Persistencia de tratamiento con antagonistas del factor de necrosis tumoral frente a antagonistas de interleucinas en psoriasis moderada-grave / Persistence of treatment with tumor necrosis factor antagonists versus interleukin antagonists in moderate-severe psoriasis

Objetivo: Evaluar y comparar el tiempo de persistencia y analizar los motivos de suspensión con fármacos antagonistas del factor de necrosis tumoral (anti-TNF) frente a antagonistas de interleucinas (anti-IL) en primera línea de tratamiento biológico en pacientes con psoriasis.Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo observacional realizado entre 01/2010 y 05/2019. Se incluyeron pacientes adultos diagnosticados de psoriasis moderada-grave en tratamiento con anti-TNF o anti-IL en primera línea de tratamiento biológico. Se estudiaron variables demográficas y relacionadas con el tratamiento, calculándose el tiempo de persistencia con el fármaco de estudio, así como las suspensiones de tratamiento. Resultados: Se incluyeron 94 pacientes (39 mujeres) con una media de 49 años (desviación estándar 13,0), 46 (48,9%) pacientes tratados con anti-TNF (35/46 adalimumab y 11/46 etanercept) y 48 (51,1%) pacientes tratados con anti-IL (26/48 secukinumab, 15/48 ustekinumab y 7/48 ixekizumab). El tiempo de persistencia en primera línea de tratamiento biológico fue de 18,4 (rango intercuartílico (RIQ) 22,2) meses, siendo 9,3 (RIQ 21,7) meses superior en los pacientes tratados con anti-IL (24,7 vs. 15,4 meses; p=0,002). A la finalización del seguimiento el 38,3% (36/94) de la población había interrumpido el tratamiento, debido a: falta de efectividad (34,8% (16/46) anti-TNF vs. 14,6% (7/48) anti-IL; p=0,003), eventos adversos (2,2% (1/46) anti-TNF) y otros motivos (17,4% (8/46) anti-TNF vs. 8,3% (4/48) con anti-IL; p>0,05). Conclusiones: El tiempo de persistencia en primera línea de tratamiento biológico fue de 18,4 meses, siendo significativamente superior en los pacientes tratados con anti-IL. El principal motivo de suspensión fue la falta de efectividad en ambos grupos de tratamiento. (AU)

Objective: To evaluate and compare the time of persistence and to analyse the discontinuation reasons with tumor necrosis factor antagonists (anti-TNF) vs. interleukin antagonists (anti-IL) as first line with biological treatments in patients with psoriasis. Material and methods: Retrospective observational study carried out between 01/2010 and 05/2019. Adult patients diagnosed with moderate to severe psoriasis in treatment with anti-TNF or anti-IL as first line with biological treatments were included. Demographic and treatment-related variables were studied, calculating the time of persistence with the study drug, as well as treatment discontinuations. Results: We included 94 patients (39 women) with a mean of 49 years (standard deviation 13.0), 46 (48.9%) patients treated with anti-TNF (35/46 adalimumab and 11/46 etanercept) and 48 (51.1%) patients treated with anti-IL (26/48 secukinumab, 15/48 ustekinumab and 7/48 ixekizumab). Persistence time with biological treatment in first line was 18.4 (interquartile range (IQR) 22.2) months, being 9.3 (IQR 21.7) months higher in patients treated with anti-IL (24.7 vs. 15.4 months; p=0.002). At the end of the follow-up, 38.3% (36/94) of the population had discontinued their treatments. The reasons for discontinuation were: lack of effectiveness (34.8% (16/46) anti-TNF vs. 14.6% (7/48) anti-IL; p=0.003), side effects (2.2% (1/46) anti-TNF) and other reasons (17.4% (8/46) anti-TNF vs. 8.3% (4/48) anti-IL; p>0.05). Conclusion: The persistence time with biological treatment in first line was 18.4 months, being significantly higher in the anti-IL group. The main reason of discontinuation was lack of effectiveness in both groups of treatment. (AU)

Evolución al año de tratamiento con CCH para la contractura de Dupuytren: estudio prospectivo / One year follow-up after treatment with CCH for Dupuytren's disease: A prospective view

Objetivo: El tratamiento con colagenasa Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) ocupa hoy en día una alternativa para la contractura de Dupuytren. Nuestro objetivo es valorar su eficacia a un año en una serie de pacientes consecutivos. Material y método: Estudio prospectivo con seguimiento mínimo de los pacientes de un año. Valoración de resultados y efectos adversos. Resultados: Se incluye un total de 75 articulaciones tratadas en 51 pacientes. La edad media fue de 65,18 años (DE: 7,288) y el 82,7% eran varones. La contractura media inicial de la MCF fue de 34,0 grados (DE: 27,37), de la IFP 41,5 grados (DE: 31,33) y de la afectación combinada (MCF+IFP) de 75,5 grados (DE: 35,2). Se alcanzó la eficacia en 68 pacientes (90,7%). Los efectos adversos fueron leves y autolimitados. La corrección media para la articulación MCF fue de 28,96 grados (DE: 26,90) y para la IFP fue de 28,72 grados (DE: 24,30). La tasa de recidivas fue de 18 (24,0%) articulaciones en 14 pacientes, siendo más frecuentes en los casos graves. El QuickDASH mostró mínimas diferencias medido antes de la intervención y al año. Discusión: Nuestros resultados presentan mejor evolución en los casos leves; la evolución es más favorable y con mayor tasa de éxitos en la articulación MCF. El QuickDASH no es una herramienta útil para la valoración de la contractura de Dupuytren. Conclusiones: El tratamiento con CCH para la CD es un tratamiento efectivo a medio plazo. Presenta peor evolución en afecciones de articulaciones combinadas, 5.o dedo, IFP y casos graves

Aim: Clostridium histolyticum collagenase (CCH) is nowadays an alternative treatment for the contracture of Dupuytren. Our objective is to assess its effectiveness at one year in a series of consecutive patients. Material and method: Prospective study with minimum follow-up of one year. Evaluation of results and adverse effects. Results: A total of 75 joints treated in 51 patients were included. The average age was 65.18years (SD: 7.288) and 82.7% were males. The initial mean contraction of the MCP was 34.0 degrees (SD: 27.37), PIP 41.5 degrees (SD: 31.33) and combined impairment (MCF+IFP) of 75.5 degrees (SD: 35.2). Efficacy was achieved in 68 patients (90.7%). Adverse effects were mild and self-limiting. The mean correction for the MCP joint was 28.96 degrees (SD: 26.90) and for PIP it was 28.72 degrees (SD: 24.30). The recurrence rate was 18 (24.0%) joints in 14 patients, being more frequent in severe cases. QuickDASH score showed minimal differences measured before the intervention and once a year. Discussion: Our results show a better outcome in mild cases; the outcome was more favourable and with a higher success rate in the MCP joint. QuickDASH score is not a useful tool for the assessment of Dupuytren's contracture. Conclusions: Treatment with CCH for Dupuytren's contracture is an effective treatment in the medium term. It has a poorer outcome in combined joint disorders, 5th finger, PIP and severe cases

One year follow-up after treatment with CCH for Dupuytren's disease: A prospective view. / Evolución al año de tratamiento con CCH para la contractura de Dupuytren: estudio prospectivo.

Aim Clostridium histolyticum collagenase (CCH) is nowadays an alternative treatment for the contracture of Dupuytren. Our objective is to assess its effectiveness at one year in a series of consecutive patients. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Prospective study with minimum follow-up of one year. Evaluation of results and adverse effects. RESULTS: A total of 75 joints treated in 51 patients were included. The average age was 65.18years (SD: 7.288) and 82.7% were males. The initial mean contraction of the MCP was 34.0 degrees (SD: 27.37), PIP 41.5 degrees (SD: 31.33) and combined impairment (MCF+IFP) of 75.5 degrees (SD: 35.2). Efficacy was achieved in 68 patients (90.7%). Adverse effects were mild and self-limiting. The mean correction for the MCP joint was 28.96 degrees (SD: 26.90) and for PIP it was 28.72 degrees (SD: 24.30). The recurrence rate was 18 (24.0%) joints in 14 patients, being more frequent in severe cases. QuickDASH score showed minimal differences measured before the intervention and once a year. DISCUSSION: Our results show a better outcome in mild cases; the outcome was more favourable and with a higher success rate in the MCP joint. QuickDASH score is not a useful tool for the assessment of Dupuytren's contracture. CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with CCH for Dupuytren's contracture is an effective treatment in the medium term. It has a poorer outcome in combined joint disorders, 5th finger, PIP and severe cases.

Perfil de toxicidad y adherencia del esquema farmacoterapéutico gemcitabina-carboplatino en cáncer de pulmón no microcítico / Toxicity Profile and Adherence to the Pharmacotherapeutic Regimen of Gemcitabine–carboplatin in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Objetivo Analizar la relación entre las dosis administradas de gemcitabina-carboplatino (GEM-CARBO) y la incidencia y grado de toxicidad, hematológica y renal, y la adherencia al tratamiento en pacientes con cáncer de pulmón no microcítico. Métodos Estudio retrospectivo de 37 meses de duración. El conjunto mínimo de datos para realizar el seguimiento de los pacientes se obtuvo con ayuda del programa informático Farmis-Oncofarm® y de las historias clínicas y farmacoterapéuticas. La toxicidad hematológica se evaluó de acuerdo con la Common Toxicity Criteria 3.0. La toxicidad renal se valoró a partir de los datos de concentración sérica de creatinina y el aclaramiento de creatinina. Resultados Se han incluido en el estudio 31 pacientes a los que se les administraron un total de 122 ciclos. La incidencia de anemia y neutropenia grado III fue de un 34,0 y un 30,8%, respectivamente, de trombocitopenia de grado III del 3,8% y de grado IV del 7,7%. No se ha identificado ningún caso de toxicidad renal. El 65,0% de los pacientes recibieron más del 85,0% de la dosis de carboplatino teórica planeada y el 58,0% de los pacientes recibieron más del 85,0% de la dosis de gemcitabina teórica planeada. Se retrasó la administración en el 18,0% de los ciclos prescritos. Conclusiones La indicación y prescripción del esquema GEM-CARBO se ha ajustado con unas evidencias científicas sólidas, pero su toxicidad hematológica ha limitado su uso y ha dificultado la administración de la intensidad de dosis prevista comprometiendo la efectividad del tratamiento (AU)

Objective To analyse the relationship between doses of gemcitabine–carboplatin (GEM-CARBO) administered and incidence and level of haematological and renal toxicity, and the adherence to the treatment in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. Methods Retrospective study, which lasted for 37 months. We were able to obtain the minimum set of data needed to carry out the follow-up with the help of Farmis-Oncofarm® software and the medical and pharmacotherapeutic records. The haematological toxicity was assessed in accordance with the Common Toxicity Criteria 3.0. Renal toxicity was evaluated using serum creatinine levels and creatinine clearance. Results Thirty-one patients were included in the study who were administered a total of 122 cycles. There was a 34.0% and 30.8% incidence of anaemia and grade 3 neutropenia, respectively. There was also a 3.8% and 7.7% incidence of grade 3 and grade 4 thrombocytopenia, respectively. No cases of renal toxicity were found. 65.0% of patients received more than 85.0% of the planned theoretical dosage of carboplatin and 58% of patients received more than 85.0% of the planned theoretical dosage of gemcitabine. Administration was delayed in 18.0% of the cycles prescribed. Conclusions The indication and prescription of the GEM-CARBO regimen was adjusted in accordance with solid scientific evidence, but its haematological toxicity limited its use and made it difficult to maintain the dose intensity foreseen in the study. This compromised the effectiveness of the treatment (AU)

Toxicity profile and adherence to the pharmacotherapeutic regimen of gemcitabine-carboplatin in non-small cell lung cancer.

OBJECTIVE: To analyse the relationship between doses of gemcitabine-carboplatin (GEM-CARBO) administered and incidence and level of haematological and renal toxicity, and the adherence to the treatment in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. METHODS: Retrospective study which lasted for 37 months. We were able to obtain the minimum set of data needed to carry out the follow-up with the help of Farmis-Oncofarm(®) software and the medical and pharmacotherapeutic records. The haematological toxicity was assessed in accordance with the Common Toxicity Criteria 3.0. Renal toxicity was evaluated using serum creatinine levels and creatinine clearance. RESULTS: Thirty-one patients were included in the study who were administered a total of 122 cycles. There was a 34.0% and 30.8% incidence of anaemia and grade 3 neutropaenia, respectively. There was also a 3.8% and 7.7% incidence of grade 3 and grade 4 thrombocytopaenia, respectively. No cases of renal toxicity were found. 65.0% of patients received more than 85.0% of the planned theoretical dosage of carboplatin and 58% of patients received more than 85.0% of the planned theoretical dosage of gemcitabine. Administration was delayed in 18.0% of the cycles prescribed. CONCLUSIONS: The indication and prescription of the GEM-CARBO regimen was adjusted in accordance with solid scientific evidence, but its haematological toxicity limited its use and made it difficult to maintain the dose intensity foreseen in the study. This compromised the effectiveness of the treatment.