This is a selection of articles from the August 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Drugs & Pharmacology headlines.
Eszopiclone overdose: Prolonged coma in an elderly patient: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Infliximab/isoniazid: Optic neuritis: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Calcium carbonate: Milk-alkali syndrome in an elderly patient: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Glibenclamide: Hypoglycaemia in an elderly patient successfully treated with octreotide: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
An intensive diabetes management programme is associated with a reduction in resting heart rate.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Other US regulatory news.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Catecholamines comparable for the treatment of septic shock.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Sorafenib is effective for the treatment of patients with advanced liver cancer,.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
EU product approvals.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Piracetam knocks tardive dyskinesia on the head.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Clonidine is an effective adjuvant to bupivacaine for spinal anaesthesia among children and adolescents,.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Multiple oral dosing of ketoconazole increases dog exposure to ivermectin.
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Source: J Pharm Pharm Sci - August 31, 2007 Authors: Hugnet C, Lespine A, Alvinerie M Tags: J Pharm Pharm Sci Source Type: journals
Minimizing leakage of value from R&D alliances
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Source: Nature Reviews Drug Discovery - August 31, 2007 Authors: Andrew Jones Tags: Perspective Source Type: journals
Planning for a possible influenza pandemic: A framework for planners preparing to manage deaths
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Source: NeLM Headline News - August 30, 2007 Tags: 5.3 Antiviral drugs, Viral, Department of Health (DH) Source Type: journals
Concern over number of measles cases in UK
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Source: NeLM Headline News - August 30, 2007 Tags: 14.4 Vaccines and antisera, Vaccination, Public Health, Paediatrics Source Type: journals
Germany's Merck Says EU Approves New Rebif Version
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Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - August 30, 2007 Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: journals
Docetaxel in Gastric Cancer: A Viewpoint by Andre M. Murad
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Source: Drugs - August 30, 2007 Authors: Murad, Andre M. Tags: Guest Commentaries Source Type: journals
A perspective on rational drug design with cyclopentenone: targeting the proteome with the cyclopentenone chemical moiety
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery: Table of Contents - August 29, 2007 Tags: Perspective Source Type: journals
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Current Systemic Treatment Options.
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Source: Drugs - August 29, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (255 K) Source Type: journals
Clinical Pattern of Zileuton-Associated Liver Injury: Results of a 12-Month Study in Patients with Chronic Asthma.
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Source: Drug Safety - August 29, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (234 K) Source Type: journals
Thiazolidinediones and their Fluid-Related Adverse Effects: Facts, Fiction and Putative Management Strategies.
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Source: Drug Safety - August 29, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (212 K) Source Type: journals
Leukemia, an effective model for chemical biology and target therapy.
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Source: Acta Pharmacologica Sinica - August 29, 2007 Authors: Chen GQ, Wang LS, Wu YL, Yu Y Tags: Acta Pharmacol Sin Source Type: journals
FDA to review combination pill containing montelukast and loratadine for allergic rhinitis
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Source: NeLM Headline News - August 29, 2007 Tags: 3.3.2 Leukotriene receptor antagonists, 3.4.1 Antihistamines, Allergy, Nasal problems, Licence extension, New drugs, Food & amp; Drug Administration (FDA) Source Type: journals
Changing Epidemiology of Rare Mould Infections: Implications for Therapy.
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Source: Drugs - August 29, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (215 K) Source Type: journals
Gene therapy of gynaecological diseases
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy: Table of Contents - August 29, 2007 Tags: Review Source Type: journals
Epidemiology of chronic atrophic gastritis: population-based study among 9444 older adults from Germany
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Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - August 29, 2007 Tags: Original articles Source Type: journals
Oral bowel preparation for colonoscopy: authors' reply
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Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - August 29, 2007 Tags: Letters to the Editors Source Type: journals
Extended Prophylaxis Better Against Post-CABG Infection
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Source: Medscape Pharmacist Headlines - August 28, 2007 Tags: Cardiology Source Type: journals
Humana waiving Rx refill rule for Midwest flood victims
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Source: Drug Topics - Drug Information - August 28, 2007 Source Type: journals
Humana waiving Rx refill rule for Midwest flood victims
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - August 28, 2007 Source Type: journals
New hope for HIV diagnostic tests in resource limited settings
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Source: Inpharma - August 27, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Rotavirus vaccine "well worth the cost" in France
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Source: Inpharma - August 27, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: journals
Fluorouracil plus folinic acid, followed by irinotecan, provides longer survival in colorectal cancer than such regimens in the reverse order
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Source: Inpharma - August 27, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: journals
Newly approved antineoplastics' added value often fails to add up
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Source: Inpharma - August 27, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: journals
Therapy with pioglitazone or rosiglitazone is beneficial for patients after coronary stent implantation
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Source: Inpharma - August 27, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: journals
Prostamides (prostaglandin-ethanolamides) and their pharmacology
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Source: British Journal of Pharmacology - August 27, 2007 Authors: D F WoodwardY LiangA H-P Krauss Source Type: journals
Morinda: Liver injury: case report
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Methotrexate: Lymphomatoid granulomatosis and interstitial pneumonia in an elderly patient: case report
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Enfuvirtide: Delayed hypersensitivity: case report
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Ciprofloxacin: Kidney disorders in elderly patients: 2 case reports
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Dipyrone/leflunomide/methotrexate: Myelodysplastic syndromes: 2 case reports
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: journals
Citalopram: Macropsia: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Atracurium besilate/neostigmine: Apnoea and bradycardia following inadvertent administration of atracurium besilate in a child: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Levosimendan pumps up QOL in advanced CHF.
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Source: PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Hopeful prognosis for neglected tropical diseases.
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Source: PharmacoEconomics & Outcomes News - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Genetic polymorphism predicts citalopram adverse-effect burden.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Liraglutide looks likely for type II diabetes.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
US drug approvals driven by science or commerce?
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
PPIs 'on-demand' soothing for NERD, GORD, not EO.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Adjunct celecoxib beneficial after coronary drug-eluting stent implantation.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: journals
Statistical Evaluation of Influence of Viscosity and Content of Polymer on Dipyridamole Release From Floating Matrix Tablets: A Technical Note
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Source: AAPS PharmSciTech - August 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Zoloft(Sertraline Hydrochloride) Tablet, Film Coated Zoloft(Sertraline Hydrochloride) Solution, Concentrate [Roerig]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride And Atropine Sulfate(Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride And Atropine Sulfate) Tablet [LANNETT CO., INC.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Evamist(Estradiol) Spray, Metered Fortransdermal Use [VIVUS, Inc.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Paroxetine(Paroxetine Hydrochloride) Tablet, Film Coated [ALPHAPHARM PTY. LTD.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Rifater(Rifampin, Isoniazid And Pyrazinamide) Tablet, Sugar Coated [Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Prednisolone(Prednisolone) Liquid [KV Pharmaceutical Co.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Ionsys(Fentanyl Hydrochloride) Patch, Extended Release, Electrically Controlled [Ortho-McNeil, Inc.]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Nystatin(Nystatin) Cream [Actavis Mid Atlantic LLC]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: journals
Istaroxime, a novel luso-inotropic agent for the treatment of acute heart failure
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Source: Current Opinion in Investigational Drugs - August 24, 2007 Authors: XHT Wehrens Source Type: journals
The US drug safety system: role of the pharmaceutical industry
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Source: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety - August 24, 2007 Authors: Brent R. Gibson, Ryung Suh, Hugh Tilson Source Type: journals
Preventing cardiovascular and renal complications in the management of hypertension and metabolic syndrome
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy: Table of Contents - August 23, 2007 Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals
BMJ summary of NICE guidance on diagnosis and management of urinary tract infection in children
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Source: NeLM Headline News - August 23, 2007 Tags: 5.1 Antibacterial drugs, Bacterial, Urinary tract infection, Paediatrics, Clinical guidelines, National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) Source Type: journals
Functionalized N(2-oxyiminoethyl) piperazinyl quinolones as new cytotoxic agents.
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Source: J Pharm Pharm Sci - August 23, 2007 Authors: Rajabalian S, Foroumadi A, Shafiee A, Emami S Tags: J Pharm Pharm Sci Source Type: journals
Venous thromboembolism prevention in cancer patients: the search for common antecedents
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy: Table of Contents - August 23, 2007 Tags: Review Source Type: journals
Genetic test research leads to new warfarin dosing model
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - August 23, 2007 Source Type: journals
Advances in the development of hormonal modulators for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs: Table of Contents - August 22, 2007 Tags: Review Source Type: journals
Review of osmotic pressure driven release of proteins from monolithic devices.
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Source: J Pharm Pharm Sci - August 21, 2007 Authors: Amsden B Tags: J Pharm Pharm Sci Source Type: journals
Pharmacists' Attitude to the Introduction of Automated Techniques in the Delivery of Pharmaceutical Services in Selected Nigerian Teaching Hospitals
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - August 21, 2007 Authors: Olubunmi Afolabi, M., Oyedepo Oyebisi, T. Tags: Article Source Type: journals
Intrapulmonary pharmacodynamics of high-dose levofloxacin in subjects with chronic bronchitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Source: International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents - August 21, 2007 Authors: Conte JE, Golden JA, McIver M, Little E, Zurlinden E Tags: Int J Antimicrob Agents Source Type: journals
Criteria Revision and Performance Comparison of Three Methods of Signal Detection Applied to the Spontaneous Reporting Database of a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer.
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Source: Drug Safety - August 20, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (303 K) Source Type: journals
Shire Pharmaceuticals launches epoetin delta (Dynepo)
