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S T Green

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PubMed1990

Beneficial response to megoestrol acetate in AIDS-related cachexia and a possible megoestrol withdrawal-associated syndrome?

A man with AIDS is described in whom a profound weight loss was converted into a weight gain by treatment with megoestrol acetate, a synthetic progesterone. His appetite improved and was accompanied by a feeling of improved well-being. Following abrupt discontinuation of the drug, there was a significant but transient depression of mood and appetite associated with loss of energy; it is suggested that this complex of symptoms might represent a megoestrol acetate withdrawal-associated syndrome.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed1988

The effect of food on the absorption of slow-release isosorbide-5-mononitrate tablets.

The influence of food on the absorption characteristics of slow release isosorbide-5-mononitrate tablets was investigated in 10 normal healthy volunteers. There were no differences in the peak concentration achieved or the area under the curve, but the peak concentration occurred later when the drug was administered after food. The apparent elimination half-life ranged from 4.7 to 10.1 h. Bioavailability of slow-release isosorbide-5-mononitrate is therefore unaffected by food, but there is a slower rate of absorption.

Absorption↗
PubMed1988

Influence of age on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of perindopril.

Perindopril is the ester prodrug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor S-9780. The influence of age on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of S-9780 (1 mg administered intravenously) and perindopril (8 mg administered orally) was examined in a double-blind, crossover, acute study in eight young (29 +/- 3 years) and eight elderly (71 +/- 3 years) healthy subjects. Mild headache and light-headedness were the only adverse effects and were more common in the younger subjects. Blood pressure fall was greater in the elderly even after correction for starting blood pressure. Bioavailability of S-9780 was increased in the elderly (35% +/- 17% compared with 19% +/- 7%; p less than 0.025) mainly because of increased conversion rather than absorption. Renal clearance of S-9780 was lower in the elderly (67 +/- 31 ml/min compared with 110 +/- 39 ml/min; p less than 0.03). Dose reduction of approximately 50% is suggested for elderly patients with further adjustment proportional to any preexisting diminished renal function.

Adult↗
PubMed1988

Coeliac disease and pernicious anaemia.

Despite the often reported autoimmune basis for coeliac disease and pernicious anaemia, there have been only occasional reports of the two conditions occurring together. We wish to report of such an association occurring in a 61 year old patient and comment on the diagnostic and prognostic implications.

Anemia, Pernicious↗
PubMed1988

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, myasthenia gravis, pernicious anaemia, autoimmune thyroiditis and autoimmune adrenalitis in a single patient.

Two classical autoimmune polyendocrine deficiency syndromes with heritable tendencies are described, Type 1 diabetes mellitus being associated with the Type 2 polyendocrine deficiency syndrome (Schmidt's syndrome). A man with Type 1 diabetes mellitus is described who developed an unusual combination of five autoimmune conditions (myasthenia gravis, Addisonian pernicious anaemia, adrenalitis and thyroiditis) which did not fit into the Type 1 or Type 2 classical polyendocrine deficiency syndromes. This suggests that the autoantibody, biochemical and haematological screening of affected individuals and their relatives should be extended to anticipate a wider range of potential autoimmune conditions.

Adrenal Gland Diseases↗