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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2021

Observational study on the response of tenofovir monotherapy versus tenofovir plus telbivudine dual therapy in patients with hepatitis B virus related acute on chronic liver failure.

Abul H Manik, Debraj Malakar, Sheikh M Noor-E-Alam, Mamun A Mahtab, Dulal C Das, Ayub A Mamun, Sakirul Khan, Mohammad Fazle Akbar, Zakiur Rahman, Salimur Rahman

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Article in Journal of family medicine and primary care, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Abul H ManikDepartment of Hepatology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Debraj MalakarCivil Surgeon Office, Munshiganj, Bangladesh.
Sheikh M Noor-E-AlamDepartment of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Mamun A MahtabDepartment of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Dulal C DasDepartment of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Ayub A MamunDepartment of Hepatology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sakirul KhanDepartment of Anatomy and Embryology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan.
Mohammad Fazle AkbarGDepartment of Gastroenterology and Metabology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan.
Zakiur RahmanDepartment of Primary Care and Microbiology, Brahminbaria Medical College, Brahminbaria, Bangladesh.
Salimur RahmanDepartment of Hepatology, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University · BDDhaka Medical College and Hospital · BDEhime University · JP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionHBV is major health problem globally due to complications, including ACLF, cirrhosis and hepa¬tocellular carcinoma. ACLF due to exacerbation of CHB is associate with 30%-70% mortality. Reduction of HBV-DNA is therefore a target of therapy in ACLF-B.

methodsPatients with spontaneous reactivation of HBV [(ALT >5×ULN or >2× baseline) and HBV-DNA >20,000 IU/ml] were randomized to Tenofovir mono therapy (300 mg/day) or Tenofovir plus Telbivudine (600 mg/day) dual therapy with standard care. Clinical and biochemical parameters were evaluated at baseline, 1 week, 4 weeks and at 3 months. Virological evaluation was done at baseline and at 3 months. Primary end points were reduction of HBV-DNA and resolution of ascites, as applied. Secondary end point was reduction of liver related complications, therapy related adverse effects and survival at 3 months.

results27 patients were enrolled. 15 received mono therapy with Tenofovir and 12 received dual therapy (Tenofovir plus Telbivudine). Baseline parameters in 2 groups had no significant difference. In both groups there was significant improvement of S. bilirubin, ALT, INR, CTP score and MELD score. Only MELD score showed significant improvement in patient with dual therapy at 3 months in comparison to mono therapy. 11 patients on Tenofovir mono therapy (n=15) showed undetected HBV-DNA (91.7%) at 3 months and one patient had detectable HBV-DNA (<2,000 IU/ml). 10 patients on dual therapy (n=12) had undetectable HBV-DNA (100%). Ascites resolved in 3 patients in both groups. Patients receiving dual therapy showed significant improvement in AKI on follow up compared to those on Tenofovir mono therapy. Among 5 deaths, 3 received mono therapy with Tenofovir and 2 dual therapy. Predictors of mortality had high S. bilirubin, HBV-DNA, MELD score and CTP score.

conclusionIn spontaneous reactivation of HBV presenting as ACLF, combination of Telbivudine plus Tenofovir is safer with less nephrotoxicity and better outcomes.

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ACLF-Bmonotherapytelbivudinetenofovir

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PMID34322441
PMCPMC8284233
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