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Lehrer S, Morello T, Karrasch C, Rheinstein PH, Danias J. Effect of Glucosamine on Intraocular Pressure and Risk of Developing Glaucoma. J Glaucoma 2024; 33:240-245. [PMID: 38031296 PMCID: PMC10954404 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000002340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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PRCIS Glucosamine supplementation is common but can be associated with increased intraocular pressure (IOP) and could contribute to the pathogenesis of glaucoma. It may be prudent for ophthalmologists to elicit any history of glucosamine use from their patients and advise them accordingly. Further studies on the role of glucosamine in glaucoma are warranted. BACKGROUND The most frequently recommended slow-acting medication for osteoarthritis symptoms is glucosamine, although its effectiveness is questionable. Widely used glucosamine sulfate supplements may increase IOP. METHODS In the current study, we analyzed online databases such as UK Biobank, MedWatch, and FinnGen to evaluate the relationship between glucosamine and IOP and glaucoma. We included budesonide and fluticasone in the analysis for comparison since these drugs are associated with increased IOP. RESULTS In UK Biobank subjects, glucosamine use was associated with increased corneal compensated IOP ( P =0.002, 2-tailed t test). This was also true in subjects without glaucoma ( P =0.002, 2-tailed t test). However, no significant association between glucosamine and IOP was detected in subjects with a diagnosis of glaucoma. In MedWatch, 0.21% of subjects taking glucosamine reported glaucoma, 0.29% of subjects using budesonide reported glaucoma, and 0.22% of subjects using fluticasone reported glaucoma. In contrast, 0.08% of subjects using any other drug reported glaucoma. This variability is significant ( P <0.001, 2-tailed Fisher exact test). Data from FinnGen on the risk of primary open angle glaucoma or glaucoma in subjects using glucosamine before the diagnosis of the disease revealed a significantly increased risk for both primary open angle glaucoma (hazard ratio: 2.35) and glaucoma (hazard ratio: 1.95). CONCLUSION Glucosamine supplementation is common but can be associated with increased IOP and could contribute to the pathogenesis of glaucoma. It may be prudent for ophthalmologists to elicit any history of glucosamine use from their patients and advise them accordingly. Further studies on the role of glucosamine in glaucoma are warranted.
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- Steven Lehrer
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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- Department of Ophthalmology, SUNY Downstate HSU, New York, NY
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McCormack M, Paczkowski R, Gronroos NN, Noorduyn SG, Lee L, Veeranki P, Johnson MG, Igboekwe E, Kahle-Wrobleski K, Panettieri R. Outcomes of Patients with COPD Treated with ICS/LABA Before and After Initiation of Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy with Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI). Adv Ther 2024; 41:1245-1261. [PMID: 38310193 PMCID: PMC10879256 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-023-02776-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Triple therapy (fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol; FF/UMEC/VI) has been shown to improve symptoms and reduce exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a history of exacerbations. This real-world study compared exacerbation rates and healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) before and after initiation of FF/UMEC/VI in patients with COPD previously treated with inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)/long-acting β2-agonist (LABA). METHODS This retrospective cohort study included commercial and Medicare Advantage with Part D administrative claims data from September 01, 2016, to March 31, 2020, of patients diagnosed with COPD. The index date was the date of the first FF/UMEC/VI claim (September 2017-March 2019). The 12 months prior to index (baseline) were used to assess patient characteristics and outcomes; the 12 months following index (follow-up) were used to assess study outcomes. All patients had ≥ 30 consecutive days' supply of any ICS/LABA dual therapy during the 12 months prior to FF/UMEC/VI initiation. Subgroup analyses included patients with ≥ 30 consecutive days' supply of budesonide/formoterol (BUD/FORM) during baseline. Analyses of patients with ≥ 1 COPD exacerbation during baseline were reported as well. RESULTS The overall population included 1449 patients (mean age 70.75 years; 54.18% female), of whom 540 were patients in the BUD/FORM subgroup. Significantly fewer patients experienced any exacerbation during follow-up versus baseline (overall population 53.49% vs 62.59%; p < 0.001; BUD/FORM subgroup 55.00% vs 62.41%; p = 0.004). Effects on exacerbation reduction were more pronounced among patients with ≥ 1 exacerbation during baseline. Lower COPD-related HCRU was observed during the follow-up compared with baseline for both the overall population and the BUD/FORM subgroup. CONCLUSION Patients with COPD treated with ICS/LABA during baseline, including patients specifically treated with BUD/FORM and those with a history of ≥ 1 exacerbation, had fewer COPD exacerbations and lower COPD-related HCRU after initiating FF/UMEC/VI.
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- Meredith McCormack
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Value Evidence and Outcomes, R&D Global Medical, GSK, Collegeville, PA, 19426-0989, USA.
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Optum, Eden Prairie, MN, USA
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- Global Value Evidence and Outcomes, GSK, Mississauga, ON, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Value Evidence and Outcomes, R&D Global Medical, GSK, Collegeville, PA, 19426-0989, USA
- Center for Health Outcomes, Policy and Economics, Rutgers School of Public Health, Piscataway, NJ, USA
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Optum, Eden Prairie, MN, USA
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Optum, Eden Prairie, MN, USA
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- Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Beeh KM, Scheithe K, Schmutzler H, Krüger S. Real-World Effectiveness of Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol Once-Daily Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy for Symptomatic COPD: The ELLITHE Non-Interventional Trial. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2024; 19:205-216. [PMID: 38249826 PMCID: PMC10800114 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s427770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Purpose Real-life effectiveness data on once-daily single-inhaler triple therapy (odSITT) with the inhaled corticosteroid fluticasone furoate (FF), the long-acting muscarinic antagonist umeclidinium (UMEC), and the long-acting β2-agonist vilanterol (VI) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are important to complement evidence from well-controlled randomized clinical trials. Effectiveness of odSITT was quantified by assessing health status and symptoms in usual care. Patients and Methods ELLITHE was a single-country (Germany), multicenter, open-label, non-interventional effectiveness study between 2020 and 2022, evaluating the effect of treatment initiation with FF/UMEC/VI 100/62.5/25 µg once-daily via the ELLIPTA inhaler on improvements in clinical outcomes versus baseline in COPD patients. The primary endpoint was the change in the total COPD Assessment Test (CAT) score between baseline and month 12. Key secondary endpoints included change in CAT score over time, occurrence of exacerbations until month 12, changes in forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), inhaler adherence, and safety. Results Nine hundred and six patients were included (age 66.6 years, 55.6% male, mean FEV1 52.6% of predicted, mean CAT 21.5 units, 1.4 exacerbations/year pre-study). About 63.9% of patients were escalated from dual therapies, and 18% were switched from multiple-inhaler triple therapies. Reductions in CAT score at month 12 were statistically significant and above the threshold of clinical importance (-2.6 units; p < 0.0001). CAT score also improved at interim visits. CAT improvements were more pronounced in patients with high baseline scores and better inhaler adherence. Exacerbations during follow-up were rare (0.2 events/year) compared to pre-study (1.4 events/year). FEV1 was improved by 93 mL (p < 0.0001). No new safety effects were observed. Conclusion In usual care, treatment with odSITT resulted in significant and clinically relevant improvements of CAT score and FEV1 in COPD patients, regardless of the occurrence of exacerbations. These findings challenge the current guideline recommendations for SITT only in patients experiencing exacerbations.
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- Department of Biostatistics, GKM Gesellschaft Für Therapieforschung mbH, Munich, Germany
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- Medical Department, BERLIN-CHEMIE AG, Berlin, Germany
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Bogart M, Abbott CB, Bangalore M, McMorrow D, Packnett ER, DiRocco K. Changes in Oral Corticosteroid Utilization in Patients with COPD Following Initiation of FF/UMEC/VI. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2023; 18:2367-2379. [PMID: 37933243 PMCID: PMC10625739 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s419272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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Purpose Oral corticosteroids (OCS) play a role in the treatment of acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations; however, chronic use is not recommended due to the high rate of systemic complications, development of comorbidities, and increased mortality. Data assessing the real-world impact of fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI) on OCS utilization rates are limited. This study assessed the impact of FF/UMEC/VI on OCS use among patients with COPD previously treated with OCS. Patients and Methods A retrospective database study of patients with COPD aged ≥40 years who initiated FF/UMEC/VI from 1 November 2017 to 31 December 2018, identified through the MarketScan® Commercial and Medicare Supplemental databases. Patients were required to have ≥1 dispensing of an OCS prior to initiation of FF/UMEC/VI (index) and were followed up for 12 months post-index. OCS utilization patterns, potential OCS-related adverse events, healthcare resource utilization (HCRU), and costs were compared between the 12-month pre- and post-index periods. Results A total of 2013 patients were identified (mean age 63.5 years, 55.7% female). The proportion of patients with ≥1 OCS claim decreased by 32.2% between the pre- and post-index period (67.8% vs 100%; p < 0.001). Comparing the post-index period to the pre-index period, mean number of OCS pharmacy claims per patient decreased from 3.3 to 2.5 (p < 0.001) and mean daily dose was reduced from 3.1 to 2.6 mg/day (p = 0.004); 30.0% of patients reduced their daily dose by 90-100%. Reductions were also seen in COPD-related HCRU. The proportion of patients with an inpatient admission for COPD decreased from 11.4% to 7.1% (p < 0.001), emergency room visits decreased from 23.1% to 17.4% (p < 0.001), and office visits from 97.5% to 90.1% (p < 0.001). Similar results were seen for all-cause HCRU. Conclusion Among patients with COPD with prior OCS use, FF/UMEC/VI initiation resulted in significant reductions in OCS utilization, COPD-related HCRU (including hospitalization), and all-cause HCRU.
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Oppenheimer J, Hanania NA, Chaudhuri R, Sagara H, Bailes Z, Fowler A, Peachey G, Pizzichini E, Slade D. Clinic vs Home Spirometry for Monitoring Lung Function in Patients With Asthma. Chest 2023; 164:1087-1096. [PMID: 37385337 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.06.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Studies examining agreement between home and clinic spirometry in patients with asthma are limited, with conflicting results. Understanding the strengths and limitations of telehealth and home spirometry is particularly important considering the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. RESEARCH QUESTION How well do home and clinic measurements of trough FEV1 agree in patients with uncontrolled asthma? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS This post hoc analysis used trough FEV1 data from the randomized double-anonymized parallel-group phase 3A CAPTAIN (205715; NCT02924688) and phase 2B 205832 (NCT03012061) trials in patients with uncontrolled asthma. CAPTAIN evaluated the impact of adding umeclidinium to fluticasone furoate/vilanterol via a single inhaler; the 205832 trial investigated adding umeclidinium to fluticasone furoate vs placebo. Trough FEV1 measurements were collected via home spirometry and supervised in-person spirometry in the research clinic. To compare home and clinic spirometry, we examined the time-course analyses of home and clinic trough FEV1, and generated post hoc Bland-Altman plots to assess agreement between home and clinic spirometry. RESULTS Data from 2,436 patients (CAPTAIN trial) and 421 patients (205832 trial) were analyzed. Treatment-related improvements in FEV1 were observed in both trials, using home and clinic spirometry. Improvements measured by home spirometry were of lower magnitude and less consistent than clinic measurements. Bland-Altman plots suggested poor agreement between home and clinic trough FEV1 at baseline and week 24. INTERPRETATION This post hoc comparison of home and clinic spirometry is the largest conducted in asthma. Results showed that home spirometry was less consistent than and lacked agreement with clinic spirometry, suggesting that unsupervised home readings are not interchangeable with clinic measurements. However, these findings may only be applicable to home spirometry using the specific device and coaching methods employed in these studies. Postpandemic, further research to optimize home spirometry use is needed. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov; Nos.: NCT03012061 and NCT02924688; URL: www. CLINICALTRIALS gov.
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- University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland; Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland
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Talapatra A, Mathew S, Kanakalakshmi ST, Rani R. Effect of fluticasone-impregnated throat packs on postoperative sore throat (POST) and hoarseness of voice: A randomized clinical trial. F1000Res 2023; 12:1352. [PMID: 38434667 PMCID: PMC10905143 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.139742.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Background: Post-operative sore throat (POST) is one of the most common complaints post-endotracheal intubation and can be decreased through various interventions. This study aimed to determine the effect of fluticasone-impregnated versus saline throat packs on the occurrence and severity of POST and voice hoarseness. Methods: This prospective, randomized, double-blinded trial was conducted on patients undergoing nasosinus surgeries at Kasturba Medical College and Hospital. Patients were randomized to groups based on a computer-generated table of random numbers post-intubation after placing a definite length of oropharyngeal packs into group F (fluticasone) who received four puffs of fluticasone furoate-soaked throat packs and group C (control) wherein normal saline-soaked throat packs were used. Determining the incidence of POST and voice hoarseness was the primary outcome; severity of POST and voice hoarseness, patient satisfaction scores at 24 hours post-surgery and adverse events were secondary outcomes. Results: Overall, 86 patients were randomized and 43 patients were included in each group. Incidence of POST (%) and voice hoarseness (%) were 55.8, 55.6, 55.8, 53.4 and 30.2, 28, 28, 28 in group C. Incidence of POST (%) and voice hoarseness (%) were 37.2, 37.2, 37.2, 34.8 and 14, 14, 14,14 in group F at 1, 2, 6 and 24 hours, respectively, however, the p values were not found to be significant at any time interval. There was no significant difference in terms of severity of POST and voice hoarseness, patient satisfaction scores between the groups and there were no reported adverse events. Conclusions: In patients undergoing nasosinus surgery under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation, fluticasone furoate-impregnated throat packs failed to show any significant reduction in the incidence and severity of POST as well as hoarseness of voice, and even though it was not statistically significant, the fluticasone impregnated group had higher patient satisfaction scores. Registration: CTRI ( CTRI/2020/09/027946; 22/09/2020).
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- Arjun Talapatra
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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Usmani O, Li G, De Backer J, Sadafi H, Wu L, Marshall J. Modeled small airways lung deposition of two fixed-dose triple therapy combinations assessed with in silico functional respiratory imaging. Respir Res 2023; 24:226. [PMID: 37742015 PMCID: PMC10517457 DOI: 10.1186/s12931-023-02534-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Small airways disease plays a key role in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is a major cause of obstruction; therefore, it is a critical pharmacotherapy target. This study evaluated lung deposition of two inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)/long-acting β2-agonist/long-acting muscarinic antagonist single-inhaler triple therapies using in silico functional respiratory imaging (FRI). Deposition was assessed using real-world inhalation profiles simulating everyday use where optimal inhalation may be compromised. METHODS Three-dimensional airway models were produced from 20 patients with moderate-to-very severe COPD. Total, central, and regional small airways deposition as a percentage of delivered dose of budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate dihydrate (BGF) 160/7.2/5 µg per actuation and fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (FF/UM/VI) 100/62.5/25 µg were evaluated using in silico FRI based on in vitro aerodynamic particle size distributions of each device. Simulations were performed using multiple inhalation profiles of varying durations and flow rates representing patterns suited for a pressurized metered-dose inhaler or dry-powder inhaler (four for BGF, two for FF/UM/VI, with one common profile). For the common profile, deposition for BGF versus FF/UM/VI was compared post-hoc using paired t-tests. RESULTS Across inhalation profiles, mean total lung deposition was consistently higher with BGF (47.0-54.1%) versus FF/UM/VI (20.8-22.7%) and for each treatment component, with greater deposition for BGF also seen in the central large airways. Mean regional small airways deposition was also greater across inhalation profiles with BGF (16.9-23.6%) versus FF/UM/VI (6.8-8.7%) and for each treatment component. For the common profile, total, central, and regional small airways deposition were significantly greater for BGF versus FF/UM/VI (nominal p < 0.001), overall and for treatment components; notably, regional small airways deposition of the ICS components was approximately five-fold greater with budesonide versus fluticasone furoate (16.1% vs. 3.3%). CONCLUSIONS BGF was associated with greater total, central, and small airways deposition for all components versus FF/UM/VI. Importantly, using an identical inhalation profile, there was an approximately five-fold difference in small airways deposition for the ICS components, with only a small percentage of the ICS from FF/UM/VI reaching the small airways. Further research is needed to understand if the enhanced delivery of BGF translates to clinical benefits.
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- Omar Usmani
- Imperial College London and Royal Brompton Hospital, London, UK
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- AstraZeneca, South San Francisco, CA, USA
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- AstraZeneca, Durham, NC, USA
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Zhao G. Multi-Residue Detection of Eight Glucocorticoids by Nano-Au/ Fluticasone Propionate Electrochemical Immunosensor. Molecules 2023; 28:6619. [PMID: 37764395 PMCID: PMC10534488 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Based on an indirect competitive method, a novel nano-Au/fluticasone propionate electrochemical immunosensor was successfully fabricated by combining the nanoscale effect, superior conductivity of nano-Au, stable Au-S chemical bond as well as strong interaction between glucocorticoid and the receptor, which was used to simultaneously detect eight kinds of glucocorticoids. The modified immunosensors' electrochemical properties were explored by means of a cyclic voltammetry (CV) method and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements. Two factors (glucocorticoid receptor concentration, incubation time) were studied in order to obtain the optimal results. The immunosensor presents attractive electrochemical performance with a wide linear range (between 0.1 and 1500 ng⋅mL-1) and low detection limit (between 0.057 and 0.357 ng⋅mL-1), realizing the rapid multi-residue detection of a large class of glucocorticoids. Two glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone, triamcinolone) were detected in actual skincare samples, which obtained satisfactory detection results.
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- Guozheng Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Magnetic Molecules & Magnetic Information Materials (Ministry of Education), School of Chemistry and Material Science, College of Food Science, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030031, China;
- Modern College of Humanities and Sciences of Shanxi Normal University, Linfen 041000, China
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Vasudev M, Torabi SJ, Michelle L, Meller LLT, Birkenbeuel JL, Roman KM, Nguyen TV, Kuan EC. The rising cost of rhinologic medications. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2023; 131:327-332. [PMID: 37098404 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 04/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The high prescription drug cost in the United States may negatively affect patient prognosis and treatment compliance. OBJECTIVE To fill the knowledge gap and inform clinicians regarding rhinology medications price changes by evaluating trends in price changes of highly used nasal sprays and allergy medications. METHODS The 2014-2020 Medicaid National Average Drug Acquisition Cost database was queried for drug pricing information for the following classes of medications: intranasal corticosteroids, oral antihistamines, antileukotrienes, intranasal antihistamines, and intranasal anticholinergics. Individual medications were identified by Food and Drug Administration-assigned National Drug Codes. Per unit, drug prices were analyzed for average annual prices, average annual percentage price changes, and inflation-adjusted annual and composite percentage price changes. RESULTS Beclometasone (Beconase AQ, 56.7%, QNASL, 77.5%), flunisolide (Nasalide, -14.6%), budesonide (Rhinocort Aqua, -1.2%), fluticasone (Flonase, -6.8%, Xhance, 11.7%), mometasone (Nasonex, 38.2%), ciclesonide (Omnaris, 73.8%), combination azelastine and fluticasone (Dymista, 27.3%), loratadine (Claritin, -20.5%), montelukast (Singulair, 14.5%), azelastine (Astepro, 21.9%), olopatadine (Patanase, 27.3%), and ipratropium bromide (Atrovent, 56.6%) had an overall change in inflation-adjusted per unit cost between 2014 and 2020 (% change). Of 14 drugs evaluated, 10 had an increase in inflation-adjusted prices, for an average increase of 42.06% ± 22.27%; 4 of 14 drugs had a decrease in inflation-adjusted prices, for an average decrease of 10.78% ± 7.36%. CONCLUSION The rising cost of highly used medications contributes to increased patient acquisition costs and may pose barriers of drug adherence to particularly vulnerable populations.
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- Milind Vasudev
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine, Orange, California.
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Asai N, Ethridge AD, Fonseca W, Yagi K, Rasky AJ, Morris SB, Falkowski NR, Huang YJ, Huffnagle GB, Lukacs NW. A steroid-resistant cockroach allergen model is associated with lung and cecal microbiome changes. Physiol Rep 2023; 11:e15761. [PMID: 37403414 PMCID: PMC10320043 DOI: 10.14814/phy2.15761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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The pathogenesis of asthma has been partially linked to lung and gut microbiome. We utilized a steroid-resistant chronic model of cockroach antigen-induced (CRA) asthma with corticosteroid (fluticasone) treatment to examine lung and gut microbiome during disease. The pathophysiology assessment demonstrated that mucus and airway hyperresponsiveness were increased in the chronic CRA with no alteration in the fluticasone (Flut)-treated group, demonstrating steroid resistance. Analysis of mRNA from lungs showed no decrease of MUC5AC or Gob5 in the Flut-treated group. Furthermore, flow-cytometry in lung tissue showed eosinophils and neutrophils were not significantly reduced in the Flut-treated group compared to the chronic CRA group. When the microbiome profiles were assessed, data showed that only the Flut-treated animals were significantly different in the gut microbiome. Finally, a functional analysis of cecal microbiome metabolites using PiCRUSt showed several biosynthetic pathways were significantly enriched in the Flut-treated group, with tryptophan pathway verified by ELISA with increased kynurenine in homogenized cecum samples. While the implications of these data are unclear, they may suggest a significant impact of steroid treatment on future disease pathogenesis through microbiome and associated metabolite pathway changes.
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- Nobuhiro Asai
- Department of PathologyUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
- Immunology Graduate ProgramUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, Department of MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, Department of MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Immunology Graduate ProgramUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Medicine, Department of MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
- Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy CenterUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
- Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental BiologyUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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- Department of PathologyUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
- Immunology Graduate ProgramUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
- Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy CenterUniversity of MichiganAnn ArborMichiganUSA
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Liu J, Yang J, Du S, Guo R, Guo Y, Gao C, Xi R, Chen C. Clinical efficacy and safety of fluticasone/salmeterol inhalation powder combined with huaiqihuang granules in the treatment of children with cough variant asthma. Pak J Pharm Sci 2023; 36:1001-1007. [PMID: 37587710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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This study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of fluticasone/ salmeterol inhalation powder plus Huaiqihuang Granules for children with cough variant asthma (CVA). From June 2019 to May 2021, 60 children with CVA were hospitalized to the Pediatrics Department of Cangzhou Central Hospital and randomized to the observation (fluticasone/salmeterol inhalation powder plus huaiqihuang granules) and control group (fluticasone/salmeterol inhalation powder) using the random number table method. The outcome measures include clinical efficacy, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume per second (FEV1), peak expiratory flow (PEF), FeNO, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), interleukin-17 (IL-17) and IL-23, airway anatomical indicators and T lymphocyte subsets levels. Both groups exhibited remarkable improvements in FVC, FEV1, PEF and FeNO and hs-CRP, IL-17 and IL-23, with higher FVC, FEV1 and PEF and lower FeNO, hs-CRP, IL-17 and IL-23 in the observation group (all P<0.05). Significantly higher levels of CD4+ and CD4+/CD8+ were observed in the observation group versus control group, but lower airway wall thickness, basement membrane thickness, total airway wall area and CD8+ in the observation group (all P<0.05). Fluticasone/salmeterol inhalation powder plus Huaiqihuang Granules improves lung function, FeNO and airway inflammation in children with CVA and boosts cellular and humoral immune function.
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- Junting Liu
- Child Health Department, CangZhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, CangZhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Medical Insurance Division Fee Section, CangZhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, CangZhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Children's Rehabilitation Department, CangZhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Child Health Department, CangZhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Child Health Department, CangZhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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- Department of Cardiology, CangZhou Central Hospital, Cangzhou, Hebei, China
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Kliewer KL, Gonsalves N, Dellon ES, Katzka DA, Abonia JP, Aceves SS, Arva NC, Besse JA, Bonis PA, Caldwell JM, Capocelli KE, Chehade M, Cianferoni A, Collins MH, Falk GW, Gupta SK, Hirano I, Krischer JP, Leung J, Martin LJ, Menard-Katcher P, Mukkada VA, Peterson KA, Shoda T, Rudman Spergel AK, Spergel JM, Yang GY, Zhang X, Furuta GT, Rothenberg ME. One-food versus six-food elimination diet therapy for the treatment of eosinophilic oesophagitis: a multicentre, randomised, open-label trial. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol 2023; 8:408-421. [PMID: 36863390 PMCID: PMC10102869 DOI: 10.1016/s2468-1253(23)00012-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Empirical elimination diets are effective for achieving histological remission in eosinophilic oesophagitis, but randomised trials comparing diet therapies are lacking. We aimed to compare a six-food elimination diet (6FED) with a one-food elimination diet (1FED) for the treatment of adults with eosinophilic oesophagitis. METHODS We conducted a multicentre, randomised, open-label trial across ten sites of the Consortium of Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Researchers in the USA. Adults aged 18-60 years with active, symptomatic eosinophilic oesophagitis were centrally randomly allocated (1:1; block size of four) to 1FED (animal milk) or 6FED (animal milk, wheat, egg, soy, fish and shellfish, and peanut and tree nuts) for 6 weeks. Randomisation was stratified by age, enrolling site, and gender. The primary endpoint was the proportion of patients with histological remission (peak oesophageal count <15 eosinophils per high-power field [eos/hpf]). Key secondary endpoints were the proportions with complete histological remission (peak count ≤1 eos/hpf) and partial remission (peak counts ≤10 and ≤6 eos/hpf) and changes from baseline in peak eosinophil count and scores on the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Histology Scoring System (EoEHSS), Eosinophilic Esophagitis Endoscopic Reference Score (EREFS), Eosinophilic Esophagitis Activity Index (EEsAI), and quality of life (Adult Eosinophilic Esophagitis Quality-of-Life and Patient Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Global Health questionnaires). Individuals without histological response to 1FED could proceed to 6FED, and those without histological response to 6FED could proceed to swallowed topical fluticasone propionate 880 μg twice per day (with unrestricted diet), for 6 weeks. Histological remission after switching therapy was assessed as a secondary endpoint. Efficacy and safety analyses were done in the intention-to-treat (ITT) population. This trial is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02778867, and is completed. FINDINGS Between May 23, 2016, and March 6, 2019, 129 patients (70 [54%] men and 59 [46%] women; mean age 37·0 years [SD 10·3]) were enrolled, randomly assigned to 1FED (n=67) or 6FED (n=62), and included in the ITT population. At 6 weeks, 25 (40%) of 62 patients in the 6FED group had histological remission compared with 23 (34%) of 67 in the 1FED group (difference 6% [95% CI -11 to 23]; p=0·58). We found no significant difference between the groups at stricter thresholds for partial remission (≤10 eos/hpf, difference 7% [-9 to 24], p=0·46; ≤6 eos/hpf, 14% [-0 to 29], p=0·069); the proportion with complete remission was significantly higher in the 6FED group than in the 1FED group (difference 13% [2 to 25]; p=0·031). Peak eosinophil counts decreased in both groups (geometric mean ratio 0·72 [0·43 to 1·20]; p=0·21). For 6FED versus 1FED, mean changes from baseline in EoEHSS (-0·23 vs -0·15; difference -0·08 [-0·21 to 0·05]; p=0·23), EREFS (-1·0 vs -0·6; difference -0·4 [-1·1 to 0·3]; p=0·28), and EEsAI (-8·2 vs -3·0; difference -5·2 [-11·2 to 0·8]; p=0·091) were not significantly different. Changes in quality-of-life scores were small and similar between the groups. No adverse event was observed in more than 5% of patients in either diet group. For patients without histological response to 1FED who proceeded to 6FED, nine (43%) of 21 reached histological remission; for patients without histological response to 6FED who proceeded to fluticasone propionate, nine (82%) of 11 reached histological remission. INTERPRETATION Histological remission rates and improvements in histological and endoscopic features were similar after 1FED and 6FED in adults with eosinophilic oesophagitis. 6FED had efficacy in just less than half of 1FED non-responders and steroids had efficacy in most 6FED non-responders. Our findings indicate that eliminating animal milk alone is an acceptable initial dietary therapy for eosinophilic oesophagitis. FUNDING US National Institutes of Health.
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- Kara L Kliewer
- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of California at San Diego, Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory, Ann and Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Mount Sinai Center for Eosinophilic Disorders, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Health Informatics Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Division of Human Genetics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease, NIH, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Human Genetics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Digestive Health Institute, Children's Hospital Colorado, Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Division of Allergy and Immunology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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Drescher SK, Jiao Y, Chen MJ, Kurumaddali A, Shao J, Amini E, Hochhaus G, Bulitta JB. Central and peripheral lung deposition of fluticasone propionate dry powder inhaler formulations in humans characterized by population pharmacokinetics. Pharm Res 2023; 40:1177-1191. [PMID: 37081302 PMCID: PMC10686290 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-023-03472-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/22/2023]
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This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the pulmonary fate of three experimental fluticasone propionate (FP) dry powder inhaler formulations which differed in mass median aerodynamic diameters (MMAD; A-4.5 µm, B-3.8 µm and C-3.7 µm; total single dose: 500 µg). Systemic disposition parameter estimates were obtained from published pharmacokinetic data after intravenous dosing to improve robustness. A biphasic pulmonary absorption model, with mucociliary clearance from the slower absorption compartment, and three systemic disposition compartments was most suitable. Rapid absorption, presumably from peripheral lung, had half-lives of 6.9 to 14.6 min. The peripherally deposited dose (12.6 µg) was significantly smaller for formulation A-4.5 µm than for the other formulations (38.7 and 39.3 µg for B-3.8 µm and C-3.7 µm). The slow absorption half-lives ranged from 6.86 to 9.13 h and were presumably associated with more central lung regions, where mucociliary clearance removed approximately half of the centrally deposited dose. Simulation-estimation studies showed that a biphasic absorption model could be reliably identified and that parameter estimates were unbiased and reasonably precise. Bioequivalence assessment of population pharmacokinetics derived central and peripheral lung doses suggested that formulation A-4.5 µm lacked bioequivalence compared to the other formulations both for central and peripheral doses. In contrast, the other fomulations were bioequivalent. Overall, population pharmacokinetics holds promise to provide important insights into the pulmonary fate of inhalation drugs, which are not available from non-compartmental analysis. This supports the assessment of the pulmonary bioequivalence of fluticasone propionate inhaled formulations through pharmacokinetic approaches, and may be helpful for discussions on evaluating alternatives to clinical endpoint studies.
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- Stefanie K Drescher
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Box 100494, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, 6550 Sanger Road, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Box 100494, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Box 100494, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Box 100494, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Box 100494, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Box 100494, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA.
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, 6550 Sanger Road, Orlando, FL, 32827, USA.
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AbuBakr AH, Hassan HAFM, Abdalla A, Khowessah OM, Abdelbary GA. Therapeutic potential of cationic bilosomes in the treatment of carrageenan-induced rat arthritis via fluticasone propionate gel. Int J Pharm 2023; 635:122776. [PMID: 36841370 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Arthritis is a debilitating disease that affects the patient's mobility and quality of life. This study focused on the development and optimization of a cationic nanosized bilosomal formula for the efficient transdermal treatment of arthritis. An optimum Fluticasone Propionate-loaded bilosomes (OFP) was developed using the Draper-Lin small composite design based on the optimization of 4 factors and evaluation of entrapment efficiency (Y1), vesicle size (Y2), skin flux (Y3), and skin accumulation (Y4). The OFP was characterized against the drug suspension, loaded into a Carbopol gel, and a histopathological assessment was conducted on a carrageenan-induced rat joint arthritis in comparison with cultivate® cream and traditional gel. Interluekin-1β and TNF-α levels were also measured. The optimal formula was formulated using 2.99% phospholipon90G, 0.04% sodium deoxycholate, and 0.29% stearylamine, and showed 84.72%, 268.13 nm, 5.89 µg/cm2/h, and 16.21 µg/cm2 /24 h for Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4, respectively. The thermal analysis of OFP demonstrated a single broad endothermic peak for bilosomes with no detectable peak for the amorphous drug. TEM images revealed the spherical structures of the nanosized OFP, while CLSM demonstrated enhanced permeation efficiency over the drug suspension. The in-vivo study further proved the promising efficacy of the optimum OFP, where a complete recovery of the normal histological structure of a rat joint and normal levels of the inflammatory markers were observed within 20 days following once daily application of the optimum bilosomal gel. Therefore, OFP represents a competent nanocarrier for efficient transdermal management of joint arthritis.
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- Abdel-Hameed AbuBakr
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Po.Box 11829, Badr City, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 11562 Cairo, Egypt; School of Life and Medical Sciences, University of Hertfordshire Hosted by Global Academic Foundation, New Administrative Capital, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, Po.Box 11829, Badr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 11562 Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 11562 Cairo, Egypt
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Ohtsuka K, Harada N, Horiuchi A, Umemoto S, Kurabatashi R, Yui A, Yamamura H, Shinka Y, Miyao N. Therapeutic Response to Single-Inhaler Triple Therapies in Moderate-to-Severe COPD. Respir Care 2023; 68:330-337. [PMID: 36828578 PMCID: PMC10027151 DOI: 10.4187/respcare.10188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND COPD is characterized by progressive and irreversible air flow limitations. Single-inhaler therapies (SITTs) incorporating an inhaled corticosteroid, a long-acting muscarinic antagonist, and a long-acting β2-agonist have been shown to effectively alleviate symptoms and improve lung function. Fluticasone-furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (F/U/V) and budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol (B/G/F) are available as SITT in Japan. However, the clinical differences between these 2 combinations and the predictors of their proper use have not been established. This study aimed to identify the subject characteristics that could predict the effectiveness of inhaler therapy. METHODS We assessed the pulmonary function test results of subjects with COPD before and one month after using F/U/V and B/G/F as SITT. Subjects with a difference of 100 mL or more in the FEV1 after treatment with pre-SITT were extracted and divided into the F/U/V effect and no-effect group and B/G/F effect and no-effect group to examine the factors associated with positive outcomes with each inhaler. RESULTS F/U/V and B/G/F significantly improved the inspiratory capacity (IC), %IC, FVC, and %FEV1 when compared to pre-intervention values (P < .001, P = .001, P = .007, P = .009, respectively, for F/U/V; and P = .006, P = .008, P = .038, P = .005, respectively, for B/G/F). Factors associated with FEV1 improvement in F/U/V included lower %IC (odds ratio 0.97 [95% CI 0.94-0.99], P = .03) and a higher modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea score (2.36 [1.27-4.70], P < .01). In addition, a higher %IC (1.03 [1.00-1.06], P = .02) and lower mMRC dyspnea score (0.55 [0.28-0.99], P = .041) were predictors for the effectiveness of B/G/F. CONCLUSIONS Our results showed that SITT significantly improved the IC, %IC, FVC, and %FEV1 when compared to pre-intervention and that F/U/V was more effective in subjects with severe symptoms, whereas B/G/F was more effective in subjects with mild symptoms.
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- Kengo Ohtsuka
- Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Koukan Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Koukan Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Koukan Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Koukan Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Koukan Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Koukan Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Koukan Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Koukan Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Koukan Hospital, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.
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Vora A, Dhar R, Pinto L, Koul P, Gaonkar P. Salmeterol- Fluticasone: The Role Revisited. J Assoc Physicians India 2022; 69:11-12. [PMID: 35057598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Apart from the individual diseases, some patients also show overlapping manifestations of asthma and COPD. Nevertheless, the diagnosis of COPD is often delayed due to inaccessibility to spirometry; the prevalence of the asthma COPD overlap phenotype is rather high given the exposure to biomass smoke. Furthermore, the rates of exacerbations are twice as high compared to the patients with either of the diseases. A treatment strategy that would reduce the risk of exacerbations would contribute immensely to the management of such patients. Evidence of eosinophilia (marker of inflammation) in patients with asthma, asthma COPD overlap phenotype or COPD alone should prompt treatment with a combination of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)/ long-acting β-agonists (LABA); several studies have shown improvement in the airflow limitation and reduction in the rate of exacerbations with salmeterol-fluticasone combination (SFC). Considering the association of COPD and cardiovascular diseases (CVD), it is critical to determine the cardiovascular safety of the LABA in such patients. Salmeterol is a highly selective partial b-2 agonist; the TORCH study and the studies comparing formoterol and salmeterol infer that there is no increased risk of new cardiovascular adverse events either with Salmeterol or SFC. Furthermore, the combination may provide certain degree of cardio-protection. Since COPD per se increases the risk of CVD, the cardio-safety of salmeterol outweighs its onset of action. SFC has well substantiated benefits in patients with asthma, COPD and high-risk patients such as those with an overlap of COPD and asthma symptoms, patients with elevated eosinophils and pre-existing CVD. An advisory board was hence conducted, which discussed the role of combination of salmeterol and fluticasone (SFC) not only in asthma and COPD but also in asthma COPD overlap phenotype. Based on the panel's clinical experience and the expertise derived thereof, the propositions regarding the place of SFC therapy in patients with stable and uncontrolled asthma, asthma COPD overlap phenotype and COPD has been put forth.
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- Agam Vora
- Pulmonologist & Medical Director, Vora Clinic, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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- Director, Center of Excellence in Lung Care, Fortis Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal
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- Professor & Head, Internal & Pulmonary Medicine, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir; Mumbai, Maharashtra
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- Medical Advisor, Medical Affairs Dept., Lupin Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Sicras-Mainar A, Gómez Rodríguez B, Traseira-Lugilde S, Fernández-Sánchez T, Velasco Garrido JL. Treatment persistence and exacerbations in patients with asthma initiating treatment with inhaled corticosteroids and beta-adrenergic agonists: retrospective cohort study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e053964. [PMID: 35443946 PMCID: PMC9021812 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine treatment persistence and exacerbations in patients initiating inhaler treatment with fixed-dose combinations of inhaled corticosteroids/long-acting beta-2-adrenergic agonists (ICS/LABA) for the treatment of asthma. DESIGN Retrospective observational study conducted by review of electronic medical records (database: Fundación RediSS). SETTING Retrospective cohort study. The follow-up period was 1 year. PARTICIPANTS The study included patients aged ≥18 years who started treatment with ICS/LABA and met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The study groups were fluticasone propionate/salmeterol (FP/SAL), beclomethasone/formoterol (BDP/FORM), budesonide/formoterol (BUD/FORM), fluticasone furoate/vilanterol (FF/VI) and fluticasone propionate/formoterol (FP/FORM). The main measurements were persistence, medication possession ratio (MPR) and exacerbations. Statistical significance was established as p<0.05. RESULTS In total, 3203 patients were recruited for the study. By groups, 31.1% FP/SAL, 28.6% BDP/FORM, 25.0% BUD/FORM, 8.2% FF/VI and 7.0% FP/FORM. The mean age was 52.2 years, 60.8% were female and 44.9% had persistent-moderate asthma. Treatment persistence was 61.7% (95% CI 60.0% to 63.4%) and by study group it was FP/SAL: 60.7%, BDP/FORM: 61.2%, BUD/FORM: 60.3%, FF/VI: 66.7% and FP/FORM: 67.6% (p=0.046). MPR by study group was FP/SAL: 74.3%, BDP/FORM: 73.8%, BUD/FORM: 74.6%, FF/VI: 79.4% and FP/FORM: 80.6% (p=0.028). The mortality rate was 2.9%. By treatment group, exacerbations were FP/SAL: 21.9% (95% CI 19.3% to 24.5%), BDP/FORM: 22.2% (95% CI 19.5% to 24.9%), BUD/FORM: 22.8% (95% CI 19.9% to 25.7%), FF/VI: 17.9% (95% CI 14.9% to 20.7%) and FP/FORM: 16.0% (95% CI 12.2% to 19.3%), p=0.036. CONCLUSIONS Patients undergoing treatment with FP/FORM and FF/VI versus FP/SAL, BDP/FORM and BUD/FORM were associated with greater treatment adherence (persistence, MPR) and lower rates of exacerbations. However, further studies will be needed to strengthen the consistency of the results.
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Price DB, Henley W, Cançado JED, Fabbri LM, Kerstjens HAM, Papi A, Roche N, Şen E, Singh D, Vogelmeier CF, Barille S, Nudo E, Carter V, Skinner D, Vella R, Georges G. Interclass Difference in Pneumonia Risk in COPD Patients Initiating Fixed Dose Inhaled Treatment Containing Extrafine Particle Beclometasone versus Fine Particle Fluticasone. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2022; 17:355-370. [PMID: 35210765 PMCID: PMC8858000 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s342357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) afford therapeutic benefits in some COPD patients, but their widespread use is cautioned due to an increased risk of developing pneumonia. Subclass variations exist, and the risk profile differs for individual ICS. Formulation particle size has been identified as a potential effect modifier. The present study compared the risk of pneumonia among new COPD users of fixed-dose combination inhalers containing fine-particle fluticasone (fp-FDC-F) versus extrafine particle beclometasone (ef-FDC-BDP). Methods A propensity matched historical cohort study was conducted using data from the Optimum Patient Care Research Database. COPD patients aged ≥40 years with ≥1 year of continuous medical data who initiated fp-FDC-F or ef-FDC-BDP were compared. The primary outcome was time to pneumonia event, as treated, using either sensitive (physician diagnosed) or specific (physician diagnosed and x-ray or hospital admission confirmed) definitions. Results A total of 13,316 patients were matched. Initiation of fp-FDC-F (mean dosage furoate 99 µg; propionate 710 µg) was associated with an increased risk of pneumonia versus ef-FDC-BDP (mean beclometasone dose 395 µg), irrespective of definition (sensitive HR 1.38 95% CI 1.14–1.68; specific HR 1.31 95% CI 1.05–1.62). Conclusion In the current investigation, we found that in comparison to extrafine beclomethasone, commencing a formulation containing fluticasone is associated with an increased risk of developing pneumonia. These observations support the idea that not all ICS are equal in their adverse effects and subclass variations exist and should be carefully considered in the treatment choice.
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- David B Price
- Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, Singapore
- Centre of Academic Primary Care, Division of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
- Correspondence: David B Price, Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, 22 Sin Ming Lane, #06-76, Midview City, 573969, Singapore, Email
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- Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, Singapore
- Health Statistics Group, Institute of Health Research, University of Exeter Medical School, Exeter, UK
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- Respiratory Medicine, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, University of Groningen and University Medical Centre Groningen, and Groningen Research Institute for Asthma and COPD (GRIAC), Groningen, Netherlands
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- Respiratory Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, APHP-Centre University of Paris, Cochin Institute, Paris, France
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Ankara University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Infection, Immunity & Respiratory Medicine, University of Manchester, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Marburg, Member of the German Centre for Lung Research (DZL), Marburg, Germany
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- Global Medical Affairs, Chiesi Farmaceutici, S.p.A., Parma, Italy
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- Global Medical Affairs, Chiesi Farmaceutici, S.p.A., Parma, Italy
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- Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, Singapore
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- Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, Singapore
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- Global Clinical Development, Chiesi Farmaceutici, S.p.A., Parma, Italy
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Valizadeh M, Sohrabi M, Ameri Braki Z, Rashidi R, Pezeshkpur M. Investigation of spectrophotometric simultaneous absorption of Salmeterol and Fluticasone in Seroflo spray by continuous wavelet transform and radial basis function neural network methods. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2021; 263:120192. [PMID: 34314967 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2021.120192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this research, the simultaneous absorption of Salmeterol (SAL) and Fluticasone (FLU) in Seroflo spray was investigated using a spectrophotometric device via employing continuous wavelet transform (CWT) and radial basis function neural network (RBF-NN) methods. Root mean square error (RMSE) related to the RBF model was obtained 3.17 × 10-13 and 1.41 × 10-13 for SAL and FLU, respectively. Limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) corresponding to the CWT method were 0.004, 0.280 μg/mL, and 0.431, 0.479 μg/mL for SAL and FLU, respectively. Root mean square error (RMSE) of SAL and FLU was obtained 3.17 × 10-13 and 1.41 × 10-13, respectively in RBF-NN method. In the end, the results obtained from all methods were compared with the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) as a reference method. According to the one-way analysis of variance with a 95% confidence level, there is no significant difference between the proposed techniques and HPLC. Therefore, chemometrics methods are sufficiently accurate, as the reference method for the analysis of drugs. The suggested methods are simple, fast, and cheap. Also, there is no need for pre-preparation steps. These methods can be used for quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry.
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- Maryam Valizadeh
- Department of Chemistry, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Faculty of Civil, Water and Environmental engineering, Shahid Beheshti University of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Verma RR, Gupta N, Singh M. Letter to the editor regarding "The outcome of fluticasone nasal spray on anosmia and triamcinolone oral paste in dysgeusia in COVID-19 patients". Am J Otolaryngol 2021; 42:103103. [PMID: 34116850 PMCID: PMC8178533 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Ravneet Ravinder Verma
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, India.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, India
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Singh CV, Jain S, Parveen S, Deshmukh P. The outcome of fluticasone nasal spray on anosmia and triamcinolone oral paste in taste dysgeusia in COVID-19 patients. Am J Otolaryngol 2021; 42:103009. [PMID: 33846030 PMCID: PMC8019654 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2021.103009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Chandra Veer Singh
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, J.N. Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha 442004, India.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, J.N. Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha 442004, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, J.N. Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha 442004, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, J.N. Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha 442004, India
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Canonica GW, Klimek L, Acaster S, Dollner R, Kaulsay R, Lo SH, Price DB, Scadding GK, Valovirta E, Zieglmayer P. Burden of allergic rhinitis and impact of MP-AzeFlu from the patient perspective: pan European patient survey. Curr Med Res Opin 2021; 37:1259-1272. [PMID: 33840316 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2021.1911973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aims of this survey were to (1) assess the burden of allergic rhinitis (AR) from the patient perspective, (2) investigate MP-AzeFlu use in real life and its impact on patients' lives and (3) explore factors associated with treatment satisfaction. METHODS A cross-sectional, quantitative, online, questionnaire-based survey was conducted in seven European countries (March-June 2019). Questions explored AR burden and treatment satisfaction. Satisfaction was assessed using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication 9-item (TSQM-9; max score = 100). Participants (aged ≥18 years) had a doctor/healthcare provider confirmed AR diagnosis and used MP-AzeFlu within the last year. RESULTS Pre-MP-AzeFlu treatment, participants (n = 1004) reported an average of 3.3 (SD:3.5) doctor visits/year, 8.1 (SD:11.0) days/year absenteeism and 15.8 (SD:18.9) days/year presenteeism due to AR. Only 48% of participants used MP-AzeFlu twice/day as recommended. Post-MP-AzeFlu 57% of participants reported better QoL, 47% reported fewer doctor visits and 52% discontinued polypharmacy. Absenteeism and presenteeism were reduced by 2.5 (SD 10.0) and 7.3 (SD:16.0) days/year, respectively. 70% of participants were more/much more satisfied with MP-AzeFlu versus previous AR treatment(s), and ≥70% were satisfied/extremely satisfied with its ability to prevent/treat AR, relieve symptoms and with its onset of action. Mean global, effectiveness and convenience TSQM-9 scores were 70.0 (SD:19.8), 68.3 (SD:21.6) and 72.7 (SD:20.4), respectively. Treatment satisfaction and effectiveness were significantly improved when MP-AzeFlu was taken as recommended. CONCLUSIONS The impact of AR on patients' lives remains high. Real-life use of MP-AzeFlu reduces that impact and is associated with a high level of effectiveness, convenience and global satisfaction.
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- G Walter Canonica
- Personalized Medicine, Asthma and Allergy, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center IRCCS, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
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- Zentrum für Rhinologie und Allergologie, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Division of Head, Neck and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Oslo, Norway
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- Beacon Hospital and Bon Secours Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Optimum Patient Care, Cambridge, UK
- Observational and Pragmatic Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore
- Division of Applied Health Sciences, Centre of Academic Primary Care, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK
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- Department of Lung Diseases and Clinical Immunology, University of Turku and Terveystalo Allergy Clinic, Turku, Finland
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- Power Project GmbH, Vienna Challenge Chamber, Vienna, Austria
- Karl Landsteiner University, Krems, Austria
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Nakazono A, Nakamaru Y, Ramezanpour M, Kondo T, Watanabe M, Hatakeyama S, Kimura S, Honma A, Wormald PJ, Vreugde S, Suzuki M, Homma A. Fluticasone Propionate Suppresses Poly(I:C)-Induced ACE2 in Primary Human Nasal Epithelial Cells. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2021; 11:655666. [PMID: 33981629 PMCID: PMC8107375 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.655666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background From the first detection in 2019, SARS-CoV-2 infections have spread rapidly worldwide and have been proven to cause an urgent and important health problem. SARS-CoV-2 cell entry depends on two proteins present on the surface of host cells, angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2). The nasal cavity is thought to be one of the initial sites of infection and a possible reservoir for dissemination within and between individuals. However, it is not known how the expression of these genes is regulated in the nasal mucosa. Objective In this study, we examined whether the expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 is affected by innate immune signals in the nasal mucosa. We also investigated how fluticasone propionate (FP), a corticosteroid used as an intranasal steroid spray, affects the gene expression. Methods Primary human nasal epithelial cells (HNECs) were collected from the nasal mucosa and incubated with Toll-like receptor (TLR) agonists and/or fluticasone propionate (FP), followed by quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence, and immunoblot analyses. Results Among the TLR agonists, the TLR3 agonist Poly(I:C) significantly increased ACE2 and TMPRSS2 mRNA expression in HNECs (ACE2 36.212±11.600-fold change, p<0.0001; TMPRSS2 5.598±2.434-fold change, p=0.031). The ACE2 protein level was also increased with Poly(I:C) stimulation (2.884±0.505-fold change, p=0.003). The Poly(I:C)-induced ACE2 expression was suppressed by co-incubation with FP (0.405±0.312-fold change, p=0.044). Conclusion The activation of innate immune signals via TLR3 promotes the expression of genes related to SARS-CoV2 cell entry in the nasal mucosa, although this expression is suppressed in the presence of FP. Further studies are required to evaluate whether FP suppresses SARS-CoV-2 viral cell entry.
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- Akira Nakazono
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery–Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Central Adelaide Local Health Network and the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Surgery–Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Central Adelaide Local Health Network and the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Surgery–Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Central Adelaide Local Health Network and the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Kochis SR, Cooke DW, Dantzer J, Wood R, Keet C. Low detection of adrenal suppression secondary to swallowed steroids for eosinophilic esophagitis in a quality improvement project. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2020; 8:3647-3649.e3. [PMID: 32668294 PMCID: PMC7655671 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2020.06.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 04/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Suzanne R Kochis
- Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md.
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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- Division of Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md
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Setzke C, Broytman O, Russell JA, Morel N, Sonsalla M, Lamming DW, Connor NP, Teodorescu M. Effects of inhaled fluticasone propionate on extrinsic tongue muscles in rats. J Appl Physiol (1985) 2020; 128:576-585. [PMID: 31944881 PMCID: PMC7099439 DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00359.2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 12/12/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is more common in patients with asthma, and inhaled corticosteroids may contribute to OSA pathogenesis in these patients. This study tested the effects of orally inhaled fluticasone propionate (FP) on extrinsic tongue muscles. Unanesthetized rats were treated with FP or placebo for 28 days. On day 29, tongue retrusive and protrusive functions were tested via hypoglossal nerve stimulation under a state of anesthesia, followed by genioglossus (GG), styloglossus (SG) and hyoglossus (HG) muscle extraction, after euthanasia, for histology [myosin heavy chain (MHC) fibers and laminin content reflecting extracellular matrix (ECM)]. On protrusive testing, FP increased percent maximum tetanic force at 40 Hz (P = 0.03 vs. placebo) and endurance index (P = 0.029 vs. placebo). On retrusive testing, FP increased maximum twitch (P = 0.026 vs. placebo) and tetanic forces (P = 0.02 vs. placebo) with no effect on endurance index. On histology, FP increased GG cross-sectional area of MHC type IIa (P = 0.036 vs. placebo) and tended to increase type IIb (P = 0.057 vs. placebo) fibers and HG MHC IIx fibers (P = 0.065). The FP group had significantly increased laminin-stained areas, of greatest magnitude in the HG muscle. FP affects tongue protrusive and retrusive functions differently, concurrent with a shift in MHC fibers and increased ECM accumulation. These differential alterations may destabilize the tongue's "muscle hydrostat" during sleep and promote collapse.NEW & NOTEWORTHY The effects of inhaled corticosteroid on upper airway may contribute to OSA pathogenesis in asthma. In this study, we tested the effects of orally inhaled fluticasone propionate on tongue protrusive and retrusive functions and on tongue extrinsic muscle fiber composition and molecular properties. We found that fluticasone treatment: 1) increased protrusive endurance and retrusive maximum twitch and tetanic force; and 2) on histology, increased cross-sectional area of myosin heavy chain (MHC) type IIa fibers and tended to increase cross-sectional area of MHC type IIb fibers in the protrusive muscle and of MHC IIx fibers in the retrusors. It also increased laminin-stained areas, across extrinsic tongue muscles, of greatest magnitude in the retrusors; and 3) reduced protein degradation and activated pathways associated with increased protein synthesis in the protrusor. These differential effects on the protrusors and retrusors may destabilize the tongue's "muscle hydrostat" properties during sleep and promote collapse.
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- Christopher Setzke
- Department of Medicine and University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Medicine and University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Medicine and University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Medicine and University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Medicine and University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Department of Medicine and University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
- William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Madison, Wisconsin
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Zhu XH, Tu JW, Dai JH. [Clinical effect of fluticasone propionate, montelukast sodium and ketotifen in treatment of cough variant asthma in children]. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2019; 21:393-398. [PMID: 31014435 PMCID: PMC7389222 DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2019.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the clinical effect of different combinations of fluticasone propionate (Flu), montelukast sodium (Mon) and ketotifen (Ket) in the treatment of children with cough variant asthma (CVA). METHODS A total of 280 children with CVA who were admitted to the department of respiratory medicine from June 2015 to January 2018 were randomly divided into Flu+Mon+Ket, Flu+Mon, Flu+Ket, Mon+Ket, Flu, Mon and Ket groups, with 40 children in each group. The children in each group were given corresponding drug(s), and the course of treatment was 3 months for all groups. The condition of cough, cough symptom score, pulmonary function and adverse drug reactions were evaluated after 2 and 3 months of treatment. The children were followed up to observe recurrence. RESULTS After treatment, cough symptom score tended to decrease in all 7 groups, with increases in percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1%) and percentage of predicted peak expiratory flow (PEF%). After 2 months of treatment, the Flu+Mon+Ket group had a significantly lower cough symptom score and significantly higher FEV1% and PEF% than the other groups (P<0.05). After 2 and 3 months of treatment, the Ket group had a significantly higher cough symptom score and significantly lower FEV1% and PEF% than the other groups (P<0.05). After 3 months of treatment, there were no significant differences in cough symptom score, FEV1% and PEF% among the other groups (P>0.05). There was a low incidence rate of adverse events in all 7 groups, and there was no significant difference among the 7 groups (P>0.05). The Ket group had a significantly higher recurrence rate of cough than the other groups (P<0.001), while there was no significant difference in this rate among the other groups (P>0.0024). CONCLUSIONS For children with CVA, a combination of Flu, Mon and Ket has a better clinical effect than a combination of two drugs and a single drug at 2 months of treatment and is safe. After 3 months of treatment, Flu or Mon alone has a similar effect to drug combination. Ket alone has a poor clinical effect and a high recurrence rate after drug withdrawal.
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- Xiao-Hong Zhu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University/Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders/ China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders/Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China.
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Zhu XH, Tu JW, Dai JH. [Clinical effect of fluticasone propionate, montelukast sodium and ketotifen in treatment of cough variant asthma in children]. Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi 2019; 21:393-398. [PMID: 31014435 PMCID: PMC7389222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the clinical effect of different combinations of fluticasone propionate (Flu), montelukast sodium (Mon) and ketotifen (Ket) in the treatment of children with cough variant asthma (CVA). METHODS A total of 280 children with CVA who were admitted to the department of respiratory medicine from June 2015 to January 2018 were randomly divided into Flu+Mon+Ket, Flu+Mon, Flu+Ket, Mon+Ket, Flu, Mon and Ket groups, with 40 children in each group. The children in each group were given corresponding drug(s), and the course of treatment was 3 months for all groups. The condition of cough, cough symptom score, pulmonary function and adverse drug reactions were evaluated after 2 and 3 months of treatment. The children were followed up to observe recurrence. RESULTS After treatment, cough symptom score tended to decrease in all 7 groups, with increases in percentage of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1%) and percentage of predicted peak expiratory flow (PEF%). After 2 months of treatment, the Flu+Mon+Ket group had a significantly lower cough symptom score and significantly higher FEV1% and PEF% than the other groups (P<0.05). After 2 and 3 months of treatment, the Ket group had a significantly higher cough symptom score and significantly lower FEV1% and PEF% than the other groups (P<0.05). After 3 months of treatment, there were no significant differences in cough symptom score, FEV1% and PEF% among the other groups (P>0.05). There was a low incidence rate of adverse events in all 7 groups, and there was no significant difference among the 7 groups (P>0.05). The Ket group had a significantly higher recurrence rate of cough than the other groups (P<0.001), while there was no significant difference in this rate among the other groups (P>0.0024). CONCLUSIONS For children with CVA, a combination of Flu, Mon and Ket has a better clinical effect than a combination of two drugs and a single drug at 2 months of treatment and is safe. After 3 months of treatment, Flu or Mon alone has a similar effect to drug combination. Ket alone has a poor clinical effect and a high recurrence rate after drug withdrawal.
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- Xiao-Hong Zhu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University/Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Child Development and Disorders/ China International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Child Development and Critical Disorders/Chongqing Key Laboratory of Pediatrics, Chongqing 400014, China.
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Luykx JJ, Jacobs G, Vinkers CH. [Reaction on 'Hypomania induced by intranasal corticosteroid fluticasone spray']. Tijdschr Psychiatr 2019; 61:362-364. [PMID: 31243754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bronchiectasis is being increasingly diagnosed and recognised as an important contributor to chronic lung disease in both adults and children in high- and low-income countries. It is characterised by irreversible dilatation of airways and is generally associated with airway inflammation and chronic bacterial infection. Medical management largely aims to reduce morbidity by controlling the symptoms, reduce exacerbation frequency, improve quality of life and prevent the progression of bronchiectasis. This is an update of a review first published in 2000. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy and safety of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) in children and adults with stable state bronchiectasis, specifically to assess whether the use of ICS: (1) reduces the severity and frequency of acute respiratory exacerbations; or (2) affects long-term pulmonary function decline. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), the Cochrane Airways Group Register of trials, MEDLINE and Embase databases. We ran the latest literature search in June 2017. SELECTION CRITERIA All randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing ICS with a placebo or no medication. We included children and adults with clinical or radiographic evidence of bronchiectasis, but excluded people with cystic fibrosis. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We reviewed search results against predetermined criteria for inclusion. In this update, two independent review authors assessed methodological quality and risk of bias in trials using established criteria and extracted data using standard pro forma. We analysed treatment as 'treatment received' and performed sensitivity analyses. MAIN RESULTS The review included seven studies, involving 380 adults. Of the 380 randomised participants, 348 completed the studies.Due to differences in outcomes reported among the seven studies, we could only perform limited meta-analysis for both the short-term ICS use (6 months or less) and the longer-term ICS use (> 6 months).During stable state in the short-term group (ICS for 6 months or less), based on the two studies from which data could be included, there were no significant differences from baseline values in the forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) at the end of the study (mean difference (MD) -0.09, 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.26 to 0.09) and forced vital capacity (FVC) (MD 0.01 L, 95% CI -0.16 to 0.17) in adults on ICS (compared to no ICS). Similarly, we did not find any significant difference in the average exacerbation frequency (MD 0.09, 95% CI -0.61 to 0.79) or health-related quality of life (HRQoL) total scores in adults on ICS when compared with no ICS, though data available were limited. Based on a single non-placebo controlled study from which we could not extract clinical data, there was marginal, though statistically significant improvement in sputum volume and dyspnoea scores on ICS.The single study on long-term outcomes (over 6 months) that examined lung function and other clinical outcomes, showed no significant effect of ICS on any of the outcomes. We could not draw any conclusion on adverse effects due to limited available data.Despite the authors of all seven studies stating they were double-blind, we judged one study (in the short duration ICS) as having a high risk of bias based on blinding, attrition and reporting of outcomes. The GRADE quality of evidence was low for all outcomes (due to non-placebo controlled trial, indirectness and imprecision with small numbers of participants and studies). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This updated review indicates that there is insufficient evidence to support the routine use of ICS in adults with stable state bronchiectasis. Further, we cannot draw any conclusion for the use of ICS in adults during an acute exacerbation or in children (for any state), as there were no studies.
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- Nitin Kapur
- Children's Health Queensland, Lady Cilento Children's HospitalDepartment of Respiratory and Sleep MedicineBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- The University of QueenslandSchool of Clinical MedicineBrisbaneAustralia
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- Griffith UniversitySchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University and Menzies Health Institute QueenslandBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- The Prince Charles HospitalRode RoadChermsideBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia4032
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- The University of AucklandDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health SciencesPrivate Bag 92019AucklandNew Zealand1142
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin UniversityChild Health DivisionPO Box 41096DarwinNorthern TerritoriesAustralia0811
- Queensland University of TechnologyInstitute of Health and Biomedical InnovationBrisbaneAustralia
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Papi A, Dokic D, Tzimas W, Mészáros I, Olech-Cudzik A, Koroknai Z, McAulay K, Mersmann S, Dalvi PS, Overend T. Fluticasone propionate/formoterol for COPD management: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2017; 12:1961-1971. [PMID: 28740376 PMCID: PMC5505160 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s136527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate fluticasone propionate/formoterol (FP/FORM) in COPD. PATIENTS AND METHODS COPD patients with forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) ≤50% predicted and ≥1 moderate/severe COPD exacerbation in the last 12 months were randomized to FP/FORM 500/20 or 250/10 µg bid, or formoterol (FORM) 12 µg bid for 52 weeks. The primary outcome was the annualized rate of moderate/severe COPD exacerbations. RESULTS In total, 1,765 patients were randomized. There were fewer discontinuations with FP/FORM 500/20 µg (20.6%) and 250/10 µg (24.0%) compared with FORM (26.1%). None of the two FP/FORM doses reduced the moderate/severe exacerbation rate versus FORM (rate ratios [RR]: 0.93; P≤0.402). There was a trend toward a lower moderate/severe exacerbation rate with FP/FORM 500/20 µg versus FORM in patients with ≥2 exacerbations in the preceding year (RR: 0.79; P=0.084). Pre- and post-dose FEV1 and forced vital capacity were greater with FP/FORM 500/20 µg versus FORM (P≤0.039). There was a trend toward a lower EXAcerbations of Chronic pulmonary disease Tool (EXACT) exacerbation rate with FP/FORM 500/20 µg versus FORM (RR: 0.87; P=0.077). There were more St George's Respiratory Questionnaire for COPD (SGRQ-C) responders with FP/FORM 500/20 µg than FORM (odds ratios [OR] at weeks 6, 23 and 52 ≥1.28; P≤0.054). EXACT-respiratory symptoms total and breathlessness scores were lower with both FP/FORM 500/20 µg and 250/10 µg versus FORM (P≤0.066). Acute β2-agonist-induced effects and 24-hour Holter findings were similar for all treatments. Mean 24-hour urinary cortisol was similarly reduced with both FP/FORM doses. Radiologically confirmed pneumonia was seen in 2.4%, 3.2% and 1.5% of FP/FORM 500/20 µg, FP/FORM 250/10 µg and FORM-treated patients, respectively. Adverse events were otherwise similar across treatment groups. CONCLUSION FP/FORM did not reduce exacerbation rates versus FORM. Numerical benefits were observed with FP/FORM 500/20 µg versus FORM for secondary variables, including lung function, EXACT exacerbations, SGRQ-C and EXACT-respiratory symptoms total and breathlessness scores. Few efficacy differences were evident between FP/FORM 250/10 µg and FORM. Pneumonia was more frequent in FP/FORM-treated patients, although the absolute difference was low. Adverse events were otherwise similar between treatments.
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- A Papi
- Department of Internal and CardioRespiratory Medicine, Reseach Center on Asthma and COPD, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Clinic of Pulmology and Allergy, Clinical Centre, Medical Faculty, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Skopje, Macedonia
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- Pneumologische Praxis, München, Germany
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- Coral Szakorvosi Centrum, Budapest, Hungary
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- Ostrowieckie Centrum Medyczne Spółka, Ostrowiec Swietokrzyski, Poland
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- PAREXEL International, Global Medical Services, Budapest, Hungary
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- Medical Operations, Mundipharma Research Limited, Cambridge, UK
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- Biostatistics and Clinical Data Science, Mundipharma Research GmbH & Co. KG, Limburg, Germany
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- Medical Science - Respiratory, Mundipharma Research Limited, Cambridge, UK
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- Medical Science - Respiratory, Mundipharma Research Limited, Cambridge, UK
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Tamura T, Satoh H. Superiority of tiotropium plus olodaterol in comparison with salmeterol plus fluticasone. Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis 2016; 11:2909-2911. [PMID: 27920517 PMCID: PMC5125986 DOI: 10.2147/copd.s108763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Tomohiro Tamura
- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Mito Medical Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Division of Respiratory Medicine, Mito Medical Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
- Correspondence: Hiroaki Satoh, Division of Respiratory Medicine, Mito Medical Center, University of Tsukuba, Miya-machi 3-2-7, Mito, Ibaraki 310-0015, Japan, Tel +81 29 231 2371, Email
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Emeryk A, Klink R, McIver T, Dalvi P. A 12-week open-label, randomized, controlled trial and 24-week extension to assess the efficacy and safety of fluticasone propionate/formoterol in children with asthma. Ther Adv Respir Dis 2016; 10:324-37. [PMID: 27185164 PMCID: PMC5933684 DOI: 10.1177/1753465816646320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The present study was conducted to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of fluticasone propionate/formoterol fumarate combination therapy (FP/FORM; Flutiform®) compared with fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate (FP/SAL; Seretide® Evohaler®) in children with asthma. METHODS This was an open-label, randomized, controlled, phase III trial and extension. Patients aged 4-12 years with reversible asthma [% predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) 60-100%; documented reversibility of ⩾15% in FEV1] were randomized to receive FP/FORM (100/10 µg b.i.d.) or FP/SAL (100/50 µg b.i.d.) for 12 weeks. Eligible patients completing the 12-week core phase entered a 24-week extension phase with FP/FORM (100/10 µg b.i.d.). The primary efficacy endpoint was the change in predose FEV1 from day 0 to day 84. Secondary efficacy endpoints included change in predose to 2-hours postdose FEV1 from day 0 to day 84, peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), patient-reported outcomes, rescue-medication use and asthma exacerbations. RESULTS In total, 211 patients were randomized and 210 completed the core phase; of these patients, 208 entered and 205 completed the extension phase of the study. Predose FEV1 increased from day 0 to day 84 [FP/FORM, 182 ml; 95% confidence interval (CI), 127, 236; FP/SAL, 212 ml, 95% CI, 160, 265] and FP/FORM was noninferior to FP/SAL: least squares (LS) mean treatment difference: -0.031 (95% CI, -0.093, 0.031; p = 0.026). Secondary efficacy analyses indicated similar efficacy with both therapies. There were no notable differences observed in the safety and tolerability profile between treatments. No safety concerns were identified with long-term FP/FORM therapy, and there was no evidence of an effect of FP/FORM on plasma cortisol. CONCLUSIONS FP/FORM improved lung function and measures of asthma control with comparable efficacy to FP/SAL, and demonstrated a favourable safety and tolerability profile in children aged 4-12 years.
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- Andrzej Emeryk
- Department of Paediatric Lung Diseases and Rheumatology, Medical University, Lublin, Poland
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- Cabinet de Pédiatrie et de Pneumo Allergologie Pédiatriques, Laon, France
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Jäger-Becker D. [In therapy there are many hurdles to overcome]. MMW Fortschr Med 2016; 158:71. [PMID: 27119713 DOI: 10.1007/s15006-016-7834-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Einecke D. [Inhalation and lung deposition are important for therapy success]. MMW Fortschr Med 2016; 158 Spec No 1:66. [PMID: 27090683 DOI: 10.1007/s15006-016-8101-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Frith PA, Thompson PJ, Ratnavadivel R, Chang CL, Bremner P, Day P, Frenzel C, Kurstjens N. Glycopyrronium once-daily significantly improves lung function and health status when combined with salmeterol/ fluticasone in patients with COPD: the GLISTEN study, a randomised controlled trial. Thorax 2015; 70:519-27. [PMID: 25841237 PMCID: PMC4453631 DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Revised: 03/16/2015] [Accepted: 03/19/2015] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND The optimal use of various therapeutic combinations for moderate/severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is unclear. The GLISTEN trial compared the efficacy of two long-acting anti-muscarinic antagonists (LAMA), when combined with an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) and a long-acting β2 agonist (LABA). METHODS This randomised, blinded, placebo-controlled trial in moderate/severe COPD patients compared once-daily glycopyrronium (GLY) 50 µg, once-daily tiotropium (TIO) 18 µg or placebo (PLA), when combined with salmeterol/fluticasone propionate (SAL/FP) 50/500 µg twice daily. The primary objective was to determine the non-inferiority of GLY+SAL/FP versus TIO+SAL/FP on trough FEV1 after 12 weeks. An important secondary objective was whether addition of GLY to SAL/FP was better than SAL/FP alone. RESULTS 773 patients (mean FEV1 57.2% predicted) were randomised; 84.9% completed the trial. At week 12, GLY+SAL/FP demonstrated non-inferiority to TIO+SAL/FP for trough FEV1: least square mean treatment difference (LSMdiff) -7 mL (SE 17.4) with a lower limit for non-inferiority of -60 mL. There was significant increase in week 12 trough FEV1 with GLY+SAL/FP versus PLA+SAL/FP (LSMdiff 101 mL, p<0.001). At 12 weeks, GLY+SAL/FP produced significant improvement in St George's Respiratory Questionnaire total score versus PLA+SAL/FP (LSMdiff -2.154, p=0.02). GLY+SAL/FP demonstrated significant rescue medication reduction versus PLA+SAL/FP (LSMdiff -0.72 puffs/day, p<0.001). Serious adverse events were similar for GLY+SAL/FP, TIO+SAL/FP and PLA+SAL/FP with an incidence of 5.8%, 8.5% and 5.8%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS GLY+SAL/FP showed comparable improvements in lung function, health status and rescue medication to TIO+SAL/FP. Importantly, addition of GLY to SAL/FP demonstrated significant improvements in lung function, health status and rescue medication compared to SAL/FP. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT01513460.
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- Peter A Frith
- Respiratory Clinical Research Unit, Repatriation General Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- The Lung Health Clinic, Centre for Asthma Allergy and Respiratory Research, University of Western Australia, and the Lung Institute of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Gosford Hospital, Gosford, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand
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- St John of God Hospital, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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- Medical Centre, Redcliffe Peninsula 7 Day Medical Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Limited, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Limited, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Gola M, D'Erme AM, Milanesi N. Clinical efficacy of two topical corticosteroids in the management of chronic hand eczema. GIORN ITAL DERMAT V 2015; 150:293-296. [PMID: 25946672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to evaluate efficacy, tolerability and safety of a combination treatment with fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream and clobetasole ointment 0.05% in patients suffering from chronic hand eczema. METHODS The study examined 30 patients with a clinical diagnosis of chronic hand eczema. RESULTS The treatment with topical corticosteroids resulted effective and topical corticosteroids proved their efficacy in mild and moderate hand eczema. CONCLUSION In according to the severity of the disease, authors suggest two different clinical strategies in the management of hand eczema.
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- Allergological and Occupational Dermatology, Department of Surgery and Translational Medicine, University of Florence, Florence, Italy -
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Dai J, Liang X, Su W. Improvement on solubility of fluticasone propionate with cyclodextrins by mechanochemical activation. Pak J Pharm Sci 2015; 28:799-806. [PMID: 25796157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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To enhance the solubility and in vitro dissolution of fluticasone propionate (FP), a novel approach was developed with mechanochemical treatment. The order of solubilizing effect of β-CD derivatives was observed as HP-β-CD-SBE-β-CD-β-CD-HE-β-CD, consequently, HP-β-CD showed the highest stability constant. To further improve FP solubility, FP and HP-β-CD were grinded using a roll mill, the optimal conditions, determined through single factor experiments, were as follows: rotation frequency of 60 Hz; milling time of 6h. mass ratio of 1: 7. In comparison with pure FP, a 280-fold increase in solubility and a 2.15-fold higher dissolution rate of ground mixture was obtained. The characterization of FP and HP-β-CD complexes had been analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The results suggested that the interaction between FP and HP-β-CD was strengthened and an amorphous ground mixture was gained. After stored for 60 days, the ground mixtures were stable both chemically and physically.
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- Jiajia Dai
- Key Laboratory for Green Pharmaceutical Technologies and Related Equipment of Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Pharmaceutical Technologies and Related Equipment of Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory for Green Pharmaceutical Technologies and Related Equipment of Ministry of Education, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China
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- John J Reilly
- From the Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
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Magnussen H, Disse B, Rodriguez-Roisin R, Kirsten A, Watz H, Tetzlaff K, Towse L, Finnigan H, Dahl R, Decramer M, Chanez P, Wouters EFM, Calverley PMA. Withdrawal of inhaled glucocorticoids and exacerbations of COPD. N Engl J Med 2014; 371:1285-94. [PMID: 25196117 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1407154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 416] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Treatment with inhaled glucocorticoids in combination with long-acting bronchodilators is recommended in patients with frequent exacerbations of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the benefit of inhaled glucocorticoids in addition to two long-acting bronchodilators has not been fully explored. METHODS In this 12-month, double-blind, parallel-group study, 2485 patients with a history of exacerbation of COPD received triple therapy consisting of tiotropium (at a dose of 18 μg once daily), salmeterol (50 μg twice daily), and the inhaled glucocorticoid fluticasone propionate (500 μg twice daily) during a 6-week run-in period. Patients were then randomly assigned to continued triple therapy or withdrawal of fluticasone in three steps over a 12-week period. The primary end point was the time to the first moderate or severe COPD exacerbation. Spirometric findings, health status, and dyspnea were also monitored. RESULTS As compared with continued glucocorticoid use, glucocorticoid withdrawal met the prespecified noninferiority criterion of 1.20 for the upper limit of the 95% confidence interval (CI) with respect to the first moderate or severe COPD exacerbation (hazard ratio, 1.06; 95% CI, 0.94 to 1.19). At week 18, when glucocorticoid withdrawal was complete, the adjusted mean reduction from baseline in the trough forced expiratory volume in 1 second was 38 ml greater in the glucocorticoid-withdrawal group than in the glucocorticoid-continuation group (P<0.001); a similar between-group difference (43 ml) was seen at week 52 (P=0.001). No change in dyspnea and minor changes in health status occurred in the glucocorticoid-withdrawal group. CONCLUSIONS In patients with severe COPD receiving tiotropium plus salmeterol, the risk of moderate or severe exacerbations was similar among those who discontinued inhaled glucocorticoids and those who continued glucocorticoid therapy. However, there was a greater decrease in lung function during the final step of glucocorticoid withdrawal. (Funded by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma; WISDOM ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00975195.).
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Papi A, Blasi F, Canonica GW, Cazzola M, Centanni S, Foschino Barbaro MP, Melani AS, Paggiaro P, Ricciardolo F, Rossi A, Scichilone N. Fluticasone propionate/formoterol: a fixed-combination therapy with flexible dosage. Eur J Intern Med 2014; 25:695-700. [PMID: 25051902 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejim.2014.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2014] [Revised: 06/21/2014] [Accepted: 06/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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International guidelines describe asthma control as the main outcome of asthma management. Prevention of symptoms, improved quality of life, and reduction of exacerbations are the main components, consequently decreasing health care costs. However, many of these objectives remain unmet in real life: several surveys show that a large proportion of asthmatic patients are not well controlled despite the efficacy of current available treatment. Several randomized controlled clinical trials indicate that combining inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting β2-agonists, by means of a single inhaler, greatly improves the management of the disease. The results of 9 multicenter phase III clinical studies demonstrate that the fixed combination of fluticasone propionate/formoterol in a single inhaler is effective in terms of lung function and symptom control. These studies highlight the dose flexibility, safety and tolerability of this new inhaled combination. These characteristics meet the recommendations of international guidelines, and the preferences of respiratory physicians who identified these aspects as critical components of a successful asthma therapy. Combination of fluticasone propionate/formoterol in a single inhaler provides potent anti-inflammatory activity of fluticasone propionate and rapid onset of action of the β2-agonist formoterol making this association a viable treatment option both in terms of effectiveness and compliance.
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- Head Respiratory Medicine and Research Centre on Asthma and COPD, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, IRCCS Fondazione Cà Granda, Milano, Italy.
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- Allergy and Respiratory Disease Clinic, University of Genova, Genova, Italy
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- Unit of Respiratory Clinical Pharmacology, Department of System Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Roma, Italy
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- Respiratory Unit, San Paolo Hospital, Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Respiratory Pathophysiology, Cardiothoracic Dept., University Hospital, Siena, Italy
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- Respiratory Pathophysiology and Rehabilitation Unit, Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Department, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Biological Sciences, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Pulmonary Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Pulmunology, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Xu JH, Xu B, Deng YQ. [Efficacy on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at stable stage treated with cutting method and western medication]. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu 2014; 34:951-955. [PMID: 25543420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the difference in clinical efficacy on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at stable stage in the patients among the combined therapy of cutting method and western medication (combined therapy), simple cutting method and simple western medication. METHODS One hundred and twenty cases of COPD were randomized into three groups, 40 cases in each one. In the cutting method group, for excessive phlegm pattern/syndrome, Feishu (BL 13), Danzhong (CV 17), Dingchuan (EX-B 1) and Yuji (LU 10) were selected as the main acupoints, and Lieque (LU 7) and Pianli (LI 6) were as the supplementary acupoints. For the pattern/syndrome of failure to consolidate kidney primary, Shenshu (BL 23), Pishu (BL 20), Guanyuan (CV 4) and Yuji (LU 10) were selected as main acupoints, and Jueyinshu (BL 14) and Zusanli (ST 36) were as the supplementary acupoint. Three acupoints were selected alternatively in each treatment and the cutting method was applied once every 10 days. Three treatments made one session. Two sessions of treatment were required. In the western medication group, salbutamol sulfate aerosol, one press (200 μg/press) was used each night, as well as salmeterol xinafoate and fluticasone propionate powder for inhalation, one inhalation each night. The treatment of 1 month made one session. Two sessions were required. In the combined therapy group, the cutting method and western medication were applied in combination. The results of clinical symptom score, lung function test, arterial blood gas analysis, degree of inflation as well as clinical efficacy were observed before and after treatment in each group. RESULTS Except the degree of lung inflation, the clinical symptom score, indices of lung function test, partial pressure of arterial blood gas (PaO2) and partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) were all obviously improved after treatment as compared with those before treatment in each group (all P<0.05). They were apparently improved after treatment in the combined therapy group and the cutting method group as compared with those in the western medication group (all P<0.05). The total effective rate was 77.5% (31/40) in the combined therapy group and was 75.0% (30/40) in the cutting method group, both better than 60.0% (24/40) in the western medication group (both P<0.05). CONCLUSION The simple cutting method based on syndrome differentiation and the combined therapy with western medication achieve the superior efficacy on COPD at stable stage as compared with the simple western medication. The effect mechanism is possibly related to the improvement of bronchial airway function through constant acupoint stimulation.
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Montalbano AM, Albano GD, Anzalone G, Bonanno A, Riccobono L, Di Sano C, Gagliardo R, Siena L, Pieper MP, Gjomarkaj M, Profita M. Cigarette smoke alters non-neuronal cholinergic system components inducing MUC5AC production in the H292 cell line. Eur J Pharmacol 2014; 736:35-43. [PMID: 24797786 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2014.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Revised: 04/11/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Cigarette smoke extract (CSE) affects the expression of Choline Acetyl-Transferase (ChAT), muscarinic acetylcholine receptors, and mucin production in bronchial epithelial cells. Mucin 5AC (MUC5AC), muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3, ChAT expression, acetylcholine levels and acetylcholine binding were measured in a human pulmonary mucoepidermoid carcinoma cell line (H292) stimulated with CSE. We performed ChAT/RNA interference experiments in H292 cells stimulated with CSE to study the role of ChAT/acetylcholine in MUC5AC production. The effects of Hemicholinium-3 (HCh-3) (50 μM) (a potent and selective choline uptake blocker) and Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva(®)) (100 nM), alone or in combination with Salmeterol (SL) and Fluticasone propionate (FP), were tested in this model. MUC5AC, muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3, ChAT, acetylcholine expression and acetylcholine binding significantly increased in H292 cells stimulated with CSE (5%) compared to untreated cells. HCh-3 reduced acetylcholine binding and MUC5AC production in H292 cells stimulated with CSE. ChAT/RNA interference eliminated the effect of CSE on MUC5AC production. FP reduced ChAT and acetylcholine binding in unstimulated cells, while showing a partial effect in CSE stimulated cells. SL increased the ChAT expression and acetylcholine binding in H292 cells stimulated with or without CSE. Tiotropium, alone or together with FP and SL, reduced acetylcholine binding and MUC5AC production in H292 cells stimulated with CSE. CSE affects the ChAT/acetylcholine expression, increasing MUC5AC production in H292 cells. Pharmacological treatment with anticholinergic drugs reduces the secretion of MUC5AC generated by autocrine acetylcholine activity in airway epithelial cells.
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- Angela Marina Montalbano
- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy; Dipartimento Biomedico di Medicina Interna e Specialistica (Di.Bi.M.I.S.), Sezione di Pneumologia, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy
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- Institute of Biomedicine and Molecular Immunology "A. Monroy" (IBIM), Italian National Research Council (CNR), Palermo, Italy.
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May U. [Socio-economic impact of allergic rhinitis and perspectives of appropriate therapy]. MMW Fortschr Med 2014; 156 Suppl 2:39-47. [PMID: 25351026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Allergic rhinitis is a very common disease that causes high economic costs. Furthermore inadequate treatment can lead to bronchial asthma. Against this background, drugs for the treatment of allergic rhinitis should be evaluated from a comprehensive medical-economic perspective. The new combination of an antihistamine and a corticosteroid, introduced in the market in 2013, emerges as useful pharmaceutical alternative, both with regard to the medical outcome parameters as well as cost-effectiveness.
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MESH Headings
- Absenteeism
- Administration, Intranasal
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Androstadienes/administration & dosage
- Androstadienes/economics
- Asthma/drug therapy
- Asthma/economics
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Cost-Benefit Analysis/economics
- Drug Combinations
- Female
- Fluticasone
- Germany
- Humans
- Male
- National Health Programs/economics
- Phthalazines/administration & dosage
- Phthalazines/economics
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial/drug therapy
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial/economics
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal/drug therapy
- Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal/economics
- Socioeconomic Factors
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de Souza Campos Fernandes S, Ribeiro de Andrade C, da Cunha Ibiapina C. Application of Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow reference values in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Rhinology 2014; 52:133-6. [PMID: 24932624 DOI: 10.4193/rhino13.158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the applicability of the Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) curves in follow-up of children in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. METHODS Prospective study of 40 patients with AR, grouped in corticosteroid spray versus physiological saline solution use. Follow up for 10 weeks through clinical score and PNIF percentages in relation to the reference curves, with was-out at week 8. Statistical assessment of the effect of treatment on variation of PNIF and clinical score was calculated by ANOVA model and Multiple Comparison of Means Test - Least Significant Difference. RESULTS There was a statistically significant influence of the group, time and interaction between time and group on PNIF percentages. Throughout follow up, patients from the treatment group had mean PNIF percentages significantly higher than the placebo group. Clinical score results also demonstrated a statistically significant influence between the groups, time and interaction between time and group. CONCLUSION Increase in PNIF percentage values observed in children treated with intranasal corticosteroids revealed the applicability of PNIF curves in their follow up.
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BACKGROUND Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the first-line treatment for children with persistent asthma. Their potential for growth suppression remains a matter of concern for parents and physicians. OBJECTIVES To assess whether increasing the dose of ICS is associated with slower linear growth, weight gain and skeletal maturation in children with asthma. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Airways Group Specialised Register of trials (CAGR) and the ClinicalTrials.gov website up to March 2014. SELECTION CRITERIA Studies were eligible if they were parallel-group randomised trials evaluating the impact of different doses of the same ICS using the same device in both groups for a minimum of three months in children one to 17 years of age with persistent asthma. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors ascertained methodological quality independently using the Cochrane Risk of bias tool. The primary outcome was linear growth velocity. Secondary outcomes included change over time in growth velocity, height, weight, body mass index and skeletal maturation. MAIN RESULTS Among 22 eligible trials, 17 group comparisons were derived from 10 trials (3394 children with mild to moderate asthma), measured growth and contributed data to the meta-analysis. Trials used ICS (beclomethasone, budesonide, ciclesonide, fluticasone or mometasone) as monotherapy or as combination therapy with a long-acting beta2-agonist and generally compared low (50 to 100 μg) versus low to medium (200 μg) doses of hydrofluoroalkane (HFA)-beclomethasone equivalent over 12 to 52 weeks. In the four comparisons reporting linear growth over 12 months, a significant group difference was observed, clearly indicating lower growth velocity in the higher ICS dose group of 5.74 cm/y compared with 5.94 cm/y on lower-dose ICS (N = 728 school-aged children; mean difference (MD)0.20 cm/y, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.02 to 0.39; high-quality evidence): No statistically significant heterogeneity was noted between trials contributing data. The ICS molecules (ciclesonide, fluticasone, mometasone) used in these four comparisons did not significantly influence the magnitude of effect (X(2) = 2.19 (2 df), P value 0.33). Subgroup analyses on age, baseline severity of airway obstruction, ICS dose and concomitant use of non-steroidal antiasthmatic drugs were not performed because of similarity across trials or inadequate reporting. A statistically significant group difference was noted in unadjusted change in height from zero to three months (nine comparisons; N = 944 children; MD 0.15, 95% CI -0.28 to -0.02; moderate-quality evidence) in favour of a higher ICS dose. No statistically significant group differences in change in height were observed at other time points, nor were such differences in weight, bone mass index and skeletal maturation reported with low quality of evidence due to imprecision. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS In prepubescent school-aged children with mild to moderate persistent asthma, a small but statistically significant group difference in growth velocity was observed between low doses of ICS and low to medium doses of HFA-beclomethasone equivalent, favouring the use of low-dose ICS. No apparent difference in the magnitude of effect was associated with three molecules reporting one-year growth velocity, namely, mometasone, ciclesonide and fluticasone. In view of prevailing parents' and physicians' concerns about the growth suppressive effect of ICS, lack of or incomplete reporting of growth velocity in more than 86% (19/22) of eligible paediatric trials, including those using beclomethasone and budesonide, is a matter of concern. All future paediatric trials comparing different doses of ICS with or without placebo should systematically document growth. Findings support use of the minimal effective ICS dose in children with asthma.
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- Aniela I Pruteanu
- University of MontrealResearch Centre, CHU Sainte‐Justine and the Department of PediatricsMontrealQCCanada
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- University of ManitobaKnowledge Synthesis, George and Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare InnovationWinnipegCanada
- University of ManitobaCollege of PharmacyWinnipegMBCanada
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- Federal University of Rio GrandeFaculty of MedicineRua Visconde Paranaguá 102CentroRio GrandeRSBrazil96201‐900
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- Federal University of Rio GrandeFaculty of MedicineRua Visconde Paranaguá 102CentroRio GrandeRSBrazil96201‐900
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- University of MontrealDepartment of PaediatricsMontrealCanada
- CHU Sainte‐JustineResearch CentreMontrealCanada
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BACKGROUND Treatment guidelines for asthma recommend inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) as first-line therapy for children with persistent asthma. Although ICS treatment is generally considered safe in children, the potential systemic adverse effects related to regular use of these drugs have been and continue to be a matter of concern, especially the effects on linear growth. OBJECTIVES To assess the impact of ICS on the linear growth of children with persistent asthma and to explore potential effect modifiers such as characteristics of available treatments (molecule, dose, length of exposure, inhalation device) and of treated children (age, disease severity, compliance with treatment). SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Airways Group Specialised Register of trials (CAGR), which is derived from systematic searches of bibliographic databases including CENTRAL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, AMED and PsycINFO; we handsearched respiratory journals and meeting abstracts. We also conducted a search of ClinicalTrials.gov and manufacturers' clinical trial databases to look for potential relevant unpublished studies. The literature search was conducted in January 2014. SELECTION CRITERIA Parallel-group randomised controlled trials comparing daily use of ICS, delivered by any type of inhalation device for at least three months, versus placebo or non-steroidal drugs in children up to 18 years of age with persistent asthma. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently performed study selection, data extraction and assessment of risk of bias in included studies. We conducted meta-analyses using the Cochrane statistical package RevMan 5.2 and Stata version 11.0. We used the random-effects model for meta-analyses. We used mean differences (MDs) and 95% CIs as the metrics for treatment effects. A negative value for MD indicates that ICS have suppressive effects on linear growth compared with controls. We performed a priori planned subgroup analyses to explore potential effect modifiers, such as ICS molecule, daily dose, inhalation device and age of the treated child. MAIN RESULTS We included 25 trials involving 8471 (5128 ICS-treated and 3343 control) children with mild to moderate persistent asthma. Six molecules (beclomethasone dipropionate, budesonide, ciclesonide, flunisolide, fluticasone propionate and mometasone furoate) [corrected] given at low or medium daily doses were used during a period of three months to four to six years. Most trials were blinded and over half of the trials had drop out rates of over 20%.Compared with placebo or non-steroidal drugs, ICS produced a statistically significant reduction in linear growth velocity (14 trials with 5717 participants, MD -0.48 cm/y, 95% CI -0.65 to -0.30, moderate quality evidence) and in the change from baseline in height (15 trials with 3275 participants; MD -0.61 cm/y, 95% CI -0.83 to -0.38, moderate quality evidence) during a one-year treatment period.Subgroup analysis showed a statistically significant group difference between six molecules in the mean reduction of linear growth velocity during one-year treatment (Chi² = 26.1, degrees of freedom (df) = 5, P value < 0.0001). The group difference persisted even when analysis was restricted to the trials using doses equivalent to 200 μg/d hydrofluoroalkane (HFA)-beclomethasone. Subgroup analyses did not show a statistically significant impact of daily dose (low vs medium), inhalation device or participant age on the magnitude of ICS-induced suppression of linear growth velocity during a one-year treatment period. However, head-to-head comparisons are needed to assess the effects of different drug molecules, dose, inhalation device or patient age. No statistically significant difference in linear growth velocity was found between participants treated with ICS and controls during the second year of treatment (five trials with 3174 participants; MD -0.19 cm/y, 95% CI -0.48 to 0.11, P value 0.22). Of two trials that reported linear growth velocity in the third year of treatment, one trial involving 667 participants showed similar growth velocity between the budesonide and placebo groups (5.34 cm/y vs 5.34 cm/y), and another trial involving 1974 participants showed lower growth velocity in the budesonide group compared with the placebo group (MD -0.33 cm/y, 95% CI -0.52 to -0.14, P value 0.0005). Among four trials reporting data on linear growth after treatment cessation, three did not describe statistically significant catch-up growth in the ICS group two to four months after treatment cessation. One trial showed accelerated linear growth velocity in the fluticasone group at 12 months after treatment cessation, but there remained a statistically significant difference of 0.7 cm in height between the fluticasone and placebo groups at the end of the three-year trial.One trial with follow-up into adulthood showed that participants of prepubertal age treated with budesonide 400 μg/d for a mean duration of 4.3 years had a mean reduction of 1.20 cm (95% CI -1.90 to -0.50) in adult height compared with those treated with placebo. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Regular use of ICS at low or medium daily doses is associated with a mean reduction of 0.48 cm/y in linear growth velocity and a 0.61-cm change from baseline in height during a one-year treatment period in children with mild to moderate persistent asthma. The effect size of ICS on linear growth velocity appears to be associated more strongly with the ICS molecule than with the device or dose (low to medium dose range). ICS-induced growth suppression seems to be maximal during the first year of therapy and less pronounced in subsequent years of treatment. However, additional studies are needed to better characterise the molecule dependency of growth suppression, particularly with newer molecules (mometasone, ciclesonide), to specify the respective role of molecule, daily dose, inhalation device and patient age on the effect size of ICS, and to define the growth suppression effect of ICS treatment over a period of several years in children with persistent asthma.
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- Linjie Zhang
- Federal University of Rio GrandeFaculty of MedicineRua Visconde Paranaguá 102CentroRio GrandeRSBrazil96201‐900
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- Federal University of Rio GrandeFaculty of MedicineRua Visconde Paranaguá 102CentroRio GrandeRSBrazil96201‐900
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Tsoukas MA, Krishnamoorthy P, Richards BJ, Pepe C, Christopoulos S. Adrenal suppression with cushingoid features from inhaled corticosteroid therapy in an adult asthmatic patient. Am J Med 2014; 127:e1-2. [PMID: 24412770 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2013.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2013] [Revised: 11/21/2013] [Accepted: 11/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Michael A Tsoukas
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Pulmonary Division, Department of Medicine, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Karlsson CA, Isaksson M, Janson C. [Inhaled steroids may cause secondary adrenocortical deficiency. Adult asthmatics can also be affected--not just children]. Lakartidningen 2014; 111:674-675. [PMID: 24864512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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