A dose-ranging study of pegylated interferon alfa-2b and ribavirin in chronic hepatitis C
A dose-ranging study of pegylated interferon alfa-2b and ribavirin in chronic hepatitis C
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DOI:
10.1053/jhep.2000.16661
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发表时间:
2000-09-01
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影响因子:
13.5
通讯作者:
Clement, RP
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作者:
Glue, P;Rouzier-Panis, R;Clement, RP
The objectives of this study were to assess the safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of pegylated interferon alfa-2b (PEG-Intron) plus ribavirin in patients with chronic hepatitis C. A total of 72 patients (35 men/37 women, age range 20-68 years) with clinically compensated chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) were enrolled into this open-label, randomized, active controlled study. Patients received either PEG-Intron 0.35, 0.7, or 1.4 mu g/kg subcutaneously weekly for 24 weeks alone, or in combination with ribavirin 600, 800, or 1,000 to 1,200 mg orally daily. Patients were evaluated during treatment and after a 24-week follow-up period for safety and efficacy. Detailed pharmacokinetic assessments were performed at weeks 1 and 4. PEG-Intron alone produced expected dose-related reductions in white cells, neutrophils and platelets. Addition of ribavirin reduced hemoglobin levels in a dose-related manner, did not further reduce PEG-Intron-induced decreases in neutrophil or white cell count, and increased platelet counts. Neutrophil function tests (C5a and FMLP migration, killing curves) were unaltered. Reported adverse events (flu-like symptoms, asthenia) were qualitatively similar in all dose groups. Anti-HCV activity, as measured by loss of detectable serum HCV RNA (i.e.