entecavir and Kidney-Diseases

To assess the potential effects of telbivudine (LdT) and entecavir (ETV) on renal function in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), we performed a meta-analysis of the relevant data available on these agents to evaluate their effects on the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) during treatment.. The PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), Cochrane Library, and WanFang databases were searched for relevant articles appearing in the literature up to July 1, 2015. A total of 6 studies (1960 CHB patients) with 1-year eGFR outcomes were retrieved and analyzed.. Generally, the results of the 6 studies analyzed showed that eGFR was improved after LdT treatment, but was decreased after ETV treatment. Using a fixed-effects approach, the change in eGFR was found to be significantly different between LdT and ETV treatment (Z = 3.64; P = 0.0003). Whereas the eGFR was slightly decreased with ETV compared with baseline (-1.45 mL/min/1.73 m(2)), the eGFR was improved with LdT (2.99 mL/min/1.73 m(2)) after 1 year of treatment. An overall test of effect in the meta-analysis showed that the eGFR in LdT-treated patients was significantly improved after 1-year of treatment (Z = 3.71; P = 0.0002).. This meta-analysis has confirmed that LdT has a renal protective effect whereas ETV does not. However, whether the benefit on renal function outweighs the occurrence of resistance in specific clinical situations is not yet clear.

Topics: Antiviral Agents; China; Guanine; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Humans; Kidney; Kidney Diseases; Kidney Function Tests; Telbivudine; Thymidine

Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized; Antineoplastic Agents; Antiviral Agents; Cetuximab; Cisplatin; Contraindications; Diuretics; Fluid Therapy; Guanine; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Hepatitis B; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Kidney Tubules; Lung Diseases, Interstitial; Magnesium; Nausea; Patient Care Team; Safety Management; Vomiting

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and entecavir (ETV) have been recommended after liver transplantation to prevent recurrence of hepatitis B virus infection. Despite its proven efficacy, the renal safety of TDF has not been established in liver transplant recipients. We aimed to compare the effects of TDF and ETV on renal function in liver transplant recipients and to evaluate risk factors for renal dysfunction after liver transplantation.. This is a retrospective, observational multicenter study of data from the Korean Organ Transplantation Registry. We included adults who underwent liver transplantation for hepatitis B virus-related complications from April 2014 to December 2017 and received TDF or ETV post-transplantation. Renal dysfunction was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate decline by at least 20% from baseline (1 month post-transplantation). Median duration of follow-up was 29 months (interquartile range 19-42).. A total of 804 liver transplant patients were included. The cumulative probability of renal dysfunction was significantly higher in the TDF group than in the ETV group. Multivariable analysis confirmed that TDF was independently associated with an increased risk of renal dysfunction (hazard ratio = 1.47, 95% confidence interval 1.12-1.92; p = 0.005). Independent risk factors for renal dysfunction included older age, worse baseline renal function, and low body mass index. Overall survival rate was significantly lower in patients with renal dysfunction than in those without.. In this nationwide study, the use of TDF was associated with an increased risk of renal dysfunction, when compared with ETV.

Topics: Adult; Antiviral Agents; Guanine; Hepatitis B virus; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Humans; Kidney; Kidney Diseases; Liver Transplantation; Registries; Republic of Korea; Retrospective Studies; Tenofovir; Treatment Outcome

This study aims to assess the nephrotoxicity and efficacy of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (tenofovir), telbivudine and entecavir. A retrospective study of 587 patients with chronic hepatitis B treated with tenofovir (n = 170), telbivudine (n = 184) and entecavir (n = 233) for at least 1 year. Renal function and efficacy were assessed. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decreased significantly in the tenofovir group after a mean of 17 months treatment (from 92.2 to 85.6 mL/min/1.73 m(2), p < 0.001), but increased in the telbivudine group after a mean of 32 months of treatment (from 86.1 to 95 mL/min/1.73 m(2), p < 0.001). There was no significant change in eGFR in the entecavir group after a mean of 44 months. By multivariate analysis, pre-existing renal insufficiency (p = 0.003), tenofovir (p = 0.007) and diuretic treatment (p = 0.001) were independent predictors for renal function deterioration. Cumulative virological breakthrough was 0% in tenofovir after 2 years, 3.4% in entecavir after 7 years and 22.9% in telbivudine after 5 years. Liver cirrhosis (p = 0.008) and virological breakthrough (p = 0.040) were independently associated with increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma development. Tenofovir may lead to deterioration in renal function as assessed by serial eGFR measurements. Although telbivudine appeared to be associated with an improvement in eGFR, it was associated with high rates of virological breakthrough, which was an independent risk factor for HCC development. With low rates of virological breakthrough and preservation of renal function, entecavir could be the best choice among these three agents.

Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antiviral Agents; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions; Female; Glomerular Filtration Rate; Guanine; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Kidney Function Tests; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Telbivudine; Tenofovir; Thymidine; Treatment Outcome

To compare the effectiveness and renal safety of treatment with tenofovir versus entecavir in patients with chronic hepatitis-B.. Retrospective study in hepatitis-B patients who initiated treatment with tenofovir or entecavir since January 1998 until 2013. The primary effectiveness variable was defined as viral DNA < 20 UI/ml (HBV-DNA) and the variable for renal safety was variations in glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) after 48 weeks of treatment.. The analysis was conducted in 64 patients (1:1), with similar characteristics except for the prevalence of naive patients (p=0.036), comorbidities (p=0.077) and nephrotoxic drugs (p=0.088) in the entecavi arm, while the tenofovir arm presented a prevalence of patients with HBV-DNA < 20 UI/ml (p=0.032) and HBeAg-positive (p=0.050). Statistical univariate analysis and adjustment for confounding variables was conducted through the Propensity Score (PS). The outcomes for the primary effectiveness variable showed tenofovir superiority after PS adjustment, with an ORadj=6.7 (95% CI:1.2-35.3; p=0.028). Three patients on tenofovir experienced seroconversion (p=0.148). The outcomes for the primary safety variable (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73m2) showed no difference between both arms after adjustment, achieving an ORadj=0.6 (95% CI:0.1-2.8; p=0.521). The tenofovir arm registered two cases of treatment interruption due to renal toxicity, with subsequent recovery, including one Fanconi Syndrome.. In our study, there are significant differences between both treatments regarding effectiveness, with tenofovir demonstrating superiority. In terms of renal safety, we have not found any significant differences, but two cases of treatment interruption due to renal toxicity with tenofovir lead us to the conclusion that treatment decision in patients with renal function alteration should include an individualized assessment of each case.. Objetivo: Comparar la efectividad y seguridad renal del tratamiento con tenofovir frente al entecavir en pacientes con hepatitis B cronica. Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo en pacientes con hepatitis B que iniciaron tratamiento con tenofovir o entecavir entre enero 1998-2013. La variable principal de la efectividad fue definida como DNA viral < 20 UI/ml (HBV-DNA) y la de la seguridad renal como variaciones en el filtrado glomerular (eGFR) tras 48 semanas de tratamiento. Resultados: Se analizaron un total de 64 pacientes (1:1), con caracteristicas semejantes excepto por el predominio de pacientes sin tratamiento previo (p=0,036), comorbilidades (p=0,077) y farmacos nefrotoxicos (p=0,088) en el grupo-entecavir, y de pacientes con HBV-DNA < 20 UI/ml (p=0,032) y HBeAg-positivo (p=0,050) en el grupo-tenofovir. Se realizaron analisis estadisticos univariantes y se ajustaron las variables confusoras mediante Propensity score (PS). Los resultados para la variable principal de efectividad (HBV-DNA < 20 UI/ml) denotan una superioridad del tenofovir tras el ajuste por PS con una ORadj= 6,7 (IC95%: 1,2-35,3; p=0,028). Tres pacientes con tenofovir sufrieron seroconversion (p=0,148). Los resultados para la variable principal de seguridad (eGFR < 60ml/min/1.73m2) no mostraron diferencias entre ambas ramas tras el ajuste, obteniendo una ORadj= 0,6 (IC95%: 0,1-2,8; p=0,521). El grupo-tenofovir registro dos casos de suspension por toxicidad renal, con posterior recuperacion, entre ellos un sindrome de Fanconi. Conclusiones: En nuestro estudio existen diferencias significativas entre ambos tratamientos respecto a su efectividad, mostrandose el tenofovir superior. En cuanto a la seguridad renal, no hemos encontrado diferencias significativas, pero dos casos de suspension de tratamiento por toxicidad renal con tenofovir nos llevan a concluir que la decision de tratamiento en los pacientes con alteraciones en la funcion renal deberia incluir un analisis individualizado de cada caso.

Topics: Adult; Aged; Antiviral Agents; Cohort Studies; Female; Guanine; Hepatitis B e Antigens; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Tenofovir; Treatment Outcome

Topics: Adult; Antiviral Agents; beta 2-Microglobulin; Creatinine; Cystatin C; Female; Guanine; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Kidney Function Tests; Male; Middle Aged; Predictive Value of Tests; Renal Insufficiency; Retinol-Binding Proteins; Serum Albumin; Tenofovir; Treatment Outcome

There is increasing concern about the potential for nephrotoxicity in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) treated long-term with nucleotide analogs.. We examined renal dysfunction and its associated risk factors in patients with CHB treated with antiviral regimens containing either nucleosides or nucleotide analogs. We undertook a retrospective cohort study from 2006 to 2014 at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Bangkok, Thailand, and analyzed the data of 102 patients with a median follow-up time of 44.5 months (range 4-101 months).. Seventy-three patients were treated with an antiviral regime containing a nucleoside analog, and 29 with a regime containing a nucleotide analog. Abnormally elevated serum creatinine concentration was observed in 12 patients (11.8 %) after 8 years of treatment. Thirty one percent of patients treated with nucleotide analogs had elevated serum creatinine levels and three of these patients (10.3 %) developed nephrotoxicity. In contrast, serum creatinine concentrations were elevated in three of the 73 patients treated with a nucleoside analog (4.1 %), and none developed nephrotoxicity. The incidence of renal dysfunction by the nucleotide analog regimen was cumulative, with 11.1, 21.0, 26.5 and 47.6 % of patients affected after 2, 4, 6 and 8 years, respectively. Univariate and multivariate analysis indicated that a nucleotide analog-based regimen significantly predicted renal dysfunction (odds ratio 10.5, 95 % confidence intervals 2.6-42.4, P <0.001).. The long-term use of nucleotide analogs increased the risk of nephrotoxicity in patients with CHB. Thus, the regular assessment of renal function is recommended for all patients with CHB, particularly those treated with a nucleotide analog.

Topics: Adenine; Adult; Antiviral Agents; Creatinine; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Guanine; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Hospitals; Humans; Incidence; Kidney Diseases; Lamivudine; Male; Middle Aged; Nephrons; Organophosphonates; Proportional Hazards Models; Retrospective Studies; Risk Assessment; Risk Factors; Telbivudine; Tenofovir; Thailand; Thymidine; Tropical Medicine

Tenofovir is a nucleotide reverse-transcriptase inhibitor approved for treatment of human immunodeficiency virus infection, as well as chronic hepatitis B (CHB). We evaluated nephrotoxicity among patients with CHB treated with tenofovir.. We performed a community-based, retrospective cohort study of 80 patients with CHB who received tenofovir, alone or in a combination regimen; they were matched for age and sex with 80 CHB patients who received only entecavir. Incidences of serum creatinine (SCr) increase ≥0.2 mg/dL and new SCr levels of 1.5, 2.0, or 2.5 mg/dL were assessed. Patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min, calculated using the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease or Cockcroft-Gault formula, or who had ≥20% decrease in eGFR were also recorded.. More patients given entecavir had increases in SCr ≥2.5 mg/dL (1 vs 6; P = .053), whereas more patients given tenofovir had a new Cockcroft-Gault eGFR of <60 mL/min (15 vs 6; P = .022) and at least 1 dose adjustment (13 vs 4; P = .021). By multivariate analysis, the only significant factors associated with an increase in SCr were a history of organ transplantation (adjusted odds ratio, 6.740; 95% confidence interval, 1.799-28.250; P = .005) and pre-existing renal insufficiency (adjusted odds ratio, 10.960; 95% confidence interval, 2.419-48.850; P = .002). No factors, including therapy assignment, were associated with a new eGFR <60 mL/min.. Markers of renal function indicated that patients who received tenofovir were no more likely to have changes in renal function than patients treated with entecavir. History of transplant and pre-existing renal insufficiency were the only factors independently associated with increases in SCr.

Topics: Adenine; Adult; Aged; Antiviral Agents; Cohort Studies; Creatinine; Female; Glomerular Filtration Rate; Guanine; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Male; Middle Aged; Organophosphonates; Retrospective Studies; Risk Assessment; Tenofovir; Young Adult

Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a dynamic disease that is influenced by host and virological factors. The management of CHB has become more complex with the increasing use of long-term oral nucleos⁄tide analogue antiviral therapies and the availability of novel diagnostic assays. Furthermore, there is often a lack of robust data to guide optimal management such as the selection of therapy, duration of treatment, potential antiviral side effects and the treatment of special populations. In November 2011, the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver convened a consensus conference to review the literature and analyze published data, including other international expert guidelines on CHB management. The proceedings of the consensus conference are summarized and provide updated clinical practice guidelines to assist Canadian health care providers in the prevention, diagnosis, assessment and treatment of CHB.

Topics: Adenine; Allied Health Personnel; Antibodies, Viral; Antiviral Agents; Canada; Coinfection; Drug Resistance, Viral; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Guanine; Hepatitis B Surface Antigens; Hepatitis B Vaccines; Hepatitis B virus; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Hepatitis C; Humans; Interferons; Kidney Diseases; Liver; Organophosphonates; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; Tenofovir

Antiviral treatment has improved the short-term outcome of kidney transplant recipients with chronic hepatitis B infection, but its long-term impact, especially in patients who have developed drug resistance, remains uncertain.. Sixty-three hepatitis B surface antigen positive (HBsAg+) and 63 HBsAg- patients who have undergone kidney transplantation from 1985 to 2008 were retrospectively reviewed and their clinical outcomes were compared.. With lamivudine as initial treatment, 62% of patients developed drug resistance after 4 years. Lamivudine resistance was associated with a higher incidence of chronic hepatitis but had no significant impact on liver stiffness score or patient survival during follow-up. Salvage treatment with adefovir or entecavir was well tolerated, and resulted in a three-log decrease in hepatitis B deoxynucleic acid after 6 months and normalization of alanine aminotransferase in 75% of patients. The survival rate of HBsAg+ patients transplanted in the recent era of antiviral treatment was 81% at 10 years. Treatment of hepatitis B with nucleoside/nucleotide analogues resulted in significantly improved patient survival (83% vs. 34% at 20 years, P=0.006). Although antiviral treatment was associated with reduced mortality because of liver complications (P=0.036), liver-related deaths still accounted for 40% of mortalities in HBsAg+ patients in the era of antiviral therapies and 22.2% of all deaths that occurred in patients who had received antiviral treatment.. Treatment of HBsAg+ renal transplant recipients with nucleoside/nucleotide analogues confers long-term survival benefit, and that rescue therapy with adefovir or entecavir is effective and well tolerated in patients who had developed resistance to lamivudine.

Topics: Adenine; Adult; Antiviral Agents; Biomarkers; DNA, Viral; Drug Resistance, Viral; Female; Guanine; Hepatitis B Surface Antigens; Hepatitis B virus; Hepatitis B, Chronic; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Kidney Transplantation; Lamivudine; Male; Middle Aged; Organophosphonates; Proportional Hazards Models; Retrospective Studies; Risk Assessment; Risk Factors; Time Factors; Treatment Outcome; Viral Load

Topics: Adenine; Antiviral Agents; DNA, Viral; Drug Resistance, Viral; Drug Therapy, Combination; Guanine; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis B virus; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Lamivudine; Liver Transplantation; Organophosphonates; Secondary Prevention; Tenofovir