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Fischbach W, Bornschein J, Hoffmann JC, Koletzko S, Link A, Macke L, Malfertheiner P, Schütte K, Selgrad DM, Suerbaum S, Schulz C. Update S2k-Guideline Helicobacter pylori and gastroduodenal ulcer disease of the German Society of Gastroenterology, Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS). ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2024; 62:261-321. [PMID: 38364851 DOI: 10.1055/a-2181-2225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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- Translational Gastroenterology Unit John, John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Medizinische Klinik I, St. Marien- und St. Annastiftskrankenhaus, Ludwigshafen, Deutschland
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- Kinderklinik und Kinderpoliklinik im Dr. von Haunerschen Kinderspital, LMU-Klinikum Munich, Munich, Deutschland
- Department of Paediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, School of Medicine Collegium Medicum University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Infektiologie, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik II Campus Großhadern, Universitätsklinikum Munich, Munich, Deutschland
- Deutsches Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, Standort Munich, Munich, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Gastroenterologie, Hepatologie und Infektiologie, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Deutschland
- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik II Campus Großhadern, Universitätsklinikum Munich, Munich, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemeine Innere Medizin und Gastroenterologie, Niels-Stensen-Kliniken Marienhospital Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik Gastroenterologie und Onkologie, Klinikum Fürstenfeldbruck, Fürstenfeldbruck, Deutschland
- Klinik für Innere Medizin 1, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Universität Munich, Max von Pettenkofer-Institut für Hygiene und Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Munich, Deutschland
- Nationales Referenzzentrum Helicobacter pylori, Pettenkoferstr. 9a, 80336 Munich, Deutschland
- Deutsches Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, Standort Munich, Munich, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik II Campus Großhadern, Universitätsklinikum Munich, Munich, Deutschland
- Deutsches Zentrum für Infektionsforschung, Standort Munich, Munich, Deutschland
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Aktualisierte S2k-Leitlinie Helicobacter
pylori und gastroduodenale Ulkuskrankheit der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Gastroenterologie, Verdauungs- und Stoffwechselkrankheiten (DGVS) – Juli 2022 – AWMF-Registernummer: 021–001. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2023; 61:544-606. [PMID: 37146633 DOI: 10.1055/a-1975-0414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Politi FAS, Carvalho SG, Rodero CF, Dos Santos KP, Meneguin AB, Sorrechia R, Chiavacci LA, Chorilli M. Piperine-loaded nanoparticles incorporated into hyaluronic acid/sodium alginate-based membranes for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 227:736-748. [PMID: 36549615 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.12.147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Piperine is an alkaloid mostly found in the fruits of several species of the Piper genus, and its anti-inflammatory potential is already known. However, its therapeutic applications still need to be better explored due to the low aqueous solubility of this active. To overcome this drawback, the objective of this work was to evaluate the efficiency of the nanoencapsulation of the compound as well as its incorporation into hyaluronic acid/alginate-based biomembranes. Polymeric nanoparticles composed of Eudragit S100 and Poloxamer 188 were obtained by the nanoprecipitation technique, obtaining spherical nanosized particles with an average diameter of 122.1 ± 2.0 nm, polydispersity index of 0.266, and encapsulation efficiency of 76.2 %. Hyaluronic acid/sodium alginate membranes were then prepared and characterized. Regarding permeation, a slow passage rate was observed until the initial 14 h, when an exponential increase in the recovered drug concentration began to occur. The in vivo assay showed a reduction in inflammation up to 43.6 %, and no cytotoxicity was observed. The results suggested the potential of the system developed for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases.
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- Flávio Augusto Sanches Politi
- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Drugs and Medicines, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), 14800-903 Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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Penner LS, Gavan SP, Ashcroft DM, Peek N, Elliott RA. Does coprescribing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and oral anticoagulants increase the risk of major bleeding, stroke and systemic embolism? Br J Clin Pharmacol 2022; 88:4789-4811. [PMID: 35484847 PMCID: PMC9796910 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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AIMS To examine the risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, major bleeding, stroke and systemic embolism associated with prescribing nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to adults receiving oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy. METHODS We conducted a population-based cohort study in adults receiving OAC therapy using linked primary care (Clinical Practice Research Datalink GOLD) and hospital (Hospital Episodes Statistics) electronic health records. We used cause-specific Cox regression models with time-dependent NSAID treatment in a propensity score matched population to estimate the increased risk of GI bleeding, stroke, major bleeding and systemic embolism associated with NSAID use. RESULTS The matched cohort contained 3177 patients with OAC therapy alone and 3177 with at least 1 concomitant NSAID prescription. Compared with OAC therapy alone, concomitant prescription of NSAIDs with OACs was associated with increased risk of GI bleeding (hazard ratio [HR] 3.01, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.63 to 5.55), stroke (HR 2.71, 95% CI 1.48 to 4.96) and major bleeding (HR 2.77, 95% CI 1.84 to 4.19). The association with systemic embolism did not reach statistical significance (HR 3.02, 95% CI 0.82 to 11.07). Sensitivity analyses indicated that the results were robust to changes in exclusion criteria and the choice of potential confounding variables. CONCLUSION When OACs are coprescribed with NSAIDs, the risk of adverse bleeding events increases and, simultaneously, the protective effect of OACs to prevent strokes reduces. There is a need for interventions that reduce hazardous prescribing of NSAIDs in people receiving OAC therapy.
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- Leonie S. Penner
- Manchester Centre for Health Economics, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK,NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK
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- Manchester Centre for Health Economics, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK
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- NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK,Division of Pharmacy & Optometry, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of BiologyMedicine and Health, University of ManchesterManchesterUK
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- NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK,Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Science, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK
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- Manchester Centre for Health Economics, Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and HealthUniversity of ManchesterManchesterUK
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Uthansingh K, Parida PK, Pati GK, Sahu MK, Padhy RN. Evaluating the Association of Genetic Polymorphism of Cytochrome p450 (CYP2C9*3) in Gastric Cancer Using Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Cureus 2022; 14:e27220. [PMID: 36035062 PMCID: PMC9399687 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background and aim As a distinguished system, the cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme superfamily is involved in the biotransformation of several endogenous and exogenous substances including drugs, toxins, and carcinogens. Reports on the role of CYP enzyme in gastric cancer (GC) from the Eastern region of India are scarce. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily C member 9 (CYP2C9*3) among cases with gastric malignancy. Material and methods The current study is a cross-sectional observational study carried out among 113 GC cases attending the Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, India, and Srirama Chandra Bhanja Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, India. Two ml of venous blood was collected from the confirmed cases of GC. The samples were subjected to genomic DNA isolation followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Results The prevalence of both homozygous and heterozygous mutation in GC cases is 4% and 8%, respectively. The overall association of cytochrome P450 family 2 subfamily C member 9 (CYP2C9) mutation in GC cases is 12% whereas 88% were detected as wild/standard type. The mutation CYP2C9 SNP has been seen in Helicobacter pylori-infected cases and as well as those without H. pylori infection. Conclusions The CYP2C9*3 genetic polymorphism might play a significant role as a risk factor for the development of gastric malignancy irrespective of H. pylori infection, among the eastern Indian population.
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Sørensen AMS, Nyeland ME, Odgaard A, Overgaard S, Jimenez-Solem E, Schelde AB. Drug-related challenges following primary total hip and knee arthroplasty. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2021; 129:139-147. [PMID: 34014603 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.13616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We aimed to characterize the in-hospital analgesic use among total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA or TKA) patients, and to identify possible drug-related challenges. We identified 15 263 patients operated with a THA or TKA between 1 January 2012 and 30 April 2016. The prevalence of analgesic users and patients with potential clinically relevant drug-drug interactions (DDIs), along with the prevalence of readmission among patients with vs. without a DDI, were calculated. A DDI was defined as the combination of (A) a diuretic, an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or an angiotensin II receptor blocker, and an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID); (B) warfarin and an NSAID; and (C) a benzodiazepine or a benzodiazepine-related drug and an opioid. The prevalence of analgesics administered in THA and TKA patients was 99.3% and 99.1% for paracetamol and 93.8% and 98.8% for opioids, respectively. The prevalence of patients who received interaction A, B or C was 8.4%, 2.5% and 40.7%, respectively. Patients with vs. without a DDI had a higher prevalence of 30-day readmission. In conclusion, most THA and TKA patients were administered paracetamol or opioids. The prevalence of 30-day readmission was higher in patients with than in patients without a potential clinically relevant DDI.
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- Anne Mette Skov Sørensen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Orthopaedic Research Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Copenhagen Phase IV Unit (Phase4CPH), Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Center for Clinical Research and Prevention, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Wang M, Zeraatkar D, Obeda M, Lee M, Garcia C, Nguyen L, Agarwal A, Al-Shalabi F, Benipal H, Ahmad A, Abbas M, Vidug K, Holbrook A. Drug-drug Interactions with Warfarin: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2021; 87:4051-4100. [PMID: 33769581 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.14833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 03/07/2021] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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AIM The objective of this paper is to systematically review the literature on drug-drug interactions with warfarin, with a focus on patient-important clinical outcomes. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, and the International Pharmaceutical Abstract (IPA) databases were searched from January 2004 to August 2019. We included studies describing drug-drug interactions between warfarin and other drugs. Screening and data extraction were conducted independently and in duplicate. We synthesized pooled odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs), comparing warfarin plus another medication to warfarin alone. We assessed the risk of bias at the study level and evaluated the overall certainty of evidence using GRADE. RESULTS Of 42,013 citations identified, a total of 72 studies reporting on 3,735,775 patients were considered eligible, including 11 randomized clinical trials and 61 observational studies. Increased risk of clinically relevant bleeding when added to warfarin therapy was observed for antiplatelet (AP) regimens (OR=1.74; 95% CI 1.56, 1.94), many antimicrobials (OR=1.63; 95% CI 1.45, 1.83), NSAIDs including COX-2 NSAIDs (OR=1.83; 95% CI 1.29, 2.59), SSRIs (OR=1.62; 95% CI 1.42, 1.85), mirtazapine (OR=1.75; 95% CI 1.30, 2.36), loop diuretics (OR=1.92; 95% CI 1.29, 2.86), and others. We found a protective effect of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) against warfarin-related gastrointestinal (GI) bleedings (OR=0.69; 95% CI 0.64, 0.73). No significant effect on thromboembolic events or mortality of any drug group used with warfarin was found, including single or dual AP regimens. CONCLUSIONS This review found low to moderate certainty evidence supporting the interaction between warfarin and a small group of medications, which result in increased bleeding risk. PPIs are associated with reduced hospitalization for upper GI bleeding for patients taking warfarin. Further studies are required to better understand drug-drug interactions leading to thromboembolic outcomes or death.
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- Mei Wang
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada.,Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, Research Institute, St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, 50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, L8N 4A6, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Queen's University, 220 Bagot St, Kingston, K7L 3G2, Ontario, Canada
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- Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, N6A 3K7, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, K1H 8M5, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, 27 King's College Circle, Toronto, M5S 1A, Ontario, Canada
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- Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, Research Institute, St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, 50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, L8N 4A6, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada
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- Bachelor Health Sciences Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada
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- Bachelor Arts & Science Program, Faculty of Arts & Science, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada
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- Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, Research Institute, St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, 50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, L8N 4A6, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada.,Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, Research Institute, St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, 50 Charlton Avenue East, Hamilton, L8N 4A6, Ontario, Canada.,Division of Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, L8S 4K1, Ontario, Canada
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Yeh BY, Liu GH, Lee TY, Wong AMK, Chang HH, Chen YS. Efficacy of Electronic Acupuncture Shoes for Chronic Low Back Pain: Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2020; 22:e22324. [PMID: 33104004 PMCID: PMC7652696 DOI: 10.2196/22324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Revised: 09/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Chronic low back pain is a common problem and is associated with high costs, including those related to health care and indirect costs due to absence at work or reduced productivity. Previous studies have demonstrated that acupuncture or electroacupuncture can relieve low back pain. Electronic acupuncture shoes (EAS) are a novel device designed in this study. This device combines the properties of acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for clinical use. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of EAS in patients with chronic low back pain. METHODS In this prospective double-blinded randomized controlled study, the data of 83 patients who experienced chronic low back pain were analyzed. Patients came to our clinic for 20 visits and underwent assessment and treatment. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either EAS plus placebo nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (EAS group, n=42) or sham EAS plus NSAIDs (NSAID group, n=41). The visual analog scale (VAS) score and range of motion were assessed at baseline, before and after each EAS treatment, and 2 weeks after the last treatment. The time for achieving pain remission was recorded. Quality of life was assessed at the 2nd, 14th, and 20th visits. RESULTS After 6 weeks of treatment, the treatment success rate in each visit in the EAS group was higher than that in the NSAID group, as revealed by the intention-to-treat (ITT) and per-protocol (PP) analyses, but significant differences were observed only during the 16th visit in the ITT analysis (EAS group: 31/37, 84% and NSAID group: 21/34, 62%; P=.04). The change in the VAS score from baseline in each visit in the EAS group was greater than that in the NSAID group, as revealed by the ITT and PP analyses, and significant differences were observed in the 5th visit and 9th visit in the ITT analysis (P=.048 and P=.048, respectively). Significant differences were observed in the left rotation in the 2nd visit and 4th visit (P=.049 and P=.03, respectively). No significant differences were observed in the VAS score before and after treatment in each visit and in the quality of life in both groups. CONCLUSIONS EAS might serve as a reliable alternative therapeutic tool for patients with chronic low back pain who are contraindicated for oral NSAIDs. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02468297 https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02468297.
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- Bo-Yan Yeh
- Division of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Division of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Sleep Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine, College of Chinese Medicine, and Chinese Medicine Research Center, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.,Department of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan.,Graduate Institute of Clinical Medical Sciences, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Corsini EM, Zhou N, Antonoff MB, Mehran RJ, Rice DC, Roth JA, Sepesi B, Swisher SG, Vaporciyan AA, Walsh GL, Hofstetter WL. Postoperative Bleeding and Acute Kidney Injury in Esophageal Cancer Patients Receiving Ketorolac. Ann Thorac Surg 2020; 111:1111-1117. [PMID: 32980327 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND As strategies promoting enhanced recovery protocols and opioid minimization techniques are increasingly prioritized, use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs continues to rise. Whether this prevalent use poses increased risk for bleeding or renal dysfunction in surgical populations after extensive dissection and fluid shifts is unclear. METHODS We reviewed records of patients undergoing esophagectomy for a diagnosis of esophageal adenocarcinoma at a single institution from 2006 to 2018 for ketorolac administration during the postoperative hospital admission, as well as the occurrence of postoperative events, defined as the need for blood product transfusion and/or acute kidney injury. RESULTS We identified 1019 patients, 123 of whom experienced postoperative events (12%). Ketorolac was administered to 686 (67%). Furthermore, ketorolac use steadily increased over the study period; 36 of 72 patients received this medication in 2006 (49%), and 76 of 83 in 2018 (92%). Multivariable logistic regression failed to identify a relationship between ketorolac administration (assessed as a binary covariate) and postoperative events (P = .657). Additional examination for a dose-response relationship using the cumulative total dose from the time of surgery to discharge also did not demonstrate a relationship with postoperative events (P = .829). In an effort to evaluate a more homogeneous population, we performed a subgroup analysis using only patients treated with trimodality therapy, which showed similar findings. CONCLUSIONS Ketorolac has become a staple of multimodal postesophagectomy analgesic regimens. Importantly, this medication does not pose risk for acute kidney injury or bleeding after surgery.
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- Erin M Corsini
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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Villa Zapata L, Hansten PD, Panic J, Horn JR, Boyce RD, Gephart S, Subbian V, Romero A, Malone DC. Risk of Bleeding with Exposure to Warfarin and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Thromb Haemost 2020; 120:1066-1074. [PMID: 32455439 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Warfarin use can trigger the occurrence of bleeding independently or as a result of a drug-drug interaction when used in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). OBJECTIVES This article examines the risk of bleeding in individuals exposed to concomitant warfarin and NSAID compared with those taking warfarin alone (Prospero Registry ID 145237). METHODS PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched. The primary outcome of interest was gastrointestinal bleeding and general bleeding. Summary effects were calculated to estimate average treatment effect using random effects models. Heterogeneity was assessed using Cochran's Q and I 2. Risk of bias was also assessed using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality bias assessment tool. RESULTS A total of 651 studies were identified, of which 11 studies met inclusion criteria for meta-analysis. The odds ratio (OR) for gastrointestinal bleeding when exposed to warfarin and an NSAID was 1.98 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.55-2.53). The risk of gastrointestinal bleeding was also significantly elevated with exposure to a COX-2 inhibitor and warfarin relative to warfarin alone (OR = 1.90, 95% CI: 1.46-2.46). There was an increased risk of general bleeding with the combination of warfarin with NSAIDs (OR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.18-2.12) or COX-2 inhibitors (OR = 1.54, 95% CI: 0.86-2.78) compared with warfarin alone. CONCLUSION Risk of bleeding is significantly increased among persons taking warfarin and a NSAID or COX-2 inhibitor together as compared with taking warfarin alone. It is important to caution patients about taking these medications in combination.
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- Lorenzo Villa Zapata
- Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Marshfield Clinic Health System, Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Services UW Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Community and Health Systems Science, College of Nursing, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
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- Department of Pharmacy, Banner-University Medical Center Tucson, Tucson, Arizona, United States
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- College of Pharmacy, L. S. Skaggs Research Institute, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Levy G, Shi JM, Cheetham TC, Rashid N. Urate-Lowering Therapy in Moderate to Severe Chronic Kidney Disease. Perm J 2019; 22:17-142. [PMID: 30201087 DOI: 10.7812/tpp/17-142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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CONTEXT Hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor for progression of kidney disease. OBJECTIVE To determine whether lowering serum uric acid level (sUA) to below 6 mg/dL (target) improves mild to moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) and whether CKD stage influences the benefit of lowering sUA to target. DESIGN Retrospective epidemiologic cohort study conducted over 8 years. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was required in the 6 months preceding the index date (defined as first occurrence of sUA < 7 mg/dL), and at least 1 sUA and eGFR were required during follow-up. Patients were urate-lowering therapy (ULT) naïve, aged 18 years or older, and had CKD Stages 2 to 4 at baseline. Health Plan enrollment with drug benefit was required. Exclusions included active cancer, dialysis, or other kidney disease. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A 30% decrease or 30% improvement in eGFR from baseline. RESULTS A total of 12,751 patients met inclusion criteria; 2690 patients received ULT during follow-up and 10,061 did not. Target sUA was achieved in 1118 patients (42%) receiving ULT. A 30% improvement in eGFR was likelier in patients who achieved the target (odds ratio [OR] = 1.78, p < 0.001). Pairwise comparison of CKD stages showed a 30% improvement in eGFR in CKD Stage 2 (OR = 2.26, p = 0.017) and Stage 3 (OR = 2.23, p < 0.001) but not Stage 4 (OR = 1.50, p = 0.081). CONCLUSION Patients who achieve an American College of Rheumatology target sUA below 6 mg/dL during ULT have higher rates of eGFR improvement, especially in CKD Stages 2 and 3.
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- Gerald Levy
- Rheumatologist at the Downey Medical Center in CA
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- Researcher in Research and Evaluation for the Southern California Permanente Medical Group in Pasadena
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- Research Scientist in the College of Pharmacy at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA
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- Researcher in Research and Evaluation in Drug Information Services for the Southern California Permanente Medical Group in Pasadena
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Postoperative continuous adductor canal block for total knee arthroplasty improves pain and functional recovery: A randomized controlled clinical trial. J Clin Anesth 2018; 49:46-52. [PMID: 29890381 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2018.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2018] [Revised: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE Investigate the use of a postoperative continuous adductor canal block (cACB) after epidural analgesia to decreases opioid consumption and improve visual analog scale (VAS) scores compared to a sham catheter. DESIGN Double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled trial. SETTING Inpatient setting in tertiary care teaching hospital with outpatient follow-up. PATIENTS One-hundred and sixty-five subjects (cACB n = 82 and sham catheter n = 83) with end-stage degenerative joint disease undergoing elective unilateral total knee arthroplasty. INTERVENTIONS Patients were block randomized to receive a cACB or sham catheter. An epidural catheter was placed preoperatively and discontinued on postoperative day 1. Patients then received a cACB with bupivacaine or sham catheter which remained for the duration of the hospitalization. MEASUREMENTS Primary outcome was total opioid consumption. Secondary outcomes included VAS scores, knee range of motion (ROM), ambulation distance, and WOMAC scores. MAIN RESULTS Seventy patients completed the study (cACB n = 38 and sham catheter n = 32). Compared to sham catheter, in the first 20 h after placement of a cACB, patients used 22.5 mg less opioid (95% CI: -43.1 to -1.94 mg, P = 0.03). VAS score area under the curve decreased 7.8 mm (95% CI: -15.5 - -0.058 mm, P = 0.04) with a cACB. At 3-week follow-up, WOMAC scores were significantly improved with the cACB with a mean difference of 8.72 (95% CI: -17.3 to -0.11, P = 0.04). There were no statistically significant differences in secondary outcomes on postoperative day 2. Paired outcomes at 6 weeks compared to baseline ROM, showed significant improvement in knee ROM with a cACB (mean difference 11.77°, 95% CI: 3.1-20.5°, P = 0.01). CONCLUSION A postoperative cACB after total knee arthroplasty significantly reduces total opioid consumption and pain scores compared to sham catheter. Ambulatory ability was not affected and patients recovered function earlier. ClinicalTrials.govNCT02121392.
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Winkler SH, Barta S, Kehl V, Schröter C, Wagner F, Grifka J, Springorum HR, Craiovan B. Perioperative blood loss and gastrointestinal tolerability of etoricoxib and diclofenac in total hip arthroplasty (ETO-DIC study): a single-center, prospective double-blinded randomized controlled trial. Curr Med Res Opin 2016; 32:37-47. [PMID: 26414653 DOI: 10.1185/03007995.2015.1100987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Non-selective NSAIDs can cause serious gastrointestinal side-effects. Selective COX-2 blockers are a reasonable alternative for pain treatment. They do not seem to affect platelet function and consequently cause a lower perioperative blood loss than non-selective NSAIDs. This study compared etoricoxib and diclofenac during a perioperative (9 days) period after THA to investigate total blood loss and gastrointestinal tolerability. The hypothesis was that etoricoxib is superior to diclofenac. METHODS A total of 100 patients (50 in each group) were included in this trial. Etoricoxib (90 mg) was administered once and diclofenac sodium (75 mg) twice daily for 9 days. Total blood loss during and after primary cementless THA was detected. The rate of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) was analyzed to detect gastrointestinal tolerability. RESULTS The mean total blood loss (calculated) was 1548 ± SD 468 ml in the etoricoxib (ETO) group and 1649 (SD 547) ml in the diclofenac (DIC) group. The mean duration of THA was 81 min (SD 29) in the DIC and 75 min (SD 30) in the ETO group. Hence, the mean calculated total blood loss was 101 ml higher in the DIC group. This difference was not statistically significant (p = 0.334). Fifty-six patients (28 in each group) received a cell saver retransfusion, but only one patient (ETO group) needed an additional red blood cell transfusion. The hidden blood loss was 1067 ml (SD 603) in the DIC group and 999 ml (SD 378) in the ETO group. The gastrointestinal tolerability (number of adverse and serious adverse events) was not significantly different between groups. CONCLUSION There was no statistically significant difference in perioperative blood loss after primary THA under etoricoxib (90 mg) compared to diclofenac (75 mg). Furthermore, no gastrointestinal superiority of etoricoxib could be detected during a short period of 9 days.
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- Sebastian H Winkler
- a a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , Regensburg University Medical Center , Bad Abbach , Germany
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- b b Münchner Studienzentrum, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München , Munich , Germany
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- c c Institute for Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, Technische Universität , Munich , Germany
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- a a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , Regensburg University Medical Center , Bad Abbach , Germany
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- a a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , Regensburg University Medical Center , Bad Abbach , Germany
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- a a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , Regensburg University Medical Center , Bad Abbach , Germany
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- a a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , Regensburg University Medical Center , Bad Abbach , Germany
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- a a Department of Orthopedic Surgery , Regensburg University Medical Center , Bad Abbach , Germany
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Danelich IM, Wright SS, Lose JM, Tefft BJ, Cicci JD, Reed BN. Safety of Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. Pharmacotherapy 2015; 35:520-35. [DOI: 10.1002/phar.1584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Department of Pharmacy; University of North Carolina Hospitals; Chapel Hill North Carolina
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science; University of Maryland School of Pharmacy; Baltimore Maryland
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Analgesic use before and after oral anticoagulant initiation—a population-based study in Finland. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2015; 71:723-732. [DOI: 10.1007/s00228-015-1836-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Accepted: 03/17/2015] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Dirkmann D, Groeben H, Farhan H, Stahl DL, Eikermann M. Effects of parecoxib on analgesia benefit and blood loss following open prostatectomy: a multicentre randomized trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2015; 15:31. [PMID: 25767411 PMCID: PMC4357198 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-015-0015-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Accepted: 02/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background This multi-centre, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was designed to test the hypotheses that parecoxib improves patients’ postoperative analgesia without increasing surgical blood loss following radical open prostatectomy. Methods 105 patients (64 ± 7 years old) were randomized to receive either parecoxib or placebo with concurrent morphine patient controlled analgesia. Cumulative opioid consumption (primary objective) and the overall benefit of analgesia score (OBAS), the modified brief pain inventory short form (m-BPI-sf), the opioid-related symptom distress scale (OR-SDS), and perioperative blood loss (secondary objectives) were assessed. Results In each group 48 patients received the study medication for 48 hours postoperatively. Parecoxib significantly reduced cumulative opioid consumption by 24% (43 ± 24.1 mg versus 57 ± 28 mg, mean ± SD, p=0.02), translating into improved benefit of analgesia (OBAS: 2(0/4) versus 3(1/5.25), p=0.01), pain severity (m-BPI-sf: 1(1/2) versus 2(2/3), p < 0.01) and pain interference (m-BPI-sf: 1(0/1) versus 1(1/3), p=0.001), as well as reduced opioid-related side effects (OR-SDS score: 0.3(0.075/0.51) versus 0.4(0.2/0.83), p=0.03). Blood loss was significantly higher at 24 hours following surgery in the parecoxib group (4.3 g⋅dL−1 (3.6/4.9) versus (3.2 g⋅dL−1 (2.4/4.95), p=0.02). Conclusions Following major abdominal surgery, parecoxib significantly improves patients’ perceived analgesia. Parecoxib may however increase perioperative blood loss. Further trials are needed to evaluate the effects of selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors on blood loss. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00346268
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- Daniel Dirkmann
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, Essen, D-45144 Germany
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Kliniken Essen Mitte, Henricistrasse 92, Essen, 45136 Germany
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 USA
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- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, Essen, D-45144 Germany ; Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 USA
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Rikala M, Hauta-Aho M, Helin-Salmivaara A, Lassila R, Korhonen MJ, Huupponen R. Co-Prescribing of Potentially Interacting Drugs during Warfarin Therapy - A Population-Based Register Study. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2015; 117:126-32. [PMID: 25537751 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.12373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2014] [Accepted: 12/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We analysed the occurrence of co-prescribing of potentially interacting drugs during warfarin therapy in the community-dwelling population of Finland. We identified drugs having interaction potential with warfarin using the Swedish Finnish INteraction X-referencing drug-drug interaction database (SFINX) and obtained data on drug purchases from the nationwide Prescription Register. We defined warfarin users as persons purchasing warfarin in 2010 (n = 148,536) and followed them from their first prescription in 2010 until the end of the calendar year. Co-prescribing was defined as at least 1-day overlap between warfarin and interacting drug episodes. In addition, we identified persons who initiated warfarin therapy between 1 January 2007 and 30 September 2010 (n = 110,299) and followed these incident users for a 3-month period since warfarin initiation. Overall, 74.4% of warfarin users were co-prescribed interacting drugs. Co-prescribing covered 46.4% of the total person-years of warfarin exposure. Interacting drugs that should be avoided with warfarin were co-prescribed for 13.4% of warfarin users. The majority of the co-prescriptions were for drugs that are not contraindicated during warfarin therapy but require special consideration. Among incident users, 57.1% purchased potentially interacting drugs during the 3-month period after initiation, while 9.0% purchased interacting drugs that should be avoided with warfarin. To conclude, the occurrence of co-prescribing of potentially interacting drugs was high during warfarin therapy. Our findings highlight the importance of close monitoring of warfarin therapy and the need for further studies on the clinical consequences of co-prescribing of interacting drugs with warfarin.
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- Maria Rikala
- Department of Pharmacology, Drug Development and Therapeutics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Pharmacology, Drug Development and Therapeutics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Unit of Clinical Pharmacology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Pharmacology, Drug Development and Therapeutics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Unit of Primary Health Care, Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Helsinki, Finland
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- Coagulation Disorders Unit, Hematology, Cancer Center and Laboratory Services HUSLAB, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Pharmacology, Drug Development and Therapeutics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Department of Public Health, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Pharmacology, Drug Development and Therapeutics, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.,Unit of Clinical Pharmacology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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Laine L. NSAID-associated gastrointestinal bleeding: assessing the role of concomitant medications. Gastroenterology 2014; 147:730-3. [PMID: 25167988 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2014.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Loren Laine
- Yale School of Medicine, New Haven and VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, Connecticut.
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Gargallo CJ, Sostres C, Lanas A. Prevention and Treatment of NSAID Gastropathy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 12:398-413. [DOI: 10.1007/s11938-014-0029-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Fowler TO, Durham CO, Planton J, Edlund BJ. Use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the older adult. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract 2014; 26:414-423. [PMID: 24956506 DOI: 10.1002/2327-6924.12139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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PURPOSE Annually, approximately 90 million prescriptions are filled for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with the number prescribed for older adults approximately three times higher than for younger adults. This article examines the benefits and risk of NSAID use in older adults. DATA SOURCES Electronic data collection of research studies, evidence-based reviews, consensus statements, and guidelines related to the purpose of this article were analyzed if published between 2000 and 2013 in English from Ovid, MEDLINE, and PubMed databases. CONCLUSIONS While NSAIDs are commonly used to treat pain and inflammation in older adults, strong consideration must be given to the potential adverse effects. A lack of consistency in the guidelines regarding NSAID use poses further challenges for clinicians in the selection of the best pharmacological approach. When prescribing NSAIDs, adverse events, polypharmacy, comorbidities, and treatment guidelines must be considered. NSAIDs are an appropriate option for pain management in select older adults, often after a trial of acetaminophen and if benefits outweigh risks. Alternative pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies may be more appropriate in many older adults. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE The challenge for clinicians prescribing NSAIDs in the treatment of pain in older adults is to utilize safe, individualized, and evidenced-based pain management regimens.
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- Terri O Fowler
- College of Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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Balmaceda CM. Clinical trial data in support of changing guidelines in osteoarthritis treatment. J Pain Res 2014; 7:211-8. [PMID: 24748817 PMCID: PMC3990388 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s45321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Goals for the management of osteoarthritis (OA) emphasize pain relief, reduction of inflammation, and improvement in functioning. Among pharmacological pain management interventions, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently recommended as the most effective treatment option for OA. However, the use of traditional oral NSAIDs is associated with risk of serious adverse events involving the gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and renal systems. Topical NSAIDs are an alternative with well-established tolerability and efficacy in the treatment of OA of the knee or hand. While the management of OA pain is evolving toward the more widespread use of topical NSAIDs, some OA management guidelines have yet to incorporate these agents in their recommendations. This review examines the efficacy and tolerability of topical NSAIDs, their current placement in OA management guidelines, and their potential role in enabling pain specialists to provide individualized care for their patients with OA.
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Recomendaciones para una prescripción segura de antiinflamatorios no esteroideos: documento de consenso elaborado por expertos nominados por 3 sociedades científicas (SER-SEC-AEG). GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2014; 37:107-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2013.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2013] [Accepted: 11/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Lanas A, Benito P, Alonso J, Hernández-Cruz B, Barón-Esquivias G, Perez-Aísa Á, Calvet X, García-Llorente JF, Gobbo M, Gonzalez-Juanatey JR. Safe prescription recommendations for non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: consensus document ellaborated by nominated experts of three scientific associations (SER-SEC-AEG). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 10:68-84. [PMID: 24462644 DOI: 10.1016/j.reuma.2013.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2013] [Revised: 10/22/2013] [Accepted: 10/23/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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This article outlines key recommendations for the appropriate prescription of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to patients with different musculoskeletal problems. These recommendations are based on current scientific evidence, and takes into consideration gastrointestinal and cardiovascular safety issues. The recommendations have been agreed on by experts from three scientific societies (Spanish Society of Rheumatology [SER], Spanish Association of Gastroenterology [AEG] and Spanish Society of Cardiology [SEC]), following a two-round Delphi methodology. Areas that have been taken into account encompass: efficiency, cardiovascular risk, gastrointestinal risk, liver risk, renal risk, inflammatory bowel disease, anemia, post-operative pain, and prevention strategies. We propose a patient management algorithm that summarizes the main aspects of the recommendations.
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- Angel Lanas
- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Clínico Lozano Blesa, Universidad de Zaragoza, IIS Aragón, CIBERehd, Zaragoza, España.
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital del Mar, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Fuenlabrada, Madrid, España
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- i+D+I, Unidad de Gestión Clínica de Reumatología, Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, España
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, España
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- Unidad de Digestivo, Agencia Sanitaria Costa del Sol, Marbella, Málaga, España
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- Servei de Digestiu, Hospital de Sabadell, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, CIBERehd, Sabadell, Barcelona, España
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- Unidad de Investigación, Sociedad Española de Reumatología, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Cardiología y Unidad Coronaria, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, España
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Morlion B. Chronic low back pain: pharmacological, interventional and surgical strategies. Nat Rev Neurol 2013; 9:462-73. [DOI: 10.1038/nrneurol.2013.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Coyne KS, Margolis MK, Cappelleri JC, Hsieh R, Essex MN, Park PW, Joshi AV. Prevalence of gastroprotective agent (GPA) use in adults with arthritis in the United States. Curr Med Res Opin 2013; 29:421-33. [PMID: 23444970 DOI: 10.1185/03007995.2013.781017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The prevalence of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and concurrent gastroprotective agent (GPA) use in the US is not known. As such, the prevalence of GPA use among arthritis patients taking NSAIDs was examined. METHODS Men and women aged ≥ 40 with self-reported arthritis and members of a web-based community panel were invited via e-mail to participate in a web survey. Interested panelists consented and completed the survey. Participants using NSAIDs in the last 30 days were eligible. Questions regarding NSAID and GPA use were asked, likewise adherence to GPA (Morisky scale), comorbid conditions, gastrointestinal (GI) history, and other risk factors. Descriptive analyses and logistic regressions were performed to assess associations with GPA use and adherence. RESULTS Invitations were sent to 7605 adults; 4108 (54%) responded; 2208 completed. Final sample was 1525 (76%) with osteoarthritis (OA), 354 (18%) with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and 121 (6%) with both OA and RA. Mean age was 62.0; 64% were female; 83% white; 25% worked full-time, and 39% were retired. Mean duration with arthritis was 13.0 years; 47% and 19% experienced arthritis symptoms 'daily' and 'almost always', respectively. Nearly 43% reported using a GPA and 39% of daily NSAID users reported taking a GPA. Fifty-eight participants (2.9%) were classified as low GI risk, 342 (17.1%) were moderate risk, and 1600 (80.0%) were high risk. Variables significantly associated with GPA use included older age; male gender; being white (vs. Hispanic); taking an NSAID at least daily; taking fewer NSAIDs; taking a Cox-2 inhibitor or prescription NSAID; history of GI conditions; prescription antiplatelet use; and having GI symptoms. Similar variables were associated with GPA adherence. CONCLUSION Less than half of adult men and women in the US taking a daily NSAID used GPAs and only 37% of high-risk participants were taking GPAs.
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- Karin S Coyne
- United BioSource Corporation, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA.
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Peniston JH. A review of pharmacotherapy for chronic low back pain with considerations for sports medicine. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2012; 40:21-32. [PMID: 23306412 DOI: 10.3810/psm.2012.11.1985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Up to 30% of athletes experience low back pain (LBP) depending on sport type, sex, training intensity and frequency, and technique. United States clinical guidelines define back pain as chronic if it persists for ≥ 12 weeks, and subacute if it persists 4 to < 12 weeks. Certain sports injuries are likely to lead to chronic pain. Persistent or chronic symptoms are frequently associated with degenerative lumbar disc disease or spondylolytic stress lesions. Exercise therapy is widely used and is the most conservative form of treatment for chronic LBP (cLBP). Pharmacotherapies for cLBP include acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and opioids. Acetaminophen is a well-tolerated first-line pharmacotherapy, but high-dose, long-term use is associated with hepatic toxicity. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can be an effective second-line option if acetaminophen proves inadequate but they have well-known risks of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and other systemic adverse effects that increase with patient age, dose amount, and duration of use. The serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, duloxetine, has demonstrated modest efficacy and is associated with systematic adverse events, including serotonin syndrome, which can be dose related or result from interaction with other analgesics. Opioids may be an effective choice for moderate to severe pain but also have significant risks of adverse events and carry a substantial risk of addiction and abuse. Because the course of cLBP may be protracted, patients may require treatment over years or decades, and it is critical that the risk/benefit profiles of pharmacotherapies are closely evaluated to ensure that short- and long-term treatments are optimized for each patient. This article reviews the clinical evidence and the guideline recommendations for pharmacotherapy of cLBP.
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- John H Peniston
- Feasterville Family Health Care Center, Feasterville, PA, USA.
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Smith HS, Smith EJ, Smith BR. Duloxetine in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2012; 8:267-77. [PMID: 22767991 PMCID: PMC3387831 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s17428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain is among the most frequent painful complaints that healthcare providers address. The bulk of these complaints are chronic low back pain and chronic osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the United States. It is a chronic degenerative disorder characterized by a loss of cartilage, and occurs most often in older persons. The management of osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain may involve both nonpharmacologic (eg, weight loss, resistive and aerobic exercise, patient education, cognitive behavioral therapy) and pharmacologic approaches. Older adults with severe osteoarthritis pain are more likely to take analgesics than those with less severe pain. The pharmacologic approaches to painful osteoarthritis remain controversial, but may include topical as well as oral nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, duloxetine, and opioids. The role of duloxetine for musculoskeletal conditions is still evolving.
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- Howard S Smith
- Department of Anesthesiology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
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Juel J, Pedersen TB, Langfrits CS, Jensen SE. Administration of tramadol or ibuprofen increases the INR level in patients on warfarin. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2012; 69:291-2. [DOI: 10.1007/s00228-012-1325-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2012] [Accepted: 05/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Holbrook A, Schulman S, Witt DM, Vandvik PO, Fish J, Kovacs MJ, Svensson PJ, Veenstra DL, Crowther M, Guyatt GH. Evidence-based management of anticoagulant therapy: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Chest 2012; 141:e152S-e184S. [PMID: 22315259 DOI: 10.1378/chest.11-2295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 882] [Impact Index Per Article: 73.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND High-quality anticoagulation management is required to keep these narrow therapeutic index medications as effective and safe as possible. This article focuses on the common important management questions for which, at a minimum, low-quality published evidence is available to guide best practices. METHODS The methods of this guideline follow those described in Methodology for the Development of Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis Guidelines: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines in this supplement. RESULTS Most practical clinical questions regarding the management of anticoagulation, both oral and parenteral, have not been adequately addressed by randomized trials. We found sufficient evidence for summaries of recommendations for 23 questions, of which only two are strong rather than weak recommendations. Strong recommendations include targeting an international normalized ratio of 2.0 to 3.0 for patients on vitamin K antagonist therapy (Grade 1B) and not routinely using pharmacogenetic testing for guiding doses of vitamin K antagonist (Grade 1B). Weak recommendations deal with such issues as loading doses, initiation overlap, monitoring frequency, vitamin K supplementation, patient self-management, weight and renal function adjustment of doses, dosing decision support, drug interactions to avoid, and prevention and management of bleeding complications. We also address anticoagulation management services and intensive patient education. CONCLUSIONS We offer guidance for many common anticoagulation-related management problems. Most anticoagulation management questions have not been adequately studied.
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- Anne Holbrook
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Denver, CO
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- Department of Medicine, Innlandet Hospital Trust, Gjøvik, Norway
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- Department for Coagulation Disorders, University of Lund, University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Pain Management in the Elderly: An FDA Safe Use Initiative Expert Panel's View on Preventable Harm Associated with NSAID Therapy. Curr Gerontol Geriatr Res 2012; 2012:196159. [PMID: 22400024 PMCID: PMC3287013 DOI: 10.1155/2012/196159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2011] [Revised: 11/05/2011] [Accepted: 11/07/2011] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Optimization of current pain management strategies is necessary in order to reduce medication risks. Promoting patient and healthcare provider education on pain and pain medications is an essential step in reducing inadequate prescribing behaviors and adverse events. In an effort to raise awareness on medication safety, the FDA has launched the Safe Use Initiative program. The program seeks to identify areas with the greatest amount of preventable harm and help promote new methods and practices to reduce medication risks. Since the establishment of the program, FDA's Safe Use initiative staff convened a panel of key opinion leaders throughout the medical community to address pain management in older adults (≥65 years of age). The aim of the expert panel was to focus on areas where significant risk occurs and where potential interventions will be feasible, implementable, and lead to substantial impact. The panel suggested one focus could be the use of NSAIDs for pain management in the elderly.
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In the postoperative pain setting, the use of opioid analgesics remains essential in achieving effective analgesia and in avoiding the deleterious sequelae of uncontrolled pain that can worsen patient outcomes. However, postoperative pain remains undertreated in many patients. Choosing the most appropriate use of opioids in the postoperative setting, especially for patients undergoing ongoing opioid treatment for chronic pain, can pose daunting challenges for many clinicians. In this article, we examine the pitfalls that may be encountered when implementing postoperative pain management strategies with opioid analgesics, especially in patients receiving chronic opioid therapy prior to admission, and the critical steps for appropriate and effective analgesia in this setting.
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- Eugene R Viscusi
- Associate Professor, Director, Acute Pain Management, Department of Anesthesiology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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Gavronski M, Hartikainen S, Zharkovsky A. Analysis of potential interactions between warfarin and prescriptions in Estonian outpatients aged 50 years or more. Pharm Pract (Granada) 2012; 10:9-16. [PMID: 24155811 PMCID: PMC3798168 DOI: 10.4321/s1886-36552012000100003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2011] [Accepted: 01/17/2012] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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In Estonia, warfarin is widely prescribed by general practitioners to prevent
and treat thromboembolic diseases. To date, there has been no systematic
analysis of the potential risk of warfarin interactions with other drugs in
the outpatient population. Objective The aim of the study was to analyze the incidence of potential interactions
in prescription schemes in Estonia in a cohort of outpatients receiving
warfarin treatment. Methods The retrospective study population included 203,646 outpatients aged 50 years
or older of whom 7,175 received warfarin therapy. Patients who had used at
least one prescription drug for a minimum period of 7 days concomitantly
with warfarin were analyzed. Potential drug interactions were analyzed using
Epocrates online, Stockley's Drug Interactions and domestic drug
interaction databases. Results The average number of drugs used concomitantly with warfarin was 4.8 (SD=1.9)
(males: 4.7 SD=2.0, females: 4.9 SD=2.0). No potential interactions in
treatment regimens were found in 38% of patients, one potential interaction
was observed in 29% and two or more potential interactions were observed in
33% of patients. The mean number of all potential interactions was 1.2 per
patient and about the same in men and women. Potential interactions were
associated with the number of drugs. Warfarin-related interactions were
detected in 57% of patients, and the number of interactions related to
warfarin per patient varied from 1 to 5. Most frequent were use of warfarin
with NSAIDs (14%), followed by simvastatin (9%) and amiodarone (7%). Conclusions This study shows that 57% of outpatients in Estonia receiving warfarin have
drugs potentially interacting with warfarin in their treatment schemes. Most
interactions (14%) with warfarin are associated with the prescription of
NSAIDs.
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- Maia Gavronski
- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland . Kuopio ( Finland )
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Hines LE, Murphy JE. Potentially harmful drug-drug interactions in the elderly: a review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 9:364-77. [PMID: 22078863 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjopharm.2011.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 167] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/17/2011] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elderly patients are vulnerable to drug interactions because of age-related physiologic changes, an increased risk for disease associated with aging, and the consequent increase in medication use. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this narrative review was to describe findings from rigorously designed observational cohort and case-control studies that have assessed specific drug interactions in elderly patients. METHODS The PubMed and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts databases were searched for studies published in English over the past 10 years (December 2000-December 2010) using relevant Medical Subject Headings terms (aged; aged, 80 and over; and drug interactions) and search terms (drug interaction and elderly). Search strategies were saved and repeated through September 2011 to ensure that the most recent relevant published articles were identified. Additional articles were found using a search of review articles and reference lists of the identified studies. Studies were included if they were observational cohort or case-control studies that reported specific adverse drug interactions, included patients aged ≥65 years, and evaluated clinically meaningful end points. Studies were excluded if they used less rigorous observational designs, assessed pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic properties, evaluated drug-nutrient or drug-disease interactions or interactions of drug combinations used for therapeutic benefit (eg, dual antiplatelet therapy), or had inconclusive evidence. RESULTS Seventeen studies met the inclusion criteria. Sixteen studies reported an elevated risk for hospitalization in older adults associated with adverse drug interactions. The drug interactions included: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, benzodiazepines or zolpidem and interacting medications, calcium channel blockers and macrolide antibiotics, digoxin and macrolide antibiotics, lithium and loop diuretics or ACE inhibitors, phenytoin and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, sulfonylureas and antimicrobial agents, theophylline and ciprofloxacin, and warfarin and antimicrobial agents or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. One study reported the risk for breast cancer-related death as a function of paroxetine exposure among women treated with tamoxifen. CONCLUSIONS Several population-based studies have reported significant harm associated drug interactions in elderly patients. Increased awareness and interventions aimed at reducing exposure and minimizing the risks associated with potentially harmful drug combinations are needed.
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- Lisa E Hines
- Center for Health Outcomes and PharmacoEconomic Research, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, Tucson, USA.
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Argoff CE, Gloth FM. Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for management of osteoarthritis in long-term care patients. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2011; 7:393-9. [PMID: 22076115 PMCID: PMC3208405 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s24458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Osteoarthritis is common in patients ≥65 years of age. Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often prescribed for osteoarthritis pain, they pose age-related cardiovascular, renal, and gastrointestinal risks. Two topical NSAIDs, diclofenac sodium 1% gel (DSG) and diclofenac sodium 1.5% in 45.5% dimethylsulfoxide solution (D-DMSO), are approved in the US for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain. Topical NSAIDs have shown efficacy and safety in knee (DSG, D-DMSO) and hand (DSG) osteoarthritis. Analyses of data from randomized controlled trials of DSG in hand and knee osteoarthritis demonstrate significant improvement of pain and function in both younger patients (<65 years) and older patients (≥65 years) and suggest good safety and tolerability. However, long-term safety data in older patients are limited. Topical NSAIDs can ease medication administration and help address barriers to pain management in older patients, such as taking multiple medications and inability to swallow, and are a valuable option for long-term care providers.
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- Charles E Argoff
- Albany Medical College and Comprehensive Pain Center, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY, USA
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For decades, evidence-based data and reported experience have warned that the common chronic oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy for osteoarthritis (OA) in elderly patients is ultimately dangerous. Elderly patients with OA are at heightened risk for developing serious gastrointestional and cardiovascular adverse events, including gastrointestinal bleeding, myocardial infarction, and stroke. Prescribing NSAIDs, especially in an elderly population, continues to be discouraged because of these significant risks. A dilemma exists for individuals who need the established efficacy associated with oral NSAIDs but who are at increased risk for serious adverse events associated with these agents. The goal of this clinical review was to evaluate the risks versus benefits of current options in the treatment of OA. This review found that topical NSAIDs seem to be the safest choice among all options to mitigate gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks and should be considered prior to the initiation of oral nonselective or cyclooxygenase (COX)-2-selective NSAIDs for individuals presenting with a localized expression of OA. Further research is needed to evaluate and compare these therapies in treating both pain and inflammation effectively while mitigating safety risks in high-risk populations.
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- Sanford H Roth
- Arizona Research and Education, Arizona State University, Paradise Valley, AZ, USA.
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Drug interactions with phenprocoumon and the risk of serious haemorrhage: a nested case-control study in a large population-based German database. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2011; 67:941-51. [PMID: 21452031 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-011-1031-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2010] [Accepted: 02/24/2011] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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PURPOSE Phenprocoumon is the most frequently used vitamin K antagonist in Germany. The aim of this study was to estimate the risk of serious bleeding as a result of the use of drugs with potential interaction with phenprocoumon. METHODS We conducted a nested case-control study in a cohort of 246,220 phenprocoumon users in the German Pharmacoepidemiological Research Database. Cases were patients hospitalised for haemorrhage of different kinds. Ten controls were matched to each case by health insurance, birth year and sex using incidence density sampling. Odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) of the risk of serious bleeding associated with combined use of phenprocoumon and potentially interacting drugs versus phenprocoumon alone were estimated using conditional logistic regression analysis. Our analyses considered multiple risk factors, such as bleeding history, other comorbidities or co-medication. RESULTS Our study included 2,553 cases and 25,348 matched controls. An increased risk of bleeding was observed for the combined use of phenprocoumon and clopidogrel vs phenprocoumon use alone (OR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.41-2.36). Antibiotic drugs associated with an increased risk of haemorrhage in the population of phenprocoumon users included the group of quinolones with ORs ranging from 2.74 (95% CI: 1.80-4.18) for ciprofloxacin to 4.40 (95% CI: 2.45-7.89) for levofloxacin, amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid (OR: 2.99, 95% CI: 1.39-6.42) and cotrimoxazole (OR 3.57, 95% CI: 2.36-5.40). Among non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ketoprofen and naproxen were associated with the highest risks. CONCLUSION Significantly elevated risks of major bleeding were mainly observed for drugs with known pharmacodynamic interaction with phenprocoumon, and less for drugs with possible pharmacokinetic interaction.
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BACKGROUND Chronic low back pain (CLBP) and osteoarthritis (OA) of any joint are highly prevalent, occurring in > 50% of US adults aged ≥ 60 years. Opioids are prescribed more frequently for CLBP and OA than for any other noncancer pain, and the judicious use of opioids is recommended by treatment guidelines for the management of CLBP and OA pain. OBJECTIVE To review the appropriate role of opioid analgesics in the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe pain due to CLBP or OA and provide recommendations for best practices when prescribing opioids. METHODS Articles were identified through a search of PubMed. Additional references were identified for inclusion from the reference lists of articles identified via the literature search, treatment guidelines, and Cochrane Reviews. RESULTS The available data suggest that opioid therapy represents a valuable treatment option in patients who do not respond to other analgesics and in whom the potential benefits of treatment outweigh the potential risks. Prescribing physicians need to perform vigilant patient screening and monitoring for signs of abuse, intervene promptly to manage or prevent adverse events and drug interactions, tailor opioid therapy to individual patients' comorbidities, and know how to switch or rotate opioids to find the best treatment option. CONCLUSIONS Prescribers need to understand the place of opioid therapy in a multimodal treatment program that includes patient rehabilitation to reduce pain and improve function. The analgesic benefits of opioids must be balanced against concerns about addiction and abuse, adverse events, and their potential impact on other aspects of treatment.
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- Roy D Altman
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA.
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Practical issues with vitamin K antagonists: elevated INRs, low time-in-therapeutic range, and warfarin failure. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2011; 31:249-58. [DOI: 10.1007/s11239-011-0555-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Barkin RL, Beckerman M, Blum SL, Clark FM, Koh EK, Wu DS. Should Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) be Prescribed to the Older Adult? Drugs Aging 2010; 27:775-89. [DOI: 10.2165/11539430-000000000-00000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Current awareness: Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/pds.1850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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