Resum
Background: Sustained virological response rates of up to 52% have been obtained with peginterferon α2a (40 kDa) plus ribavirin in patients suffering from chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 in randomized-controlled trials. Aim: To assess early virological response and its clinical utility in predicting an sustained virological response in patients suffering from chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 in routine clinical practice in Spain. Methods: Treatment-naïve patients received pegylated interferon α2a (40 kDa) 180 μg/week plus ribavirin 1000/1200 mg/day for 48 weeks, and were followed for a further 24 weeks. Overall, 475 patients received at least one dose of medication and were included in the efficacy population. Results: The overall sustained virological response rate was 48%. Of those with week 12 virological data, 83% had an early virological response. The negative predictive value of an early virological response was 93%. Conclusion: If sustained virological response is the goal, a treatment-decision based on a 12-week evaluation during routine clinical practice is feasible.
| Idioma original | Anglès |
|---|---|
| Pàgines (de-a) | 899-906 |
| Nombre de pàgines | 8 |
| Revista | Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics |
| Volum | 25 |
| Número | 8 |
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| Estat de la publicació | Publicada - d’abr. 2007 |