D-penicillamine in the treatment of Indian childhood cirrhosis—a preliminary report

Tomar, Balvir Singh; Saxena, Shailendra K.; Prakash, Prem; Tomar, Sachin; Verma, Chaman Ram

doi:10.1007/bf02957727

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“…In the study by Bavdekar et al [ 73 ] 65 children with Indian childhood cirrhosis (ICC) on treatment with DPA were followed up for the mean duration of 3.5 years, showed response in 60% of the children in pre-icteric phase compared to only 6% response ( P < 0.01) in icteric phase (Table 3 ). Another study in ICC children who received DPA or DPA with steroids showed 50% survival as compared to10% in placebo group ( P = 0.002)[ 74 ].In a pediatric study, DPA therapy has showed better response compared to DPA with intravenous immunoglobulin ( P = 0.018)[ 75 ]. Chelation may improve symptoms if given early as prognosis is poor in advanced disease despite treatment[ 75 ].…”

Section: Chelation In Indian Childhood Cirrhosismentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Another study in ICC children who received DPA or DPA with steroids showed 50% survival as compared to10% in placebo group ( P = 0.002)[ 74 ].In a pediatric study, DPA therapy has showed better response compared to DPA with intravenous immunoglobulin ( P = 0.018)[ 75 ]. Chelation may improve symptoms if given early as prognosis is poor in advanced disease despite treatment[ 75 ].…”

Section: Chelation In Indian Childhood Cirrhosismentioning

confidence: 99%

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Chelation therapy in liver diseases of childhood: Current status and response

Seetharaman¹,

Sarma²

2021

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Chelation is the mainstay of therapy in certain pediatric liver diseases. Copper and iron related disorders require chelation. Wilson’s disease (WD), one of the common causes of cirrhosis in children is treated primarily with copper chelating agents like D-penicillamine and trientine. D-Penicillamine though widely used due its high efficacy in hepatic WD is fraught with frequent adverse effects resulting discontinuation. Trientine, an alternative drug has comparable efficacy in hepatic WD but has lower frequency of adverse effects. The role of ammonium tetra-thiomolybdate is presently experimental in hepatic WD. Indian childhood cirrhosis is related to excessive copper ingestion, rarely seen in present era. D-Penicillamine is effective in the early part of this disease with reversal of clinical status. Iron chelators are commonly used in secondary hemochromatosis of liver in hemolytic anemias. There are strict chelation protocols during bone marrow transplant. The role of iron chelation in neonatal hemochromatosis is presently not in vogue due to its poor efficacy and availability of other modalities of therapy. Hereditary hemochromatosis is rare in children and the use of iron chelators in this condition is limited.

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