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European Journal of Clinical... Dec 2021We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis for the effectiveness of Favipiravir on the fatality and the requirement of mechanical ventilation for the... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis
We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis for the effectiveness of Favipiravir on the fatality and the requirement of mechanical ventilation for the treatment of moderate to severe COVID-19 patients. We searched available literature and reported it by using PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Until June 1, 2021, we searched PubMed, bioRxiv, medRxiv, ClinicalTrials.gov, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Google Scholar by using the keywords "Favipiravir" and terms synonymous with COVID-19. Studies for Favipiravir treatment compared to standard of care among moderate and severe COVID-19 patients were included. Risk of bias assessment was performed using Revised Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2) and ROBINS-I assessment tool for non-randomized studies. We defined the outcome measures as fatality and requirement for mechanical ventilation. A total of 2702 studies were identified and 12 clinical trials with 1636 patients were analyzed. Nine out of 12 studies were randomized controlled trials. Among the randomized studies, one study has low risk of bias, six studies have moderate risk of bias, and 2 studies have high risk of bias. Observational studies were identified as having moderate risk of bias and non-randomized study was found to have serious risk of bias. Our meta-analysis did not reveal any significant difference between the intervention and the comparator on fatality rate (OR 1.11, 95% CI 0.64-1.94) and mechanical ventilation requirement (OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.13-1.95). There is no significant difference in fatality rate and mechanical ventilation requirement between Favipiravir treatment and the standard of care in moderate and severe COVID-19 patients.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Amides; Antiviral Agents; COVID-19; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Observational Studies as Topic; Pyrazines; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Respiration, Artificial; SARS-CoV-2; Young Adult; COVID-19 Drug Treatment
PubMed: 34347191
DOI: 10.1007/s10096-021-04307-1 -
Medicine Sep 2017The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of liraglutide versus sitagliptin both in combination with metformin in patients with type 2... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
BACKGROUND
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of liraglutide versus sitagliptin both in combination with metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes and provide reference basis for rational use of clinical drugs.
METHODS
Several databases were searched, including Web of science, PubMed, Cochrane library, CNKI, and Wanfang database. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of liraglutide versus sitagliptin both in combination with metformin up to 31 August 2016 were included. Data were extracted independently by 2 reviewers, and a fixed or random effects model were used to analyze outcomes that were expressed as odds ratio (OR) or mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) for different situations.
RESULTS
Five RCTs involving 1440 participants were included. Compared with sitagliptin combination with metformin group, participants' treatment with 1.2 mg and 1.8 mg liraglutide with metformin could significantly lower the level of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (P < .00001, MD = -0.35, 95% CI -0.51 to -0.20). Moreover, patients with 1.8 mg liraglutide group had significant body weight loss (P < .00001, MD = -1.12, 95% CI -1.54 to -0.70). However, there were no obvious differences in cutting down the systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure between liraglutide-metformin and sitagliptin-metformin groups. The incidence of gastrointestinal problems was significantly higher than sitagliptin with metformin groups.
CONCLUSION
The results of this meta-analysis indicated that Liraglutide added on to metformin therapy could significantly lower the level of HbA1c and increase body weight loss. Meanwhile, the adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal problems were common in the liraglutide treatment group. Thus, this will provide an important reference for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes.
Topics: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Drug Monitoring; Drug Therapy, Combination; Glycated Hemoglobin; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Liraglutide; Metformin; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Sitagliptin Phosphate; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 28953663
DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000008161 -
Journal of Fungi (Basel, Switzerland) Dec 2018Microbial natural products (MNPs) have been identified as important hotspots and effective sources for drug lead discovery. The genus (family: Phaeosphaeriaceae, order:... (Review)
Review
Microbial natural products (MNPs) have been identified as important hotspots and effective sources for drug lead discovery. The genus (family: Phaeosphaeriaceae, order: Pleosporales), in particular, has produced divergent chemical structures, including pyrazine alkaloids, isocoumarins, perylenequinones, anthraquinones, diterpenes, and cyclic peptides, which display a wide scope of biological potentialities. This contribution comprehensively highlights, over the period 1974⁻2018, the chemistry and biology of the isolated natural products from the micro-filamentous fungi genus. A list of 71 compounds, with structural and biological diversities, were gathered into 5 main groups.
PubMed: 30563185
DOI: 10.3390/jof4040130 -
Animal Models and Experimental Medicine Feb 2024The maintenance dosage of selexipag is categorized as low, medium or high. In order to assess the efficacy and safety of different dosages of selexipag for the risk... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis
BACKGROUND
The maintenance dosage of selexipag is categorized as low, medium or high. In order to assess the efficacy and safety of different dosages of selexipag for the risk stratification of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis.
METHODS
Studies assessing PAH risk stratification indices, such as the World Health Organization functional class (WHO-FC), six-minute walk distance (6MWD), N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level, right atrial pressure (RAP), cardiac index (CI) and mixed venous oxygen saturation (SvO), were included.
RESULTS
Thirteen studies were included. Selexipag led to improvements in the 6MWD (MD: 24.20 m, 95% CI: 10.74-37.67), NT-proBNP (SMD: -0.41, 95% CI: -0.79-0.04), CI (MD: 0.47 L/min/m, 95% CI: 0.17-0.77) and WHO-FC (OR: 0.564, 95% CI: 0.457-0.697). Subgroup analysis demonstrated that all three dosages improved the 6MWD. A moderate dosage led to improvements in the CI (MD: 0.30 L/min/m, 95% CI: 0.15-0.46) and WHO-FC (OR: 0.589, 95% CI: 0.376-0.922). Within 6 months of treatment, only the WHO-FC and CI were significantly improved (OR: 0.614, 95% CI: 0.380-0.993; MD: 0.30 L/min/m, 95% CI: 0.16-0.45, respectively). More than 6 months of treatment significantly improved the 6MWD, WHO-FC and NT-proBNP (MD: 40.87 m, 95% CI: 10.97-70.77; OR: 0.557, 95% CI: 0.440-0.705; SMD: -0.61, 95% CI: -1.17-0.05, respectively).
CONCLUSIONS
Low, medium, and high dosages of selexipag all exhibited good effects. When treatment lasted for more than 6 months, selexipag exerted obvious effects, even in the low-dosage group. This finding is important for guiding individualized treatments.
Topics: Humans; Hypertension, Pulmonary; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension; Acetamides; Pyrazines
PubMed: 37740617
DOI: 10.1002/ame2.12347 -
The Cochrane Database of Systematic... Apr 2008In type 2 diabetes mellitus there is a progressive loss of beta-cell function. One new approach yielding promising results is the use of the orally active dipeptidyl... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
BACKGROUND
In type 2 diabetes mellitus there is a progressive loss of beta-cell function. One new approach yielding promising results is the use of the orally active dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors like sitagliptin and vildagliptin.
OBJECTIVES
To assess the effects of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
SEARCH STRATEGY
Studies were obtained from computerised searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE and The Cochrane Library.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Studies were included if they were randomised controlled trials in adult people with type 2 diabetes mellitus and had a trial duration of at least 12 weeks.
DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
Two authors independently assessed risk of bias and extracted data. Pooling of studies was performed by means of fixed-effect meta-analysis.
MAIN RESULTS
Twenty-five studies of good quality were identified, 11 trials evaluated sitagliptin and 14 trials vildagliptin treatment. Altogether, 6743 patients were randomised in sitagliptin and 6121 patients in vildagliptin studies, respectively. Sitagliptin and vildagliptin studies ranged from 12 to 52 weeks duration. No data were published on mortality, diabetic complications, costs of treatment and health-related quality of life. Sitagliptin and vildagliptin therapy in comparison with placebo resulted in an HbA1c reduction of approximately 0.7% and 0.6%, respectively. Data on comparisons with active comparators were limited but indicated no improved metabolic control following DPP-4 intervention in contrast to other hypoglycaemic agents. Sitagliptin and vildagliptin therapy did not result in weight gain but weight loss was more pronounced following placebo interventions. No definite conclusions could be drawn from published data on sitagliptin and vildagliptin effects on measurements of beta-cell function. Overall, sitagliptin and vildagliptin were well tolerated, no severe hypoglycaemia was reported in patients taking sitagliptin or vildagliptin. All-cause infections increased significantly after sitagliptin treatment but did not reach statistical significance following vildagliptin therapy. All published randomised controlled trials of at least 12 weeks treatment with sitagliptin and vildagliptin only reported routine laboratory safety measurements
AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS
DPP-4 inhibitors have some theoretical advantages over existing therapies with oral antidiabetic compounds but should currently be restricted to individual patients. Long-term data especially on cardiovascular outcomes and safety are urgently needed before widespread use of these new agents. More information on the benefit-risk ratio of DPP-4 inhibitor treatment is necessary especially analysing adverse effects on parameters of immune function. Also, long-term data are needed investigating patient-oriented parameters like health-related quality of life, diabetic complications and all-cause mortality.
Topics: Adamantane; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors; Humans; Nitriles; Pyrazines; Pyrrolidines; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Sitagliptin Phosphate; Triazoles; Vildagliptin
PubMed: 18425967
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD006739.pub2 -
International Journal of Infectious... Jul 2022This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and adverse events of favipiravir in patients with COVID-19. (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
OBJECTIVES
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and adverse events of favipiravir in patients with COVID-19.
METHODS
Our protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42020206305). Fourteen databases were searched until February 8, 2021. An update search for new RCTs was done on March 2, 2022. Meta-analysis was done for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs.
RESULTS
Overall, 157 studies (24 RCTs, 1 non-RCT, 21 observational studies, 2 case series, and 106 case reports) were included. On hospitalized patients, in comparison to standard of care, favipiravir showed a higher rate of viral clearance at day 5 (RR = 1.60, p = 0.02), defervescence at day 3-4 (RR = 1.99, p <0.01), chest radiological improvement (RR = 1.33, p <0.01), hospital discharge at day 10-11 (RR = 1.19, p <0.01), and shorter clinical improvement time (MD = -1.18, p = 0.05). Regarding adverse events, favipiravir groups had higher rates of hyperuricemia (RR = 9.42, p <0.01), increased alanine aminotransferase (RR = 1.35, p <0.01) but lower rates of nausea (RR = 0.42, p <0.01) and vomiting (R R= 0.19, p=0.02). There were no differences regarding mortality (RR=1.19, p=0.32), and increased aspartate aminotransferase (RR = 1.11, p = 0.25). On nonhospitalized patients, no significant differences were reported.
CONCLUSIONS
Adding favipiravir to the standard of care provides better outcomes for hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Pregnant, lactating women, and patients with a history of hyperuricemia should avoid using favipiravir.
Topics: Amides; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Female; Humans; Hyperuricemia; Pyrazines; SARS-CoV-2; Treatment Outcome; COVID-19 Drug Treatment
PubMed: 35470021
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2022.04.035 -
Vascular Health and Risk Management 2008In type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) there is a progressive loss of beta-cell function. One new approach yielding promising results is the use of the orally active... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
BACKGROUND
In type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) there is a progressive loss of beta-cell function. One new approach yielding promising results is the use of the orally active dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. However, every new compound for T2DM has to prove long-term safety especially on cardiovascular outcomes.
OBJECTIVES
Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of sitagliptin and vildagliptin therapy on main efficacy parameters and safety. SELECTION CRITERIA, DATA COLLECTION, AND ANALYSIS: Randomized controlled clinical studies of at least 12 weeks' duration in T2DM.
RESULTS
DPP-4 inhibitors versus placebo showed glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (A1c) improvements of 0.7% versus placebo but not compared to monotherapy with other hypoglycemic agents (0.3% in favor of controls). The overall risk profile of DPP-4 inhibitors was low, however a 34% relative risk increase (95% confidence interval 10% to 64%, P = 0.004) was noted for all-cause infection associated with sitagliptin use. No data on immune function, health-related quality of life and diabetic complications could be extracted.
CONCLUSIONS
DPP-4 inhibitors have some theoretical advantages over existing therapies with oral antidiabetic compounds but should currently be restricted to individual patients. Long-term data on cardiovascular outcomes and safety are needed before widespread use of these new agents.
Topics: Adamantane; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4; Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors; Glycated Hemoglobin; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Nitriles; Pyrazines; Pyrrolidines; Sitagliptin Phosphate; Treatment Outcome; Triazoles; Vildagliptin
PubMed: 19065993
DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.s1707 -
The International Journal of... Jan 2020Low serum concentrations of first-line tuberculosis (TB) drugs have been widely reported. However, the impact of low serum concentrations on treatment outcome is less... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis
Low serum concentrations of first-line tuberculosis (TB) drugs have been widely reported. However, the impact of low serum concentrations on treatment outcome is less well studied. A systematic search of MEDLINE/Pubmed and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials up to 31 March 2018 was conducted for articles describing drug concentrations of first-line TB drugs and treatment outcome in adult patients with drug-susceptible TB. The search identified 3073 unique publication abstracts, which were reviewed for suitability: 21 articles were acceptable for inclusion in the qualitative analysis comprising 13 prospective observational cohorts, 4 retrospective observational cohorts, 1 case-control study and 3 randomised controlled trials. Data for meta-analysis were available for 15 studies, 13 studies of rifampicin (RMP), 10 of isoniazid (INH), 8 of pyrazinamide (PZA) and 4 of ethambutol (EMB). This meta-analysis revealed that low PZA concentration appears to increase the risk of poor outcomes (8 studies, = 2727; RR 1.73, 95%CI 1.10-2.72), low RMP concentrations may slightly increase the risk of poor outcomes (13 studies, = 2753; RR 1.40, 95%CI 0.91-2.16), whereas low concentrations of INH (10 studies, = 2640; RR 1.32, 95%CI 0.66-2.63) and EMB (4 studies, = 551; RR 1.12, 95%CI 0.41-3.05) appear to make no difference to treatment outcome. There was no significant publication bias or between-study heterogeneity in any of the analyses. The potential clinical impact of low concentrations of PZA and RMP warrants further evaluation. Also, comprehensive assessments of the complex pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationships in the treatment of TB are urgently needed.
Topics: Adult; Antitubercular Agents; Case-Control Studies; Humans; Isoniazid; Observational Studies as Topic; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Pyrazinamide; Retrospective Studies; Treatment Outcome; Tuberculosis
PubMed: 32005307
DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.19.0025 -
Postepy Higieny I Medycyny... Feb 2015Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases during pregnancy. Primary hyperaldosteronism (PHA) is the most frequent endocrinological, secondary cause... (Review)
Review
Hypertension is one of the most common cardiovascular diseases during pregnancy. Primary hyperaldosteronism (PHA) is the most frequent endocrinological, secondary cause of hypertension, rarely diagnosed in pregnant women. In the available literature about 50 cases of PHA in pregnant women have been described. PHA is often a cause of resistant hypertension. PHA can cause life-threatening complications both for the pregnant woman and the fetus. Diagnosis of PHA in pregnancy is difficult due to the antagonistic effect of progesterone on aldosterone, physiological increase of aldosterone release during gestation and frequent normokalaemic clinical course. Typical pharmacological treatment of PHA is limited due to the anti‑androgenic effect of spironolactone, lack of data concerning the safety of eplerenone and limited access to amiloride in Poland. Surgical treatment is a therapeutic option only in early pregnancy. This paper presents the current state of knowledge on diagnostic methods and treatment of PHA in pregnant women and a systematic review of cases described in the literature.
Topics: Acid Sensing Ion Channel Blockers; Aldosterone; Amiloride; Antihypertensive Agents; Eplerenone; Female; Humans; Hyperaldosteronism; Hypertension; Poland; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications; Progesterone; Spironolactone
PubMed: 25720606
DOI: 10.5604/17322693.1140336 -
Daru : Journal of Faculty of Pharmacy,... Oct 2017Diabetes is one of the most common chronic and costly diseases worldwide and type 2 diabetes is the most common type which accounts for about 90% of cases with diabetes.... (Comparative Study)
Comparative Study Review
BACKGROUND
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic and costly diseases worldwide and type 2 diabetes is the most common type which accounts for about 90% of cases with diabetes. New medication-therapy regimens such as those containing linagliptin alone or in combination with other medications (within the category of DDP-4 inhibitors) must be evaluated in terms of efficacy and compared with other currently used drugs and then enter the medication list of the country. Hence, this study aimed to compare the clinical efficacy of the two drugs, i.e. linagliptin and sitagliptin, in patients with type 2 diabetes.
METHODS
A systematic review was conducted to identify all clinical trials published by 2015 which compared the two drugs in patients with type 2 diabetes. Using keywords such as "linagliptin", "type 2 diabetes mellitus", "sitagliptin" and related combinations, we searched databases including Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science. The quality of the selected studies was evaluated using the Jadad score. Considering primary and secondary outcomes extracted from the reviewed studies, a network meta-analysis was used to conduct a systematic comparison between the two studied drugs.
RESULTS
This network meta-analysis included 32 studies (Linagliptin vs PLB: n = 8, Sitagliptin vs PLB: n = 13, Linagliptin + MET vs PLB + MET: n = 4, and Sitagliptin + MET vs PLB + MET: n = 7) and a total of 13,747 patients. The results showed no significant difference between linagliptin and sitagliptin in terms of key efficacy and safety outcomes such as HbA1c changes from baseline, body weight change from baseline, percentage of patients achieving HbA1c <7, and percentage of patients experiencing hypoglycemic events (p > 0.05). The results showed that the efficacy of the two drug regimens was the same.
CONCLUSIONS
Based on the results, there was no significant difference between the two drugs, i.e. linagliptin and sitagliptin, in terms of efficacy; in other words, the efficacy of the two drugs was the same. Therefore, the use of these two drugs depends on their availability and cost. Graphical abstract of the network meta-analysis performed to evaluate the alternatives under the study.
Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Body Weight; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Female; Glycated Hemoglobin; Humans; Hypoglycemic Agents; Linagliptin; Male; Middle Aged; Network Meta-Analysis; Sitagliptin Phosphate; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 29070077
DOI: 10.1186/s40199-017-0189-6