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The efficacy and safety of fluoxetine versus placebo for stroke recovery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
ConclusionFluoxetine improved FMMS and reduced anxiety and depression. More well-designed and large sample-size RCTs are required to further analyze the efficacy of fluoxetine in post-stroke recovery.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - April 20, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma: A comprehensive review of its chemical composition, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and toxicity
Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma (ATR, Shi Chang Pu in Chinese), a natural product with multiple targets in various diseases. This review provides the comprehensive summary of the chemical composition, pharmacological effects, pharmacokinetics parameters and toxicity of ATR. The results indicated that ATR possesses a wide spectrum of chemical composition, including volatile oil, terpenoids, organic acids, flavonoids, amino acids, lignin, carbohydrates and so on. Accumulating evidence from various studies has shown that ATR exerts a wide range of pharmacological properties, including protecting nerve cells, alleviating learning an...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - March 16, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

What have antidepressants been tested for? A systematic review.
CONCLUSIONS: Trials of antidepressants may be driven mainly by commercial interests, focusing on prevalent diseases and everyday problems. No one can live a full life without experiencing several of the problems for which these drugs were tested. Antidepressants, sometimes called happy pills, could be seen as the modern version of Aldous Huxley's soma pill intended to keep everyone happy in the "Brave New World". PMID: 32444565 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine - May 25, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Risk Saf Med Source Type: research

Melatonin receptor agonist ramelteon attenuates mouse acute and chronic ischemic brain injury.
In this study we investigated whether ramelteon could attenuate cerebral ischemia in mice. Acute focal cerebral ischemia was induced in mice via middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). We found oral administration of ramelteon (3.0 mg/kg) significantly attenuated ischemic injury even when it was given 4 h after the onset of ischemia. We showed that administration of ramelteon (3.0 mg/kg) displayed comparable protective efficacy and length of effective time window as administration of edaravone (10 mg/kg, i.p.), which was used in clinic to treat ischemic stroke. Chronic ischemic brain injury was induced in mice usi...
Source: Acta Pharmacologica Sinica - February 26, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Wu XL, Lu SS, Liu MR, Tang WD, Chen JZ, Zheng YR, Ahsan A, Cao M, Jiang L, Hu WW, Wu JY, Chen Z, Zhang XN Tags: Acta Pharmacol Sin Source Type: research

Renshen Shouwu extract enhances neurogenesis and angiogenesis via inhibition of TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway following ischemic stroke in rats
ConclusionsRSSW enhances neurogenesis and angiogenesis via inhibition of TLR4/NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammatory signaling pathway following ischemic stroke in rats. Hence, RSSW may be a promising Chinese Medicine for the treatment of ischemic stroke.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - February 10, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Renshen Shouwu extract enhances neurogenesis and angiogenesis via inhibition of TLR4/NF¬κB/NLRP3 signaling pathway following ischemic stroke in rats
ConclusionsRSSW enhances neurogenesis and angiogenesis via inhibition of TLR4/NF¬κB/NLRP3 inflammatory signaling pathway following ischemic stroke in rats. Hence, RSSW may be a promising Chinese Medicine for the treatment of ischemic stroke.Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - January 31, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Pharmacogenomics and tailored polypharmacy: an 80-year-old lady with rosuvastatin-associated rhabdomyolysis and maprotiline-related Ogilvie's syndrome 
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We present a unique case of synchronous rhabdomyolysis and Ogilvie's syndrome in an 80-year-old lung cancer survivor following a recent ischemic stroke for which she was prescribed clopidogrel and rosuvastatin for secondary prevention, and maprotiline for post-stroke, new-onset insomnia and anxiety. The ADRs resolved on removal of the offending agents and initiation of conservative treatment. Retrospective pharmacogenetic testing of the patient's drug-metabolizing enzymes and transporters was performed to guide further management and prevent future potential drug interactions and ADRs. What is novel and conclusions: This i...
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics - March 5, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Source Type: research

Neurotrophic and Neuroprotective effects of muscle contraction.
CONCLUSION: Physical activity could represent an additional approach to fight against such diseases. PMID: 27121507 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - April 27, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Arnao V, Di Raimondo D, Tuttolomondo A, Pinto A Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

Characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine usage in patients with stroke in Taiwan: A nationwide population-based study
Conclusion Adjunctive TCM use may reduce the risk of mortality rate among stroke patients. Bu-yang-huan-wu-tang and Dan-shen are the most common prescribed Chinese herbal formula and single herb for stroke patients, respectively. Future study investigating the anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective efficacy of Bu-yang-huan-wu-tang and Dan-shen in stroke is warranted. Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - April 22, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Wuling powder prevents the depression-like behavior in learned helplessness mice model through improving the TSPO mediated-mitophagy
Conclusions Our results suggested that Wuling powder exhibited an obvious antidepressant effect, which could be due to the improvement of TSPO-mediated mitophagy signaling pathway.
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - April 13, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research