| Is interferon-beta an alternative treatment for chronic hepatitis C? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16718760 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is still far from optimal, particularly for those subpopulations that do not respond to the standard combination therapy with Interferon-alpha (IFNalpha) plus ribavirin. Although in some cases the use of higher doses or longer treatment periods may be effective, these approaches are generally associated with a higher incidence of adverse events, which may either lead to a reduction in patient compliance or require drug withdrawal. IFNbeta could represent an interesting alternative for treating CHC patients. Controversial data about IFNbeta efficacy in CHC exist, the main reason being that many results stem from pilot studies with small cohorts of patients. However, promising results have been obtained in some subgroups of patients that fail to respond to IFNalpha. Additionally, the good tolerability of IFNbeta represents an important advantage of the drug. The rates of dropouts in controlled clinical trials, as well as the need for dose reductions or treatment discontinuation are very low. It might be worth assessing the value of IFNbeta plus ribavirin in randomized studies with a larger cohort of patients, not eligible or not tolerating standard therapy, and for non-responders. |
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Authors:
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Ricardo Moreno-Otero; María Trapero-Marugán; Elena Gómez-Domínguez; Luisa García-Buey; José A Moreno-Monteagudo |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: World journal of gastroenterology : WJG Volume: 12 ISSN: 1007-9327 ISO Abbreviation: World J. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2006 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-05-23 Completed Date: 2006-07-03 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883448 Medline TA: World J Gastroenterol Country: China |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2730-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Unit of Hepatology, Hospital Universitario de La Princesa, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain. rmoreno.hlpr@salud.madrid.org |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Antiviral Agents
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adverse effects,
therapeutic use* Drug Therapy, Combination Drug Tolerance Hepatitis C Hepatitis C, Chronic / drug therapy* Humans Interferon-alpha / therapeutic use Interferon-beta / adverse effects, therapeutic use* Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Ribavirin / therapeutic use |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Antiviral Agents; 0/Interferon-alpha; 36791-04-5/Ribavirin; 77238-31-4/Interferon-beta |
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