This is a selection of articles from the August 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Drugs & Pharmacology headlines.
Clenbuterol abuse: Pulmonary oedema and respiratory insufficiency (first report): case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Tetrazepam: Erythema multiforme: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Immunosuppressants: EBV-associated smooth muscle tumours in a child: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Serious NSAID-related GI ulcer complications * are associated with direct annual costs of more than euro42 750 000 in The Netherlands,.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Remifentanil: Bradycardia in a child: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Doxorubicin: Decompensated heart failure treated with levosimendan: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Tenofovir-associated tubulopathy: what are the risk factors?
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
A low dose of safinamide * may be beneficial for patients with early stage Parkinson's disease being treated with a single dopamine agonist,.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Tocopherol and CV protection: previous failure due to low doses?
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 31, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Reversal of multidrug resistance by transferrin-conjugated liposomes co-encapsulating doxorubicin and verapamil.
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Source: J Pharm Pharm Sci - August 31, 2007 Authors: Wu J, Lu Y, Lee A, Pan X, Yang X, Zhao X, Lee RJ Tags: J Pharm Pharm Sci Source Type: info
Authors' Response
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Source: The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - August 31, 2007 Authors: Xiong, H., Carr, R. A. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: info
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: info
Safety Considerations with Bisphosphonates for the Treatment of Osteoporosis.
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Source: Drug Safety - August 29, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (169 K) Source Type: info
Keap1 eye on the target: chemoprevention of liver cancer.
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Source: Acta Pharmacologica Sinica - August 29, 2007 Authors: Yates MS, Kensler TW Tags: Acta Pharmacol Sin Source Type: info
Oriental herbs as a source of novel anti-androgen and prostate cancer chemopreventive agents.
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Source: Acta Pharmacologica Sinica - August 29, 2007 Authors: Lu J, Kim SH, Jiang C, Lee H, Guo J Tags: Acta Pharmacol Sin Source Type: info
Vitamin D and prevention of breast cancer.
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Source: Acta Pharmacologica Sinica - August 29, 2007 Authors: Welsh J Tags: Acta Pharmacol Sin Source Type: info
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: info
Myxoma virus and oncolytic virotherapy: a new biologic weapon in the war against cancer
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy: Table of Contents - August 29, 2007 Tags: Review Source Type: info
Recurrence of peptic ulcer in uraemic and non-uraemic patients after Helicobacter pylori eradication: a 2-year study
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Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - August 29, 2007 Tags: Original articles Source Type: info
Synthesis and evaluation of intercalating somatostatin receptor binding peptide conjugates for endoradiotherapy.
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Source: J Pharm Pharm Sci - August 29, 2007 Authors: Graham K, Wang Q, Garcia Boy R, Eisenhut M, Haberkorn U, Mier W Tags: J Pharm Pharm Sci Source Type: info
Synthetic approaches and bio-distribution studies of [11C]methyl-phenidate.
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Source: J Pharm Pharm Sci - August 29, 2007 Authors: Patt M, Solbach C, Wüllner U, Blocher A, Stahlschmidt A, Gündisch D, Kovar KA, Machulla HJ Tags: J Pharm Pharm Sci Source Type: info
Monitor report: NHS foundation trusts annual plans 2007-08
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Source: NeLM Headline News - August 27, 2007 Tags: Hospital trusts Source Type: info
Adjunct celecoxib beneficial after coronary drug-eluting stent implantation
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Source: Inpharma - August 27, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: info
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: info
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: info
The US FDA has granted orphan drug status to Tikvah Therapeutics' sodium phenylbutyrate product
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Source: Inpharma - August 27, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: info
Identification of domains influencing assembly and ion channel properties in α7 nicotinic receptor and 5-HT3 receptor subunit chimaeras
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Source: British Journal of Pharmacology - August 27, 2007 Authors: V J GeeS KracunS T CooperA J GibbN S Millar Source Type: info
Monotherapy versus Combination Therapy with Class III Antiarrhythmic Agents to Attenuate Transmural Dispersion of Repolarization: A Potential Risk Factor for Torsade de Pointes
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Source: Pharmacotherapy: Official Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy - August 27, 2007 Authors: Sachin A ShahJeffrey KlugerC. Michael White Source Type: info
Higher Prexige doses pulled in NZ, Canada investigating
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: info
Antibacterials: Pustular toxic epidermal necrolysis: 2 case reports
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: info
Gadopentetic acid: Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy: case report
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: info
Enfuvirtide: Delayed hypersensitivity: case report
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: info
Clozapine: Tardive dyskinesia: case report
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: info
Leflunomide may be associated with an increased risk of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in Korean patients
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Source: Reactions - August 26, 2007 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Sevoflurane: Seizure-like activity: case report.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
US FDA issues advisory about codeine risk to breastfed infants.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Antiepileptics/minocycline/sulfasalazine: DRESS syndrome: 4 case reports.
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Source: Reactions Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Duloxetine eases the pain of fibromyalgia.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Roflumilast of value in very severe COPD.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Enfuvirtide plus protease inhibitors an irresistible combo?
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML Source Type: info
New hope for HIV diagnostic tests in resource limited settings.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
Flu vax subsidy worth it for elderly in Japan.
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Source: Inpharma Weekly - August 24, 2007 Tags: HTML Source Type: info
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: info
Tamiflu(Oseltamivir Phosphate) Powder, For Suspension Tamiflu(Oseltamivir Phosphate) Capsule [Roche Pharmaceuticals]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: info
Estrogel(Estradiol) Gel [Ascend Therapeutics, 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: info
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: info
Dihydroergotamine Mesylate(Dihydroergotamine Mesylate) Injection, Solution [Paddock Laboratories, 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: info
Naproxen(Naproxen) Tablet [Perrigo]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: info
Benzphetamine Hydrochloride(Benzphetamine Hydrochloride) Tablet, Coated [Paddock Laboratories, 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: info
Corzide(Nadolol And Bendroflumethizaide) Tablet [King Pharmaceuticals, 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: info
Tramadol Hydrochloride And Acetaminophen(Tramadol Hydrochloride And Acetaminophen) Tablet [PAR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES, 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: info
Meloxicam(Meloxicam) Tablet [Teva Pharmaceuticals USA]
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Source: DailyMed Drug Label Updates for the last seven days (since May 20, 2007 EST) - August 24, 2007 Source Type: info
Priftin(Rifapentine) Tablet, Film 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: info
Tramadol Hydrochloride(Tramadol Hydrochloride) Tablet, Film Coated [MUTUAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY, 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: info
Norpramin(Desipramine Hydrochloride) 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: info
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: info
Review: Acute respiratory distress syndrome
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Source: NeLM Headline News - August 23, 2007 Tags: 3.5 Respiratory stimulants and pulmonary surfactants, 3.6 Oxygen, Neonates (0-1 month), Pre-term infants, Neonatal and paediatric intensive care, Respiratory Medicine, Drug reviews Source Type: info
Synthesis, transportability and hypoxiaselective binding of 1-beta-D-(5-Deoxy-5-fluororibofuranosyl)-2-nitroimidazole (beta-5-FAZR), a configurational isomer of the clinical hypoxia marker, FAZA.
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Source: J Pharm Pharm Sci - August 23, 2007 Authors: Emamia S, Kumar P, Yang J, Kresolic Z, Paproskic R, Cass C, McEwan AJ, Wiebea LI Tags: J Pharm Pharm Sci Source Type: info
Triple uptake inhibitors: therapeutic potential in depression and beyond
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Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs: Table of Contents - August 22, 2007 Tags: Review Source Type: info
FDA advisory on cough, cold meds for children under two
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - August 22, 2007 Source Type: info
Duane Reade expands diabetes resource center offerings
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - August 22, 2007 Source Type: info
New law designed to eradicate deadly staph infection
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Source: Drug Topics - Hot off the Press - August 22, 2007 Source Type: info
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Ziprasidone versus Haloperidol in Sequential Intramuscular/Oral Treatment of Exacerbation of Schizophrenia: Economic Subanalysis of the ZIMO Trial1.
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Source: Clinical Drug Investigation - August 21, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (274 K) Source Type: info
Development and validation of a sensitive and Specific HPLC assay of cladribine for pharmacokinetics studies in rats.
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Source: J Pharm Pharm Sci - August 21, 2007 Authors: Yeung PK, Ferguson C, Jarrar A, King B, Li ML Tags: J Pharm Pharm Sci Source Type: info
Pharmacists' Perceptions of Barriers to Automation in Selected Hospital Pharmacies in Nigeria
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Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - August 21, 2007 Authors: Olubunmi Afolabi, M., Oyedepo Oyebisi, T. Tags: Article Source Type: info
Extended-Release Formulations for the Treatment of Epilepsy.
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Source: CNS Drugs - August 20, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (193 K) Source Type: info
Diagnosis and Treatment of Agoraphobia with Panic Disorder.
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Source: CNS Drugs - August 20, 2007 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (295 K) Source Type: info
Review article: increasing the dose of oral mesalazine therapy for active ulcerative colitis does not improve remission rates
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Source: Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics - August 20, 2007 Source Type: info
Nephropathic cystinosis and cysteamine therapy
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Source: NeLM Headline News - August 20, 2007 Tags: Urology Source Type: info
Aspirin/fluindione: Gastric haematoma mimicking acute myocardial infarction in an elderly patient: case report
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Source: Reactions - August 20, 2007 Tags: Short communication Source Type: info
Dosing with HCV-796 in combination with peginterferon -2b/ribavirin has been halted in its current phase II study
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Source: Rea