Clinical therapeutics
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Clinical therapeutics · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyTopiramate versus amitriptyline in migraine prevention: a 26-week, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group noninferiority trial in adult migraineurs.
The primary objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of topiramate and amitriptyline in the prophylaxis of episodic migraine headache. ⋯ In this noninferiority study, topiramate was at least as effective as amitriptyline in terms of reducing the rate of mean monthly migraine episodes and all prespecified secondary efficacy end points. Topiramate was associated with improvement in some quality-of-life indicators compared with amitriptyline and was associated with weight loss and improved weight satisfaction.
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Clinical therapeutics · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudySelf-reported sedation profile of immediate-release quetiapine fumarate compared with extended-release quetiapine fumarate during dose initiation: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study in healthy adult subjects.
The primary study objective was to assess the time course and intensity of sedation after administration of immediate-release (IR) and extended-release (XR) quetiapine fumarate in healthy subjects during dose initiation. The tolerability of the 2 formulations was also evaluated. ⋯ In these healthy subjects, quetiapine XR was associated with a lower intensity of self-reported sedation compared with quetiapine IR. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00702676; Astra Zenecaclinicaltrials.com Identifier: D1443C00033.
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Clinical therapeutics · Mar 2009
ReviewNebivolol: a third-generation beta-blocker for hypertension.
Nebivolol is a third-generation beta(1)-selective beta-blocker that is approved for the treatment of hypertension. ⋯ Nebivolol is a cardioselective beta-blocker that has been reported to be efficacious and well tolerated for achieving BP control in patients with hypertension. Preliminary evidence suggests a potential for reduced mortality in patients with heart failure.
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Clinical therapeutics · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of intravenous patient-controlled analgesia with buprenorphine and morphine alone and in combination during the first 12 postoperative hours: a randomized, double-blind, four-arm trial in adults undergoing abdominal surgery.
Intense pain in the first 12 hours after major abdominal surgery requires the use of large amounts of analgesics, mainly opioids, which may produce undesirable effects. Buprenorphine (BUP) is not typically used intravenously in this setting, particularly in combination with morphine (MO), due to concerns that BUP might inhibit the analgesic effect of MO. ⋯ In these patients undergoing abdominal surgery, the BUP-i + BUP-b regimen controlled postoperative pain as well as did MO-i + MO-b or the combinations of BUP and MO. BUP neither inhibited the analgesia provided by MO nor induced undesired sedation or hemodynamic or respiratory effects.
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Clinical therapeutics · Mar 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEfficacy and safety of low-dose transdermal buprenorphine patches (5, 10, and 20 microg/h) versus prolonged-release tramadol tablets (75, 100, 150, and 200 mg) in patients with chronic osteoarthritis pain: a 12-week, randomized, open-label, controlled, parallel-group noninferiority study.
This study compared the efficacy and safety of low-dose 7-day buprenorphine patches and prolonged-release tramadol tablets in patients with chronic, moderate to severe osteoarthritis (OA) pain of the hip and/or knee. ⋯ In these patients with chronic, moderate to severe OA pain of the hip and/or knee, 7-day low-dose buprenorphine patches were an effective and well-tolerated analgesic. The buprenorphine patches were noninferior to prolonged-release tramadol tablets. European Union Drug Regulating Authorities Clinical Trials number: 2006-003233-32.