abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is increasing worldwide, due to the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains. With this panorama, there is a serious danger that we may be entering the 'post-antibiotic era'. Areas covered: We assess why so few new classes of antibiotics have been developed in the past y...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Rello J,Bunsow E,Perez A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Therapeutic efficiency of NSAID is handicapped by ongoing discussion of cardiovascular (CV) safety. Areas covered: We update meta-analyses on NSAIDs in patients with and without cardiovascular (CV) diseases and analyse the association between NSAIDs and cardiovascular events in patients with inflammation. ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Zingler G,Hermann B,Fischer T,Herdegen T

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:WHO recommends tenofovir, efavirenz, and lamivudine or emtricitabine for first-line antiretroviral therapy (ART) in adults, which replaced more toxic regimens using stavudine, zidovudine or nevirapine. Areas covered: We searched Pubmed to identify observational studies and randomized controlled trials repo...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Mouton JP,Cohen K,Maartens G

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis are a major public health problem with a serious global impact. Although there have recently been two new drugs introduced for the treatment of drug-resistant TB (bedaquiline and delamanid), the current therapeutic armamentarium is limited. Because treatment of drug-res...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Mafukidze A,Harausz E,Furin J

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In pediatric pharmacotherapy, many drugs are still used off-label, and their efficacy and safety is not well characterized. Different efficacy and safety profiles in children of varying ages may be anticipated, due to developmental changes occurring across pediatric life. AREAS COVERED:Beside pharmacokine...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Brussee JM,Calvier EA,Krekels EH,Välitalo PA,Tibboel D,Allegaert K,Knibbe CA

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIAs) were introduced to improve treatment adherence and tolerability of oral formulations. After risperidone was introduced as the first long-acting injectable second-generation antipsychotic, during the last five years olanzapine pamoate, once-monthly paliperidone ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Bernardo M,Bioque M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this article was to assess the efficacy and safety of apremilast in treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) with meta-analysis method. We included four randomized clinical trials identified from MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, "ISRCTN Register" and "ClinicalTrials.gov" which compared apremilast with place...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Qu X,Zhang S,Tao L,Song Y

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:C-X-C chemokine receptor (CXCR)3 and its interferon(IFN)γ-dependent chemokines (CXCL10, CXCL9, CXCL11) are implicated in the immune-pathogenesis of autoimmune thyroiditis (AT), Graves disease (GD) and Graves Ophthalmopathy (GO). In tissue, recruited Th1 lymphocytes produce IFNγ, enhancing the tissue secretion of IFNγ-...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Fallahi P,Ferrari SM,Elia G,Nasini F,Colaci M,Giuggioli D,Vita R,Benvenga S,Ferri C,Antonelli A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroblastoma (NB) is the most common extra cranial solid tumor of childhood, with 60% of patients presenting with high risk (HR) NB by means of clinical, pathological and biological features. The 5-year survival rate for HR-NB remains below 40%, with the majority of patients suffering relapse from chemorefractory tum...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Mora J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secukinumab (also known as AIN-457) is a human monoclonal antibody targeting IL-17A, which has been recently FDA-approved for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with coexistent moderate to severe plaque psoriasis based on clinical trials demonstrating excellent efficacy. This review ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Jaleel T,Elmets C,Weinkle A,Kassira S,Elewski B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schizophrenia is a major mental illness with a lifetime prevalence of about 1%. Antipsychotic drugs, with a primary mechanism of action that involves dopamine receptor blockade, are the mainstay in the treatment of the disorder. However, despite optimum antipsychotic treatment, few patients return to pre-morbid levels...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Andrade C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aripiprazole monohydrate (AM) and aripiprazole lauroxil (AL) are two different long-acting injectable formulations of aripiprazole. AM 400 mg administered once monthly demonstrated efficacy in an acute, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial, as well as in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, rando...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Citrome L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) data to inform antimalarial treatment regimens has accelerated in the past few decades, due in no small part to the stimulus provided by progressive development of parasite resistance to most of the currently available drugs. An understanding of the disposition,...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Davis TM,Moore BR,Salman S,Page-Sharp M,Batty KT,Manning L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Naltrexone-bupropion is a recently approved drug combination for chronic weight management. In this article, we discuss the rationale for its use as a combination followed by a comprehensive review of safety and efficacy data from major preclinical, phase II and III clinical trials. ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Ali KF,Shukla AP,Aronne LJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2I) are recently approved class of anti-hyperglycaemic agents for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). SGLT-2I inhibits renal glucose reabsorption, thereby ensuing urinary glucose excretion in a dose-dependent manner. This caloric loss and osmotic diuresis,...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Singh AK,Singh R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After the introduction of anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agents, the clinical outcome of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) has improved significantly. However, use of anti-TNF therapy is complicated by loss of response. In order to maintain remission, adequate serum levels are required. Hence, ther...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Strik AS,Bots SJ,D'Haens G,Löwenberg M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are effective and widely used antihypertensive drugs. Exposure to these agents is known to be harmful to the fetus in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Concerns have also been raised about the risk of congenital malfo...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Pucci M,Sarween N,Knox E,Lipkin G,Martin U

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:'IDegLira' combines insulin degludec (IDeg) with the glucagon-like peptide-1 analog liraglutide (Lira) at a ratio of 1 unit IDeg to 0.036 mg Lira. The two components have complementary therapeutic actions for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that combinations of basal insulin with glucagon-like pep...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Simpson R,King A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oncology is one of the areas of medicine with the most active research being conducted on new drugs. New pharmacological entities frequently enter the clinical arena, and therefore, the safety profile of anticancer products deserves continuous monitoring. However, only very severe and (unusual) suspected adverse drug ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Tuccori M,Montagnani S,Capogrosso-Sansone A,Mantarro S,Antonioli L,Fornai M,Blandizzi C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel pharmaceutical advances in postoperative pain management include both non-opioid adjuvants as well as opioid analgesics. Optimizing postoperative analgesics includes improving onset of action, matching duration of analgesia to the setting of use, and minimizing adverse events. To improve on the current standard ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Palmer P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data from clinical trials, retrospective and cross-sectional studies have quantified the metabolic changes associated with long-term use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). AEDs can be associated with weight gain or weight loss, although most are weight neutral. Weight gain is not only a cosmetic problem but also a risk fo...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Hamed SA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic diarrhea remains a common condition that affects people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) despite the widespread use of potent antiretroviral therapy. It is important that providers control this condition, as the persistence of diarrhea affects the quality of life of patients and may contribute ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Castro JG,Chin-Beckford N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific multisystem disorder, complicating 2 - 8% of pregnancies, and represents a leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Recent investigations have elucidated the understanding of its underlying pathogenic mechanisms. However, despite these advances, therapeutic ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Ornaghi S,Paidas MJ

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:G-quadruplexes are non-Watson-Crick four-stranded nucleic acid structures. Recent evidence points toward their existence in vivo and their implication in various biological processes. Over the past two decades, small molecules have been developed to specifically and selectively target these structures in order to diss...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Müller S,Rodriguez R

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory dermatologic condition that can often be disfiguring with significant negative impact on patients' quality of life. Sanrosa (brimonidine tartate) is a novel therapeutic agent targeting the facial flushing and erythema of rosacea through its α₂ adrenergic receptor agonist activity. The...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Tong LX,Moore AY

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetaminophen (APAP)/paracetamol is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter drugs taken worldwide for treatment of pain and fever. Although considered as safe when taken in recommended doses not higher than 4 g/day, APAP overdose is currently the most important cause of acute liver failure (ALF). ALF may requir...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Tiegs G,Karimi K,Brune K,Arck P

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research on the specific effects of sex and gender on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as safety profile tolerability and drug efficacy, of medications remain meager because female animals and women have only recently been included in the pharmacological domain. To date, the influence of sex and gender o...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Franconi F,Campesi I

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in our understanding of the molecular and genetic basis of pancreatic cancer, it continues to be a therapeutic challenge. Gemcitabine approved by FDA in 1997, offers modest improvement of tumor-related symptoms and marginal advantage of survival. Many chemotherapeutic agents have been compared against...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Saif MW

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chagas disease is the highest impact parasitic disease in the Americas but often goes untreated due to the shortcomings of currently available therapeutics. Thus there is an urgent need for new treatment options and growing interest in drug development for the infection. This review summarizes some of the recent advan...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Bustamante JM,Tarleton RL

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a common form of adverse drug reaction seen within the clinic. Sensitive, specific and non-invasive biomarkers of liver toxicity are required to help diagnose hepatotoxicity and also to identify safety liabilities during drug development. Limitations exist in the current gold standa...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Hornby RJ,Starkey Lewis P,Dear J,Goldring C,Park BK

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Valproic acid is approved for treatment of seizures and manic episodes of bipolar disorder, and continues to be one of the most commonly prescribed antiepileptic drugs in the world. Hepatotoxicity is a rare but serious side effect resulting from its use, particularly in young patients. This adverse effect does not dis...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Felker D,Lynn A,Wang S,Johnson DE

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Second-generation antipsychotics (SGA) have been associated with risk of stroke in elderly patients, but the molecular and genetic background under this association has been poorly investigated. The aim of the present study was to prioritize a list of genes with an SGA altered expression in order to characterize the g...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Cocchi E,Drago A,de Ronchi D,Serretti A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The dramatic effectiveness of statins in improving the course of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease tends to overshadow questions of statin intolerance. Thus after more than 25 years of clinical statin use, intolerance remains a poorly understood, frustrating issue for patients and providers. It has been extraordi...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Guyton JR,Campbell KB,Lakey WC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence from observational studies suggests that mild-to-moderate consumption of red wine is associated with reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Various individual chemical components of red wine also show salutary effects on vascular homeostasis, that is, enhanced endothelial function and arterial disten...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Mangoni AA,Stockley CS,Woodman RJ

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is an unmet medical need for effective bronchodilator treatments that not only have a fast onset of action, but also a long duration of action and are delivered using a simple, easy-to-use device. Long-acting muscarinic antagonists such as glycop...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Molimard M,D'Andrea P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and is becoming a global health concern. Despite a well-established understanding of the molecular mechanism involved in its pathogenesis, and millions of dollars of investment in drug discovery and clinical trials, no single molecule has yet been approved for i...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Léger GC,Massoud F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migraine is a common neurological syndrome that affects approximately 10-20% of the population. The pathophysiology of migraine is unclear. 5-hydroxytriptamine is a key mediator in the pathogenesis of migraine and thus 5-HT1-receptor agonists are the principal drugs for acute migraine therapy. There are three classes ...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Reddy DS

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in premature infants. It is caused by surfactant deficiency and lung immaturity. Lucinactant is a synthetic surfactant containing sinapultide, a bioengineered peptide mimic of surfactant-associated protein B. A meta-analysis o...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Jordan BK,Donn SM

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The last decades were characterized by enormous technological advances resulting in a better understanding of disease pathologies and improvement of treatment strategies. The development of targeted drugs, whose beginning can be traced back to Paul Ehrlich's theory of the 'magic bullet' approximately 100 years ago, is...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Hebar A,Valent P,Selzer E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gout is an inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden, painful inflammation. Gout can affect any joint in an asymmetric distribution. Gouty attacks may be isolated or can be followed by years of recurrent flares. Over time, elevated serum urate levels and tophaceous deposits can lead to deformity and disability fr...

journal_title：Expert review of clinical pharmacology

authors： Dave AJ,Kelly VM,Krishnan E

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00