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Role of DPO (Darbepoetin Alfa) - Anemia in CKD

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Role of DPO (Darbepoetin Alfa) - Anemia in CKD

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Role of DPO (Darbepoetin Alfa) - Anemia in CKD

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Once monthly administration of Darbepoetin alfa maintains haemoglobin levels in dialysis patients

A recent study suggests that once monthly dosing of darbepoetin alfa in clinically stable dialysis patients with chronic renal failure (CRF), resulted in effective maintenance of haemoglobin. This study was published in the journal of Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation.

This study was carried out among 54 patients, who received stable darbepoetin alfa therapy once every 2 weeks in a long-term treatment study. Out of these, 38 patients were converted to darbepoetin alfa administered once every 4 weeks for 20 weeks. Among these patients, 36 patients were considered evaluable; wherein 30 patients successfully maintained the target haemoglobin between 10.0 and 13.0 g/dl.

It was found that for successful patients the mean (SD) haemoglobin during evaluation was 11.16 (0.60) g/dl while the mean change in haemoglobin from baseline to evaluation was -0.26 g/dl. Also, the median change from baseline in average weekly darbepoetin alfa dose was 1.61 micro gram. 

Thus, it can be concluded that darbepoetin alfa, administered once monthly, may help to maintain haemoglobin effectively and safely in most dialysis patients stabilized previously on once every 2 weeks dosing. This may help optimize anaemia management for patients with CRF and also for health care providers.

 

13 Nov 2024

Once monthly administration of Darbepoetin alfa maintains haemoglobin levels in dialysis patients

A recent study suggests that once monthly dosing of darbepoetin alfa in clinically stable dialysis patients with chronic renal failure (CRF), resulted in effective maintenance of haemoglobin. This study was published in the journal of Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation.

This study was carried out among 54 patients, who received stable darbepoetin alfa therapy once every 2 weeks in a long-term treatment study. Out of these, 38 patients were converted to darbepoetin alfa administered once every 4 weeks for 20 weeks. Among these patients, 36 patients were considered evaluable; wherein 30 patients successfully maintained the target haemoglobin between 10.0 and 13.0 g/dl.

It was found that for successful patients the mean (SD) haemoglobin during evaluation was 11.16 (0.60) g/dl while the mean change in haemoglobin from baseline to evaluation was -0.26 g/dl. Also, the median change from baseline in average weekly darbepoetin alfa dose was 1.61 micro gram. 

Thus, it can be concluded that darbepoetin alfa, administered once monthly, may help to maintain haemoglobin effectively and safely in most dialysis patients stabilized previously on once every 2 weeks dosing. This may help optimize anaemia management for patients with CRF and also for health care providers.

 

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Once monthly administration of Darbepoetin alfa maintains haemoglobin levels in dialysis patients

A recent study suggests that once monthly dosing of darbepoetin alfa in clinically stable dialysis patients with chronic renal failure (CRF), resulted in effective maintenance of haemoglobin. This study was published in the journal of Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation.

This study was carried out among 54 patients, who received stable darbepoetin alfa therapy once every 2 weeks in a long-term treatment study. Out of these, 38 patients were converted to darbepoetin alfa administered once every 4 weeks for 20 weeks. Among these patients, 36 patients were considered evaluable; wherein 30 patients successfully maintained the target haemoglobin between 10.0 and 13.0 g/dl.

It was found that for successful patients the mean (SD) haemoglobin during evaluation was 11.16 (0.60) g/dl while the mean change in haemoglobin from baseline to evaluation was -0.26 g/dl. Also, the median change from baseline in average weekly darbepoetin alfa dose was 1.61 micro gram. 

Thus, it can be concluded that darbepoetin alfa, administered once monthly, may help to maintain haemoglobin effectively and safely in most dialysis patients stabilized previously on once every 2 weeks dosing. This may help optimize anaemia management for patients with CRF and also for health care providers.

 

13 Nov 2024
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Cost and efficacy after conversion of Darbepoetin-α to Epoetin-α in hemodialytic patients

A new study conducted on hemodialytic patients suggests that conversion of Darbepoetin-α to Epoetin-α does not improve cost and efficacy. This study was published in the journal, Giornale italiano di nefrologia.

In this study, 12 clinically stable patients on hemodialysis were administered Darbepoetin-α (DARB) for a period of 16 months. These single weekly doses of Darbepoetin-α were converted to EPO-α and administered 2-3 times/week. Dose-conversion ratio (DCR) of 200 IU EPO-α = 1 mcg DARB was used to calculate initial dose of EPO-α. Six months before the conversion, the mean Hb value was between 11 and 12 g/dL while the monthly dose of DARB remained unchanged/reduced during the last 3 months.

It was found that during the last month of treatment with DARB, the mean Hb value of the group was 11.4±0.5 g/dL while the mean weekly dose/patient was 24±12 mcg. Later on, after 2 months of using EPO-α, the mean Hb value dropped to 10.8±0.7 g/dL while the mean monthly dose/patient was 5.667±2.229 IU, which corresponded to a DCR of 234. In order to achieve Hb values above 11 g/dL, doses of EPO-α were steadily increased up to a maximum of 10.000±5.461 IU/patient, bringing the DCR to 414.

From the above results obtained, it can be evident that converting darbepoetin-α to an ESA with a seemingly lower cost, may result in worsening of anemia in hemodialysis patients, leading to increased expenditures.

10 Oct 2024

Cost and efficacy after conversion of Darbepoetin-α to Epoetin-α in hemodialytic patients

A new study conducted on hemodialytic patients suggests that conversion of Darbepoetin-α to Epoetin-α does not improve cost and efficacy. This study was published in the journal, Giornale italiano di nefrologia.

In this study, 12 clinically stable patients on hemodialysis were administered Darbepoetin-α (DARB) for a period of 16 months. These single weekly doses of Darbepoetin-α were converted to EPO-α and administered 2-3 times/week. Dose-conversion ratio (DCR) of 200 IU EPO-α = 1 mcg DARB was used to calculate initial dose of EPO-α. Six months before the conversion, the mean Hb value was between 11 and 12 g/dL while the monthly dose of DARB remained unchanged/reduced during the last 3 months.

It was found that during the last month of treatment with DARB, the mean Hb value of the group was 11.4±0.5 g/dL while the mean weekly dose/patient was 24±12 mcg. Later on, after 2 months of using EPO-α, the mean Hb value dropped to 10.8±0.7 g/dL while the mean monthly dose/patient was 5.667±2.229 IU, which corresponded to a DCR of 234. In order to achieve Hb values above 11 g/dL, doses of EPO-α were steadily increased up to a maximum of 10.000±5.461 IU/patient, bringing the DCR to 414.

From the above results obtained, it can be evident that converting darbepoetin-α to an ESA with a seemingly lower cost, may result in worsening of anemia in hemodialysis patients, leading to increased expenditures.

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Cost and efficacy after conversion of Darbepoetin-α to Epoetin-α in hemodialytic patients

A new study conducted on hemodialytic patients suggests that conversion of Darbepoetin-α to Epoetin-α does not improve cost and efficacy. This study was published in the journal, Giornale italiano di nefrologia.

In this study, 12 clinically stable patients on hemodialysis were administered Darbepoetin-α (DARB) for a period of 16 months. These single weekly doses of Darbepoetin-α were converted to EPO-α and administered 2-3 times/week. Dose-conversion ratio (DCR) of 200 IU EPO-α = 1 mcg DARB was used to calculate initial dose of EPO-α. Six months before the conversion, the mean Hb value was between 11 and 12 g/dL while the monthly dose of DARB remained unchanged/reduced during the last 3 months.

It was found that during the last month of treatment with DARB, the mean Hb value of the group was 11.4±0.5 g/dL while the mean weekly dose/patient was 24±12 mcg. Later on, after 2 months of using EPO-α, the mean Hb value dropped to 10.8±0.7 g/dL while the mean monthly dose/patient was 5.667±2.229 IU, which corresponded to a DCR of 234. In order to achieve Hb values above 11 g/dL, doses of EPO-α were steadily increased up to a maximum of 10.000±5.461 IU/patient, bringing the DCR to 414.

From the above results obtained, it can be evident that converting darbepoetin-α to an ESA with a seemingly lower cost, may result in worsening of anemia in hemodialysis patients, leading to increased expenditures.

10 Oct 2024
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High-dose hemodiafiltration benefits patients with kidney failure than standard hemodialysis

According to a recent study, patients with kidney failure were known to benefit from high-dose hemodiafiltration as compared with standard hemodialysis. This study’s results were published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

This study was a multinational, pragmatic, randomized, controlled trial that included 1360 patients with kidney failure who had received high-flux hemodialysis for a period of at least 3 months. Out of these, 683 were assigned to high dose hemodiafiltration and 677 continued on high flux hemodialysis[SB1] . All the patients were deemed to be candidates for a convection volume of at least 23 liters per session [SB2] . The primary outcome measured was death due to any cause. The time for median follow-up was 30 months.

It was observed that the mean convection volume in the hemodiafiltration group was found to be 25.3 liters/session. While death due to any cause was 118 patients in the hemodiafiltration group, it was seen in 148 patients in the hemodialysis group.

Hence, it may be concluded that in patients with kidney failure resulting in kidney-replacement therapy, high-dose hemodiafiltration was found to lower risk of death due to any cause than conventional high-flux hemodialysis and therefore, may be a better option for use.

 

05 Oct 2024

High-dose hemodiafiltration benefits patients with kidney failure than standard hemodialysis

According to a recent study, patients with kidney failure were known to benefit from high-dose hemodiafiltration as compared with standard hemodialysis. This study’s results were published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

This study was a multinational, pragmatic, randomized, controlled trial that included 1360 patients with kidney failure who had received high-flux hemodialysis for a period of at least 3 months. Out of these, 683 were assigned to high dose hemodiafiltration and 677 continued on high flux hemodialysis[SB1] . All the patients were deemed to be candidates for a convection volume of at least 23 liters per session [SB2] . The primary outcome measured was death due to any cause. The time for median follow-up was 30 months.

It was observed that the mean convection volume in the hemodiafiltration group was found to be 25.3 liters/session. While death due to any cause was 118 patients in the hemodiafiltration group, it was seen in 148 patients in the hemodialysis group.

Hence, it may be concluded that in patients with kidney failure resulting in kidney-replacement therapy, high-dose hemodiafiltration was found to lower risk of death due to any cause than conventional high-flux hemodialysis and therefore, may be a better option for use.

 

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High-dose hemodiafiltration benefits patients with kidney failure than standard hemodialysis

According to a recent study, patients with kidney failure were known to benefit from high-dose hemodiafiltration as compared with standard hemodialysis. This study’s results were published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

This study was a multinational, pragmatic, randomized, controlled trial that included 1360 patients with kidney failure who had received high-flux hemodialysis for a period of at least 3 months. Out of these, 683 were assigned to high dose hemodiafiltration and 677 continued on high flux hemodialysis[SB1] . All the patients were deemed to be candidates for a convection volume of at least 23 liters per session [SB2] . The primary outcome measured was death due to any cause. The time for median follow-up was 30 months.

It was observed that the mean convection volume in the hemodiafiltration group was found to be 25.3 liters/session. While death due to any cause was 118 patients in the hemodiafiltration group, it was seen in 148 patients in the hemodialysis group.

Hence, it may be concluded that in patients with kidney failure resulting in kidney-replacement therapy, high-dose hemodiafiltration was found to lower risk of death due to any cause than conventional high-flux hemodialysis and therefore, may be a better option for use.

 

05 Oct 2024
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Finerenone reduces risk of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes associated with T2D

According to the recent clinical study report, finerenone provides better control of cardiovascular (CV) and kidney outcomes in patients with T2D and chronic kidney disease. This study was published in the European Heart Journal. Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.

This randomized controlled study aimed to compare finerenone vs. placebo in patients with and without baseline history of atherosclerotic CV disease (ASCVD). The outcomes evaluated were composite CV outcome, CV death or HHF, and a composite kidney outcome, all-cause mortality, and safety.

45.6% of the patients included in the study had a history of ASCVD. The occurrence of composite CV outcome, CV death or HHF, and all-cause mortality was higher in patients with ASCVD vs. those without. Finerenone reduced outcomes in patients with and without ASCVD, compared to placebo.

Based on the results of the study, finerenone can decrease the risk of CV and kidney outcomes consistently across the spectrum of CKD in patients with T2D, irrespective of prevalent ASCVD.

21 Feb 2024

Finerenone reduces risk of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes associated with T2D

According to the recent clinical study report, finerenone provides better control of cardiovascular (CV) and kidney outcomes in patients with T2D and chronic kidney disease. This study was published in the European Heart Journal. Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.

This randomized controlled study aimed to compare finerenone vs. placebo in patients with and without baseline history of atherosclerotic CV disease (ASCVD). The outcomes evaluated were composite CV outcome, CV death or HHF, and a composite kidney outcome, all-cause mortality, and safety.

45.6% of the patients included in the study had a history of ASCVD. The occurrence of composite CV outcome, CV death or HHF, and all-cause mortality was higher in patients with ASCVD vs. those without. Finerenone reduced outcomes in patients with and without ASCVD, compared to placebo.

Based on the results of the study, finerenone can decrease the risk of CV and kidney outcomes consistently across the spectrum of CKD in patients with T2D, irrespective of prevalent ASCVD.

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Finerenone reduces risk of cardiovascular and kidney outcomes associated with T2D

According to the recent clinical study report, finerenone provides better control of cardiovascular (CV) and kidney outcomes in patients with T2D and chronic kidney disease. This study was published in the European Heart Journal. Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.

This randomized controlled study aimed to compare finerenone vs. placebo in patients with and without baseline history of atherosclerotic CV disease (ASCVD). The outcomes evaluated were composite CV outcome, CV death or HHF, and a composite kidney outcome, all-cause mortality, and safety.

45.6% of the patients included in the study had a history of ASCVD. The occurrence of composite CV outcome, CV death or HHF, and all-cause mortality was higher in patients with ASCVD vs. those without. Finerenone reduced outcomes in patients with and without ASCVD, compared to placebo.

Based on the results of the study, finerenone can decrease the risk of CV and kidney outcomes consistently across the spectrum of CKD in patients with T2D, irrespective of prevalent ASCVD.

21 Feb 2024
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