago, new molecules have become available. At present, in addition to tadalafil and vardenafil, there are three other drugs, udenafil, avanafil and mir...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Bruzziches R,Francomano D,Gareri P,Lenzi A,Aversa A

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Myoclonic seizures can be observed in various clinical settings and different epileptic conditions, including some forms of both diopathic and symptomatic epilepsies. Relatively little has been written on treatment of myoclonic seizures. Some old antiepileptic drugs, such as valproate and some benzodiazepi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Striano P,Belcastro V

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Etravirine (TMC125) is an orally administered second-generation non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) that is approved in treatment-experienced patients as addition to an optimized background therapy (OBT). AREAS COVERED:A Medline search was conducted of Phase II - IV clinical trials, as ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Schrijvers R

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ziconotide is an N-type calcium channel antagonist to treat chronic pain that is delivered intrathecally. It is the only intrathecal, FDA-approved, non-opioid analgesic and is recommended as first-line therapy. Despite these advantages, a small therapeutic window limits ziconotide's clinical utility, with ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Pope JE,Deer TR

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bradykinin-mediated angioedema is characterized by subcutaneous and/or submucosal edema formation without wheals and pruritus. It is linked to bradykinin-enhanced vascular permeability and, therefore, it does not respond to conventional measures, but requires specific therapy. AREAS COVERED:This summary b...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Farkas H

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Flecainide is a class Ic antiarrhythmic agent available in Europe since 1982. The clinical development program of flecainide provided good data on its antiarrhythmic effect for the prevention of ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias. The Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST), conducted to test...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Apostolakis S,Oeff M,Tebbe U,Fabritz L,Breithardt G,Kirchhof P

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gastritis is a broad term, which is used for different conditions by clinicians, endoscopists and pathologists. Classification strategies have led to more congruence between specialists. The histological evaluation of the gastric mucosa is mandatory for diagnosing and classifying gastritis. Main aetiologic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： den Hollander WJ,Kuipers EJ

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Combination of glibenclamide (glyburide in the U.S.) and metformin hydrochloride simultaneously addresses two different but complimentary mechanisms to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. AREAS COVERED:The pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and side effect profile of the oral combination of glibenclamid...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Lamos EM,Stein SA,Davis SN

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are clinically heterogeneous disorders that result primarily from lysosomal accumulation of macromolecules in various tissues. LSDs are always progressive, and often lead to severe symptoms and premature death. The identification of the underlying genetic and enzymatic de...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： van Gelder CM,Vollebregt AA,Plug I,van der Ploeg AT,Reuser AJ

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Silodosin is a new uroselective alpha-blocker with high pharmacological selectivity for the (1A) adrenoceptor. It is an effective and well-tolerated treatment in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), due to presumed bladder outlet obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The eff...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Osman NI,Chapple CR,Cruz F,Desgrandchamps F,Llorente C,Montorsi F

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ceftazidime is a third-generation cephalosporin that has activity against Gram-negative bacilli, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and the limited number of antimicrobial agents in development have necessitated a review of the current status of treatmen...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Choi SH,Koh Y

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lacosamide is a novel antiepileptic drug licensed in the US and Europe as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures in adults. The efficacy, safety, tolerability and favorable pharmacokinetic profile in the adult population suggest that lacosamide could be of benefit for patients with partial-onset sei...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Verrotti A,Loiacono G,Olivieri C,Zulli E,Zaccara G

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Epilepsy is a serious and common chronic neurological disease with an urgent need for novel treatment options, because 30% of all epilepsy patients do not respond to currently available drugs. Retigabine/Ezogabine (RTG) is a third-generation antiepileptic drug (AED) with a novel mechanism of action. It enh...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Orhan G,Wuttke TV,Nies AT,Schwab M,Lerche H

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood instability, which can be challenging to manage. First-line pharmacological approaches usually involve lithium, anticonvulsants and antipsychotics. Over the past fifteen years, several second-generation antipsychotics have demonstrated benefits for various phases o...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Janicak PG,Rado JT

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Olanzapine long-acting injection (OLAI), or olanzapine pamoate , is one of three second generation (SGA) antipsychotics now available in a long-acting formulation. OLAI is a microcrystalline salt of pamoic acid and olanzapine suspended in an aqueous solution that slowly dissociates into the separate compon...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Chue P,Chue J

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease characterized by the accumulation of clonal dendritic cells in different organs. Most recent findings (e.g., activating BRAF mutations) favor the hypothesis that LCH may represent a neoplasm with varying behavior, but the ultimate pathogenesis remains to be uncover...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Minkov M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Psoriasis is a common skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammatory lesions that are frequently vexing for patients and difficult for physicians to treat. Although multiple therapeutic options are available, all have limitations. Topical preparations have issues with patient adherence, as compared to...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Shutty B,West C,Pellerin M,Feldman S

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) often has an extended disease course. With a median age at diagnosis of 72 years, newer treatment options with less toxicity than standard nucleoside analogue-based regimens are needed. Historically, few therapy options are available once CLL has become refractory to nucl...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Chang JE,Kahl BS

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Miconazole (MCZ) is a time-honored antifungal of the imidazole class. MCZ exerts a multipronged effect on fungi. It inhibits the cytochrome P450 complex, including the 14α-demethylase enzyme required for ergosterol biosynthesis, in fungal cell membranes. In addition, intracellular accumulation of toxic met...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Piérard GE,Hermanns-Lê T,Delvenne P,Piérard-Franchimont C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Breast cancer is a common, life-threatening disease among women. Contemporary hormonal therapy with third-generation aromatase inhibitors for estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancers in postmenopausal women is still facing the challenge of interpatient variability in therapeutic response and intensity of ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Turkistani A,Marsh S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition that has a profound impact on an individual's overall health and quality of life. Muscarinic receptor antagonists are the mainstay of oral pharmacotherapy for OAB. While all of the medications in this class are significantly more effective than placebo, they a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Gomelsky A,Dmochowski RR

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:With growing knowledge of the molecular pathway of carcinogenesis, targeted therapies have become the 'blue ocean' of cancer treatment. sorafenib is an oral multikinase inhibitor that targets Raf/mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase/extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) (Raf/MEK/ERK) and several ty...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Woo HY,Heo J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bronchodilators represent the mainstay of symptomatic treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The principal bronchodilator agents are β(2)-agonists, anticholinergics and methylxanthines, used singly or in combination. Indacaterol is a novel long-acting β(2)-agonist for maintenance bronc...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Steiropoulos P,Papanas N,Nena E,Bouros D

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The bcr-abl tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are the cornerstone treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). However, there are many topics related to therapy that remain debated. AREAS COVERED:The aim of this paper is to give the reader a comprehensive review of how to treat CML at diagnosis, how to m...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Tanaka MF,Kantarjian H,Cortes J,Ohanian M,Jabbour E

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Paget's disease of the bone is a common condition in some populations, affecting almost 10% of older adults in western Europe. Though frequently asymptomatic, it can sometimes result in severe disabilities. Timely intervention is now able to arrest disease progression in the majority of patients. AREAS CO...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Reid IR

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness globally, representing a significant public health concern. More than 60 million people are affected by glaucoma worldwide; as this population ages, the number is expected to increase. Glaucoma is a collection of heterogeneous diseases sharing common clinic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Konstas AG,Quaranta L,Realini T

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage renal failure, and their survival after transplantation is gradually improving. Everolimus (EVL) is a mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor, providing a safe and effective immunosuppressive regime after kidney transplantation. ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy

authors： Dantal J

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00