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ReviewFrontiers in pharmacology2016

Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Paeoniae Radix Rubra Formulae in Relieving Hyperbilirubinemia Induced by Viral Hepatitis: A Meta-Analysis.

Yin-Qiu Huang, Xiao Ma, Jian Wang, Yan-Ling Zhao, Jia-Bo Wang, Zhe Chen, Yun Zhu, Li-Mei Shan, Shi-Zhang Wei, Ji Wang and 1 more

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Review in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Yin-Qiu HuangPharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengdu, China; Department of Pharmacy, 302 Military Hospital of ChinaBeijing, China.
Xiao MaPharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengdu, China; Department of Pharmacy, 302 Military Hospital of ChinaBeijing, China.
Jian WangPharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chengdu, China.
Yan-Ling ZhaoDepartment of Pharmacy, 302 Military Hospital of China Beijing, China.
Jia-Bo WangChina Military Institute of Chinese Medicine, 302 Hospital of People's Liberation Army Beijing, China.
Zhe ChenPharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengdu, China; Department of Pharmacy, 302 Military Hospital of ChinaBeijing, China.
Yun ZhuDepartment of Integrative Medical Center, 302 Hospital of People's Liberation Army Beijing, China.
Li-Mei ShanDepartment of Integrative Medical Center, 302 Hospital of People's Liberation Army Beijing, China.
Shi-Zhang WeiPharmacy College, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese MedicineChengdu, China; Department of Pharmacy, 302 Military Hospital of ChinaBeijing, China.
Ji WangDepartment of Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University Chengdu, China.
Xiao-He XiaoChina Military Institute of Chinese Medicine, 302 Hospital of People's Liberation Army Beijing, China.
302 Military Hospital of China · CNChengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine · CNChinese People's Liberation Army · CNWest China Hospital of Sichuan University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveHyperbilirubinemia is one of the most devastating pathologies induced by various liver diseases. Formulae related to Paeoniae Radix Rubra (PRR) at high doses have been applied to treat hyperbilirubinemia in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to assess the efficacy and safety of formulae relevant to high-dose PRR in patients suffering from hyperbilirubinemia induced by viral hepatitis.

methodsWe performed a meta-analysis of randomized-controlled clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy and safety of formulae that apply a high dose of PRR for hyperbilirubinemia. Seven databases were searched until April, 2015. All studies were included according to detailed criteria and assessed for methodological quality. The outcome measurements were recorded for further analysis using the RevMan 5.2.11 software.

resultsFifteen articles involving 1323 patients with hyperbilirubinemia were included. Formulae with high-dose PRR might promote the efficacy of either a combined application ([OR: 3.98, 95% CI (2.91, 5.43)]; P < 0.01) or a single application ([OR: 4.00, 95% CI (1.50, 10.68)]; P < 0.01) for hyperbilirubinemia. The indices of TBIL, ALT, and AST significantly decreased ([MD: -75.57, 95% CI (-94.88, -56.26)], [MD: -26.54, 95% CI (-36.19, -16.88)], and ([MD: -28.94, 95% CI (-46.26, -11.61)]; P < 0.01), respectively. In addition, formulae with high-dose PRR could enhance the treatment efficacy of hyperbilirubinemia triggered by hepatitis B ([OR: 2.98, 95% CI (1.75, 5.05)]; P < 0.01). Furthermore, the efficacy was enhanced with an increasing dosage of PRR. Two articles reported that no side effects occurred in clinical trials, and three studies noted that patients presented light digestive tract symptoms.

conclusionFormulae relevant to high-dose PRR ameliorate hyperbilirubinemia and might constitute a promising therapeutic approach. For widespread acceptance by practitioners, more rigorously designed multicenter, double-blind, randomized, and large-scale controlled trials are required.

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efficacy and safetyhigh dose Paeoniae Radix Rubrahyperbilirubinemiameta-analysisPaeoniae Radix Rubra formulaeviral hepatitis

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