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The efficacy and tolerability of a long term treatment (21-53 months; mean, 36) with a new injectable form of bromocriptine (Parlodel LAR, Sandoz) was assessed in 13 patients (9 males and 4 females, aged 14-68 yr) with macroprolactinoma. Parlodel LAR was administered deeply im once monthly, with 50 mg as the first dose. Depending on the patient's tolerability to the drug and the PRL levels, the dose was individually progressively increased to 100 mg (2 patients), 150 mg (3 patients), or 250 mg (4 patients). Persistently normal PRL levels were recorded in 4 patients even after the first injection and in 5 other patients treated with higher doses of Parlodel LAR (2 patients with 100 mg/month; 3 patients with 150 mg/month). The remaining 4 patients who were treated with 250 mg/month had a marked reduction of PRL levels (72-94%), but did not reach normalization. Two patients treated with 150 mg/month maintained normoprolactinemia in spite of subsequent dose reduction of Parlodel LAR to 50-100 mg/month. In 1 patient PRL plasma concentrations remained within normal range for 3 months after the transitory discontinuation of Parlodel LAR at the end of the first year of therapy. Regular menses were resumed in 1 of 3, and galactorrhea disappeared in 2 of 3 women. All male patients had a return of libido and potency; gynecomastia disappeared in both male patients, and galactorrhea disappeared in 1 of 2 male patients. Visual fields improved in all 5 patients; complete normalization occurred in 2 of them. A consistent shrinkage of the macroadenoma (23-100%) at different times after therapy was shown by magnetic resonance imaging and/or computed tomography in 12 of 13 patients. Six patients reported mild/moderate side-effects (nausea, vomiting, orthostatic hypotension, or dizziness) within 24 h after the first injection. In 2 of these patients, mild side-effects persisted for 1-2 days after the first 3-6 injections, and in one patient, mild nausea was reported after each injection. In conclusion, in patients with macroprolactinoma, Parlodel LAR is an effective and well tolerated preparation of bromocriptine when administered once a month.
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PMID:Long term therapy of patients with macroprolactinoma using repeatable injectable bromocriptine. 843 94

It has long been recognised that neural factors are of considerable importance in lower urinary tract function. Whilst reduction in the bulk of the human prostate is feasible, experience on this therapeutic approach proved to be disappointing. Existing trial data with the agent finasteride are reviewed. A number of formulations derived from plant extracts have been advocated but their mechanism of action remain largely obscure and there is a dearth of placebo controlled information to support their efficacy. Experience over the last 10 years has demonstrated efficacy with the use of alpha adrenoceptor blockade in the management of BPH. Alpha adrenoceptor antagonists relax the prostatic smooth muscle by interrupting the sympathetic pathway at the receptor level. Recent developments in this field include the recognition that there are alpha I adrenoceptor subtypes. The functional adrenoceptor in the human prostate is predominantly the alpha IA - subtype. Of the alpha 1-adrenoceptor antagonists only tamsulosin discriminates between the alpha 1-adrenoceptor subtypes. Alpha 1-blockers should be used in first-line medical therapy for BPH and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors reserved for those patients in whom alpha-blocker therapy fails. Alpha I-blockers such as doxazosin, tamsulosin, terazosin, alfuzosin are effective in the treatment of BPH both in younger and in older men. The drugs are well tolerated. The majority of side effects were classified as minor and mild. The most common complaints, as with other alpha-blockers, are dizziness, fatigue and headache, and these are often transient. In contrast, finasteride can lead to impotence, reduced libido. gynaecomastia or ejaculatory disorders. Men with small prostates may not be suitable candidates for finasteride therapy.
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PMID:Efficacy and tolerability of drugs for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. 1158 66

South Africa has one of the highest prevalences of HIV and AIDS in the world. HIV/AIDS patients face countless challenges, one of which is the risk of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). This study aimed to describe the ADRs reported in South Africa with reference to the type of ADRs, antiretrovirals (ARVs) implicated, seriousness of the ADRs and patient demographics associated with specific ADRs. A retrospective quantitative study was carried out using ADR reports submitted to the National Department of Health (NDoH) from 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2014. A descriptive and inferential analysis was carried out to determine the strength of the relationships between different variables. A total of 2 489 reports were analysed. This study found evidence of ADRs among patients on regimens based on stavudine (n = 1 256, 50.46%), efavirenz (n = 572, 22.98%), zidovudine (n = 209, 8.40%), tenofovir (n = 203, 8.16%) and nevirapine (n = 153, 6.15%). The 10 most common ADRs reported with the use of ARVs were peripheral neuropathy (n = 472, 19%), lipodystrophy (n = 471, 18.9%), serious skin reactions (n = 266, 10.7%), gynaecomastia (n = 219, 8.8%), renal failure (n = 140, 5.6%), dizziness (n = 133, 5.3%), hyperlactatemia (n = 118, 4.7%), psychosis/hallucinations (n = 47, 1.9%), sleep disturbances (n = 44, 1.8%) and vomiting (n = 44, 1.8%). Female patients were more likely to experience peripheral neuropathy, lipodystrophy, skin rash, anaemia and hyperlactatemia, while male patients were more prone to experience gynaecomastia and peripheral neuropathy. In addition, patients aged 30-44 years reported the most ADRs. Most reactions resulted from the use of stavudine, efavirenz, zidovudine, nevirapine and tenofovir in the population groups identified in this study.
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PMID:Adverse drug reactions associated with antiretroviral therapy in South Africa. 2768 Nov 48