abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Oral mucositis is a major severe toxic side-effect of systemic chemotherapy and irradiation in patients with cancer. Various free radical scavengers have been shown to prevent chemotherapy-induced skin necrosis. The objective of this study was to determine the antioxidant activity of a bisbenzy...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Kaji H,Inukai Y,Maiguma T,Ono H,Teshima D,Hiramoto K,Makino K

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of extemporaneously prepared admixtures of drugs must be supported by documentation of their chemical stability. OBJECTIVE:To assess the physical compatibility and the chemical stability of nefopam hydrochloride, a centrally acting non-opioid analgesic, when admixed with selected proton pump inhibit...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Kambia NK,Luyckx M,Dine T,Dupin-Spriet T,Gressier B,Brunet C

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lactic acidosis is a rare, yet life-threatening adverse drug effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), specifically stavudine and lamivudine. These nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are commonly used to treat patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HI...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Marfo K,Garala M,Kvetan V,Gasperino J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Emerging antibiotic resistance in common pathogens is a worldwide problem known to be related to inappropriate overuse of antibiotics. Wide variability in antibiotic use throughout the world is because of various factors, including socio-cultural differences. OBJECTIVE:To study the rate of antibiotic prescr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Kumar R,Indira K,Rizvi A,Rizvi T,Jeyaseelan L

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although acetylsalicylic acid is prescribed for a broad range of diseases, it can induce a wide array of clinically recognized hypersensitivity reactions, including aspirin-intolerant asthma (AIA) with rhinitis and aspirin-intolerant urticaria (AIU) with anaphylaxis. Altered eicosanoid metabolism is the generally acce...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Palikhe NS,Kim SH,Park HS

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Personal imports of unapproved drugs are made by physicians and patients in Japan. Such imports require submission of a request for an import certificate from the Regional Bureau of Health and Welfare (RBHW). So far, there have been few reports on personal imports of drugs in Japan. OBJECTIVE:To assess the ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Tsuji K,Tsutani K

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retinoic acid syndrome (RAS) is an unpredictable but frequent complication which may develop after administration of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) most commonly in patients with acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL). In this review, we describe the incidence, predictive factors, clinical course, outcome and treatme...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Patatanian E,Thompson DF

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morphine is one of the most widely used opioid analgesics for controlling pain in cancer and post-operative patients. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed at finding a sensitive method for measuring morphine. METHOD:A one-step solid phase extraction was developed for extracting morphine from various samples, and mor...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Mashayekhi SO,Ghandforoush-Sattari M,Hain RD

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is currently a lot of concern about the quality and therapeutic effectiveness of Mexican pharmaceutical products, and considerable price differences between alternative products containing the same active principle. OBJECTIVE:To establish whether four Mexican drug products, a high price and three lowe...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Hernández-Abad VJ,Castañeda-Hernández G,García-Jiménez S,Marroquín-Segura R,Sánchez-González E

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of a patient with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) receiving adalimumab, who developed an exacerbation of palmoplantaris pustulosa psoriasis. CASE SUMMARY:A 38-year-old woman diagnosed with PsA had received treatment with non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs. Two months prior to admission, the pati...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Borrás-Blasco J,Gracia-Perez A,Nuñez-Cornejo C,Rosique-Robles JD,Mateu-Puchades A,Casterá MD,Rubio-Fabra M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe sore throat management by primary care physicians in Poland. METHODS:We sent questionnaires to all primary care doctors in Podlaskie voievodship (north-eastern Poland) with clinical vignettes depicting patients with symptoms of sore throat. The probability of bacterial (streptococcal) infection w...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Chlabicz S,Pytel-Krolczuk B,Ołtarzewska AM,Marcinowicz L

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The uptake of new medicines is slower in the UK than in many other countries. Previous research found that cost and price have little influence on general practitioner (GP) behaviour, but recent UK government policy may have heightened cost-consciousness. Focussing on new medicines, this review...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Mason A

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood ribavirin concentration was monitored after the administration of high-dose oral ribavirin in a case of adenovirus-induced haemorrhagic cystitis post-stem-cell transplantation. Combination use of intravenous gamma immunoglobulin (15 g/3 days) and high-dose ribavirin (RBV; 9000 mg/4 days) provided plasma ribaviri...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Homma M,Inoue Y,Hasegawa Y,Kojima H,Kohda Y

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To highlight therapeutic controversies, and present a critical review of the most recent evidence on the management of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). DATA SOURCES:A MEDLINE search from October 1996 until October 2006 was carried out. Pertinent literature was identified and other references identifi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Hassan Y,Awaisu A,Aziz NA,Aziz NH,Ismail O

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:There is concern regarding long-term excess calcium intake in end-stage renal disease populations. Because calcium carbonate is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication, few studies have been able to track its use. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) tracks national pharmacy data for both OTC a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Borzecki AM,Lee A,Wang SW,Brenner L,Kazis LE

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In September 1998, legislation was introduced in the United Kingdom to limit paracetamol pack sizes to 16 tablets of 500 mg at general sales outlets and 32 tablets of 500 mg at pharmacies. The effect of the regulations on severity of paracetamol poisoning is unclear. The aim of this study was t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Morgan O,Hawkins L,Edwards N,Dargan P

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report the usefulness of antipsychotic dose-reduction for avoiding paralytic ileus in a patient with chronic schizophrenia and comorbid dementia. CASE SUMMARY:A 65-year-old in-patient developed severe paralytic ileus warranting a transfer to the general hospital. Constipation was very troublesome and he o...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Suzuki T,Uchida H,Watanabe K,Kashima H

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the role of patient characteristics in estimating doses of digoxin for neonates using routine therapeutic drug monitoring data. METHOD:The steady-state blood level data (n = 129) after repetitive oral administration in 71 hospitalized neonates were analysed using Nonlinear Mixed Effects Modellin...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Yukawa E,Akiyama K,Suematsu F,Yukawa M,Minemoto M

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upregulation of oligopeptide transport activity by dietary protein, certain dipeptides and amino acids has been reported in the rat intestine and a human intestinal cell line. OBJECTIVE:In this study, the pharmacokinetics of cefdinir were investigated after L-phenylalanine supplementation and a high-protein...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Fujita T,Nakamura K,Yamazaki A,Ozaki M,Sahashi K,Shichijo K,Nomura K,Maeda M,Nakamura T,Fujita T,Yokota S,Kuroyama S,Kumagai Y,Majima M,Ohtani Y

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperprolactinemia is a frequent side-effect in the use of atypical antipsychotics. The propensity to induce hyperprolactinemia is highly substance dependent and hyperprolactinemia is not always associated with clinical side-effects. We report a case in which hyperprolactinemia and amenorrhea under the treatment with ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Wolf J,Fiedler U

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:The application of population pharmacokinetics (PopPK) appears increasingly in drug labelling. The current study was to examine the use of PopPK in dose recommendation in drug-product labels. METHOD:PopPK information was identified in the data sheets included in the physician desk reference (P...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Duan JZ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients' own medications (POM) are medications that patients have obtained in the community setting and bring to the hospital when admitted. The practice of using POMs has not been well studied. OBJECTIVE:To identify benefits, risks and other impacts on the use of POM in hospitals. METHODS:A systematic se...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Lummis H,Sketris I,Veldhuyzen van Zanten S

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Moxifloxacin is a new fluorquinolone with broad-spectrum activity. It is suitable for treating peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The objective of this study was to test stability of moxifloxacin in PD solutions stored at different temperatures. METHODS:Dialysis solution bags we...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Fernández-Varón E,Marín P,Espuny A,Villamayor L,Escudero E,Cárceles C

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether patients who are prescribed a highly active antiretroviral therapy regimen, that minimizes medical and lifestyle contraindications, will be better able to adhere to their drug regimens and will have better clinical outcomes, than patients who do not have such a regimen. METHODS:A retrosp...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Lal LS,Grimes RM,Swint JM,Risser J

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report three cases of alopecia induced by the anticoagulant enoxaparin in cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) patients. CASE SUMMARY:Three female patients were treated initially with direct intrasinus urokinase, and then followed by low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) enoxaparin at 1 mg/kg given subcutaneous...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Wang YY,Po HL

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Enteric-coated, delayed-release divalproex sodium requires multiple daily administrations and high adherence rate to prevent breakthrough seizures and control adverse effects. We evaluated the effect of missing one or two doses of divalproex for up to 24 h, followed by replacement and resumptio...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Dutta S,Reed RC

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New treatments for relapse of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), include gemtuzumab ozogamicin (GO), an anti-CD33 monoclonal antibody. We describe a second case of GO-induced sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (SOS) effectively treated with defibrotide (DF). No stem-cell transplantation was involved. On day 23 after the firs...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Lannoy D,Decaudin B,Grozieux de Laguérenne A,Barrier F,Pignon JM,Wetterwald M,Odou P

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Antiviral medications cost-effectively reduce influenza-related morbidity and potentially mortality. We sought to assess the appropriateness of antiviral prescribing for influenza. METHOD:We performed a retrospective analysis of visits by adults to primary care clinics during influenza seasons...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Linder JA,Chan JC,Bates DW

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A pain relief score 50% of the maximum is often used as a clinically meaningful outcome in meta-analyses of analgesic trials. This arbitrary value requires validation. OBJECTIVE:To determine the optimum pain relief score for predicting pain relief sufficient to obviate the need for analgesic remedication in...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Li Wan Po A,Petersen B

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of the macrolides cannot be ascribed to their antibacterial action alone. Their immunoregulatory and anti-inflammatory functions are significant too. They are frequently used in the treatment of diffuse panbronchiolitis and cystic fibrosis (CF). AIM:To evaluate the effects of a macrolide antibio...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Yalçin E,Kiper N,Ozçelik U,Doğru D,Firat P,Sahin A,Ariyürek M,Mocan G,Gürcan N,Göçmen A

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated chemical and pharmaceutical equivalence of 11 brands of pyrimethamine-sulphadoxine combination tablets sold on the Tanzanian market. Physical and chemical tests were performed for all the 11 brands. These tests included hardness test, friability, disintegration, dissolution, weight uniformity a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Hebron Y,Tettey JN,Pournamdari M,Watson DG

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the current practice of Israeli paediatricians regarding acetaminophen dosing. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey among 200 paediatricians. The paediatricians were questioned of the recommended dose of acetaminophen, and whether they give prescriptions for acetaminophen and instruct their patients ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Greenberg R,Grossman Z,Goldstein L,Berkovitch M,Kozer E

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of Echinacea tablets on the expression of leucocyte heat shock protein 70 (hsp70), erythrocyte haemolysis, plasma antioxidant status, serum chemistry, haematological values and plasma alkylamide concentrations. METHOD:Eleven healthy individuals (26-61 years of age) were evaluated at basel...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Agnew LL,Guffogg SP,Matthias A,Lehmann RP,Bone KM,Watson K

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) are at risk for hyperkalemia because of coexisting comorbidities and use of multiple medications that impair potassium (K) excretion such as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. OBJECTIVE:To identify clinical factors associated with hyperkalemia on ini...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Ramadan FH,Masoodi N,El-Solh AA

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether any demographic or socioeconomic factors affect the use of smoking cessation medications in patients hospitalized with heart disease. METHOD:Data were obtained from the Improving Cardiovascular Outcomes in Nova Scotia (ICONS) Canada database, which includes a registry of all hospitalized...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Whelan AM,Cooke CA,Sketris IS

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug-drug interaction is a potential cause of adverse drug reactions. The incidence of such drug interactions in university hospitals in Thailand is unknown. PURPOSE:To estimate the rate of potential drug-drug interactions in outpatients of a typical Thai university hospital, and to identify risk factors fo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Janchawee B,Wongpoowarak W,Owatranporn T,Chongsuvivatwong V

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:To assess the accuracy and precision of delivery from containers containing oral drops, both under optimal laboratory conditions and during use by volunteers using a variety of real pharmaceutical products and specially prepared fluids. METHODS:The effects of the physical properties (viscosit...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Brown D,Ford JL,Nunn AJ,Rowe PH

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Although the kinetic behaviour of tramadol has been described, the present study is the first to our knowledge, to report specifically on the population pharmacokinetic modelling of tramadol hydrochloride. METHODS:The parametric Iterative Two-stage Bayesian Population Model (IT2B) program foll...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Gan SH,Ismail R,Wan Adnan WA,Zulmi W,Jelliffe RW

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The quality of 33 formulations of essential antimicrobial and antimalarial drugs (amoxicillin capsules, metronidazole tablets, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim tablets, quinine tablets and sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine tablets) marketed in Rwanda and Tanzania was assessed and the influence of tropical storage condi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Kayumba PC,Risha PG,Shewiyo D,Msami A,Masuki G,Ameye D,Vergote G,Ntawukuliryayo JD,Remon JP,Vervaet C

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of long-term glycaemic control in minimizing long-term complications of diabetes mellitus is evidence-based and national guidelines recommend a target glycosylated haemoglobin level of approximately 7%. Although the role of self-monitoring blood and urine glucose is less well defined, this activity ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

authors： Stewart D,McCaig D,Davie A,Juroszek L,Blackwood L,Findlay N,McCarthy S

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00