Objective To investigate the effectiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness of leflunomide for rheumatoid arthritis, and formulate an evidence-based treatment plan for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods We searched the ACP Journal Club, The Cochrane Library (Issue 2, 2007) and MEDLINE (1990 to 2007), and critically appraised the available evidence. Results The available Level A (high quality) evidence showed that the efficacy and adverse events of leflunomide were comparable to those of methotrexate. The total cost of treating patients with leflunomide was significantly higher when compared to methotrexate. The combination of leflunomide and methotrexate in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis unresponsive to methotrexate monotherapy was less costly and more effective than the strategy excluding leflunomide. Given the current evidence, together with our clinical experience and the patient’s preference, methotrexate was administered to the patient. There was an inadequate response after 6 months of treatment. And then, adding leflunomide to methotrexate attained a remarkable response 3 months later. The patient is still being followed up. Conclusion treatment with leflunomide and methotrexate in RA patients can improve the clinical outcomes. Long-term efficacy and toxicity remain to be established.
目的 为红皮病型银屑病患者制定循证治疗方案。 方法 2012年3月收治1例红皮病型银屑病患者，充分评估患者情况后，提出临床问题，计算机检索Cochrane图书馆、 Medline、中文全文期刊医学数据库中相关研究，根据检索结果结合患者实际情况，制定治疗方案。 结果 共检索到相关文献3篇。通过对检索结果进行分析，并结合患者意愿，为患者制定了采用甲氨喋呤的治疗方案。经过6个月的治疗随访，证实该方案适合该患者。 结论 采用循证医学的方法，为红皮病型银屑病患者制定合理的治疗方案，可提高疗效。
【摘要】 目的 探讨甲氨蝶呤(MTX)联合米非司酮治疗早期异位妊娠(EP)的临床效果。 方法 收集2006年2月-2010年2月收治的早期未破裂型EP患者126例，随机分为MTX联合米非司酮组62例，单独应用MTX组64例， MTX治疗采用小剂量分次肌肉注射给药进行。 结果 126例患者中，MTX联合米非司酮组和单独应用MTX治疗组的成功率为分别为88%和65%，两组差异有统计学意义(Plt;0.05)。 结论 MTX小剂量分次给药联合米非司酮治疗早期未破裂型EP效果优于MTX的单独使用。【Abstract】 Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of methotrexate (MTX) combined with mifepristone on early ectopic pregnancy. Methods A total of 126 patients with early ectopic pregnancy diagnosed from February 2006 to Febrary 2010 were randomly divided into two groups. In 126 patients, 62 treated with MTX combined with mifepristone were in the treatment group,and 64 treated independently with MTX were in the control group. MTX was administrated at a low dose in several times. Results In 126 patients,the success ratio of the treatment was 88% in treatment group groups and 65% in the control group; the difference between the two groups was significant (Plt;0.05). Conclusion Low-dose MTX in separate times combined with mifepriston is effective on the early ectopic pregnancy, and the therapeutic effect of the combined administration of MTX and mifepriston is better than that of the single administration with MTX.
Objective To analyze the effectiveness of conservative medical treatments for ectopic pregnancy (EP): methotrexate (MTX) + mifepristone + Ectopic Pregnancy II decoction (EP-II) vs. methotrexate + mifepristone. Methods A total of 95 patients with EP in Shenzhen Shajing Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from January 2009 to January 2011 were randomly divided into two groups: 45 patients in the experimental group were treated with MTX, mifepristone and EP II decoction, while the other 50 patients in the control group were treated with MTX and mifepristone. The effectiveness of the two groups was analyzed with SPSS 13.0 software. Results There were significant differences in the time of serum β-HCG return to normal (16.13±8.13 ds vs. 22.05±7.15 ds, Plt;0.05), time of EP mass absorption (30.46±7.56 ds vs. 39.99±18.26 ds, Plt;0.05) and tubal patency rate (80% vs. 75%, Plt;0.05) between the two groups. But there were no significant differences in effective rate (95.56%, 43/45 vs. 94%, 47/50, χ2=0.0809, Pgt;0.05) and side effects. Conclusion The combination of methotrexate, mifepristone and EP II decoction for ectopic pregnancy is more effective than mifepristone and methotrexate in coordinately killing the embryo, shortening the time of serum β-HCG return to normal and the time of EP mass absorption, and improving the function of oviducts.
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Leflunomide (LEF) in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), so as to provide scientific proof for applying LEF in China. Methods Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about the effect of LEF on patients with RA from January 1989 to January 2011 were searched from the following databases, CNKI, WanFang Data, MEDLINE, EMbase and CBM. After two reviewers independently screened the studies according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted the data and assessed the quality, the data were analyzed by RevMan 5.0 software. Results Among 3247 patients in 16 included RCTs, 1711 patients were in the LEF group, while the other 1536 patients were in the Methotrexate (MXT) group. The results of meta-analyses showed there was no significant difference in the efficacy between LEF and MXT (RR=1.03, 95%CI 0.94 to 1.11, Pgt;0.05), but a significant difference was found in the side reaction (RR=0.67, 95%CI 0.49 to 0.94, Plt;0.05). Conclusion Based on the current studies, Leflunomide is as effective as the commonly-used Methotrexate in the treatment of rheumatiod arthritis at present, much safer than Methotrexate, and thought as a safe and effective SAARD. For the quality restrictions of the included studies, more double blind RCTs with high quality are required to further assess the effects.
We reported one case of MTX-induced aplastic anemia and reviewed related literature to investigate the mechanism of action of MTX, and summarize the clinical feature, diagnostic criteria, risk factor, and interventions. These were hoped to arouse the attention of clinicians and clinical pharmacists, in order to effectively prevent, diagnose, and treat MTX-induced aplastic anemia.
目的 探讨子宫动脉化疗栓塞在剖宫产术后子宫切口妊娠治疗中的可行性和安全性。 方法 回顾分析2006年7月－2011年3月收治的152例剖宫产切口瘢痕妊娠行介入治疗的病例资料。 结果 152例子宫动脉化疗栓塞操作均成功。阴道大出血或不规则出血均得到有效控制。人绒毛膜促性腺激素β亚型较术前下降，差异有统计学意义（Z=−9.295，P=0.000），术后2～22 d行清宫术，术中失血3～100 mL，平均27 mL。3例行子宫切除术，子宫切除率2%。1例发生栓子脱落导致左下肢胫前动脉栓塞并发症。 结论 子宫动脉化疗栓塞治疗剖宫产术后切口妊娠可有效控制大出血、降低清宫风险、降低子宫切除风险，是治疗切口妊娠的有效可行方法之一。
目的:探讨甲氨蝶呤联合依那西普(MTX+ETA)和甲氨蝶呤联合来氟米特(MTX+LEF)治疗重度活动的类风湿关节炎(RA)的疗效差异。方法:收集重度活动的RA患者50例。A组24例,给予MTX 10mg/次,一周一次,口服,联合ETA 25mg/次,一周2次,皮下注射后病情缓解后依那西普减量为25mg/次,1周一次至随访结束;B组26例,给予MTX 10mg一周一次联合来氟米特20mg/d。两组随访时间为24周。定期随访其红细胞沉降率(ESR)、C反应蛋白(CRP)、DSA28评分、sharp评分、RF、ANA、ACR核心标准评定。结果:①A组在治疗半年前后其VAS评分、晨僵时间、关节肿痛个数、DSA28评分、HAQ、患者评分、医生评价、ESR、CRP方面改善明显,有统计学意义(Plt;0.05);B组在治疗半年前后其VAS评分、晨僵时间、关节肿痛个数、DSA28评分、HAQ、患者评分、医生评价方面改善明显,有统计学意义(Plt;0.05);A组和B组在治疗半年后在VAS评分、晨僵时间、关节触痛个数、DSA28评分、HAQ、患者评分、医生评价、ESR、CRP方面改善明显,有统计学意义(Plt;0.05)。②各组ACR20有效率逐步增加,在各随访期内两组的ACR20的达标率的差异无明显的统计学意义(Pgt;0.05);ACR50则在第4、20、24周,A组的达标率为12%、79%、87%与B组的8%、46%、50%差异有统计学意义(Plt;0.05);ACR70虽然在各期A组均高于B组,但差异均无差异性(Pgt;0.05)。③A组在第2、4、12周DSA28指数下降明显,跟前次随访指标的差异有统计学意义(Plt;0.05);B组在第16、24周DSA28指数下降明显,跟前次随访指标的差异有统计学意义(Plt;0.05);而A组与B组同期DSA28的比较发现,A组从第4周起各期DSA28分值均低于B组,且差异均有统计学意义(Plt;0.05)④两种治疗方案不良反应发生情况均低,且两组不良事件发生率差异无统计学意义。结论:ETA+MTX和LEF+MTX联合治疗重度活动的RA均是安全有效的,其中前者常常可以更早期的达到诱导缓解病情的目的。