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NEPA, a new fixed combination of netupitant and palonosetron, is a cost-effective intervention for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in the UK.

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Cawston H, Bourhis F, Eriksson J, Ruffo P, D'Agostino P, Turini M, Schwartzberg L, McGuire A.
PMID: 28392826
Drugs Context. 2017 Mar 24;6:212298. doi: 10.7573/dic.212298. eCollection 2017.

BACKGROUND: The objective was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of NEPA, an oral fixed combination netupitant (NETU, 300 mg) and palonosetron (PA, 0.5 mg) compared with aprepitant and palonosetron (APPA) or palonosetron (PA) alone, to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting...

Safety and pharmacokinetics of extended use of palivizumab in Saudi Arabian infants and children.

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Al-Alaiyan S, Pollack P, Notario GF.
PMID: 25767550
Drugs Context. 2015 Feb 27;4. doi: 10.7573/dic.212270. eCollection 2015.

BACKGROUND: The peak season of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in warmer climates may extend beyond the typical five-month RSV season of temperate regions. Additional monthly doses of palivizumab may be necessary in warmer regions to protect children at...

A clinical review of GLP-1 receptor agonists: efficacy and safety in diabetes and beyond.

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Prasad-Reddy L, Isaacs D.
PMID: 26213556
Drugs Context. 2015 Jul 09;4:212283. doi: 10.7573/dic.212283. eCollection 2015.

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing at an astounding rate. Many of the agents used to treat type 2 diabetes have undesirable adverse effects of hypoglycemia and weight gain. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists represent a unique...

Empagliflozin: a new sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

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Neumiller JJ.
PMID: 24991224
Drugs Context. 2014 Jun 11;3:212262. doi: 10.7573/dic.212262. eCollection 2014.

Type 2 diabetes is increasing in prevalence worldwide, and hyperglycemia is often poorly controlled despite a number of therapeutic options. Unlike previously available agents, sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors offer an insulin-independent mechanism for improving blood glucose levels, since...

Reduction in inpatient resource utilization and costs associated with long-acting injectable antipsychotics across different age groups of Medicaid-insured schizophrenia patients.

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Kamat SA, Offord S, Docherty J, Lin J, Eramo A, Baker RA, Gutierrez B, Karson C.
PMID: 25834621
Drugs Context. 2015 Mar 17;4. doi: 10.7573/dic.212267. eCollection 2015.

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate utilization of inpatient healthcare resources and associated costs after 12 months of treatment using long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotic medications among a large sample of Medicaid-insured patients categorized by different age groups.METHOD: Adult patients with schizophrenia were identified...

Hemodynamic effect of avanafil and glyceryl trinitrate coadministration.

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Swearingen D, Nehra A, Morelos S, Peterson CA.
PMID: 24432037
Drugs Context. 2013 Feb 26;2013:212248. doi: 10.7573/dic.212248. eCollection 2013 Feb 26.

A Phase I, double-blind, randomized, crossover study in healthy males (N=106) was conducted between March 21, 2004, and May 17, 2004, to determine the magnitude and duration of the hemodynamic interaction of avanafil (a phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor for treating...

Managing insomnia: an overview of insomnia and pharmacologic treatment strategies in use and on the horizon.

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Schwartz TL, Goradia V.
PMID: 24432044
Drugs Context. 2013 Oct 04;2013:212257. doi: 10.7573/dic.212257. eCollection 2013 Oct 04.

This review explores basic sleep physiology, the mechanism of action for each class of hypnotic agents, their clinical application based on pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic factors, and potential pharmacologic sleep-inducing mechanisms of future hypnotics. The paper challenges the reader to...

Palbociclib in metastatic breast cancer: current evidence and real-life data.

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Serra F, Lapidari P, Quaquarini E, Tagliaferri B, Sottotetti F, Palumbo R.
PMID: 31391852
Drugs Context. 2019 Jul 16;8:212579. doi: 10.7573/dic.212579. eCollection 2019.

The purpose of this review is to summarize the background and latest evidence for the use of palbociclib, an oral, first-in-class, highly selective cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor, in advanced breast cancer, with a focus on some of the unanswered...

Eosinophilic fasciitis: a case series with an emphasis on therapy and induction of remission.

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Tull R, Hoover WD, De Luca JF, Huang WW, Jorizzo JL.
PMID: 30302114
Drugs Context. 2018 Oct 02;7:212529. doi: 10.7573/dic.212529. eCollection 2018.

Eosinophilic fasciitis is an uncommon connective tissue disorder that affects patients of all ages, resulting in significant morbidity. Systemic corticosteroids can induce remission of disease. However, there is no universally accepted treatment ladder for eosinophilic fasciitis. This case series...

The biosimilars journey: current status and ongoing challenges.

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Kos IA, Azevedo VF, Neto DE, Kowalski SC.
PMID: 30302115
Drugs Context. 2018 Oct 01;7:212543. doi: 10.7573/dic.212543. eCollection 2018.

Biosimilar products are already approved and marketed in several countries. The Food and Drug Administration has approved ten different biosimilars, and the European Medicines Agency has approved 40. Even though this scenario has provided important experience with biosimilar products,...

Efficacy of ruxolitinib retreatment in a patient with high-risk myelofibrosis using the international prognostic scoring system.

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Accurso V, Santoro M, Mancuso S, Napolitano M, Di Piazza F, Russo A, Siragusa SM.
PMID: 30853998
Drugs Context. 2019 Mar 04;8:212569. doi: 10.7573/dic.212569. eCollection 2019.

No abstract available.

Immunotherapy in non-melanoma skin cancer: updates and new perspectives.

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Ascierto PA, Schadendorf D.
PMID: 30936937
Drugs Context. 2019 Mar 25;8:212583. doi: 10.7573/dic.212583. eCollection 2019.

No abstract available.

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