Analysis of Prescriptions of Alpha-Blockers and Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors from the Urology Department and Other Departments [PDF]
International Neurourology Journal, 2011 PurposeWe analyzed the prescriptions of alpha-blockers and phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) in the urology department as well as in other departments of the general hospital.MethodsWe investigated the frequency of prescription of alpha-blockers ...
Dong Hyuk Kang +10 more
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Floppy iris syndrome associated with specific medication intake: A narrative review
Biomedical Papers, 2023 Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) is a cataract surgery complication that remains a challenge for eye surgeons. It is caused by the antagonism of alfa-1-adrenergic receptors within the dilator muscle of the iris, thus preventing the iris from ...
Miroslava Maluskova +4 more
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L-Tetrahydropalamatine: A Potential New Medication for the Treatment of Cocaine Addiction [PDF]
, 2012 Levo-tetrahydropalmatine (l-THP) is an active constituent of herbal preparations containing plant species of the genera Stephania and Corydalis and has been approved and used in China for a number of clinical indications under the drug name Rotundine ...
Mantsch, John R., Wang, Jia Bei
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Selective review and commentary on emerging pharmacotherapies for opioid addiction. [PDF]
, 2011 Pharmacotherapies for opioid addiction under active development in the US include lofexidine (primarily for managing withdrawal symptoms) and Probuphine®, a distinctive mode of delivering buprenorphine for six months, thus relieving patients, clinicians,
Ling, Walter +5 more
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Focus on Silodosin: Pros and Cons of Uroselectivity
Research and Reports in Urology, 2020 Gianluigi Califano,1 Claudia Collà Ruvolo,1 Massimiliano Creta,1 Marco Capece,1 Roberto La Rocca,1 Giuseppe Celentano,1 Luigi Napolitano,1 Francesco Paolo Calace,1 Gianluca Spena,1 Francesco Trama,1 Felice Crocetto,1 Francesco Mangiapia,1 Nicola ...
Califano G +13 more
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Single prazosin infusion in prelimbic cortex Fosters extinction of amphetamine-induced conditioned place preference [PDF]
, 2017 Exposure to drug-associated cues to induce extinction is a useful strategy to contrast cue-induced drug seeking. Norepinephrine (NE) transmission in medial prefrontal cortex has a role in the acquisition and extinction of conditioned place preference ...
Alessandro Rava +8 more
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Histamine stimulates the proliferation of small and large cholangiocytes by activation of both IP3/Ca2+ and cAMP-dependent signaling mechanisms [PDF]
, 2012 Although large cholangiocytes exert their functions by activation of cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate (cAMP), Ca(2+)-dependent signaling regulates the function of small cholangiocytes. Histamine interacts with four receptors, H1-H4HRs.
Fanyin Meng +15 more
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, 2021 Background: Due to concerns regarding neurohormonal activation and fluid retention, adrenergic alpha-1 receptor antagonists (A1Bs) are generally avoided in the setting of heart disease, namely symptomatic heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
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Mirtazapine decreases stimulatory effects of reboxetine on cortisol, adrenocorticotropin and prolactin secretion in healthy male subjects [PDF]
, 2004 Reboxetine is a selective noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor, whereas mirtazapine acts as an antagonist at noradrenergic alpha(2), serotonin (5-HT2), 5-HT3 and histamine H-1 receptors.
Baghai, Thomas C. +2 more
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Clinical Outcome in Male Patients With Detrusor Overactivity With Impaired Contractility [PDF]
International Neurourology Journal, 2014 PurposeTo review the clinical outcomes of patients with voiding dysfunction who have detrusor overactivity with impaired contractility (DOIC) diagnosed with urodynamic studies.MethodsUrodynamic reports from 2005 to 2009 were reviewed, and 54 male ...
Shuo Liu, Lewis Chan, Vincent Tse
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