Expert review of clinical pharmacology
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Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol · Jan 2016
ReviewBupropion-SR plus naltrexone-SR for the treatment of mild-to-moderate obesity.
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.
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Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol · Jan 2016
ReviewTreatment potential of the GLP-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a review.
Over the last decade, the discovery of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has increased the treatment options for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). GLP-1 RAs mimic the effects of native GLP-1, which increases insulin secretion, inhibits glucagon secretion, increases satiety and slows gastric emptying. ⋯ The most common adverse events are nausea and other gastrointestinal discomfort, while hypoglycaemia is rarely reported when GLP-1 RAs not are combined with sulfonylurea or insulin. Treatment options in the near future will include co-formulations of basal insulin and a GLP-1 RA.
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Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol · Jan 2016
ReviewEndocrinopathies induced by immune-checkpoint inhibitors in advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
The advent of immunotherapy has recently expanded the therapeutic options in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In these patients, the recent efficacy demonstration of antibodies against immune checkpoints: the anti-programmed death-1 (PD-1) and anti-programmed death ligand-1 (PD-L1), has led to approval of nivolumab and pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1) in the treatment of advanced NSCLC. ⋯ Among these, a spectrum of endocrine disorders has been also reported. This manuscript focuses particularly on endocrine disorders induced by immuno-checkpoint inhibitors employed in NSCLC, in order to suggest the strategies for their diagnosis and effective management.
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Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol · Jan 2016
ReviewAllergen extracts for immunotherapy: to mix or not to mix?
Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is established as a curative treatment for allergic rhinitis, asthma, as well as insect venom allergy. AIT is based on the administration of natural allergen extracts via the subcutaneous or sublingual routes to reorient the immune system towards tolerogenic mechanisms. ⋯ Herein, we discuss the advantages and drawbacks of mixing homologous (i.e., related) or heterogeneous (i.e., unrelated) allergen extracts. We provide evidence for incompatibilities between mixes of grass pollen and house dust mite extracts containing bodies and feces, and summarize critical points to consider when mixing allergen extracts for AIT.
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Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol · Jan 2016
ReviewPanobinostat for the treatment of relapsed or relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma: pharmacology and clinical outcomes.
Recently, outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma have improved dramatically due to improved and innovative therapies. However, most patients will either relapse or become refractory to current therapy. ⋯ In a phase 3 trial of panobinostat with bortezomib and dexamethasone, addition of panobinostat significantly prolonged the median progression-free survival of patients with relapsed or relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. This review focuses on clinical development of panobinostat, with particular emphasis on pharmacokinetics and adverse event management.