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Farm Hosp ; 38(6): 454-60, 2014 Nov 03.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25542655

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PURPOSE: Analyze the impact of economic and social crisis in volume and funding of clinical trials (CT) and observational studies (ES) from the activity of an Research Ethics Committee (REC). METHOD: REC memories 2003-2012 were reviewed. Financing of evaluated projects, CT and OS were analyzed classifying them into four groups: 1) promoted by pharmaceutical industry, 2) by scientific societies with industry support, 3) by scientific societies with government support and 4) unfunding.Two periods were compared: pre-crisis (2003-2007) and crisis (2008-2012). RESULTS: During 10 studied years, 744 protocols were evaluated: a 71% of group 1, a 9% of group 2, a 3% of group 3 and a 17% was no funding. Regarding OS, 40%, 5,4%, 8,6% and 46% were the groups 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Analyzing crisis versus pre-crisis period, statistically significant differences were observed in the decreasing of number of CT phase 2 and 3 and in the rising EO. Comparing crisis related to the pre-crisis period, the Group 4 increased statistically significantly. CONCLUSIONS: Evolution of total number of studies evaluated by REC tends to be maintained and even increased over time. REC maintains its activity and even increased at the expense of financing and unfunded OS.


Objetivos: Analizar el impacto de la crisis económico-social en volumen y financiación de los ensayos clínicos (EC) y estudios observacionales (EO) a partir de la actividad de un Comité Ético de Investigación Clínica (CEIC). Método: Se revisaron las memorias del CEIC desde 2003 hasta 2012. Se analizó la financiación de los EC y los EO clasificándolos en cuatro grupos: 1) promovidos por la industria farmacéutica, 2) por sociedades científicas con soporte de la industria, 3) por sociedades apoyadas por las administraciones públicas y 4) sin financiación. Se compararon dos períodos: precrisis (2003- 2007) y crisis (2008-2012). Resultados: Se evaluaron 744 protocolos: un 71% del grupo 1, un 9% del grupo 2, un 3% del grupo 3 y un 17% carecía de financiación. En cuanto a los EO, un 40%, un 5,4%, un 8,6% y un 46% correspondían a los grupos 1, 2, 3 y 4 respectivamente. Analizando periodo crisis versus precrisis, se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el número de los EC de fase 2 y fase 3 que disminuyeron y en los EO que aumentaron. En el periodo crisis respecto al precrisis, el Grupo 4 aumentó de manera estadísticamente significativa. Conclusiones: La evolución del número total de estudios evaluados por el CEIC tiende a mantenerse e incluso incrementarse en el tiempo. El CEIC mantiene su actividad e incluso la incrementa, a expensas de EO con y sin financiación.


Subject(s)
Clinical Trials as Topic/economics , Economic Recession , Ethics Committees, Research/economics , Ethics Committees, Research/trends , Research Support as Topic/trends , Biomedical Research , Drug Industry/economics , Humans , Observational Studies as Topic/economics , Societies, Scientific , Spain
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Farm. hosp ; 38(6): 454-460, nov.-dic. 2014. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-133178

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Objetivos: Analizar el impacto de la crisis económico-social en volumen y financiación de los ensayos clínicos (EC) y estudios observacionales (EO) a partir de la actividad de un Comité Ético de Investigación Clínica (CEIC). Método: Se revisaron las memorias del CEIC desde 2003 hasta 2012. Se analizó la financiación de los EC y los EO clasificándolos en cuatro grupos: 1) promovidos por la industria farmacéutica, 2) por sociedades científicas con soporte de la industria, 3) por sociedades apoyadas por las administraciones públicas y 4) sin financiación. Se compararon dos períodos: precrisis (2003-2007) y crisis (2008-2012). Resultados: Se evaluaron 744 protocolos: un 71% del grupo1, un 9% del grupo 2, un 3% del grupo 3 y un 17% carecía de financiación. En cuanto a los EO, un 40%, un 5,4%,un 8,6% y un 46% correspondían a los grupos 1, 2, 3 y 4respectivamente. Analizando periodo crisis versus precrisis, se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el número de los EC de fase 2 y fase 3 que disminuyeron y en los EO que aumentaron. En el periodo crisis respecto al precrisis, el Grupo 4 aumentó de manera estadísticamente significativa. Conclusiones: La evolución del número total de estudios evaluados por el CEIC tiende a mantenerse e incluso incrementarse en el tiempo. El CEIC mantiene su actividad e incluso la incrementa, a expensas de EO con y sin financiación (AU)


Purpose: Analyse the impact of economic and social crisis in volume and funding of clinical trials (CT) and observational studies(ES) from the activity of an Research Ethics Committee (REC). Method: REC memories 2003-2012 were reviewed. Financing of evaluated projects, CT and OS were analyzed classifying them into four groups: 1) promoted by pharmaceutical industry, 2) by scientific societies with industry support, 3) by scientific societies with government support and 4) unfunding. Two periods were compared: pre-crisis (2003-2007) and crisis (2008-2012). Results: During 10 studied years, 744 protocols were evaluated: a 71% of group 1, a 9% of group 2, a 3% of group 3 and a 17% was no funding. Regarding OS, 40%, 5,4%, 8,6% and 46% were the groups 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively. Analyzing crisis versus pre-crisis period, statistically significant differences were observed in the decreasing of number of CT phase 2 and 3 and in the rising EO. Comparing crisis related to the pre-crisis period, the Group 4 increased statistically significantly. Conclusions: Evolution of total number of studies evaluated by REC tends to be maintained and even increased over time. REC maintains its activity and even increased at the expense of financing and unfunded OS (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Ethics Committees, Research/organization & administration , Clinical Trials as Topic/economics , Research Financing , Economic Recession , Biomedical Research/economics
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Farm Hosp ; 37(4): 300-6, 2013.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24010691

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PURPOSE: To analyze the main researchers (MR) perception and satisfaction associated to face-to-face project presentation as well as Clinical Research Ethics Committee (CREC) functions related to administrative and advisement aspects. METHODS: Descriptive study performed during nine months (January to September 2011) through voluntary participation questionnaire given to MR who assisted to CREC meetings. The questionnaire contained a numeric range (1-10) and open issues to evaluate the presentation process, the satisfaction of CREC functions considering bureaucratic aspects, ethics, scientific-methodological, legal recommendations and its global function. Descriptive statistics and Student test were performed. RESULTS: The questionnaire was answered by 36 (95%) of total MR. Average score obtained in the evaluation of face-to-face study presentation was 9.2 (SD 0.9). In reference to legal issues an average punctuation of 7.1 (DE 0.4) was obtained, whereas ethics and scientific-methodological aspects scored 8.2 (DE 0.2 and 0.4). Global average evaluation about CREC tasks was 8.6 (SD 1.0). A positive assessment related to attend to the project presentation was made for 22 (61%) of the MR. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed a high satisfaction of CREC operation and a high evaluation of face-to-face project presentation. There were detected further improvement aspects to optimize CREC meetings, taking into account the effort developed by MR and CREC members.


Objetivos: Evaluar la percepción y el grado de satisfacción de los investigadores de nuestro ámbito en el que se aplica la modalidad presencial de presentación de protocolos en las sesiones de evaluación del Comité Ético de Investigación Clínica (CEIC), así como de la función administrativa y de asesoramiento realizadas. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo mediante análisis de cuestionarios de percepción (escala numérica 1-10 y campo abierto) facilitado a los IP que presentaron proyectos en las reuniones del CEIC, de enero a septiembre de 2011. Se evaluaron aspectos relacionados con el funcionamiento del Comité considerando la presentación presencial del proyecto, aspectos burocráticos, recomendaciones éticas, científicas-metodológicas, legales y tarea global. Se realizó estadística descriptiva y t de Student. Resultados: Respondieron 36 (95%) IP. Se obtuvo una puntuación media de la valoración de la defensa presencial de los protocolos del 9,2 (DE 0,9). Destacó una puntuación media de 7,1 (DE 0,4) en la valoración de las aportaciones realizadas sobre aspectos legales, de 8,2 en la valoración de aspectos éticos y científicos/metodológicos (DE 0,2 y 0,4 respectivamente). La valoración general sobre la función del CEIC obtuvo una media de 8,6 (DE 1,0). La defensa presencial de los proyectos fue considerada positiva por 22 (61%) de los IP. Conclusiones: Los resultados reflejan el reconocimiento de los investigadores hacia el funcionamiento del CEIC. Se valoró positivamente la presentación presencial a pesar del esfuerzo organizativo que supone. Se detectaron áreas de mejora para optimizar la organización y planificación de la sesiones de evaluación.


Subject(s)
Ethics Committees, Research/organization & administration , Research Personnel/psychology , Attitude of Health Personnel , Clinical Trials as Topic/legislation & jurisprudence , Ethics Committees, Research/legislation & jurisprudence , Group Processes , Hospital Departments , Hospitals, University , Humans , Personal Satisfaction , Social Perception , Spain , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Farm. hosp ; 37(4): 300-306, jul.-ago. 2013. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-117417

ABSTRACT

Objetivos: Evaluar la percepción y el grado de satisfacción de los investigadores de nuestro ámbito en el que se aplica la modalidad presencial de presentación de protocolos en las sesiones de evaluación del Comité Ético de Investigación Clínica (CEIC), así como de la función administrativa y de asesoramiento realizadas. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo mediante análisis de cuestionarios de percepción (escala numérica 1-10 y campo abierto) facilitado a los IP que presentaron proyectos en las reuniones del CEIC, de enero a septiembre de 2011. Se evaluaron aspectos relacionados con el funcionamiento del Comité considerando la presentación presencial del proyecto, aspectos burocráticos, recomendaciones éticas, científicas-metodológicas, legales y tarea global. Se realizó estadística descriptiva y t de Student. Resultados: Respondieron 36 (95%) IP. Se obtuvo una puntuación media de la valoración de la defensa presencial de los protocolos del 9,2 (DE 0,9). Destacó una puntuación media de 7,1 (DE 0,4) en la valoración de las aportaciones realizadas sobre aspectos legales, de 8,2 en la valoración de aspectos éticos y científicos/metodológicos (DE 0,2 y 0,4 respectivamente). La valoración general sobre la función del CEIC obtuvo una media de 8,6 (DE 1,0). La defensa presencial de los proyectos fue considerada positiva por 22 (61%) de los IP. Conclusiones: Los resultados reflejan el reconocimiento de los investigadores hacia el funcionamiento del CEIC. Se valoró positivamente la presentación presencial a pesar del esfuerzo organizativo que supone. Se detectaron áreas de mejora para optimizar la organización y planificación de la sesiones de evaluación (AU)


Purpose: To analyze the main researchers (MR) perception and satisfaction associated to face-to-face project presentation as well as Clinical Research Ethics Committee (CREC) functions related to administrative and advisement aspects. Methods: Descriptive study performed during nine months (January to September 2011) through voluntary participation questionnaire given to MR who assisted to CREC meetings. The questionnaire contained a numeric range (1-10) and open issues to evaluate the presentation process, the satisfaction of CREC functions considering bureaucratic aspects, ethics, scientific-methodological, legal recommendations and its global function. Descriptive statistics and Student test were performed. Results: The questionnaire was answered by 36 (95%) of total MR. Average score obtained in the evaluation of face-to-face study presentation was 9.2 (SD 0.9). In reference to legal issues an average punctuation of 7.1 (DE 0.4) was obtained, whereas ethics and scientific-methodological aspects scored 8.2 (DE 0.2 and 0.4). Global average evaluation about CREC tasks was 8.6 (SD 1.0). A positive assessment related to attend to the project presentation was made for 22 (61%) of the MR. Conclusions: The study showed a high satisfaction of CREC operation and a high evaluation of face-to-face project presentation. There were detected further improvement aspects to optimize CREC meetings, taking into account the effort developed by MR and CREC members (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Ethics Committees, Research/organization & administration , Research Personnel/ethics , Biomedical Research/ethics , Personal Satisfaction , Surveys and Questionnaires , Biomedical Enhancement , Research and Development Projects
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Farm. hosp ; 35(5): 255e1-255e5, sept.-oct. 2011. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-107783

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Objetivo El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar la efectividad en el hospital de la quimioterapia neoadyuvante en la resección de metástasis inicialmente irresecables, en pacientes con cáncer colorrectal diseminado y describir la quimioterapia utilizada en este contexto. Método Estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo de los pacientes con cáncer colorrectal diseminado desde el año 2004 hasta el año 2007. Se estudió el porcentaje de pacientes diagnosticados de cáncer colorrectal diseminado cuyas metástasis fueron resecadas tras recibir tratamiento con quimioterapia. Resultados Se revisaron las historias clínicas de 118 pacientes diagnosticados de cáncer colorrectal metastásico. Las metástasis fueron resecables de inicio en 10 pacientes (8,5%) e irresecables en 108 (91,5%). Se administró quimioterapia neoadyuvante a 19 pacientes de los cuales 7 pudieron rescatarse quirúrgicamente. Conclusiones La quimioterapia neoadyuvante demostró tener un papel importante en el tratamiento de los pacientes con cáncer colorrectal diseminado, disminuyendo el tamaño de las metástasis y posibilitando, en algunos casos, la conversión de metástasis irresecables en metástasis resecables para su posterior resección quirúrgica. El tratamiento más utilizado como quimioterapia neoadyuvante fue el esquema FOLFOX (AU)


Objetivo El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar la efectividad en el hospital de la quimioterapia neoadyuvante en la resección de metástasis inicialmente irresecables, en pacientes con cáncer colorrectal diseminado y describir la quimioterapia utilizada en este contexto. Método Estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo de los pacientes con cáncer colorrectal diseminado desde el año 2004 hasta el año 2007. Se estudió el porcentaje de pacientes diagnosticados de cáncer colorrectal diseminado cuyas metástasis fueron resecadas tras recibir tratamiento con quimioterapia. Resultados Se revisaron las historias clínicas de 118 pacientes diagnosticados de cáncer colorrectal metastásico. Las metástasis fueron resecables de inicio en 10 pacientes (8,5%) e irresecables en 108 (91,5%). Se administró quimioterapia neoadyuvante a 19 pacientes de los cuales 7 pudieron rescatarse quirúrgicamente. Conclusiones La quimioterapia neoadyuvante demostró tener un papel importante en el tratamiento de los pacientes con cáncer colorrectal diseminado, disminuyendo el tamaño de las metástasis y posibilitando, en algunos casos, la conversión de metástasis irresecables en metástasis resecables para su posterior resección quirúrgica. El tratamiento más utilizado como quimioterapia neoadyuvante fue el esquema FOLFOX (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Neoadjuvant Therapy/methods , Colorectal Neoplasms/pathology , Neoplasm Metastasis/drug therapy , Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/therapeutic use , Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy , Lung Neoplasms/secondary , Liver Neoplasms/drug therapy , Liver Neoplasms/secondary , Drug Administration Schedule
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Farm Hosp ; 35(5): 255.e1-5, 2011.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21439881

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to determine the hospital's efficiency as regards neoadjuvant chemotherapy for the resection of initially unresectable metastases for patients with metastatic primary colorectal cancer and to describe the chemotherapy used. METHODS: Descriptive, retrospective study of patients with colorectal cancer from 2004 to 2007. The percentage of resection for metastases following neoadjuvant chemotherapy administration was studied. RESULTS: Clinical histories of 118 patients diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer were reviewed. Metastases were initially resectable in ten patients (8.5%) and unresectable in the remaining 108 patients (91.5%). Following neoadjuvant chemotherapy, metastatic resection was performed on 19 patients. CONCLUSIONS: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy played an important role in treating patients with disseminated metastatic colorectal cancer by reducing, in some cases, tumour size and treating initially unresectable metastases susceptible to subsequent surgical resection.FOLFOX scheme was the most used neoadjuvant chemotherapy treatment.


Subject(s)
Colorectal Neoplasms/pathology , Liver Neoplasms/drug therapy , Liver Neoplasms/secondary , Lung Neoplasms/drug therapy , Lung Neoplasms/secondary , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Chemotherapy, Adjuvant , Female , Humans , Liver Neoplasms/surgery , Lung Neoplasms/surgery , Male , Middle Aged , Neoadjuvant Therapy , Retrospective Studies
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Farm Hosp ; 31(3): 173-6, 2007.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17941757

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OBJECTIVE: To analyse the use of psychoactive drugs in a health and welfare centre and compare this use with current guidelines. METHOD: A cross-sectional study of the drug treatment regime of hospitalised patients in a health and welfare centre was carried out. Information was obtained from prescriptions and the clinical histories of patients in the centre. The following variables were assessed: demographic data, treatment with psychoactive drugs, date of commencing treatment, dosage, drug combinations, indication and total number of drugs analysed. The results were compared with the literature and current prescription guidelines. RESULTS: 45 of the 70 patients analysed were taking psychoactive drugs: 51.1% were being treated with neuroleptic drugs, 42.2% with antidepressants, and 6.7% with anxiolytic agents. 62% were women. The overall mean age was 80.3 years old. The average number of psychoactive drugs administered to each patient was 1.6 and the average number of total drugs prescribed was 10.5. The most frequently administered psychoactive drugs were risperidone, lorazepam and citalopram. The most frequent association was neuroleptic drugs with benzodiazepine. The indication and dosage prescribed were appropriate according to the data sheet, although some inappropriate prescription practices were observed. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the study would recommend controlling the duration of treatment with benzodiazepine, confirming the diagnosis of states of depression and correctly monitoring the associations between psychoactive drugs.


Subject(s)
Drug Utilization/statistics & numerical data , Nursing Homes/statistics & numerical data , Psychotropic Drugs/therapeutic use , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Antidepressive Agents/therapeutic use , Antipsychotic Agents/therapeutic use , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Guideline Adherence , Humans , Inpatients , Male , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Spain
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Farm. hosp ; 31(3): 173-176, mayo-jun. 2007. tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-056689

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Objetivo: Analizar la utilización de psicofármacos en un centro sociosanitario y compararlo con las guías de recomendación existentes. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal del perfil farmacoterapéutico de los residentes ingresados en un centro sociosanitario. Las fuentes de información fueron las prescripciones médicas y las historias clínicas del centro. Se evaluaron variables demográficas, del tratamiento con psicofármacos, fecha de inicio, dosis y combinaciones, indicación y número total de medicamentos estudiados. Se compararon los resultados con la bibliografía y las guías de prescripción existentes. Resultados: Tomaban psicofármacos 45 de los 70 pacientes estudiados observándose que el 51,1% estaban siendo tratados con fármacos neurolépticos, el 42,2% con antidepresivos, el 6,7% con ansiolíticos. El 62% eran mujeres. La edad media global fue de 80,3 años. El número medio de psicofármacos por paciente fue 1,6 y del total de medicamentos 10,5. Los psicofármacos más utilizados fueron risperidona, lorazepam y citalopram. Las asociación más frecuente fue neuroléptico más benzodiazepina. La indicación y dosis prescritas eran adecuadas según ficha técnica, aunque se observaron pautas de prescripción desaconsejadas. Conclusiones: Los resultados del estudio aconsejarían controlar la duración de los tratamientos con benzodiazepinas, asegurar el diagnóstico de los estados depresivos y realizar un adecuado seguimiento de las asociaciones entre psicofármaco


Objective: To analyse the use of psychoactive drugs in a health and welfare centre and compare this use with current guidelines. Method: A cross-sectional study of the drug treatment regime of hospitalised patients in a health and welfare centre was carried out. Information was obtained from prescriptions and the clinical histories of patients in the centre. The following variables were assessed: demographic data, treatment with psychoactive drugs, date of commencing treatment, dosage, drug combinations, indication and total number of drugs analysed. The results were compared with the literature and current prescription guidelines. Results: 45 of the 70 patients analysed were taking psychoactive drugs: 51.1% were being treated with neuroleptic drugs, 42.2% with antidepressants, and 6.7% with anxiolytic agents. 62% were women. The overall mean age was 80.3 years old. The average number of psychoactive drugs administered to each patient was 1.6 and the average number of total drugs prescribed was 10.5. The most frequently administered psychoactive drugs were risperidone, lorazepam and citalopram. The most frequent association was neuroleptic drugs with benzodiazepine. The indication and dosage prescribed were appropriate according to the data sheet, although some inappropriate prescription practices were observed. Conclusions: The results of the study would recommend controlling the duration of treatment with benzodiazepine, confirming the diagnosis of states of depression and correctly monitoring the associations between psychoactive drugs


Subject(s)
Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Humans , Drug Prescriptions , Antidepressive Agents/administration & dosage , Depressive Disorder/drug therapy , Antipsychotic Agents/administration & dosage , Anti-Anxiety Agents/administration & dosage , Risperidone/administration & dosage , Lorazepam/administration & dosage , Citalopram/administration & dosage , Cross-Sectional Studies , Health Centers
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Farm. hosp ; 29(6): 364-366, nov.-dic. 2005.
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-045169

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Objetivo: Realizar un seguimiento de utilización de metforminapara comprobar la adecuada prescripción del medicamento en lapoblación con mayor riesgo de desarrollar reacciones adversas.Método: Se ha realizado un seguimiento prospectivo de utilizaciónde metformina durante un periodo de cuatro meses. En lospacientes seleccionados se ha registrado: edad, sexo, peso y talla,motivo del ingreso, perfil farmacoterapéutico, origen de la prescripción(anterior al ingreso o durante la estancia hospitalaria),glucemia, función renal, efectos adversos y el motivo de interrupcióndel tratamiento, si procede.Resultados: La media diaria de pacientes ingresados duranteeste periodo fue de 352 (desviación estándar ± 36,8), la edadmedia fue de 73 años (33-102), el total de pacientes estudiadosfue de 135, siendo un 46% hombres.La prescripción de metformina está contraindicada en pacientescon valores de creatinina superiores a 0,132 mMol/L, por ellose controló la función renal. Con los datos de 20 pacientes, serealizaron seis intervenciones farmacéuticas para aconsejar la suspensióndel tratamiento, aceptadas en un 83% de los casos. Tambiénse registraron efectos adversos y glucemia.Conclusiones: Durante el periodo de seguimiento no hemosobservado ningún efecto adverso grave como la acidosis lácticaasociada, aunque en ocasiones la prescripción de metformina seha realizado en pacientes en los que no estaría recomendada. Sinembargo, consideramos interesante el seguimiento de estospacientes puesto que hemos observado efectos adversos (diarrea)que han requerido la disminución de la dosis de metformina


Objective: To perform a follow-up of the use of metformin inorder to ensure the appropriate prescription of the drug amongthe population with the highest risk of adverse reactions.Method: A prospective follow-up was conducted of the use ofmetformin during a four-month period. In the patients recruitedfor the study, the following data were recorded: age, sex, weightand height, cause of hospitalization, pharmacotherapeutic profile,origin of the prescription (prior to hospitalization or during thehospital stay), glycemia, renal function, side effects and cause ofthe discontinuation of the treatment, if appropriate.Results: The mean number of patients hospitalized each dayduring the study period was 352 (standard deviation ± 36,8), themean age was 73 years (33-102) and the total number of patientsstudied was 135, with 46% of males.Since prescription of metformin is contraindicated in patientswith creatinine values > 0.132 mMol/L, renal function was monitored.Based on the data of 20 patients, six pharmaceutical interventionswere performed in order to recommend the discontinuationof the treatment, which was accepted in 83% of the cases.Side effects and glycemia were also recorded.Conclusions: During the follow-up period, we did not observeany severe side effects such as associated lactic acidosis, althoughin some cases metformin was prescribed to patients inwhich it was not recommended. However, the follow-up ofpatients is important, since we have observed side effects (diarrhea)that require reduction of the dose of metformin


Subject(s)
Humans , Metformin/therapeutic use , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/drug therapy , Drug Utilization/statistics & numerical data , Drug Prescriptions/statistics & numerical data , Prospective Studies , Metformin/adverse effects , /epidemiology
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Farm Hosp ; 29(6): 364-6, 2005.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16433568

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OBJECTIVE: To perform a follow-up of the use of metformin in order to ensure the appropriate prescription of the drug among the population with the highest risk of adverse reactions. METHOD: A prospective follow-up was conducted of the use of metformin during a four-month period. In the patients recruited for the study, the following data were recorded: age, sex, weight and height, cause of hospitalization, pharmacotherapeutic profile, origin of the prescription (prior to hospitalization or during the hospital stay), glycemia, renal function, side effects and cause of the discontinuation of the treatment, if appropriate. RESULTS: The mean number of patients hospitalized each day during the study period was 352 (standard deviation +/- 36,8), the mean age was 73 years (33-102) and the total number of patients studied was 135, with 46% of males.Since prescription of metformin is contraindicated in patients with creatinine values > 0.132 mMol/L, renal function was monitored. Based on the data of 20 patients, six pharmaceutical interventions were performed in order to recommend the discontinuation of the treatment, which was accepted in 83% of the cases. Side effects and glycemia were also recorded. CONCLUSIONS: During the follow-up period, we did not observe any severe side effects such as associated lactic acidosis, although in some cases metformin was prescribed to patients in which it was not recommended. However, the follow-up of patients is important, since we have observed side effects (diarrhea) that require reduction of the dose of metformin.


Subject(s)
Hypoglycemic Agents/therapeutic use , Metformin/therapeutic use , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors
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Farm Hosp ; 27(2): 101-4, 2003.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12717565

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OBJECTIVE: To carry out a prospective study on the current use of antidepressants (ADs) in an acute hospital, in order to determine the prescription sources, therapeutic indications, safety and monitoring of these drugs and their use at patient discharge. METHOD AND RESULTS: To this end the therapeutic drug profiles of non-psychiatric inpatients treated with tri-cyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) were prospectively reviewed. The following was collected from the patientsâ medical record: reason for admittance, AD indication, prescription source (primary care or in-hospital), modifications of antidepressant treatment during stay, drug-related adverse events (DRAEs), interactions with other drugs, and whether patients were still on antidepressants upon discharge. The mean numer of daily inpatients was 382.6, of which 4.4% received ADs (11-25). Females were 67.5% and males were 32.5%, with a mean age of 67 years (37-92). The total number of patients studied was 126. Prescribed SSRIs represented 73% of cases (92), whereas tricyclic antidepressants represented 27% (34). Prescription originated in primary care for 79.4% of cases (29% tricyclics, 71% SSRIs) and within hospital for 20.6% of cases (tricyclics 11, SSRIs 15), p = 0.02. AD indications were endogenous depression in 72.2%, reactive depression in 7.1%, neuropathic pain in 7.1%, cancer-related pain in 2.4%, and indications not specified in medical records in 11.1%. Treatment was ongoing at patient discharge in 97.5% of cases. CONCLUSIONS: AD prescription source was most commonly primary care. Prescription of ADs for unauthorised indications was seen: management of dementia in the elderly and shyness, support treatment for fibromyalgia, and migraine prophylaxis. In virtually all inpatients on ADs prescriptions were maintained without modification during stay. In the follow-up of patients on ADs, no clinically significant interactions leading to treatment changes were seen.


Subject(s)
Antidepressive Agents/therapeutic use , Acute Disease , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Antidepressive Agents/adverse effects , Drug Monitoring , Drug Utilization , Female , Hospitals , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies
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Farm. hosp ; 24(4): 267-269, jul. 2000. tab
Article in Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-5265

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: Conocer los cambios realizados en los tratamientos por los médicos de asistencia primaria de pacientes que fueron diagnosticados de ángor y/o hipertensión durante su ingreso en el hospital y a los cuales se les había prescrito antagonistas del calcio (AC) al alta hospitalaria. Método y resultados: Para este estudio se revisaron todas las historias clínicas de enfermos cardiovasculares ingresados durante el año 1997 con diagnóstico de ángor y/o hipertensión. El criterio de selección fue la prescripción al alta de antagonistas del calcio. La información referente a las modificaciones se obtuvo mediante una conversación telefónica con el paciente. De los 83 pacientes entrevistados, 52 (62,7 por ciento) eran hombres y 31 (37,3 por ciento) eran mujeres. La casi totalidad de los pacientes (98,8 por ciento) fueron dados de alta con un único AC. El AC que se prescribió con mayor frecuencia fue el diltiazem (66,3 por ciento). Tras la entrevista se observó que 61 pacientes (82,4 por ciento) seguían siendo tratados con el mismo AC. La marca comercia se mantuvo en 54 enfermos (88,5 por ciento). Conclusión: De la observación de los resultados se concluye que las prescripciones de AC no presentan modificaciones importantes al ser controlados por los médicos de asistencia primaria (AU)


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Male , Humans , Drug Prescriptions , Calcium/antagonists & inhibitors , Retrospective Studies
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