Aim. To generalize up-to-date information on the possibilities of cytoprotection in the treatment and prevention of gastric and intestinal diseases, as well as to present the materials of an Expert Council meeting held on February 8, 2020 in Moscow under the support of the Alium company.General provisions. The conducted Expert Council meeting was aimed at discussing the importance of improving the cytoprotective properties of the gastric and intestinal mucous membrane in the treatment of its lesions. It was shown that Rebamipide exhibits positive effects on various parts of the protective barrier of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), primarily due to its stimulating action on the production of prostaglandins playing a key role in maintaining the cytoprotective properties of the gastrointestinal mucosa. The possibilities of applying Rebamipide for the treatment and prevention of erosive and ulcerative gastrointestinal lesions caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) and antithrombotic drugs were demonstrated. In the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, Rebamipide is recommended for patients refractory to therapy with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and for those with non-acid reflux. The efficacy of Rebamipide in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, as well as functional dyspepsia and chronic gastritis, was confirmed.Conclusions. Rebamipid is a highly effective drug positively affecting various cytoprotection links, thus being suitable for the treatment and prevention of erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as gastroenterological diseases of various etiologies.Conflict of interest: The Expert Council meeting was supported by the Alium company.
Aim. A practical review of functional gastrointestinal disorder diagnosis in constipation patients and the rationale for opting treatment.Key points. Functional constipation commonly afflicts different ages and negatively impacts the quality of life. The current diagnostic algorithm in chronic constipation includes the disease identification according to Rome Criteria IV, red-flag symptom detection and instrumental laboratory examination. Functional constipation is notably often associated with anorectal abnormalities that bear a diagnostic value to elaborate an apt treatment strategy. Anorectal manometry, rectal sensation and balloon expulsion tests are the well-studied and significant probing techniques for objective anorectal zone sensorimotor function assessment in patients with functional constipation. The article reviews modern diagnostic methods in functional defecation disorders.Conclusion. The examination and treatment algorithms presented will help improve diagnosis and apply the most suitable management in a constipation-associated functional digestive pathology.
Aim. Systematization of data on the effect of adjuvant therapy with butyric acid (BA) on the safety profile of oral antibiotic therapy (ABT). Methods. Search of studies were carried out in MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane, Google Scholar, Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI) electronic databases until April 2021 inclusive. We analyzed titles and annotations in the named databases. The following combination of keywords was used for the search: "butyric acid" or "butyrate" + "antibiotic therapy" or "antibiotics" or "eradication" or "eradication therapy", as well as their analogs in English for searching in foreign databases. Results. The meta-analysis included 9 controlled studies (1 – Italy, 8 – Russia) involving 1409 patients (700 – in groups with BA; 709 – in comparison groups). Meta-analysis showed that the addition of BA to ABT regimens contributes to a significant reduction in the overall incidence of gastrointestinal side effects (odds ratio – OR 0.424, 95% confidence interval – CI 0.218–0.824), the incidence of diarrhea during the 1st (OR 0.228 , 95% CI 0.103–0.507) and 2nd week (OR 0.141, 95% CI 0.0732–0.271), abdominal distention during 1st (OR 0.392, 95% CI 0.180–0.854) and 2nd week ( OR 0.136, 95% CI 0.0480–0.384), bitterness in the mouth during 2nd week (OR 0.284, 95% CI 0.115–0.700). Conclusion. A meta-analysis has shown that the inclusion of BA in ABT regimens significantly reduces the incidence of side effects (diarrhea, bloating, bitterness in the mouth).
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