Antenatal dexamethasone vs. betamethasone dosing for lung maturation in fetal sheep.
Pediatr Res
; 81(3): 496-503, 2017 03.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Dexamethasone-phosphate (Dex-PO4) and the combination betamethasone-phosphate (Beta-PO4) + betamethasone-acetate (Beta-Ac) are the most used antenatal corticosteroids to promote fetal lung maturation. We compared fetal lung maturation induced by Beta-Ac+Beta-PO4, Dex-PO4, or Beta-PO4 alone.METHODS:
Pregnant ewes received two intramuscular doses 24 h apart of 0.25 mg/kg/dose of Beta-Ac+Beta-PO4, Dex-PO4 or Beta-PO4; or 2 doses of 0.125 mg/kg/dose of Beta-PO4 at 6, 12, or 24 h intervals. Fetuses were delivered 48 h after the first dose and ventilated for 30 min. We assessed ventilatory variables, vital signs, and blood gas. After ventilation pressure-volume curves were measured and lungs were sampled for analysis.RESULTS:
All treatments improved lung compliance and ventilation efficiency. Only Beta-Ac + Beta-PO4 required lower positive inspiratory pressure compared with control. Beta-Ac + Beta-PO4 and Beta-PO4 alone, but not Dex-PO4, increased the mRNA of surfactant proteins compared with control. Low-dose Beta-PO4 did not increase mRNA of surfactant proteins. There were no differences among Beta-PO4 treatment intervals.CONCLUSION:
Beta-Ac + Beta-PO4 given as two doses 24 h apart was more effective in promoting fetal lung maturation than Dex-PO4 or Beta-PO4 alone, consistent with a prolonged exposure provided by the Beta-Ac + Beta-PO4. These results support the clinical use of combined Beta-Ac + Beta-PO4 preparations over phosphate corticosteroids alone for fetal lung maturation.
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Assunto principal:
Betametasona
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Dexametasona
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Pulmão
Limite:
Animals
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Res
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article