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An H, Chen J, Li S, Chen A. Pantoprazole and Vonoprazan Performed Well in Preventing Peptic Ulcer Recurrence in Low-Dose Aspirin Users. Dig Dis Sci 2024; 69:670-682. [PMID: 38252210 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-023-08233-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND Low-dose aspirin (LDA) administration is associated with an elevated risk of recurring peptic ulcer (PU) and gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage. AIMS This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis aimed to comprehensively assess the effectiveness of diverse medications in preventing the recurrence of PU and GI hemorrhage in patients with a history of PU receiving long-term LDA therapy. METHODS This systematic review and network meta-analysis followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement and was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023406550). We searched relevant studies in main databases from inception to March 2023. All statistical analyses were performed using R (version 4.1.3), with the "Gemtc" (version 1.0-1) package. The pooled risk ratio (RR), corresponding 95% credible interval (95% CrI), and the surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) were calculated. RESULTS 11 Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were included. The analysis underscored pantoprazole was the most efficacious for reducing the risk of PU recurrence (RR [95% CrI] = 0.02 [0, 0.28]; SUCRA: 90.76%), followed by vonoprazan (RR [95% CrI] = 0.03 [0, 0.19]; SUCRA: 86.47%), comparing with the placebo group. Pantoprazole also performed well in preventing GI hemorrhage (RR [95% CrI] = 0.01[0, 0.42]; SUCRA: 87.12%) compared with Teprenone. CONCLUSIONS For patients with a history of PU receiving LDA, pantoprazole and vonoprazan might be the optimal choices to prevent PU recurrence and GI hemorrhage.
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- Haoyu An
- School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, NT, 999077, Hong Kong.
- Prince of Wales Hospital, 30 Yincheng Street, Shatin, Hong Kong.
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- Zhongshan School of Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, Guangdong, China
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- School of Life Science, Central South University, Changsha, 410008, Hunan, China
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- NYU School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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Joo MK, Park CH, Kim JS, Park JM, Ahn JY, Lee BE, Lee JH, Yang HJ, Cho YK, Bang CS, Kim BJ, Jung HK, Kim BW, Lee YC. Clinical Guidelines for Drug-Related Peptic Ulcer, 2020 Revised Edition. Gut Liver 2021; 14:707-726. [PMID: 33191311 PMCID: PMC7667931 DOI: 10.5009/gnl20246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Korean guidelines for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced peptic ulcer were previously developed in 2009 with the collaboration of the Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research and Korean Society of Gastroenterology. However, the previous guidelines were based mainly upon a review of the relevant literature and expert opinion. Therefore, the guidelines need to be revised. We organized a guideline Development Committee for drug-related peptic ulcer under the auspices of the Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research in 2017 and developed nine statements, including four for NSAIDs, three for aspirin and other antiplatelet agents, and two for anticoagulants through a de novo process founded on evidence-based medicine that included a literature search and a meta-analysis, A consensus was reached through the application of the modified Delphi method. The primary target of these guidelines is adult patients undergoing long-term treatment with NSAIDs, aspirin or other antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants. The revised guidelines reflect the expert consensus and is intended to assist clinicians in the management and prevention of drug-induced peptic ulcer and associated conditions.
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- Moon Kyung Joo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, Asan Digestive Disease Research Institute, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Departments of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, Asan Digestive Disease Research Institute, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Joo MK, Park CH, Kim JS, Park JM, Ahn JY, Lee BE, Lee JH, Yang HJ, Cho YK, Bang CS, Kim BJ, Jung HK, Kim BW, Lee YC. [Clinical Guidelines for Drug-induced Peptic Ulcer, 2020 Revised Edition]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2021; 76:108-133. [PMID: 32969360 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2020.76.3.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2020] [Revised: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
The Korean guidelines for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced peptic ulcers were previously developed under co-work with the Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research and Korean Society of Gastroenterology at 2009. On the other hand, the previous guidelines were based mainly on a literature review and expert opinions. Therefore, the guidelines need to be revised. In this study, a guideline development committee for drug-induced peptic ulcers was organized under the Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research in 2017. Nine statements were developed, including four for NSAID, three for aspirin and other antiplatelet agents, and two for anticoagulants through de novo processes based on evidence-based medicine, such as a literature search, meta-analysis, and the consensus was established using the modified Delphi method. The primary target of this guideline was adult patients taking long-term NSAIDs, aspirin, or other antiplatelet agent and anticoagulants. The revised guidelines reflect the consensus of expert opinions and are intended to assist relevant clinicians in the management and prevention of drug-induced peptic ulcers and associated conditions.
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- Moon Kyung Joo
- Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Woman's University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kamada T, Satoh K, Itoh T, Ito M, Iwamoto J, Okimoto T, Kanno T, Sugimoto M, Chiba T, Nomura S, Mieda M, Hiraishi H, Yoshino J, Takagi A, Watanabe S, Koike K. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer disease 2020. J Gastroenterol 2021; 56:303-322. [PMID: 33620586 PMCID: PMC8005399 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-021-01769-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE) revised the third edition of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer disease in 2020 and created an English version. The revised guidelines consist of nine items: epidemiology, hemorrhagic gastric and duodenal ulcers, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication therapy, non-eradication therapy, drug-induced ulcers, non-H. pylori, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ulcers, remnant gastric ulcers, surgical treatment, and conservative therapy for perforation and stenosis. Therapeutic algorithms for the treatment of peptic ulcers differ based on ulcer complications. In patients with NSAID-induced ulcers, NSAIDs are discontinued and anti-ulcer therapy is administered. If NSAIDs cannot be discontinued, the ulcer is treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Vonoprazan (VPZ) with antibiotics is recommended as the first-line treatment for H. pylori eradication, and PPIs or VPZ with antibiotics is recommended as a second-line therapy. Patients who do not use NSAIDs and are H. pylori negative are considered to have idiopathic peptic ulcers. Algorithms for the prevention of NSAID- and low-dose aspirin (LDA)-related ulcers are presented in this guideline. These algorithms differ based on the concomitant use of LDA or NSAIDs and ulcer history or hemorrhagic ulcer history. In patients with a history of ulcers receiving NSAID therapy, PPIs with or without celecoxib are recommended and the administration of VPZ is suggested for the prevention of ulcer recurrence. In patients with a history of ulcers receiving LDA therapy, PPIs or VPZ are recommended and the administration of a histamine 2-receptor antagonist is suggested for the prevention of ulcer recurrence.
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- Tomoari Kamada
- Department of Health Care Medicine, Kawasaki Medical School General Medical Center, 2-6-1, Nakasange, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8505, Japan.
- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan.
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for Creating and Evaluating the ''Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for Peptic Ulcer," the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), 6F Shimbashi i-MARK Bldg., 2-6-2 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0004, Japan
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Bakheit AH, Al-Kahtani HM, Albraiki S. Rabeprazole: A comprehensive profile. PROFILES OF DRUG SUBSTANCES, EXCIPIENTS, AND RELATED METHODOLOGY 2021; 46:137-183. [PMID: 33461697 DOI: 10.1016/bs.podrm.2020.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
Abstract
Rabeprazole belongs to the class of anti-secretory drugs, with benzimidazoles substitution. These drugs induce gastric acid secretion through precise inhibition of the enzyme H+/K+-ATPase (acid or proton pump). This effect helps to treat and prevent conditions in which gastric acid directly aggravates symptoms such as duodenal and gastric ulcers. This chapter includes a comprehensive review of rabeprazole in terms of nomenclature, its physical-chemical properties, methods of preparation and ADME profiles. In addition, the chapter also includes a review of several methods for analysis of rebeprazole in its dosage forms and biological fluids.
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- Ahmed H Bakheit
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Al-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Ahn JY. Prevention of Peptic Ulcer Associated with Aspirin and Antiplatelet Agent. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2020; 76:238-241. [PMID: 33234770 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2020.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Abstract
The Korean guidelines for the Clinical Guidelines for Drug-related Peptic Ulcer were revised under the Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research in 2020. In these revised guidelines, treatment for Helicobacter pylori infections is recommended in patients with a history of peptic ulcers and are receiving long-term low-dose aspirin therapy to prevent peptic ulcers and complications. The maintenance of anti-ulcer drugs, such as proton pump inhibitors, is also recommended after H. pylori eradication if patients require other antiplatelet agents or anticoagulants. Regardless of H. pylori eradication, when patients with a history of peptic ulcer take long-term low dose aspirin, the concomitant use of a proton pump inhibitor according to the severity of the peptic ulcer is recommended.
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- Ji Yong Ahn
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kosedo I, Tokushige A, Takumi T, Yoshikawa A, Teraguchi K, Takenouchi K, Shiraishi K, Ikeda D, Imamura M, Sonoda T, Kanda D, Ikeda Y, Ido A, Ohishi M. Use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with an increase in adverse cardiovascular events in patients with hemodialysis: Insight from the kids registry. Eur J Intern Med 2020; 72:79-87. [PMID: 31735546 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2019.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2019] [Revised: 10/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are known to increase the risk of mortality and cardiovascular events in the general population. However, in patients with maintenance hemodialysis, PPI effects are under investigated. METHODS We analyzed the risk of PPIs for cardiovascular events using the Kagoshima Dialysis (KIDS) registry, a prospective, multicenter, observational study in patients with maintenance hemodialysis in Japan. RESULTS In all, 531 patients were enrolled from June 2015 to December 2018. One-year follow-up data were available for 376 patients (Use of PPIs at baseline (PPI group): 217 patients and without PPIs (No PPI group): 159 patients). The incidence of a composite outcome (all-cause mortality, non-fatal myocardial infarction, or non-fatal stroke) was higher in patients in the PPI group than the No PPI group (15.2% vs. 4.4%; hazard ratio (HR): 3.65, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.61-8.23, P = 0.002). In the multivariate analysis, even after adjustment for covariates, the use of PPIs was an independent risk factor for a composite outcome (HR: 2.38, 95% CI: 1.02-5.54, P = 0.045). We performed propensity score matching analysis as a sensitivity analysis, showing a consistent result. The incidence of bleeding showed no difference between the two groups (15.7% vs. 11.3%; HR: 1.46, 95% CI: 0.83-2.59, P = 0.19). CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that the use of PPIs in patients with maintenance hemodialysis might increase mortality and cardiovascular events without decreasing the risk of bleeding. Therefore, it should always be analyzed if a patient truly needs PPIs.
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- Ippei Kosedo
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Hypertension, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Hypertension, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan; Department of Prevention and Analysis of Cardiovascular Diseases, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Hypertension, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Hypertension, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Hypertension, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Hypertension, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Digestive and Lifestyle Diseases, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Hypertension, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan; Department of Prevention and Analysis of Cardiovascular Diseases, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan
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Sugisaki N, Iwakiri R, Tsuruoka N, Sakata Y, Shimoda R, Fujimoto S, Eguchi Y, Fujimoto K. A case-control study of the risk of upper gastrointestinal mucosal injuries in patients prescribed concurrent NSAIDs and antithrombotic drugs based on data from the Japanese national claims database of 13 million accumulated patients. J Gastroenterol 2018; 53:1253-1260. [PMID: 29948304 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-018-1483-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 06/05/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to identify the adverse effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antithrombotics on the upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa in a clinical setting as a case-control study using a large-scale medical database in Japan. METHODS We evaluated the risk of upper GI mucosal injuries in patients receiving NSAIDs and antithrombotics using the Japan Medical Data Center claims database with data for 13 million accumulated patients, from January 2009 to December 2014. Endoscopically evaluated upper GI mucosal injuries were peptic ulcers (n = 143,271), upper GI bleeding (n = 10,545), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (n = 154,755). For each patient, ten controls were matched by age, sex, and diagnosis month. RESULTS The odds ratio (OR) for peptic ulcers was 1.45, 1.31, 1.50, 1.53, and 1.62; for upper GI bleeding: 1.76, 1.62, 1.96, 1.82, and 2.38; and for gastroesophageal reflux disease: 1.54, 1.41, 1.89, 1.67, and 1.91 for NSAIDs, COX-2 selective inhibitors, low-dose aspirin, antiplatelet drugs, and anticoagulants, respectively (all statistically significant: P < 0.001). Polypharmacy with NSAIDs and antithrombotic drugs increased the risk of upper GI injuries compared with single-drug therapy. The injury risk was also increased by lifestyle-related diseases, including diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia. CONCLUSIONS This case-control study using the large organized Japanese claims database provided the risk of upper GI mucosal injuries in patients receiving NSAIDs and antithrombotic drugs.
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- Nobuyuki Sugisaki
- Graduate School of Medical Science, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga, 849-8501, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Medical Science, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medical Science, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga, 849-8501, Japan.,Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medical Science, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga, 849-8501, Japan.,Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Medical Science, Saga University, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga, 849-8501, Japan.,Department of Internal Medicine, Saga University, Saga, 849-8501, Japan
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Fukushi K, Tominaga K, Nagashima K, Kanamori A, Izawa N, Kanazawa M, Sasai T, Hiraishi H. Gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding in elderly patients on low dose aspirin therapy. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:3908-3918. [PMID: 30228784 PMCID: PMC6141337 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i34.3908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2018] [Revised: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
AIM To determine the clinical characteristics of elderly patients of hemorrhagic gastroduodenal ulcer on low-dose aspirin (LDA) therapy.
METHODS A total of 1105 patients with hemorrhagic gastroduodenal ulcer treated in our hospital between January 2000 and March 2016 were grouped by age and drugs used, and these groups were compared in several factors. These groups were compared in terms of length of hospital stay, presence/absence of hemoglobin (Hb) decrease, presence/absence of blood transfusion, Forrest I, percentage of Helicobacter pylori infection, presence/absence of underlying disease, and percentage of severe cases.
RESULTS The percentage of blood transfusion (62.6% vs 47.7 %, P < 0.001), Hb decrease (53.8% vs 40.8%, P < 0.001), and the length of hospital stay (23.5 d vs 16.7 d, P < 0.001) were significantly greater in those on drug therapy. The percentage of blood transfusion (65.3% vs 47.8%, P < 0.001), Hb decrease (54.2% vs 42.1%, P < 0.001), and length of hospital stay (23.3 d vs 17.5 d, P < 0.001) were significantly greater in the elderly. In comparison with the LDA monotherapy group, the percentage of severe cases was significantly higher in the LDA combination therapy group when elderly patients were concerned (16.1% vs 34.0%, P = 0.030). Meanwhile, among those on LDA monotherapy, there was no significant difference between elderly and non-elderly (16.1% vs 16.0%, P = 0.985).
CONCLUSION A combination of LDA with antithrombotic drugs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) contributes to aggravation. And advanced age is not an aggravating factor when LDA monotherapy is used.
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- Koh Fukushi
- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigi 3210293, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigi 3210293, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigi 3210293, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigi 3210293, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigi 3210293, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigi 3210293, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine 2, Kawasaki Medical School General Medical Center, Okayama 700850, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University, Tochigi 3210293, Japan
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Efficacy and Safety of Proton Pump Inhibitors in the Long-Term Aspirin Users: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Am J Ther 2018; 24:e559-e569. [PMID: 28763306 DOI: 10.1097/mjt.0000000000000637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Long-term aspirin use in cardiovascular disease prevention may result in gastrointestinal bleeding. Although proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have been shown to reduce the risks of peptic ulcers and dyspeptic symptoms in long-term aspirin users in the randomized controlled trials, there are safety concerns about the long-term use of PPI. STUDY QUESTION What is the safety and efficacy of PPI in patients using aspirin in long term for prevention of cardiovascular diseases and stroke? METHODS We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, ProQuest, and relevant references from inception through February 2015, and used random-effects model for meta-analysis. RESULTS A total of 10 publications from 9 studies (n = 6382) were included in the meta-analysis. Compared with control, PPI reduced the risks of peptic ulcers [risk ratio (RR): 0.19; 95% confidence interval: 0.13-0.26; P < 0.00001], gastric ulcers [0.24 (0.16-0.35); P < 0.00001], duodenal ulcers [0.12 (0.05-0.29); P < 0.00001], bleeding ulcers [0.22 (0.10-0.51); P = 0.0004], and erosive esophagitis [0.14 (0.07-0.28); P < 0.00001]. PPI increased the resolution of epigastric pain [1.13 (1.03-1.25); P = 0.01], heartburn [1.24 (1.18-1.31); P < 0.00001], and regurgitation [1.26 (1.13-1.40); P < 0.0001], but did not increase the risks of all-cause mortality [1.72 (0.61-4.87); P = 0.31], cardiovascular mortality [1.80 (0.59-5.44); P = 0.30], nonfatal myocardial infarction/ischemia [0.56 (0.22-1.41); P = 0.22], ischemic stroke/transient ischemic attack [1.09 (0.34-3.53); P = 0.89] and other adverse events. CONCLUSIONS The PPI seems to be effective in preventing peptic ulcers and erosive esophagitis and in resolution of dyspeptic symptoms without increasing adverse events, cardiac risks or mortality in long-term aspirin users.
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García-Rayado G, Sostres C, Lanas A. Aspirin and omeprazole for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in patients at risk for aspirin-associated gastric ulcers. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2017; 10:875-888. [PMID: 28463532 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2017.1324782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Cardiovascular disease is the most important cause of morbidity and mortality in the world and low-dose aspirin is considered the cornerstone of the cardiovascular disease prevention. However, low-dose aspirin use is associated with gastrointestinal adverse effects in the whole gastrointestinal tract. In this setting, co-therapy with a proton pump inhibitor is the most accepted strategy to reduce aspirin related upper gastrointestinal damage. In addition, some adverse effects have been described with proton pump inhibitors long term use. Areas covered: Low-dose aspirin related beneficial and adverse effects in cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract are reviewed. In addition, this manuscript summarizes current data on upper gastrointestinal damage prevention and adverse events with proton pump inhibition. Finally, we discuss the benefit/risk ratio of proton pump inhibitor use in patients at risk of gastrointestinal damage taking low-dose aspirin. Expert commentary: Nowadays, with the current available evidence, the combination of low-dose aspirin with proton pump inhibitor is the most effective therapy for cardiovascular prevention in patients at high gastrointestinal risk. However, further studies are needed to discover new effective strategies with less related adverse events.
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- Guillermo García-Rayado
- a Service of Digestive Diseases , University Clinic Hospital Lozano Blesa , Zaragoza , Spain.,b Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón) , Zaragoza , Spain
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- a Service of Digestive Diseases , University Clinic Hospital Lozano Blesa , Zaragoza , Spain.,b Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón) , Zaragoza , Spain.,c CIBERehd , Madrid , Spain.,d University of Zaragoza , Zaragoza , Spain
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- a Service of Digestive Diseases , University Clinic Hospital Lozano Blesa , Zaragoza , Spain.,b Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón) , Zaragoza , Spain.,c CIBERehd , Madrid , Spain.,d University of Zaragoza , Zaragoza , Spain
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Zhang M, Xue WL. Dose-dependent incidence of digestive system adverse reactions of aspirin. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2016; 24:3060-3063. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v24.i19.3060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To investigate the dose-dependent incidence of aspirin.
METHODS: From January 2014 to May 2016, 150 patients treated with aspirin were included. According to the aspirin dose, these patients were divided into three groups: 50 mg, 150 mg and 300 mg groups, with 50 patients in each group. A questionnaire was administered to collect the information regarding reasons for using aspirin and digestive system adverse events.
RESULTS: The reasons for using aspirin were diverse, with the top three reasons being digestive diseases (23.3%), blood diseases (21.3%) and respiratory diseases (20.0%). The incidence of digestive system adverse events was 6.0% in the 50 mg group, significantly lower than those in the 150 mg (16.0%) and 300 mg (26.0%) groups (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: The use of aspirin results in a high rate of digestive system adverse reactions, and the dose of aspirin should be adjusted according to patient's condition to reduce the incidence of adverse drug reactions.
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Kim SG, Kim N, Shin SK, Sung IK, Hong SJ, Park HJ. Efficacy of Albis for the Prevention of Gastric Mucosal Injury Concomitant with the Use of Low-Dose Aspirin: A Prospective, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study. Clin Endosc 2016; 50:179-184. [PMID: 27196736 PMCID: PMC5398368 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2016.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2016] [Revised: 04/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background/Aims Long-term use of aspirin can be a risk factor of peptic ulcer diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Albis (Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) for the prevention of gastric mucosal injury caused by aspirin. Methods Aspirin users were enrolled and randomized into the Albis or placebo group. Screening and follow-up endoscopy were performed for modified Lanza scores (MLSs). Primary outcome was measured by the incidence rate of peptic ulcer, and secondary outcomes were measured by the incidence rate of gastritis, improvement in MLS and subjective symptoms. Results In total, 81 aspirin users were randomized, 43 in the Albis group and 38 in the placebo group. There was no incidence of peptic ulcer in both groups. The incidence of gastritis was significantly higher in the placebo group (44.4% vs. 10.0%, p=0.003); however, the scores of mucosal edema, hyperemia and hemorrhage were not statistically different between the two groups (p>0.05). The frequency of subjective symptoms were more improved in the Albis group than in the placebo group (p=0.023). Conclusions The incidence of gastritis was lower in the group that received low-dose aspirin and Albis. The development of peptic ulcer due to long-term use of aspirin might be prevented with concomitant use of Albis.
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- Sang Gyun Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Satoh K, Yoshino J, Akamatsu T, Itoh T, Kato M, Kamada T, Takagi A, Chiba T, Nomura S, Mizokami Y, Murakami K, Sakamoto C, Hiraishi H, Ichinose M, Uemura N, Goto H, Joh T, Miwa H, Sugano K, Shimosegawa T. Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer disease 2015. J Gastroenterol 2016; 51:177-94. [PMID: 26879862 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-016-1166-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2015] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE) revised the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer disease in 2014 and has created an English version. The revised guidelines consist of seven items: bleeding gastric and duodenal ulcers, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) eradication therapy, non-eradication therapy, drug-induced ulcer, non-H. pylori, non-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ulcer, surgical treatment, and conservative therapy for perforation and stenosis. Ninety clinical questions (CQs) were developed, and a literature search was performed for the CQs using the Medline, Cochrane, and Igaku Chuo Zasshi databases between 1983 and June 2012. The guideline was developed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system. Therapy is initially provided for ulcer complications. Perforation or stenosis is treated with surgery or conservatively. Ulcer bleeding is first treated by endoscopic hemostasis. If it fails, surgery or interventional radiology is chosen. Second, medical therapy is provided. In cases of NSAID-related ulcers, use of NSAIDs is stopped, and anti-ulcer therapy is provided. If NSAID use must continue, the ulcer is treated with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) or prostaglandin analog. In cases with no NSAID use, H. pylori-positive patients receive eradication and anti-ulcer therapy. If first-line eradication therapy fails, second-line therapy is given. In cases of non-H. pylori, non-NSAID ulcers or H. pylori-positive patients with no indication for eradication therapy, non-eradication therapy is provided. The first choice is PPI therapy, and the second choice is histamine 2-receptor antagonist therapy. After initial therapy, maintenance therapy is provided to prevent ulcer relapse.
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- Kiichi Satoh
- Department of Gastroenterology, International University of Health and Welfare Hospital, 537-3 Iguchi, Nasushiobara-shi, Tochigi, 329-2763, Japan.
- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan.
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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- Guidelines Committee for creating and evaluating the "Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for peptic ulcer", the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology (JSGE), K-18 Building 8F, 8-9-13, Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
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Mo C, Sun G, Wang YZ, Lu ML, Yang YS. PPI versus Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonists for Prevention of Upper Gastrointestinal Injury Associated with Low-Dose Aspirin: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0131558. [PMID: 26147767 PMCID: PMC4493004 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0131558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
This study compared proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) for prevention of low-dose aspirin (LDA)-related gastrointestinal (GI) erosion, ulcer and bleeding. Electronic databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, and WanFang Data were searched from the date of their establishment to December 31, 2013. Randomized controlled trials comparing PPIs and H2RAs for prevention of GI injury associated with low-dose aspirin (LDA) were collected. Two reviewers independently abstracted studies and patient characteristics and appraised study quality using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.1 software. We included nine RCTs involving 1047 patients. The meta-analysis showed that PPIs were superior to H2RAs for prevention of LDA-associated GI erosion/ulcer [odds ratio (OR=0.28, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.16-0.50] and bleeding (OR=0.28, 95% CI: 0.14-0.59). In conclusion, PPIs were superior to H2RAs for prevention of LDA-related GI erosion/ulcer and bleeding. Higher quality, large, multicenter RCTs are needed to demonstrate the preventive effect of the two acid-suppressive drugs.
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- Chen Mo
- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- Cadre Ward No. 2, the General Hospital of Chinese Armed Force Police, Beijing 100039, China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Institute of Digestive Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Mo C, Sun G, Lu ML, Zhang L, Wang YZ, Sun X, Yang YS. Proton pump inhibitors in prevention of low-dose aspirin-associated upper gastrointestinal injuries. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21:5382-5392. [PMID: 25954113 PMCID: PMC4419080 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i17.5382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2014] [Revised: 12/25/2014] [Accepted: 01/30/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To determine the preventive effect and safety of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in low-dose aspirin (LDA)-associated gastrointestinal (GI) ulcers and bleeding.
METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register from inception to December 2013, and checked conference abstracts of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effect of PPIs in reducing adverse GI events (hemorrhage, ulcer, perforation, or obstruction) in patients taking LDA. The preventive effects of PPIs were compared with the control group [taking placebo, a cytoprotective agent, or an H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA)] in LDA-associated upper GI injuries. The meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.1 software.
RESULTS: We evaluated 8780 participants in 10 RCTs. The meta-analysis showed that PPIs decreased the risk of LDA-associated upper GI ulcers (OR = 0.16; 95%CI: 0.12-0.23) and bleeding (OR = 0.27; 95%CI: 0.16-0.43) compared with control. For patients treated with dual anti-platelet therapy of LDA and clopidogrel, PPIs were able to prevent the LDA-associated GI bleeding (OR = 0.36; 95%CI: 0.15-0.87) without increasing the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (OR = 1.00; 95%CI: 0.76-1.31). PPIs were superior to H2RA in prevention of LDA-associated GI ulcers (OR = 0.12; 95%CI: 0.02-0.65) and bleeding (OR = 0.32; 95%CI: 0.13-0.79).
CONCLUSION: PPIs are effective in preventing LDA-associated upper GI ulcers and bleeding. Concomitant use of PPI, LDA and clopidogrel did not increase the risk of MACE.
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Fujishiro M, Higuchi K, Kato M, Kinoshita Y, Iwakiri R, Watanabe T, Takeuchi T, Sugisaki N, Okada Y, Ogawa H, Arakawa T, Fujimoto K. Long-term efficacy and safety of rabeprazole in patients taking low-dose aspirin with a history of peptic ulcers: a phase 2/3, randomized, parallel-group, multicenter, extension clinical trial. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2015; 56:228-39. [PMID: 26060354 PMCID: PMC4454079 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.15-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2015] [Accepted: 01/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
A 24-week, double-blind, clinical trial of rabeprazole for the prevention of
recurrent peptic ulcers caused by low-dose aspirin (LDA) has been reported, but
trials for longer than 24 weeks have not been reported. The aim of this study is to
assess the long-term efficacy and safety of rabeprazole for preventing peptic ulcer
recurrence on LDA therapy. Eligible patients had a history of peptic ulcers on
long-term LDA (81 or 100 mg/day) therapy. Patients with no recurrence of
peptic ulcers at the end of the 24-week double-blind phase with rabeprazole (10- or
5-mg once daily) or teprenone (50 mg three times daily) entered the extension
phase. Rabeprazole doses were maintained for a maximum of 76 weeks, including the
double-blind 24-week period and the extension phase period (long-term rabeprazole 10-
and 5-mg groups). Teprenone was randomly switched to rabeprazole 10 or 5 mg for
a maximum of 52 weeks in the extension phase (newly-initiated rabeprazole 10- and
5-mg groups). The full analysis set consisted of 151 and 150 subjects in the
long-term rabeprazole 10- and 5-mg groups, respectively, and the cumulative
recurrence rates of peptic ulcers were 2.2 and 3.7%, respectively. Recurrent
peptic ulcers were not observed in the newly-initiated rabeprazole 10- and 5-mg
groups. No bleeding ulcers were reported. No clinically significant safety findings,
including cardiovascular events, emerged. The use of long-term rabeprazole 10- and
5-mg once daily prevents the recurrence of peptic ulcers in subjects on low-dose
aspirin therapy, and both were well-tolerated.
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- Mitsuhiro Fujishiro
- Department of Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, 2-7 Daigaku-cho, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Division of Endoscopy, Hokkaido University Hospital, Nishi 5-chome, Kita 14-jou, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8648, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Faculty of Medicine, Shimane University, 89-1 Enya-cho, Izumo, Shimane 693-8501, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine & Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Saga Medical School, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-5-7 Asahi-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8586, Japan
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- Second Department of Internal Medicine, Osaka Medical College, 2-7 Daigaku-cho, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-8686, Japan
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- Clinical Development, Japan/Asia Clinical Research Product Creation Unit, Eisai Product Creation Systems, Eisai Co., Ltd., 4-6-10 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8088, Japan
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- Clinical Research Institute and Cerebrovascular Medicine, National Hospital Organization, Kyushu Medical Center, 1-8-1 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-8563, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan ; National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 5-7-1 Fujishiro-dai, Suita, Osaka, 565-8565, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka City University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-5-7 Asahi-cho, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-8586, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Saga Medical School, 5-1-1 Nabeshima, Saga 849-8501, Japan
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Iijima K, Koike T, Ara N, Nakagawa K, Kondo Y, Uno K, Hatta W, Asano N, Imatani A, Shimosegawa T. Identification of a high-risk group for low-dose aspirin-induced gastropathy by measuring serum pepsinogen in H. pylori-infected subjects. J Gastroenterol 2015; 50:305-12. [PMID: 24952898 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-014-0976-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2014] [Accepted: 06/04/2014] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND We recently demonstrated in humans that the extent of low-dose aspirin (LDA)-induced gastropathy was directly related to the individual gastric acid secretion level. We also established reliable cutoff serum pepsinogen (PG) values to predict gastric acid secretion status. In this study, we investigated the clinical usefulness of measuring the serum pepsinogen values for identifying a high-risk group for gastric mucosal injury among chronic LDA users. METHODS One hundred long-term LDA users were enrolled in this analysis. Serum from each subject was subjected to determination of H. pylori status and measurement of pepsinogen values. According to our recent report, a PG I value ≥ 50 ng/mL was defined as estimated hyperchlorhydria in H. pylori-negative subjects, while a PG I/II ≥ 3.3 was defined as estimated hyperchlorhydria in H. pylori-positive subjects. The grade of gastric mucosal injury was assessed endoscopically, and multiple logistic regression analyses were used to estimate the risk. RESULTS Estimated hyperchlorhydria was a strong independent risk for intensive gastric mucosal injury with an OR (95% CI): 34.0 (4.5-259) and for gastric ulcer with an OR (95% CI): 10.2 (1.8-58.3) in H. pylori-positive subjects, while it was not a significant risk in H. pylori-negative subjects. The association persisted even after excluding those with conventional risks for LDA-gastropathy such as ulcer histories. CONCLUSION Using simple serum measurement of H. pylori antibody and pepsinogen concentrations, an extremely high-risk group for LDA-induced gastropathy could be extracted, and these patients should become a therapeutic target for prevention of LDA-induced gastropathy.
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- K Iijima
- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aobaku, Sendai, 980-8574, Japan,
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Iwakiri R, Higuchi K, Kato M, Fujishiro M, Kinoshita Y, Watanabe T, Takeuchi T, Yamauchi M, Sanomura M, Nakagawa H, Sugisaki N, Okada Y, Ogawa H, Arakawa T, Fujimoto K. Randomised clinical trial: prevention of recurrence of peptic ulcers by rabeprazole in patients taking low-dose aspirin. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2014; 40:780-95. [PMID: 25100080 DOI: 10.1111/apt.12907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2014] [Revised: 05/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have evaluated the effects of rabeprazole on low-dose aspirin (LDA)-induced gastroduodenal injuries. AIM To conduct a randomised, double-blind, triple-dummy, active-controlled, multicentre trial, named the PLANETARIUM study, to assess the efficacy, dose-response relationship and safety of rabeprazole for peptic ulcer recurrence in Japanese patients on long-term LDA therapy. METHODS Eligible patients had a history of endoscopically confirmed peptic ulcers and were receiving long-term LDA (81 or 100 mg/day) therapy for cardiovascular or cerebrovascular protection. Subjects were randomly segregated into three groups receiving rabeprazole 10 mg once daily (standard dose in Japan), rabeprazole 5 mg once daily, or teprenone (geranylgeranylacetone; mucosal protective agent commercially available in Japan) 50 mg three times per day as an active control. The primary endpoint was recurrence of peptic ulcers over 24 weeks. RESULTS Among 472 randomised subjects, 452 subjects (n = 151, 150, 151, respectively) constituted the full analysis set. The cumulative recurrence rates of peptic ulcers over 24 weeks in the 10- and 5-mg rabeprazole groups were 1.4% and 2.8%, respectively, both of which were significantly lower than that in the teprenone group (21.7%). The cumulative occurrence rate of bleeding ulcers over 24 weeks in the teprenone group was 4.6%, while bleeding ulcers were not observed in the 10- or 5-mg rabeprazole groups. Rabeprazole was well tolerated at both doses. CONCLUSION Rabeprazole prevents the recurrence of peptic ulcers with no evidence of a major dose-response effect in subjects on low-dose aspirin therapy.
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- R Iwakiri
- Department of Internal Medicine & Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Saga Medical School, Saga, Japan
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Sugano K, Choi MG, Lin JT, Goto S, Okada Y, Kinoshita Y, Miwa H, Chiang CE, Chiba T, Hori M, Fukushima Y, Kim HS, Chang CY, Date M. Multinational, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, prospective study of esomeprazole in the prevention of recurrent peptic ulcer in low-dose acetylsalicylic acid users: the LAVENDER study. Gut 2014; 63:1061-8. [PMID: 24326741 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2013-304722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate if esomeprazole prevents recurrent peptic ulcer in adult patients with a history of peptic ulcer receiving low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, aspirin) for cardiovascular protection in East Asia. METHODS In this prospective, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted in Japan, Korea and Taiwan, eligible patients receiving low-dose ASA for cardiovascular protection (81-324 mg/day) were randomised to esomeprazole 20 mg/day or placebo for ≤72 weeks. All patients received concomitant mucosal protection (gefarnate 100 mg/day). The primary endpoint was time to ulcer recurrence (Kaplan-Meier analysis). Efficacy findings are presented up to week 48, as per a planned interim analysis within the study protocol. RESULTS A total of 364 patients (79.9% men; mean age, 67.1 years) comprised the full analysis set (esomeprazole, n=182; placebo, n=182). There was a statistically significant difference in the time to ulcer recurrence between esomeprazole and placebo (HR 0.09; 96.65% CI 0.02 to 0.41; p<0.001). The estimated ulcer-free rate at week 12 was 99.3% (esomeprazole) and 89.0% (placebo). The high estimated ulcer-free rate for esomeprazole was maintained through to week 48 (98.3% vs. 81.2% of placebo-treated patients). No factors, other than female gender, reduced time to ulcer recurrence in addition to the effect of esomeprazole (p<0.001). Treatment with esomeprazole was generally well tolerated. CONCLUSIONS Daily esomeprazole 20 mg is efficacious and well tolerated in reducing the recurrence of peptic ulcer in East-Asian patients with a history of ulcers who are taking low-dose ASA for cardiovascular protection. CLINICALTRIALGOV IDENTIFIER NCT01069939.
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- Kentaro Sugano
- Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- School of Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung and Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine and Neurology, National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Shimane University School of Medicine, Shimane, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Medical Research and Education, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Osaka Medical Center, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo-Eki Center-building Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju Christian Hospital, Wonju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, E-Da Hospital and I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Onuchina EV. [Antiplatelet therapy with acetylsalicylic acid: approaches to reducing the frequency of gastrointenstinal adverse reactions]. TERAPEVT ARKH 2014; 86:98-103. [PMID: 25804049 DOI: 10.17116/terarkh2014861298-103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is highly effective in preventing cardiovascular events, but associated with increased risk for digestive adverse reactions. The paper provides an update on the epidemiology, mechanisms, and risk factors of esophagogastroduodeno- and enteropathies during long-term low-dose ACA therapy. It outlines the key principles of their prevention.
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Upper gastrointestinal complications induced by anti-platelet agents. Clin J Gastroenterol 2013; 6:264-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s12328-013-0409-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2013] [Accepted: 06/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Adherence to the preventive strategies for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug- or low-dose aspirin-induced gastrointestinal injuries. J Gastroenterol 2013; 48:559-73. [PMID: 23460386 PMCID: PMC3654181 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-013-0771-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2013] [Accepted: 01/30/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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As the aging of the population advances, the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and/or low-dose aspirin (LDA) is increasing. Their use is accompanied by a risk of serious complications, such as hemorrhage or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, gastroprotective strategies upon the prescription of NSAIDs/LDA are outlined in several guidelines or recommendations. Because all NSAIDs including cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors have cardiovascular (CV) toxicity, recent guidelines are based on not only GI risks but also CV risks of NSAID users. Assessment of the adherence to evidence-based guidelines or recommendations for the safe prescription of NSAIDs/LDA in clinical practice is an important issue. Here, we summarize randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the preventive effects of antisecretory drugs for NSAID- or LDA-induced peptic ulcers. Then, we describe preventive strategies upon the prescription of NSAIDs/LDA outlined in several guidelines or recommendations, and describe studies on adherence and outcomes of adherence to these preventive strategies. Finally, we discuss strategies to increase the adherence rate, and changing pattern of GI events associated with NSAIDs/LDA. In Japan, the preventive strategies upon the prescription of NSAIDs/LDA are expected to spread rapidly because the use of proton pump inhibitors for the prevention of recurrence of NSAID- or LDA-induced peptic ulcers and the use of COX-2 for the palliation of acute pain were recently approved under the national health insurance system. Further studies on adherence to the preventive strategies and the outcomes of adherence, which include both GI events and CV events, in the Japanese population are required.
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