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{"title":"Methimazole-Induced Pancytopenia in a Patient with Graves' Disease: A Case Report and Literature Review.","authors":"Marcio José Concepción-Zavaleta, Juan Eduardo Quiroz-Aldave, Katia Eugenia Rivera Fabián, Sofía Pilar Ildefonso-Najarro, Karol Magdalena Moscol Chavez, Luis Alberto Concepción-Urteaga, José Paz-Ibarra","doi":"10.2174/0115748863305536240726053827","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115748863305536240726053827","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Methimazole is an antithyroid drug known to cause hematological toxicity, including agranulocytosis and, very rarely, pancytopenia. We herein present a case of a patient with Graves' Disease (GD) who developed methimazole-induced pancytopenia.</p><p><strong>Case report: </strong>A 53-year-old Peruvian woman with GD, initially treated with methimazole 20 mg BID, experienced odynophagia, fever, and malaise after 37 days of treatment. The initial diagnosis was agranulocytosis, leading to the discontinuation of methimazole and initiation of antibiotics. Due to persistent neutropenia, a Granulocyte Colony-stimulating Factor (G-CSF) was administered. Eight days later, she developed pancytopenia and was managed with hematopoietic agents and platelet transfusions. The patient recovered with normalization of the blood count, eliminating the need for Bone Marrow (BM) examination. Radioiodine therapy was chosen as the definitive treatment, resulting in hypothyroidism. Currently, the patient is thyroidal and hematologically stable.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Methimazole-induced pancytopenia is a rare and serious complication; however, with appropriate treatment, complete recovery can be achieved.</p>","PeriodicalId":10777,"journal":{"name":"Current drug safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141897018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating Drug-Drug Interactions in Multimorbid Patients: Utilizing Tools, Guidelines, and Clinical Implications.","authors":"Abhinav Vashishat, Md Moidul Islam, Ghanshyam Das Gupta, Balak Das Kurmi","doi":"10.2174/0115748863312192240721192921","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115748863312192240721192921","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10777,"journal":{"name":"Current drug safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141787461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Associated with L-Asparaginase Treatment in Children: Literature Review and Six Case Reports.","authors":"María Margarita Tosta Pérez, Lisandra Herrera Belen, Adalberto Pessoa, Jorge Farías Avendaño","doi":"10.2174/0115748863290290240710161133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115748863290290240710161133","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>L-asparaginase (L-ASNase) is an enzyme that shows targeted activity against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and similar lymphoid neoplasms by facilitating the breakdown of asparagine into L-aspartic acid, thereby reducing L-asparagine levels in leukemic cells. However, its therapeutic potential is hindered by its associated toxicity, leading to complications, such as thrombosis, hemorrhage, thrombocytopenia, fibrinolysis, hypersensitivity reactions, and the development of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES). This review compiles documented cases of PRES linked to treating B and T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children using L-ASNase. Although this pathology is rare, understanding its management is crucial within ASNase-based chemotherapy protocols. As PRES lacks a specific treatment, focusing on symptomatic management becomes pivotal. Therefore, comprehending the underlying causes during L-ASNase treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia is essential. Understanding the etiology and clinical symptoms of this illness is critical for early diagnosis and treatment. The cases of PRES described in this review include instances in which this syndrome has appeared after the administration of L-ASNase in children. In some cases, PRES developed during induction therapy, while in others, it occurred during the reinduction phase. These cases resolved days after discontinuation of L-ASNase. The findings suggest a close relationship between drug administration and the appearance of brain lesions, as evidenced by the disappearance or decrease of these lesions when the drug was eliminated from the bloodstream.</p>","PeriodicalId":10777,"journal":{"name":"Current drug safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141792135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Systematic Review of the Impact of Benzimidazole-based Anthelmintics on Lung Cancer in Animal Models.","authors":"Aakriti Garg, Mohd Ashif Khan","doi":"10.2174/0115748863308476240702053700","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115748863308476240702053700","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Emerging studies have reported the potential anticancer activity of FDA-approved benzimidazole-based anthelmintics against lung cancer. Therefore, the current systematic review aimed to explore the anticancer activity of benzimidazole-based anthelmintics in lung cancer animal models.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The databases including Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar were searched till April 2024 for the animal studies evaluating the anticancer activity of benzimidazole-based anthelmintics against lung cancer. The relevant data was extracted in the prepared format in Microsoft Excel. Systematic Review Center for Laboratory Animal Experimentation (SYRCLE) risk of bias (RoB) was used to assess the quality of included studies. The protocol for this study has been registered in PROSPERO (Registration number: CRD42022352141).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Initially, we obtained 4150 articles, and finally eight articles were included in the current study. The information in the included studies was a bit diversified including different benzimidazole-based anthelmintics, dosage, route of administration, and duration of experiments. However, all studies reported that exposure to benzimidazole-based anthelmintics decreased tumor size and tumor volume in animal models of lung cancer.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, benzimidazole-based anthelmintics have the potential to treat lung cancer. However, more controlled and thorough preclinical studies are required to evaluate its efficacy, safety, and mechanism of anticancer activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":10777,"journal":{"name":"Current drug safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141632869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Treatment of Tislelizumab-Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and Agranulocytosis: A Case Report and Literature Review.","authors":"Yanshi Zhou, Honghao Xue, Chenghua Lu, Yemin Zhang, Qingyuan Wu, Jun Zhang, Shiyun Xie, Xiangqian Xu, Xiaoyan Guo","doi":"10.2174/0115748863297885240604111018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115748863297885240604111018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) makes up about 85% of lung cancer cases, mainly adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Recently, PD-1 inhibitors have become crucial in NSCLC treatment, significantly enhancing survival for some. However, side effects, like skin reactions and hematotoxicity, limit their use, with drug-induced TEN and immunotherapy-induced agranulocytosis as severe adverse effects.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>Herein, we have reported the case of a 75-year-old male diagnosed with metastatic Lung Squamous cell Carcinoma (LUSC) in the left lung. He received first-line treatment with one cycle of tislelizumab in combination with nab-paclitaxel and carboplatin, after which he developed Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) and granulocytopenia. To address these two serious immune-related Adverse Events (irAEs), the patient was administered methylprednisolone in combination with gamma globulin for TEN and dexamethasone in combination with G-CSF for agranulocytosis. Antibiotics were also administered according to the patient's medication regimen. After treatment, the patient recovered and was discharged from the hospital. It was also noted that the lung tumor condition improved.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Effective management of severe immune-related side effects from tislelizumab, including TEN and agranulocytosis, can be partly achieved through steroids, gamma globulin, GCSF, and antibiotics. This strategy not only alleviates these adverse effects, but also potentially improves tumor conditions, highlighting the crucial role of vigilant monitoring and management in immunotherapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":10777,"journal":{"name":"Current drug safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141442217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Drug-induced Tongue Disorders: A Comprehensive Literature Review.","authors":"Shiva Amiri, Naemeh Nikvarz, Salehe Sabouri","doi":"10.2174/0115748863299971240513061630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115748863299971240513061630","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Some drugs cause tongue disorders as adverse effects. Most of the druginduced tongue disorders are benign and will resolve after drug discontinuation. However, the changes in the color or appearance of the tongue may frighten patients and decrease compliance with drug therapy.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To review the literature to find all reports of drug-induced tongue disorders, their presentation, management, and outcome of patients Methods: The search was conducted in Google Scholar and PubMed using key words \"ageusia,\" \"burning tongue,\" \"coated tongue,\" \"drug-induced taste disturbances,\" \"dysgeusia,\" \"glossitis,\" \"glossodynia,\" \"hairy tongue,\" \"hypogeusia,\" \"stomatodynia,\" \"stomatopyrosis,\" \"swollen tongue\" \"tongue discoloration,\" \"tongue irritation,\" \"tongue numbness, \"tongue oedema,\" and \"tongue ulcer. All reports that were published from 1980 to 2022 in the English language were included in the study. Reports that were not in English language but had English abstracts with adequate data for extraction were also included.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 208 case reports and case series were included. The most reported drug classes were antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents and anti-infectives for systemic use, and the most common tongue disorders were tongue discoloration and black hairy tongue. Having good oral hygiene and discontinuing the offending drug could manage and resolve the problem.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Drug-induced tongue disorders are not rare adverse drug reactions. They are benign in most cases, and withholding offending agents results in significant improvement or complete resolution of tongue lesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":10777,"journal":{"name":"Current drug safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141154781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hypertensive Crisis Associated with Serotonin Syndrome Following Linezolid Administration: Report of Two Cases.","authors":"Foroud Shahbazi, Lida Shojaei","doi":"10.2174/0115748863299100240507052341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115748863299100240507052341","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur as a result of the therapeutic use of serotonergic medications or drug interaction. In this study, we describe two cases of serotonin syndrome-associated hypertensive crisis following linezolid use.</p><p><strong>Case presentation: </strong>The first patient was a 52-year-old female who was admitted due to a diabetic foot infection and pneumonia associated with a decreased consciousness level. Serotonin syndrome occurred 24 hours after starting the linezolid use. Resistant hypertension was the main hemodynamic finding. It could not be controlled with amlodipine, valsartan, prazosin, and nitroglycerin infusion. Resistant hypertension and other symptoms of serotonin syndrome were resolved about 48 hours after discontinuation of linezolid use. The second case was a man with a history of kidney transplant, diabetes, and hypertension. He was admitted to the ICU due to severe COVID-19 broad-spectrum antibiotics [linezolid, cefepime], and remdesivir was initiated. Following intubation, continuous infusion of fentanyl was used for sedation. Within 24 hours after fentanyl and linezolid initiation, severe agitation, eye clonus, hyperreflexia, hypertension [160-186 /90-110 mmHg], and tachycardia [>100/min] were noted. With the possible diagnosis of serotonin syndrome, fentanyl was discontinued, and morphine was initiated. The patient's symptoms improved 48 hours after discontinuation of fentanyl.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both of the patients had a history of controlled hypertension. However, serotonin syndrome occurred following the use of linezolid and concomitant/recent use of serotonergic agents. A thorough evaluation of the patient's medical history and current situation can help clinicians prevent this syndrome in critically ill patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10777,"journal":{"name":"Current drug safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141283270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Suicidal Thoughts and Self-injurious Behavior Associated With Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists - A Review.","authors":"Naina Mohamed Pakkir Maideen, Sultan Al Rashid","doi":"10.2174/0115748863301925240507044637","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115748863301925240507044637","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>GLP-1 receptor agonists mimic the actions of GLP-1 and are used to manage type 2 diabetes and help with weight loss. In recent times, antidiabetic GLP-1 receptor agonists have been misused widely for weight loss. This review article focuses on some serious side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, notified by different regulatory agencies. We searched the literature in online databases such as Medline/Pubmed/PMC, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Ebsco, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and reference lists to identify publications relevant to the serious side effects associated with the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Various pharmacovigilance analyses and notifications from different regulatory agencies have documented the occurrence of suicidal thoughts and self-injurious behavior associated with the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Healthcare professionals should be aware of GLP-1 receptor agonistsassociated suicidal thoughts and self-injurious behavior. Patients should not misuse/abuse antidiabetic GLP-1 receptor agonists and should consult their physician before using any GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":10777,"journal":{"name":"Current drug safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141065242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Herbal Interactions with Cardiac Medications: A Comprehensive Review of Potential Interactions between Herbal Drugs and Commonly Prescribed Cardiac Medications.","authors":"M Vijaya Jyothi, V L Ashoka Babu, Vijay D Wagh, Azhar Rasheed, Richa Dayaramani, Uttam Prasad Panigrahy, Pranay Wal, Sachinkumar Dnyaneshwar Gunjal","doi":"10.2174/0115748863289321240424063819","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/0115748863289321240424063819","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The concomitant use of herbal remedies in conjunction with conventional cardiac medications has increased significantly in recent years, primarily due to improvements in the quality standards of herbal medicines and the pervasive belief that natural products pose no harm to the human body. Contrary to this belief, multiple phytoconstituents found in herbal products have the potential to interact with conventional cardiac drugs, potentially resulting in severe adverse effects. <p> Objective: This review aimed to elucidate the intricacies of these interactions highlighting herbal medications that interact with established pharmaceuticals used for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders. Moreover, the review draws attention to safety concerns and preventative steps that should be taken by patients and medical professionals.. This endeavor is vital to avert adverse events stemming from such interactions. <p> Methods: Our approach entailed a comprehensive literature review employing keywords such as \"mechanisms of herb-drug interactions,\" \"herbal medications,\" and \"cardiovascular disorders.\" The drugs presented in this review were selected based on their popularity among the general population, frequency of their employability, and potential to manifest drug interactions. We sourced pertinent information from reputable databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Elsevier. <p> Results: Heart or blood vessel disorders are referred to as cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), which include conditions such as heart failure, stroke, hypertensive heart disease, and peripheral arterial disease. The primary underlying factor for the development of CVDs is dyslipidemia, which can be treated with classical antihyperlipidemic drugs such as statins, ezetimibe, and PCSK9-inhibitors. The use of herbal remedies is often unregulated, and there is a lack of scientific evidence supporting their use, particularly in the management of heart failure. Patients may not disclose their use of herbal remedies to health care practitioners, which can result in potential harm. <p> Conclusion: Uncontrolled dyslipidemia leads to hypercholesterolemia, which can result in atherosclerotic plaques and blocked arteries and veins. Herbal remedies and botanical products are also used to prevent or treat illnesses, and many prescription pharmaceuticals are made from plant compounds. Herbal remedies are often preferred because of the belief that they are safe and have no potential to cause harm. However, there is insufficient scientific data to support the use of herbal remedies, especially when treating heart disease. Using herbal remedies in conjunction with medicinal pharmaceuticals may result in unfavorable effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":10777,"journal":{"name":"Current drug safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140896477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Meet the Section Editor","authors":"Joseph M. Pappachan","doi":"10.2174/157488631902231011095453","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2174/157488631902231011095453","url":null,"abstract":"Dr. Amirhossein Ahmadi is an experienced researcher with a history of researching in the field of pharmaceutical sciences. He is skilled in clinical research, Animal models, Cellular models, Scientific writing & publishing. He has focused on extensive fields of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Natural products, Radiopharmaceuticals, Nanomedicine, Radiation biology, Cancer chemoradiotherapy and other fields of Pharmacy at the Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. He has published many originals and reviews in high-quality journals and selected as a recognized international editor and peer reviewer by famous publishers. In 2019, he certificated for placing in the top 1% of reviewers in Cross-Field on Publons global reviewer database.","PeriodicalId":10777,"journal":{"name":"Current drug safety","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141040117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}