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  1. Article ; Online: Pharmacy preceptorship in the emergency department.

    Miarons, Marta

    Emergency medicine journal : EMJ

    2017  Volume 34, Issue 10, Page(s) 694

    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-10
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 2040124-3
    ISSN 1472-0213 ; 1472-0205
    ISSN (online) 1472-0213
    ISSN 1472-0205
    DOI 10.1136/emermed-2017-206856
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  2. Article ; Online: Allelic Frequency of DPYD Genetic Variants in Patients With Cancer in Spain: The PhotoDPYD Study.

    Miarons, Marta / Manzaneque Gordón, Alba / Riera, Pau / Gutiérrez Nicolás, Fernando

    The oncologist

    2023  Volume 28, Issue 5, Page(s) e304–e308

    Abstract: Introduction: Identifying polymorphisms in the dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPYD) gene is gaining importance to be able to predict fluoropyrimidine-associated toxicity. The aim of this project was to describe the frequency of the DPYD variants DPYD* ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Identifying polymorphisms in the dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPYD) gene is gaining importance to be able to predict fluoropyrimidine-associated toxicity. The aim of this project was to describe the frequency of the DPYD variants DPYD*2A (rs3918290); c.1679T>G (rs55886062); c.2846A>T (rs67376798) and c.1129-5923C>G (rs75017182; HapB3) in the Spanish oncological patients.
    Material and methods: Cross-sectional and multicentric study (PhotoDPYD study) conducted in hospitals located in Spain designed to register the frequency of the most relevant DPYD genetic variants in oncological patients. All oncological patients with DPYD genotype were recruited in the participant hospitals. The measures determined where the presence or not of the 4 DPYD previously described variants.
    Results: Blood samples from 8054 patients with cancer from 40 different hospitals were used to determine the prevalence of the 4 variants located in the DPYD gene. The frequency of carriers of one defective DPYD variant was 4.9%. The most frequently identified variant was c.1129-5923C>G (rs75017182) (HapB3), in 2.9%, followed by c.2846A>T (rs67376798) in 1.4%, c.1905 + 1G>A (rs3918290, DPYD*2A) in 0.7% and c.1679T>G (rs55886062) in 0.2% of the patients. Only 7 patients (0.08%) were carrying the c.1129-5923C>G (rs75017182) (HapB3) variant, 3 (0.04%) the c.1905 + 1G>A (rs3918290, DPYD*2A) and one (0.01%) the DPYD c.2846A>T (rs67376798, p.D949V) variant in homozygosis. Moreover, 0.07% were compound heterozygous patients, 3 carrying the DPYD variants DPYD*2A + c.2846A>T, 2 the DPYD c.1129-5923C>G + c.2846A>T and one the DPYD*2A + c.1129-5923C>G variants.
    Conclusions: Our results demonstrate the relatively high frequency of DPYD genetic variants in the Spanish patient with cancer population, which highlights the relevance of their determination before initiating a fluoropirimidine-containing regimen.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Dihydrouracil Dehydrogenase (NADP)/genetics ; Fluorouracil ; Genotype ; Neoplasms/epidemiology ; Neoplasms/genetics ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Spain/epidemiology
    Chemical Substances Dihydrouracil Dehydrogenase (NADP) (EC 1.3.1.2) ; Fluorouracil (U3P01618RT)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1409038-7
    ISSN 1549-490X ; 1083-7159
    ISSN (online) 1549-490X
    ISSN 1083-7159
    DOI 10.1093/oncolo/oyad077
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  3. Article ; Online: Efficacy and safety of high doses of irinotecan in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer treated with the FOLFIRI regimen based on the UGT1A1 genotype: A systematic review.

    Miarons, Marta / Riera, Pau / García-Gil, Sara / Gutiérrez-Nicolás, Fernando

    Farmacia hospitalaria : organo oficial de expresion cientifica de la Sociedad Espanola de Farmacia Hospitalaria

    2022  Volume 46, Issue 4, Page(s) 224–233

    Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the published data on the efficacy and safety of doses higher than 180 mg/m2 of irinotecan recommended in the drug's summary of product characteristics in  metastatic colorectal cancer ... ...

    Title translation Eficacia y seguridad de dosis altas de irinotecán en pacientes con cáncer colorrectal metastásico tratados con el esquema FOLFIRI en función del genotipo de UGT1A1: Revisión sistemática.
    Abstract Objective: The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the published data on the efficacy and safety of doses higher than 180 mg/m2 of irinotecan recommended in the drug's summary of product characteristics in  metastatic colorectal cancer patients with genotypes UGT1A1*1/*1 or *1/*28  who are treated with the FOLFIRI regimen.
    Method: A systematic review of the literature was carried out in Medline and  Embase searching for articles published up to December 2021. The methods  used were based on the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for  Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement. The criteria  for the inclusion of studies were previously defined based on the two secondary goals addressed in this review: 1) To analyze the magnitude of the differences  in clinical responses and 2) To study the magnitude of the differences in  adverse effects of irinotecan at high doses, as compared to the doses  described in the summary of product characteristics corresponding to the  FOLFIRI regimen in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer with genotypes  UGT1A1*1/* 1 or *1/*28.
    Results: The search yielded a total of 985 references, of which 13 were selected for analysis. Seven evaluated both efficacy and safety and six  only safety. With regard to the studies that evaluated both efficacy and safety,  six out of seven (85.7%) were in favor of increasing irinotecan dose according  to the objective response rate and progression-free survival. Two of them even  recommended dose increases based on overall survival. Irinotecan safety  studies suggest that doses higher than 180 mg/m2 are tolerated by  most UGT1A1*1/*1 and *1/*28 patients.
    Conclusions: The present systematic review shows the advisability of considering adjusting the dose of irinotecan when used as part of the FOLFIRI regimen based on the polymorphisms of the UGT1A1 gene as this may increase the likelihood of an adequate clinical response.
    MeSH term(s) Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/adverse effects ; Camptothecin/adverse effects ; Colorectal Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Colorectal Neoplasms/genetics ; Fluorouracil/adverse effects ; Genotype ; Glucuronosyltransferase/genetics ; Glucuronosyltransferase/therapeutic use ; Humans ; Irinotecan/adverse effects ; Leucovorin/adverse effects
    Chemical Substances Irinotecan (7673326042) ; Glucuronosyltransferase (EC 2.4.1.17) ; Leucovorin (Q573I9DVLP) ; Fluorouracil (U3P01618RT) ; Camptothecin (XT3Z54Z28A)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-07-17
    Publishing country Spain
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 1122680-8
    ISSN 2171-8695 ; 1130-6343
    ISSN (online) 2171-8695
    ISSN 1130-6343
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  4. Article ; Online: Is estimated exposure an accurate surrogate for measured fludarabine levels in CAR T-cell patients?

    Sánchez-Salinas, Mario Andrés / Miarons, Marta / Troconiz, Iñaki F / Navarro, Víctor / Varela, Javier / Iacoboni, Gloria / Barba, Pere

    Blood advances

    2024  

    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-17
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2915908-8
    ISSN 2473-9537 ; 2473-9529
    ISSN (online) 2473-9537
    ISSN 2473-9529
    DOI 10.1182/bloodadvances.2023011433
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  5. Article: Systematic review of case reports of oropharyngeal dysphagia following the use of antipsychotics.

    Miarons, Marta / Rofes, Laia

    Gastroenterologia y hepatologia

    2018  Volume 42, Issue 4, Page(s) 209–227

    Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effect of antipsychotic medication on dysphagia based on clinical case reports.: Patients and methods: Literature searches were performed using the electronic databases PubMed and ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effect of antipsychotic medication on dysphagia based on clinical case reports.
    Patients and methods: Literature searches were performed using the electronic databases PubMed and Embase. In PubMed, we used the MeSH terms "antipsychotic agents" OR "tranquilizing agents" combined with "deglutition disorders" OR "deglutition". In Embase, we used the Emtree terms "neuroleptic agents" combined with "swallowing" OR "dysphagia". Two reviewers assessed the eligibility of each case independently.
    Results: A total of 1043 abstracts were retrieved, of which 36 cases met the inclusion criteria; 14 cases were related to typical antipsychotics and 22 to atypical antipsychotics. Dysphagia occurred together with extrapyramidal symptoms in half of the cases and was the only prominent symptom in the other half. The most common strategy against dysphagia was changing to another antipsychotic (n=13, 36.1%).
    Conclusions: The data from this review indicate that antipsychotics can increase the prevalence of dysphagia.
    MeSH term(s) Antipsychotic Agents/adverse effects ; Deglutition Disorders/chemically induced ; Humans ; Medical Records
    Chemical Substances Antipsychotic Agents
    Language Spanish
    Publishing date 2018-11-20
    Publishing country Spain
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 632502-6
    ISSN 0210-5705
    ISSN 0210-5705
    DOI 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2018.09.010
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  6. Article ; Online: The role of pro-, pre- and symbiotics in cancer: A systematic review.

    Miarons, Marta / Roca, Maria / Salvà, Francesc

    Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

    2020  Volume 46, Issue 1, Page(s) 50–65

    Abstract: What is known and objective: Cancer is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Pro-, pre- and symbiotics can modulate host metabolism and gut microbiota and potentially help prevent cancer and modulate the adverse effects ( ...

    Abstract What is known and objective: Cancer is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Pro-, pre- and symbiotics can modulate host metabolism and gut microbiota and potentially help prevent cancer and modulate the adverse effects (AEs) of treatments. Numerous studies on this role for pro-, pre- and symbiotics have reported inconsistent results. The purpose of this review was to examine current scientific evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of pro-, pre- and symbiotics on the incidence of complications and AEs, especially diarrhoea, in cancer management.
    Methods: A systematic literature search was implemented in MEDLINE using the MeSH terms "probiotics", "prebiotics", "symbiotics" and "neoplasms", according to PRISMA guidelines. Reference lists were also handsearched to identify additional eligible RCTs. Three reviewers independently assessed the eligibility of each RCT. Of 714 retrieved abstracts, 22 articles with 2287 participants were included in the analysis.
    Results and discussion: The most studied bacteriotherapies were probiotics and symbiotics, in 10 and 7 studies, respectively. Both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains were used in 18 studies, while Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains were individually used in 9 and 2 studies, respectively. Diarrhoea incidence rates were 3.2%-39.1% in intervention groups and 6.7%-60.9% in control groups, while infection incidence rates were 11.1%-22.7% in intervention groups and 17.3%-28.7% in control groups.
    What is new and conclusions: Pro-, pre- and symbiotics may potentially be efficacious in reducing complications associated with chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery in patients with cancer.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Neoplasms/drug therapy ; Prebiotics/administration & dosage ; Probiotics/administration & dosage ; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
    Chemical Substances Prebiotics
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-10-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 639006-7
    ISSN 1365-2710 ; 0269-4727
    ISSN (online) 1365-2710
    ISSN 0269-4727
    DOI 10.1111/jcpt.13292
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  7. Article ; Online: Pharmacokinetics of eculizumab in adult and pediatric patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome and C3 glomerulopathy.

    Pau Parra, Alba / Ramos, Natalia / Perurena-Prieto, Janire / Manrique-Rodríguez, Silvia / Climente, Monica / García Quintanilla, Laura / Escolano, Ángel / Miarons, Marta

    Farmacia hospitalaria : organo oficial de expresion cientifica de la Sociedad Espanola de Farmacia Hospitalaria

    2023  Volume 48, Issue 1, Page(s) 16–22

    Abstract: Objective: The objective of the study was to analyze and describe the concentrations of eculizumab and the complement blockade in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and C3 glomerulopathy, and to define a therapeutic margin where ... ...

    Title translation Farmacocinética de eculizumab en pacientes adultos y pediátricos con síndrome hemolítico urémico atípico y glomerulopatía C3.
    Abstract Objective: The objective of the study was to analyze and describe the concentrations of eculizumab and the complement blockade in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and C3 glomerulopathy, and to define a therapeutic margin where there is a high probability of achieving therapeutic efficacy.
    Methods: Observational, ambispective and multicenter study that included adult and pediatric patients diagnosed with aHUS and C3 glomerulopathy from September 2020 to October 2022 in five hospitals in Spain. Eculizumab was administered at the doses recommended by the data sheet according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Pre-dose and post-dose concentrations of eculizumab were determined, as well as blockade of the classical complement pathway (CH50). Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, and pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated. To establish the cut-off point for eculizumab concentrations that predicted complement blockade, Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed. Lastly, the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to contrast the differences in different parameters according to eculizumab concentrations.
    Results: Twenty-five patients were included, 19 adults (76.0%) and 6 pediatrics (24.0%), with median ages of 43.4 (IQR 35.7-48.8) and 10.1 (IQR 9.6-11.3) years, respectively. Of these, 22 (88.0%) patients were diagnosed with aHUS and 3 (12.0%) with C3 glomerulopathy. A total of 111 eculizumab concentrations were determined. Mean pre-dose and post-dose concentration values detected during the maintenance phase were 243.8 (SD 240.6) μg/mL and 747.4 (SD 444.3) μg/mL, respectively. Increased complement blockade was observed at higher pre-dose concentrations (p=0.002) and decreased serum creatinine at both higher pre- and post-dose concentrations (p=0.001 and p=0.017, respectively). Using ROC curves, it was determined that a pre-dose concentration >149.0 μg/mL was optimal to achieve complement blockade, with an AUC of 0.87 (0.78-0.95). Finally, high inter-individual (48.9% CV) with low intra-individual variabilities (11.9% CV) in eculizumab clearance were observed.
    Conclusions: The present study reports supratherapeutic concentrations of eculizumab in patients with aHUS, and defines higher concentrations than those described in the data sheet to achieve blockade, thus encouraging the personalization of treatment with eculizumab.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Child ; Middle Aged ; Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome/drug therapy ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/therapeutic use ; Spain
    Chemical Substances eculizumab (A3ULP0F556) ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
    Language Spanish
    Publishing date 2023-08-22
    Publishing country Spain
    Document type Observational Study ; Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1122680-8
    ISSN 2171-8695 ; 1130-6343
    ISSN (online) 2171-8695
    ISSN 1130-6343
    DOI 10.1016/j.farma.2023.07.009
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  8. Article ; Online: [Translated article] Pharmacokinetics of eculizumab in adult and pediatric patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome and C3 glomerulopathy.

    Parra, Alba Pau / Ramos, Natalia / Perurena-Prieto, Janire / Manrique-Rodríguez, Silvia / Climente, Monica / Quintanilla, Laura García / Escolano, Ángel / Miarons, Marta

    Farmacia hospitalaria : organo oficial de expresion cientifica de la Sociedad Espanola de Farmacia Hospitalaria

    2023  Volume 48, Issue 1, Page(s) T16–T22

    Abstract: Objective: The objective of the study was to analyze and describe the concentrations of eculizumab and the complement blockade in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and C3 glomerulopathy, and to define a therapeutic margin where ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The objective of the study was to analyze and describe the concentrations of eculizumab and the complement blockade in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and C3 glomerulopathy, and to define a therapeutic margin where there is a high probability of achieving therapeutic efficacy.
    Methods: Observational, ambispective, and multicenter study that included adult and pediatric patients diagnosed with aHUS and C3 glomerulopathy from September 2020 to October 2022 in 5 hospitals in Spain. Eculizumab was administered at the doses recommended by the data sheet according to the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Pre- and post-dose concentrations of eculizumab were determined, as well as blockade of the classical complement pathway (CH50). Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, and pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated. To establish the cut-off point for eculizumab concentrations that predicted complement blockade, Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed. Lastly, the Kruskal-Wallis test was used to contrast the differences in different parameters according to eculizumab concentrations.
    Results: Twenty-five patients were included, 19 adults (76.0%) and 6 pediatrics (24.0%), with median ages of 43.4 (interquartile range (IQR) 35.7-48.8) and 10.1 (IQR 9.6-11.3) years, respectively. Of these, 22 (88.0%) patients were diagnosed with aHUS and 3 (12.0%) with C3 glomerulopathy. A total of 111 eculizumab concentrations were determined. Mean pre- and post-dose concentration values detected during the maintenance phase were 243.8 (SD 240.6) μg/mL and 747.4 (standard deviation (SD) 444.3) μg/mL, respectively. Increased complement blockade was observed at higher pre-dose concentrations (P = .002) and decreased serum creatinine at both higher pre- and post-dose concentrations (P = .001 and P = .017, respectively). Using ROC curves, it was determined that a pre-dose concentration >149.0 μg/mL was optimal to achieve complement blockade, with an AUC of 0.87 (0.78-0.95). Finally, high inter-individual (48.9% variation coefficient (CV)) with low intra-individual variabilities (11.9% CV) in eculizumab clearance were observed.
    Conclusions: The present study reports supratherapeutic concentrations of eculizumab in patients with aHUS, and defines higher concentrations than those described in the data sheet to achieve blockade, thus encouraging the personalization of treatment with eculizumab.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Child ; Middle Aged ; Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome/drug therapy ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized/therapeutic use ; Spain
    Chemical Substances eculizumab (A3ULP0F556) ; Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
    Language Spanish
    Publishing date 2023-12-05
    Publishing country Spain
    Document type Observational Study ; Multicenter Study ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1122680-8
    ISSN 2171-8695 ; 1130-6343
    ISSN (online) 2171-8695
    ISSN 1130-6343
    DOI 10.1016/j.farma.2023.09.009
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  9. Article ; Online: Hyponatremia after COVID-19 is frequent in the first year and increases re-admissions.

    Biagetti, Betina / Sánchez-Montalvá, Adrián / Puig-Perez, Albert / Campos-Varela, Isabel / Pilia, María Florencia / Anderssen-Nordahl, Emilie / González-Sans, Didac / Miarons, Marta / Simó, Rafael

    Scientific reports

    2024  Volume 14, Issue 1, Page(s) 595

    Abstract: Hyponatremia on admission has been related to worse outcomes in patients with COVID-19 infection. However, little is known about the frequency and the associated risk factors of hyponatremia after COVID-19 discharge. We performed an observational 24- ... ...

    Abstract Hyponatremia on admission has been related to worse outcomes in patients with COVID-19 infection. However, little is known about the frequency and the associated risk factors of hyponatremia after COVID-19 discharge. We performed an observational 24-month follow-up study of patients admitted during the first COVID-19 wave. Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox proportional hazard models were used to assess the main variables in predicting hyponatremia on follow-up (HYPO-FU). A total of 161 out of 683 (24.4%) developed HYPO-FU. The group with HYPO-FU comprised of more men [(62.3%) vs. (49.2%); p < 0.01], older [65.6 ± 18.2 vs. 60.3 ± 17.0; p < 0.01] and more frequently re-admitted [(16.2%) vs. (3.8%); p < 0.01). The rate of HYPO-FU was higher in the first year 23.6 per 100 individuals per year. After Cox regression analysis, the independent risk factors of HYPO-FU were diabetes [OR 2.12, IC 95% (1.48-3.04)], hypertension [OR 2.18, IC 95% (1.53-3.12)], heart failure [OR 3.34, IC 95% (1.72-6.48)] and invasive ventilation support requirement [OR: 2.38, IC 95% (1.63-3.50)]. To conclude, HYPO-FU was frequent in the first year after COVID-19 infection, and the risk was higher in older men with comorbidities, increasing rehospitalisation. Further studies aimed at evaluating the beneficial effects of correcting hyponatremia in these patients are warranted.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Humans ; Male ; Body Fluids ; COVID-19/complications ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Follow-Up Studies ; Heart Failure ; Hyponatremia/epidemiology ; Hyponatremia/etiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-05
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Observational Study
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-50970-z
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  10. Article: Use of chronic medications and risk of death due to COVID-19 in hospitalised patients.

    Larrosa-García, María / Garcia-Garcia, Sonia / Louro, Javier / Sánchez-Montalvá, Adrián / Sampol Sirvent, Julia / Augustín Recio, Salvador / Guillén Del Castillo, Alfredo / Riera-Arnau, Judit / Gorgas, Maria Queralt / Miarons, Marta

    European journal of hospital pharmacy : science and practice

    2024  Volume 31, Issue 3, Page(s) 247–252

    Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the potential association between chronic exposure to medication and death related to COVID-19.: Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study that included all patients hospitalised due to COVID-19 from 11 March to 4 ...

    Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the potential association between chronic exposure to medication and death related to COVID-19.
    Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study that included all patients hospitalised due to COVID-19 from 11 March to 4 June 2020 in our centre. Chronic patient medication was classified by the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) classification; demographic and clinical data were analysed. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to estimate the adjusted odds ratios (aOR) of death for each drug exposure; each aOR represents an independent model adjusted by clinical factors related to COVID-19 mortality.
    Results: The study included 978 patients with a mean (SD) age of 64.5 (17.7) years who were predominantly male (531, 54.3%). Of all 978 patients, 182 (18.61%) died during the follow-up of the study. The most common Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) was 0, 4.2% were smokers, 16.7% were obese, 47.4% had hypertension, and 19.4% were diabetic. Most patients (70.8%) were prescribed at least one treatment, 32.5% used >5 treatments, and 8.6% >10. Our data suggest that COVID-19 hospitalised patients taking trimethoprim and analogues, leukotriene receptor antagonists, calcineurin inhibitors, aldosterone antagonists, selective immunosuppressants, propulsives, insulins and analogues, and benzodiazepine derivatives have a higher risk of death.
    Conclusions: This study investigated the association between chronic exposure to drugs and the risk of death in COVID-19 patients. Our results have shed some light on the impact of chronic drug exposure on the risk of severe COVID-19; however, further research is needed to increase the understanding about its relevance.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; COVID-19/mortality ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Aged ; Hospitalization ; Risk Factors ; Aged, 80 and over ; Adult ; Comorbidity
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2650179-X
    ISSN 2047-9964 ; 2047-9956
    ISSN (online) 2047-9964
    ISSN 2047-9956
    DOI 10.1136/ejhpharm-2021-003186
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