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ReviewDrugs in context2021

Bilastine 10 and 20 mg in paediatric and adult patients: an updated practical approach to treatment decisions.

Amalia Leceta, Aintzane García, Ander Sologuren, Cristina Campo

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Review in Drugs in context, 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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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Amalia LecetaMedical Affairs Department, Faes Farma SA, Bizkaia, Spain.
Aintzane GarcíaMedical Affairs Department, Faes Farma SA, Bizkaia, Spain.
Ander SologurenPharmacovigilance Unit, Faes Farma SA, Bizkaia, Spain.
Cristina CampoHead of Clinical Research Medical Affairs Department, Faes Farma SA, Bizkaia, Spain.
Faes Farma (Spain) · ES

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBilastine, a non-sedating H

methodsResults of recent clinical studies in paediatric and other populations as well as questions received and responses provided by the Faes Farma MID.

resultsThe information regarding the use of bilastine in paediatric patients is the most relevant aspect of this updated review. The stepwise approval of the paediatric formulations in various countries started with the European Medicines Agency approval in 2017 in accordance with a 2009 Paediatric Investigation Plan, followed by approval in other countries. The queries that are most commonly received by the Faes Farma MID include the potential for drug interactions involving bilastine and other frequently used drugs, and the use of bilastine in special populations or to treat specific symptoms related to allergic conditions. As the concomitant use of many medications is not permitted during clinical trials, the advice provided regarding the concomitant use of other medications with bilastine considers the pharmacological properties of both the drug in question and bilastine, as well as expert opinion. Likewise, advice regarding the use of bilastine in special populations (e.g. patients with renal impairment, obesity, lactose intolerance, and elderly or pregnant individuals) or to treat specific symptoms (e.g. treatment-resistant urticaria, pruritus or BASCULE syndrome) considers the best evidence from a variety of sources, including clinical studies, real-world experience, guideline recommendations and expert opinion.

conclusionThis updated review provides current data regarding the best use of bilastine in specific situations and patients and identifies areas in which further knowledge is required. Although decisions regarding the use of bilastine may be aided by expert opinion that relies on knowledge of the underlying science, additional research and evidence are required to answer certain queries regarding the use of bilastine.

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allergic rhinoconjunctivitisantihistaminesbilastinedrug informationdrug interactionsmedical information servicespaediatricssafetyurticaria

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PMID34457015
PMCPMC8366504
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