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O.F.I.L ; 34(1): 63-66, 2024. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-232624

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Objetivos: Analizar la influencia de trazodona en la mortalidad de pacientes en tratamiento con digoxina. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo comparativo de mortalidad de pacientes en tratamiento concomitante con digoxina y trazodona versus digoxina. El período de estudio fue de un año (1 de mayo de 2020 hasta 30 de abril de 2021). Las variables recogidas fueron edad, sexo, indicación, dosis de digoxina y trazodona, fecha de inicio de trazodona, fecha fin de digoxina y trazodona, número total de fármacos prescritos, éxitus y fecha de éxitus. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante la aplicación Stata®. Versión 14.2. Resultados: Se incluyeron 644 pacientes en tratamiento con digoxina, 73 en el grupo con trazodona y 571 en el grupo sin trazodona. Al final del periodo estudiado se registraron 73 muertes, observándose una mortalidad del 34,3% en el grupo de digoxina y trazodona, y del 8,4% en el grupo de digoxina. Las variables relacionadas con el riesgo de muerte fueron tratamiento con tradozona, edad y número de tratamientos prescritos. Conclusiones: Los resultados del estudio sugieren un incremento del riesgo de mortalidad en pacientes de edad avanzada en tratamiento con digoxina y trazodona. La falta de evidencia de uso de trazodona como hipnótico, la interacción farmacocinética entre ambos fármacos y el perfil de seguridad de trazodona, hace necesario una estrecha monitorización de los pacientes o valorar alternativas con mayores evidencias de seguridad.(AU)


Objectives: To evaluate the trazodone influence on the mortality of patients treated with digoxin. Material and methods: Retrospective, observational, comparative study that included patients receiving trazodone and digoxin concomitantly and patients on digoxin treatment without trazodone between April 2020-April 2021. Age, sex, drug indication, digoxin and trazodone dosage, start and end dates of trazodone use, digoxin end date, number of prescribed drugs and death date were the variables we paid attention to. Statistical analysis was performed using the Stata® application. Version 14.2. Results: 644 patients were included, 73 in the group digoxin with trazodone and 571 in the group without trazodone. At the end of the study period, 73 deaths were recorded. Mortality in the digoxin and trazodone group were 34.3% and 8.4% in the digoxin group. The variables related to the risk of death were treatment with trazodone, age and number of prescribed treatments. Conclusions: The results of the study suggest an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients in treated with digoxin and trazodone. The lack of evidence in the use of trazodone as a hypnotic, the pharmacokinetic interaction between both drugs and the safety profile of trazodone, makes it necessary to closely monitor patients or assess therapeutic alternatives with more evidence to be sure its use is safe.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Patients , Mortality , Digoxin , Trazodone , Monitoring, Physiologic , Retrospective Studies , Pharmacy
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Farm. hosp ; 30(6): 343-350, nov.-dic. 2006. tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-055929

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Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de la utilización de eritropoyetinaen pacientes hematológicos, analizar el grado de aplicación delas recomendaciones de la ficha técnica española, de la guía publicadapor la Sociedad Americana de Oncología Clínica (ASCO) y laSociedad Americana de Hematología (ASH), así como de las recomendacionesespecíficas para los síndromes mielodisplásicos(SMD), y realizar un análisis de descripción de los costes.Método: Estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo. La selección depacientes se llevó a cabo en la unidad de atención farmacéutica apacientes externos (UFPE) durante un periodo de 3 meses. Elseguimiento se realizó hasta los 9 meses posteriores al periodo deselección.Resultados: Se incluyeron 36 pacientes (37% hombres). Enel grupo de pacientes con mieloma múltiple y linfomas la efectividadfue del 57% y en el grupo de SMD fue del 45-64%(dependiendo del criterio de respuesta eritroide utilizado). Delos 24 pacientes (excluidos los SMD), sólo 4 (17%) se ajustarona los criterios de indicación, adecuación a la respuesta eritroidea las 4 y 8 semanas, y ajuste de la dosis en caso necesario. Lacontinuación de tratamientos con eritropoyetina en todos lospacientes no respondedores ha supuesto entre un 59-69% delgasto de pacientes no respondedores.Conclusiones: Existe un elevado porcentaje de fracaso terapéuticoy de discordancia entre las recomendaciones de utilizaciónde eritropoyetina y la práctica clínica. Esta circunstancia, así comoel elevado impacto económico que ha supuesto, hace indispensableel establecimiento de estrategias de control y seguimiento quecontribuyan a un óptimo empleo de los factores estimulantes de laeritropoyesis


Objective: To assess the effectiveness of erythropoietin use inhematologic patients; to analyze the extent to which recommendationsare applied as provided by Spanish prescribing information,American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and AmericanSociety of Hematology (ASH) guidelines, as well as specificrecommendations for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs), and toperform a descriptive analysis of costs.Method: A descriptive retrospective study. Patient selectionwas performed by Unidad de Atención Farmacéutica aPacientes Externos (UFPE: Pharmaceutical Outpatient CareUnit) during a 3-month period of time. Follow-up was performedto month 9 after selection.Results: Thirty-six patients (37% males) were included. In thegroup of patients with multiple myeloma and lymphomas, effectivenesswas 57%; while in the MDS group it was 45-64%(depending on criteria used to measure erythroid response). Of all24 patients (MDSs excluded) only 4 (17%) met indication criteria –adjustment to erythroid response at 4 and 8 weeks, and dosagetitration when needed. Continued treatment with erythropoietin inall non-responders amounted to 59-69% of total expense for nonresponders.Conclusions: There is a high percentage of therapy failuresand inconsistency between erythropoietin use recommendationsand clinical practice. This circumstance, as well as the high financialimpact it entails, makes it essential that monitoring and follow-up strategies are implemented to contribute to an optimalusage of erythropoiesis stimulating factors


Subject(s)
Male , Female , Humans , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/drug therapy , Erythropoietin/therapeutic use , Erythropoietin/economics , Epoetin Alfa/economics , Cost Efficiency Analysis , Neoplasms/complications
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Farm Hosp ; 30(6): 343-50, 2006.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17298191

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of erythropoietin use in hematologic patients; to analyze the extent to which recommendations are applied as provided by Spanish prescribing information, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and American Society of Hematology (ASH) guidelines, as well as specific recommendations for myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs), and to perform a descriptive analysis of costs. METHOD: A descriptive retrospective study. Patient selection was performed by Unidad de Atención Farmacéutica a Pacientes Externos (UFPE: Pharmaceutical Outpatient Care Unit) during a 3-month period of time. Follow-up was performed to month 9 after selection. RESULTS: Thirty-six patients (37% males) were included. In the group of patients with multiple myeloma and lymphomas, effectiveness was 57%; while in the MDS group it was 45-64% (depending on criteria used to measure erythroid response). Of all 24 patients (MDSs excluded) only 4 (17%) met indication criteria--adjustment to erythroid response at 4 and 8 weeks, and dosage titration when needed. Continued treatment with erythropoietin in all non-responders amounted to 59-69% of total expense for non-responders. CONCLUSIONS: There is a high percentage of therapy failures and inconsistency between erythropoietin use recommendations and clinical practice. This circumstance, as well as the high financial impact it entails, makes it essential that monitoring and follow-up strategies are implemented to contribute to an optimal usage of erythropoiesis stimulating factors.


Subject(s)
Anemia/drug therapy , Erythropoietin/therapeutic use , Hematologic Neoplasms/complications , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/complications , Aged , Anemia/economics , Anemia/etiology , Anemia/therapy , Antineoplastic Agents/adverse effects , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Blood Transfusion/economics , Blood Transfusion/statistics & numerical data , Combined Modality Therapy , Drug Costs , Drug Evaluation , Drug Resistance , Drug Therapy, Combination , Drug Utilization/statistics & numerical data , Erythropoiesis/drug effects , Erythropoietin/economics , Female , Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor/therapeutic use , Guideline Adherence , Hematologic Neoplasms/drug therapy , Hematologic Neoplasms/economics , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Myelodysplastic Syndromes/economics , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Recombinant Proteins/economics , Recombinant Proteins/therapeutic use , Retrospective Studies , Spain , Treatment Outcome
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Farm Hosp ; 29(4): 265-8, 2005.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16268743

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the teratogenic risk associated with leflunomide during the first quarter of pregnancy, and to establish guidelines to minimize said risk. METHOD: Literature search using tertiary, secondary, and primary sources related to teratogenicity, including databases (MEDLINE and EMBASE) and specific webs. The information required for assessment, as well as for the establishment of criteria was collected. RESULTS: Leflunomide demonstrated an increased risk of fetal death and teratogenic effects in animals. No major or minor malformation cases have been reported in humans regarding leflunomide, which is classified within category X of fetal risk. A wash-out regimen may possibly reduce the risk for fetal harm. CONCLUSIONS: Conception scheduling or early pregnancy detection is required for better clinical counselling and the avoidance of unnecessary risk.


Subject(s)
Abnormalities, Drug-Induced/etiology , Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/adverse effects , Isoxazoles/adverse effects , Abnormalities, Drug-Induced/epidemiology , Animals , Female , Humans , Leflunomide , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Trimester, First , Risk Assessment
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Farm. hosp ; 29(4): 219-227, jul.-ago. 2005. ilus
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-041235

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Valorar el riesgo teratógeno de leflunomida duranteel primer trimestre de gestación y establecer una guía de actuaciónpara minimizar dicho riesgo.Método: Búsqueda bibliográfica en fuentes terciarias, secundariasy primarias relacionadas con teratogenia, incluyendo basesde datos (MEDLINE y EMBASE) y webs específicas. Se recoge lainformación necesaria para la valoración y para establecer los criteriosde la guía.Resultados: Leflunomida ha demostrado un incremento del riesgode muerte fetal y de efectos teratógenos en animales. No existencasos de malformación mayor o menor en humanos atribuidas a leflunomida.Se encuentra clasificada en la categoría X de riesgo fetal. Esposible que una pauta de lavado reduzca el riesgo de daño fetal.Conclusiones: Es necesario planificar la concepción o detectartempranamente el embarazo para recibir el mejor asesoramientoclínico y evitar así riesgos innecesarios


Objective: To assess the teratogenic risk associated withleflunomide during the first quarter of pregnancy, and to establishguidelines to minimize said risk.Method: Literature search using tertiary, secondary, andprimary sources related to teratogenicity, including databases(MEDLINE and EMBASE) and specific webs. The informationrequired for assessment, as well as for the establishment of criteriawas collected.Results: Leflunomide demonstrated an increased risk offetal death and teratogenic effects in animals. No major orminor malformation cases have been reported in humansregarding leflunomide, which is classified within category X offetal risk. A wash-out regimen may possibly reduce the risk forfetal harm.Conclusions: Conception scheduling or early pregnancydetection is required for better clinical counselling and theavoidance of unnecessary risk


Subject(s)
Female , Pregnancy , Humans , Risk Assessment , Pregnancy Trimester, First , Antirheumatic Agents/adverse effects , 35526 , Arthritis, Rheumatoid/drug therapy
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