Neuroleptic drugs are controversial treatments in dementia, with evidence accumulating that they may hasten clinical decline. Despite these concerns, they are commonly prescribed for elderly and demented patients. Thioridazine, a phenothiazine neuroleptic, has been commonly prescribed because it was thought to produce relatively less frequent motor ...
V, Kirchner, A, Kelly C, R J, Harvey
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The effects of thioridazine on the QTc interval - cardiovascular safety in a South African setting
Background. Thioridazine has long been used as a first-line antipsychotic in South Africa without any apparent problems. Recently the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Novartis have warned of potentially lethal arrhythmias that may result ...
Cathlene Seller, Piet Oosthuizen
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Mechanism of Killing Effect of Thioridazine on Human Lung Cancer PC9 Cells
Background and objective Recent research shows thioridazine which is a kind of phenothiazine antipsychotic drugs can inhibit the proliferation of various tumor cells in vitro, but the role of thioridazine on lung cancer has not been reported.
Li GONG +6 more
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Fluorinated covalent organic framework hydrogel reprograms Piezo1/YAP mechanotransduction for sustained prevention of peritendinous adhesion [PDF]
Postoperative peritendinous adhesion arises from sustained fibroblast activity, collagen overproduction, and dysregulated mechanical signaling during tendon repair; however, few current treatments can deliver a prolonged molecular intervention across the
Baoyiyu Xu +12 more
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Pharmacotherapeutic Management of Depression in Patients With Cancer: A Review of Mechanistic and Clinical Evidence [PDF]
ABSTRACT Background Depression is a prevalent comorbidity in cancer, yet conventional treatments show inconsistent efficacy. This review sought to provide a mechanism‐based framework for managing cancer‐related depression by exploring its unique pathophysiology and evaluating promising pharmacotherapies based on their alignment with these biological ...
Sepideh Hajivalizadeh +4 more
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Identification of YAP regulators through high-throughput screening and NanoBiT-based validation-drug repositioning for cancer therapy [PDF]
Yes-associated protein (YAP), a key co-transcription factor of the Hippo pathway, is a promising drug target for cancer therapy due to its critical role in promoting cell proliferation, survival, and tumor progression when dysregulated.
Ji-Youn Lim +6 more
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Repurposing thioridazine as a potential CD2068 inhibitor to mitigate antibiotic resistance in Clostridioides difficile infection [PDF]
Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a major public health issue, driven by antibiotic resistance and frequent recurrence. CD2068, an ABC protein in C. difficile, is associated with drug resistance, making it a potential target for novel therapies.
Methinee Pipatthana +10 more
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Trial of Methylphenidate and Thioridazine
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study of methylphenidate (0.4 mg/kg/day) and thioridazine (1.75 mg/kg/day) in 27 intellectually subaverage children is reported from The Nisonger Center for Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities,
J Gordon Millichap
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Codelivery of thioridazine and doxorubicin using nanoparticles for effective breast cancer therapy
Xun Jin,1,* Bingwen Zou,2,* Li Luo,1,* Chuanhong Zhong,3 Peilan Zhang,1 Hao Cheng,1 Yanfang Guo,1 Maling Gou1 1State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for ...
Jin X +7 more
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Impact of Early Antipsychotic Prescription Choice on Weight Gain in the First 5 Years of Psychotic Illness: a Retrospective Cohort Study [PDF]
Introduction We analysed the effects of antipsychotic drug prescribing in year 1 of treatment for psychosis on future weight gain over 5 years. Methods We studied how weight changed over 5 years after the first diagnosis of psychosis/schizophrenia ...
Adrian Heald +11 more
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