scholarly journals Evaluation of the effectiveness of the drug Samelix in patients with cholestasis in chronic alcoholic liver disease

2019 ◽  
pp. 52-57
Author(s):  
O. N. Minushkin ◽  
L. V. Maslovsky ◽  
M. I. Bulanova ◽  
O. F. Shaposhnikovа

A study of the clinical efficacy and safety of the drug Samelix (ademetionine, manufacturer – JSC «Canonfarma production», Russia) in 30 patients with chronic alcoholic liver disease (steatohepatitis mild to moderate currents, cirrhosis of the liver grade a ChildPugh) with the syndrome of cholestasis. Purpose of the study: evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of Samelix (ademetionine) in 30 patients with chronic alcoholic liver disease. Objectives of the study: evaluate the effect of the drug on biochemical parameters, evaluate the effect of the drug on the clinical manifestation of the disease based on the individual diary data during the course therapy, assess the quality of life through the SF-36 questionnaire before and after treatment; report adverse events. The results of the study showed that therapy with this drug leads to a significant positive dynamics of biochemical parameters, regression of clinical manifestations of the disease, a significant increase in the quality of life. Good and excellent results of therapy were observed in 76.7% of cases. The drug is safe and well tolerated.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 1889-1894
Author(s):  
Setareh Dastyar Haghighi ◽  
Vandhita Nair ◽  
Vas Sonali Maria ◽  
Gopika K S ◽  
Divya Mol E C ◽  
...  

Alcohol induced cirrhosis prevalence has increased worldwide of late and has added markedly to the global burden of diseases. However, research involving quality of life as treatment outcome for alcoholic liver disease is limited. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the health related quality of life and factors affecting it in alcoholic liver disease patients. Secondary objective was to analyze mental health status and prescription pattern in alcoholic liver disease patients. Patients, eligible to participate, were briefed regarding the purpose of the study and informed consent was obtained. Self-designed case report form and validated questionnaires were used to record information on physical, mental and emotional functioning of the patient. The study included 51 patients. It was found that majority had low quality of life scores with role limitation due to physical health (5.39 ± 16.9) domain being the most affected. It was also found that the symptom fatigue caused the most hindrance to patient’s daily activities (1.31± 1.20). Most of the patients reported having mild depression (50.98%). Prescription analysis showed that diuretics (74.50%) and drugs for hepatic encephalopathy were the most commonly used drugs. The present study found that alcoholic liver disease considerably impaired health related quality of life and identified the contributing factors as presence of complication, age, severity of disease and symptoms like fatigue and abdominal pain. Hence, evaluating factors affecting quality of life and prescription patterns help identify targets for novel treatment strategies.


Author(s):  
Nataliya Yu. Kashirskaya ◽  
Nika V. Petrova ◽  
Rena A. Zinchenko

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease caused by structure abnormalities in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. It is characterized by severe course and poor prognosis without or with insufficient treatment. Approval of pathogenetic therapy medications, CFTR modulators (potentiators and correctors), for clinical use in 2012 in the United States has reduced mortality from this disease. This article provides the overview of studies on clinical efficacy and safety of ivacaftor/lumacaftor combination (Iva/Lum) — the first licensed CFTR modulator medication for homozygous patients with F508del variant. It was shown that Iva/Lum increases lung function, reduce the number of acute conditions of bronchopulmonary process (including those that require antibiotics and hospitalization), partially restores pancreas exocrine function, increases body weight and mass growth index, and improves quality of life. It allows considering it as favorable effect on the course and prognosis of cystic fibrosis. It was also noted that the early onset of the drug administration (from the age of two) positively affects the prognosis of the disease, increasing life expectancy and improving quality of life.


Author(s):  
Bhanu Kolasani ◽  
Prasanand Sasidharan ◽  
Divyashanthi M ◽  
Adithiya Kumar

Author(s):  
I. Yu. Pirogova ◽  
S. P. Sinitsyn ◽  
V. S. Chulkov

The purpose of the study: to assess clinical efficacy, dynamics of liver steatosis, effect on insulin resistance and hypolipidemic, ammonia level, systemic inflammation of the Heptrong in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and dyslipidemia with obesity.Materials and methods. The study included 40 patients (23 men), age Me 48 (41–53) years, BMI Me 30.5 (28–34) kg / sqm. Inclusion criterion: presence of fatty hepatosis in ultrasound and the ALT level is more than 1.5 norms. Asthenia (AVS) was detected in 78% of patients, abdominal pain in 65% (hepatomegaly, chronic cholecystitis), flatulence in 26%, dyspepsia in 32%. In 36% of patients there was arterial hypertension, in 54% of cases — insulin resistance, in 72% of cases — dyslipidemia with hypertriglyceridemia. Before therapy, patients had an increase in the level of ALT up to 1.9 norms, AST up to 2.1 norms, GGTP up to 1.8 norms, total bilirubin — 1.4 norms, glycated hemoglobin — 1.2 norms, HOMA index up to 1,3 norms, total cholesterol up to 1.3 norms, triglycerides up to 1.4 norms, CRP up to 1.2 norms and ferritin up to 1.3 norms, combined with an increase in CRP and leukocytes up to 1.2 norms. According to the results of liver FIBROSCAN, hepatic steatosis was detected in all patients, Me CAP 295 (254–343), liver fibrosis was detected in 32% of cases (Me 6.4 (5.4–7.6) kPa). The level of ammonia in the peripheral blood on an empty stomach was Me 72 (42–91) mmol / l (with a norm of up to 54 mmol / l). Heptrong was prescribed in the form of 3 courses of 10 intramuscular injections according to the scheme 3.0 ml-3 ml-6.0 ml-6.0 ml-9.0 ml-9.0 ml-6.0 ml-6.0 ml-3.0 ml-3.0 ml for 3 months.Resaults. After 1 month of Heptrong therapy according to the scheme, there was a significant decrease (p≤0.05 according to the Wilcoxon criterion) in the frequency of AVS, pain and dyspeptic syndrome, the level of bilirubin, ALT, CRP, ferritin, ammonia, GGTP. After 3 courses of therapy, the examined patients showed further regression of clinical syndromes. During examination and communication, a positive trend was noted on the scales of quality of life and level of anxiety. Revealed a decrease in Me ALT by 31% (p <0.05); decrease in AST by 28% (p <0.05); GGTP — by 33% (p <0.05); glycated HB — by 15% (p <0.05); CRP — by 10% (p <0.03) ; ferritin — by 11% (p <0.05), ammonia — by24% (p <0.05); HOMA — index by 15% (p <0.04); total cholesterol — by 12% (p <0.05); triglycerides — by 20% (p <0.05); LDL — by 19% (p <0.05); HDL + 18% (p <0.05); Liver steatosis (dВ / m²) –26% (p <0.05); Liver fibrosis — reduction of 1 stage (Metavir) in 28% of patients. A positive response to therapy correlated (r> 0.3) with the patient’s age, male gender, BMI, Homa index, LDL, CRP, ammonia, ferritin.Conclusions. During the course of treatment with Heptrong, patients with NAFLD experience regression of clinical symptoms, stigma of systemic and local inflammation, correction of metabolic disorders, and improvement in the quality of life.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 2684
Author(s):  
Simona Tavecchio ◽  
Luisa Angileri ◽  
Francesco Pozzo Giuffrida ◽  
Francesca Germiniasi ◽  
Angelo Valerio Marzano ◽  
...  

Background: The clinical features of adult-onset atopic dermatitis (AD) are heterogeneous and the diagnosis can be a challenge. A new biologic drug (dupilumab) has been approved for moderate to severe AD in adult patients. The efficacy and safety have been demonstrated in clinical trials, but these studies do not reflect conditions in daily practice and do not consider the different clinical manifestations of AD. Objectives: Analyzing the dupilumab activity in a real-world setting and comparing its efficacy on different AD phenotypes. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 221 AD patients treated with dupilumab, stratified into six clinical phenotypes: classic, generalized eczema inflammatory and lichenoid patterns, prurigo, nummular eczema, and erythroderma. At baseline and at weeks 4, 16, and 52, the disease severity was assessed through the Eczema Area and Severity Index (EASI) and the quality of life was assessed through the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire, Peak Pruritus Numerical Rating Scale (itch NRS), and Peak Sleep NRS. Results: We found a significant improvement after 16 weeks of treatment (p < 0.0001) in all six phenotypes for all the assessed scores mentioned above, persisting up to week 52. The best improvement was seen in the more severe phenotypes, particularly the erythrodermic one. Conclusions: The present study confirmed the efficacy and safety of dupilumab in the treatment of severe AD. Its strength was in the stratification of AD patients in six different phenotypes based on their clinical presentation, all of whom markedly improved in terms of both clinically evident and reported symptoms, as well as their quality of life.


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