scholarly journals Efficacy and Safety of Fospropofol Disodium for Injection in General Anesthesia Induction for Adult Patients: A Phase 3 Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao-Meng Wu ◽  
Wen-Sheng Zhang ◽  
Jin Liu ◽  
Wei-Yi Zhang ◽  
Bo-Wen Ke

Background: Fospropofol disodium for injection (FospropofolFD) is a prodrug that is metabolized into propofol to produce a general anesthesia effect when administered intravenously.Objective: This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of FospropofolFD in comparison with propofol medium/long-chain fat emulsion injections (propofol-MCT/LCT) for general anesthesia induction in adult patients undergoing elective surgeries.Setting: Nine academic medical centers in China.Method: This multicenter, randomized, double-blind, double-simulated, controlled, and non-inferiority trial evaluated 540 eligible adult patients randomly assigned (2:1) to the intervention (20 mg/kg FospropofolFD) or control (2 mg/kg propofol-MCT/LCT) groups.Main Outcome Measure: The primary efficacy endpoint was the success rate, defined as a Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation Scale score of 1 within 5 min after study drug administration. The safety endpoints consisted of adverse events (AEs) related to consciousness, cognitive function, hemodynamic status, liver and kidney function, and blood tests.Results: A total of 347 (96.3%) and 175 (97.2%) patients in the intervention and control groups, respectively, completed the study. The success rate for the primary outcome was 97.7% for both study drugs. The most frequent AEs in the intervention group were abnormal feeling (62.0%), blood pressure reduction (13.5%), and injection site pain (13.3%). No AEs related to consciousness and mental and cognitive functions or serious adverse events were reported.Conclusion: FospropofolFD (20 mg/kg) is not inferior to propofol-MCT/LCT (2 mg/kg) in general anesthesia induction for American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II adult patients undergoing elective surgeries. It is safe and effective for clinical use under anesthesiologist monitoring.Impact on Practice Statement: FospropofolFD can produce a general anesthesia effect and reduce the incidence of pain at the site of injection.

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 553.1-553
Author(s):  
K. Ulu ◽  
F. Demir ◽  
T. Coşkuner ◽  
Ş. Çağlayan ◽  
B. Sözeri

Background:The TNF-α inhibitor adalimumab is a biological disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (bDMARD) that has been used in different rheumatic diseases with a resistant course. ABP-501 is a biosimilar product (BP) of adalimumab, recently approved by the FDA and EMA. To our knowledge, there is no study assess the efficacy and safety of these two molecules on pediatric patients.Objectives:We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of the original and biosimilar adalimumab (ABP-501) molecules in childhood rheumatic diseases.Methods:This non-interventional, retrospective, single-centre analysis carried out in Umraniye Training and Resrach Hospital, Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey. The study group consisted of patients who were followed due to chronic rheumatic disease between January 1, 2016 and June 1, 2020, and received reference or biosimilar adalimumab therapy for at least three months. Demographic and clinical data of patients were collected at baseline, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months of treatment. Disease activity assessment was made with JADAS-27 in JIA patients, with SUN criteria in uveitis patients, and with Behçet’s Disease Activity Index in BD patients. Efficacy and safety of treatments were compared between reference and biosimilar adalimumab groups.Results:A total of 89 patients (65 with original and 24 with biosimilar molecule) treated with adalimumab, were included in the study. There were 45 female and 44 male in the study, and the median age at the initiation of the adalimumab was 166 months (min-max: 36-231). Of the 89 patients evaluated, the primary diagnoses of 62 were juvenile idiopathic arthritis, 13 were idiopathic uveitis, eight were Behçet’s disease, three were Blau syndrome, two were chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis and one was Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome. 63 of the patients were biologic-naïve, and 13 were switched from etanercept, 11 from infliximab, and two from other bDMARDs. The median exposure time of adalimumab was 16 months (min-max:3-70) in RP and 14.5 months (min-max: 3-23) in BP. All patients had active disease before treatment. In the group treated with RP, inactive disease was achieved in 60%, 76.6% and 87.2% of the patients at the 3rd, 6th and 12th months, respectively. Also, inactive disease was achieved in 62.5%, 78.2% and 78.2% of the patients at the 3rd, 6th and 12th months in the group treated with BP, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in efficacy between the groups at the 3rd, 6th and 12th months (p=0.83, 0.07 and 0.32). Serious adverse events were seen in one patient in each groups (lymphoma in RP group, tuberculous meningitis in BP group). Non-serious adverse events were observed in eight patients (12.3%) in the RP group and in two patients (8.3%) in the BP group, without statistically significant difference between groups (p=0.86).Conclusion:No significant difference was observed between the biosimilar adalimumab ABP-501 and RP adalimumab in terms of efficacy and safety.References:[1]Renton, William D et al. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J. 2019;17(1):67.[2]Lovell DJ, Ruperto N, Goodman S, et al. N Engl J Med. 2008;359(8):810-820.[3]Kingsbury, Daniel J et al. Clin Rheumatol 2014;33(10):1433-41.Disclosure of Interests:None declared


Author(s):  
Fateh Bazerbachi ◽  
Akira Dobashi ◽  
Swarup Kumar ◽  
Sanjay Misra ◽  
Navtej S Buttar ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Endoscopic cyanoacrylate (glue) injection of fundal varices may result in life-threatening embolic adverse events through spontaneous gastrorenal shunts (GRSs). Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous occlusion (BRTOcc) of GRSs during cyanoacrylate injection may prevent serious systemic glue embolization through the shunt. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a combined endoscopic–interventional radiologic (BRTOcc) approach for the treatment of bleeding fundal varices. Methods We retrospectively analysed the data of patients who underwent the combined procedure for acutely bleeding fundal varices between January 2010 and April 2018. Data were extracted for patient demographics, clinical and endoscopic findings, technical details, and adverse events of the endoscopic–BRTOcc approach and patient outcomes. Results We identified 30 patients (13 [43.3%] women; median age 58 [range, 25–92] years) with gastroesophageal varices type 2 (53.3%, 16/30) and isolated gastric varices type 1 (46.7%, 14/30) per Sarin classification, and median clinical and endoscopic follow-up of 151 (range, 4–2,513) days and 98 (range, 3–2,373) days, respectively. The median volume of octyl-cyanoacrylate: Lipiodol injected was 7 (range, 4–22) mL. Procedure-related adverse events occurred in three (10.0%) patients, including transient fever, non-life-threatening pulmonary glue embolism, and an injection-site ulcer bleed. Complete gastric variceal obturation was achieved in 18 of 21 patients (85.7%) at endoscopic follow-up. Delayed variceal rebleeding was confirmed in one patient (3.3%) and suspected in two patients (6.7%). Although no procedure-related deaths occurred, the overall mortality rate was 46.7%, primarily from liver-disease progression and co-morbidities. Conclusion The combined endoscopic–BRTOcc procedure is a relatively safe and effective technique for bleeding fundal varices, with a high rate of variceal obturation and a low rate of serious adverse events.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (17) ◽  
pp. 3936
Author(s):  
Kensuke Yokoyama ◽  
Tomonori Yano ◽  
Atsushi Kanno ◽  
Eriko Ikeda ◽  
Kozue Ando ◽  
...  

Balloon enteroscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (BEA-ERC) is useful and feasible in adults with pancreatobiliary diseases, but its efficacy and safety have not been established in pediatric patients. We compared the success rate and safety of BEA-ERC between adults and pediatric patients. This single-center retrospective study reviewed 348 patients (pediatric: 57, adult: 291) with surgically altered gastrointestinal anatomies who underwent BEA-ERC for biliary disorders from January 2007 to December 2019. The success rate of reaching the anastomosis or duodenal papilla was significantly lower in pediatric patients than in adult patients (66.7% vs. 88.0%, p < 0.01). The clinical success rate was also significantly lower in pediatric patients (64.9% vs. 80.4%, p = 0.014). The rate of adverse events was significantly higher in pediatric patients than in adults (14.2% vs. 7.7%, p = 0.037). However, if the anastomotic sites were reached in pediatric patients, the treatment was highly successful (97.3%). The time of reaching target site was significantly longer in pediatric patients than in adult patients. This study shows that BEA-ERC in pediatric patients is more difficult than that in adult patients. However, in patients where the balloon enteroscope was advanced to the anastomosis, clinical outcomes comparable to those in adults can be achieved.


Author(s):  
Ying Zhang ◽  
Xu Hao ◽  
Kelu Hou ◽  
Lei Hu ◽  
Jingyuan Shang ◽  
...  

Aims: To assess the impact of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2C19 polymorphisms on the clinical efficacy and safety of voriconazole. Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov, and three Chinese databases from their inception to March 18, 2021 using a predefined search algorithm to identify relevant studies. Studies that reported voriconazole-treated patients and information on CYP2C19 polymorphisms were included. The efficacy outcome was success rate. The safety outcomes included overall adverse events, hepatotoxicity and neurotoxicity. Results: A total of 20 studies were included. Intermediate metabolizers (IMs) and Poor metabolizers (PMs) were associated with increased success rates compared with normal metabolizers (NMs) (risk ratio (RR): 1.18, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.03~1.34, I2=0%, p=0.02; RR: 1.28, 95%CI: 1.06~1.54, I2=0%, p=0.01). PMs were at increased risk of overall adverse events in comparison with NMs and IMs (RR: 2.18, 95%CI: 1.35~3.53, I2=0%, p=0.001; RR: 1.80, 95% CI: 1.23~2.64, I2=0%, p=0.003). PMs demonstrated a trend towards an increased incidence of hepatotoxicity when compared with NMs (RR: 1.60, 95%CI: 0.94~2.74, I2=27%, p=0.08), although there was no statistically significant difference. In addition, there was no significant association between CYP2C19 polymorphisms and neurotoxicity. Conclusions: IMs and PMs were at a significant higher success rate in comparison with NMs. PMs were significantly associated with an increased incidence of all adverse events compared with NMs and IMs. Researches are expected to further confirm these findings. Additionally, the relationship between hepatotoxicity and CYP2C19 polymorphisms deservers clinical attention.


2019 ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
N. V. Khachanova

Clinical trials confirm alemtuzumab efficacy for multiple sclerosis treatment in terms of both conventional measures and combined criteria such as NEDA (no evidence of disease activity). However, established drug efficacy and convenient dosing schedule are balanced by the risk of serious adverse events. Therefore, it is necessary to inform physicians about the benefits of alemtuzumab therapy along with the pattern of its safety profile.The present review provides the analysis of alemtuzumab real-world studies in Europe, USA and other parts of the world. The information obtained can help physicians to prescribe and administer the drug properly and to perform effective safety monitoring for early detection of adverse events and saving the maximum treatment benefit for the patient.


2019 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 205873841987212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoling Cheng ◽  
Kuo Yan ◽  
Jingyao Ma ◽  
Zhenping Chen ◽  
Libo Zhao ◽  
...  

The treatment of severe chronic immune thrombocytopenia (SCITP) in pediatric patients is challenging. We evaluated the clinical efficacy and safety of eltrombopag in children with SCITP in China. This observational study was carried out at the Hematology Oncology Center, Beijing Children’s Hospital between April 2017 and July 2018. Patients with SCITP who had at least 12 weeks of eltrombopag treatment and follow-up data were included. Baseline data, such as age, drug dosage, pre-study platelet count, concomitant medications, and bleeding severity, were collected. Treatment response rates, durable response rates, bleeding events, and adverse events were assessed during eltrombopag therapy for at least 12 weeks. The median duration of eltrombopag therapy was 16 (12–48) weeks. The overall, complete, and partial response rates were 75% (15/20), 35% (7/20), and 40% (8/20), respectively. The durable response rate was 70% (14/20). No serious bleeding events or serious adverse events occurred during the study period. Eltrombopag appears to be effective and safe in children with SCITP, although additional research is needed to confirm this.


1998 ◽  
Vol 173 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter D. Londborg ◽  
Robert Wolkow ◽  
Ward T. Smith ◽  
Eugene Duboff ◽  
Donald England ◽  
...  

BackgroundThis study compared the efficacy and safety of sertraline to placebo in treating panic disorder.Method178 out-patients with panic disorder who exhibited at least four panic attacks during the four weeks prior to screening and three during the two weeks of lead-in were randomly assigned to 12 weeks of double-blind treatment with sertraline (50, 100 or 200 mg) or placebo.ResultsSertraline was superior to placebo in reducing the number of panic attacks, situational attacks, unexpected attacks, limited symptom attacks, and time spent worrying (all P < 0.01) and the Hamilton Anxiety Scale (P < 0.05), although Clinical Global Impression (Improvement) did not significantly differentiate groups at 12 weeks and at end-point. No serious adverse events were associated with sertraline. No dose relationship was found for adverse events; overall drop-out rates were not different for sertraline or placebo, although more sertraline-treated subjects discontinued for adverse events, typically early in the study. Only dry mouth and ejaculation failure (primarily ejaculation delay) were associated significantly with sertraline. Conclusions Sertraline was effective and safe in reducing panic attacks. Higher doses were no more effective than the 50 mg dose.


2013 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 317-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Kyung Yoon ◽  
Dae Won Park ◽  
Jang Wook Sohn ◽  
Hyo Youl Kim ◽  
Yeon-Sook Kim ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of vancomycin to those of teicoplanin for the treatment of adult patients with health care-associated methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus(HA-MRSA) bacteremia. A multicenter observational study was prospectively conducted in 15 teaching hospitals in Korea between February 2010 and July 2011. Adult patients (≥18 years old) with HA-MRSA bacteremia who were initially treated with vancomycin (VAN) (n= 134) or teicoplanin (TEC) (n= 56) were enrolled. Clinical and microbiological responses and drug-related adverse events were compared between the two treatment groups using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. The vancomycin and teicoplanin MICs were determined by Etest. The MRSA-related mortality, duration of fever, and duration of MRSA bacteremia in the treatment groups were not significantly different. There was no significant difference in the occurrence of drug-related adverse events. Among the 190 MRSA isolates, the VAN MICs ranged from 0.5 to 2 μg/ml (MIC50and MIC90, 1.5 μg/ml), and the TEC MIC ranged from 0.5 to 8 μg/ml (MIC50, 3 μg/ml; MIC90, 6 μg/ml). In multivariate analyses, the antibiotic type (vancomycin or teicoplanin) was not associated with treatment outcomes. This study indicates that teicoplanin is an effective and safe alternative to vancomycin for the treatment of HA-MRSA bacteremia.


2005 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 345-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin C Michel ◽  
Matthias Oelke

This manuscript reviews the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of duloxetine and its efficacy and safety in women with stress urinary incontinence. Duloxetine is a selective inhibitor of neuronal serotonin and norepinephrine uptake which increases urethral striated muscle activity and bladder capacity. Duloxetine is readily absorbed and extensively metabolized; cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) inhibiting drugs can markedly increase duloxetine exposure. The clinical efficacy of duloxetine has consistently been demonstrated in several randomized, double-blind studies in women with moderate-to-severe stress urinary incontinence, but the additional benefit relative to placebo was moderate. Duloxetine treatment is frequently associated with adverse events such as nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, insomnia and constipation, but serious adverse events are rare. Therefore, duloxetine appears suitable for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence.


2007 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 2011-2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong-Min Kim ◽  
Ki Dong Yu ◽  
Ji Hyun Lee ◽  
Hyun Kuk Kim ◽  
Seung-Hyun Lee

ABSTRACT New antibiotics are required to have the antibacterial activity against doxycycline-resistant Orientia tsutsugamushi. An in vitro sensitivity study showed that telithromycin was more effective than erythromycin for Rickettsia, Bartonella, and Coxiella burnetii. In this prospective, open-label, randomized trial, we enrolled patients with mild-to-moderate scrub typhus. We compared the efficacy and safety of a 5-day telithromycin therapy with those of a 5-day doxycycline therapy at Chosun University Hospital or one of its two community-based affiliated hospitals (Jangheung Hospital and Cheomdan Hospital), which are all located in southwestern Korea, between September and December 2005. A total of 92 patients were randomly assigned to either the telithromycin group (n = 47) or the doxycycline group (n = 45). After the treatment, fever control time was 20.45 ± 12.9 h in the telithromycin group and 22.60 ± 21.44 h in the doxycycline group (P > 0.05). After the treatment, the cure rate was 100% in the telithromycin group and 97.8% in the doxycycline group (P > 0.05). Furthermore, there were no significant differences in time elapsed until such symptoms as headache, myalgia, and rash disappeared. No serious adverse events or death were noted following the treatment in both groups. There were no significant differences in adverse events. In conclusion, the efficacy and safety of a 5-day once-a-day regimen of 800 mg telithromycin were equivalent to those of a 5-day twice-a-day regimen of 100 mg doxycycline in patients with mild-to-moderate scrub typhus. Telithromycin could be considered a promising new antibacterial agent for patients with scrub typhus.


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