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Pacchiarini MC, Regolisti G, Greco P, Di Motta T, Benigno GD, Delsante M, Fiaccadori E, Di Mario F. Treatment of dabigatran intoxication in critically ill patients with Acute Kidney Injury: The role of Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis. Int J Artif Organs 2023; 46:574-580. [PMID: 37853619 DOI: 10.1177/03913988231204516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
Abstract
The use of dabigatran in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) has widely increased in the last decades, due to its positive effects in terms of safety/efficacy. However, because of the risk of major bleeding, a great degree of attention has been suggested in elderly patients with multiple comorbidities. Notably, dabigatran mainly undergoes renal elimination and dose adjustment is recommended in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). In this regard, the onset of an abrupt decrease of kidney function may further affect dabigatran pharmacokinetic profile, increasing the risk of acute intoxication. Idarucizumab is the approved antagonist in the case of dabigatran-associated major bleeding or concomitant need of urgent surgery, but its clinical use is limited by the lack of data in patients with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Thus, the early start of Extracorporeal Kidney Replacement Therapy (EKRT) could be indicated to remove the drug and to reverse the associated excess anticoagulation. Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED) could represent an effective therapeutic option to reduce the dabigatran plasma levels rapidly while avoiding post-treatment rebound. We present here a case series of three AKI patients with acute dabigatran intoxication, effectively and safely resolved with a single SLED session.
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Affiliation(s)
- Maria Chiara Pacchiarini
- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Parma, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Nefrologia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Scuola di Specializzazione in Nefrologia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
- UO Clinica e Immunologia Medica, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Parma, Italy
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- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Parma, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Nefrologia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Parma, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Nefrologia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Parma, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Nefrologia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Parma, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Nefrologia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Parma, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Nefrologia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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- UO Nefrologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Parma, Italy
- Scuola di Specializzazione in Nefrologia, Università di Parma, Parma, Italy
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Delrue M, Chevillard L, Stépanian A, Dragoni A, Camoin-Jau L, Voicu S, Malissin I, Deye N, Gainnier M, Siguret V, Mégarbane B. Case series of massive direct oral anticoagulant ingestion-Treatment and pharmacokinetics data. Eur J Clin Invest 2022; 52:e13746. [PMID: 35000196 DOI: 10.1111/eci.13746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 12/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are widely used due to favourable benefit/risk ratio. However, consequences of massive ingestion have been poorly investigated. OBJECTIVES We aimed to report outcome and pharmacokinetic parameters in patients who massively ingested DOACs. METHODS We conducted a 5-year cohort study including consecutive massive DOAC ingestion patients admitted to two critical care departments. Patients were managed in accordance with standards of care. We collected the main history, clinical, laboratory, management and outcome data. The time-course of plasma DOAC concentrations measured using specific assays was modelled. RESULTS Twelve patients (3F/9M; age, 55 years [41-63], median [25th-75th percentiles]) were included. Ingestions involved rivaroxaban (n = 7), apixaban (n = 3) and dabigatran (n = 2), with presumed doses of 9.4-fold [5.0-22.0] the full daily dose. Six patients received activated charcoal but no antidote nor blood-derived product. No bleeding was observed. One patient died due to refractory cardiogenic shock related to bisoprolol co-intoxication. Highest observed peak plasma concentrations were 1720 ng/ml (rivaroxaban), 750 ng/ml (apixaban) and 644 ng/ml (dabigatran). Times to reach DOAC concentration below 50 ng/ml were ~20-45 h (rivaroxaban), ~125 h (apixaban) and ~30-50 h (dabigatran). Elimination half-lives were 2.5-25.5 h (rivaroxaban), 22.0 and 36.5 h (apixaban), and 5.8 and 15.5 h (dabigatran), with substantial interindividual variability and prolongation in case of cardiovascular failure related to co-intoxicants. Charcoal administration, even if delayed, may have contributed to limit toxicity, possibly by reducing absorption and/or enteroenteric recycling. CONCLUSION No bleeding was observed in this series of massive DOAC ingestions despite elevated plasma concentrations. No patient required specific haemostatic agents. Charcoal administration should be considered to limit toxicity.
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- Maxime Delrue
- Hematology Laboratory, AP-HP Lariboisière Hospital, Paris University, Paris, France.,EA 3518, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical and Toxicological Critical Care, AP-HP Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France.,INSERM, UMRS-1144, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Hematology Laboratory, AP-HP Lariboisière Hospital, Paris University, Paris, France.,EA 3518, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Hematology Laboratory, AP-HP Lariboisière Hospital, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical and Toxicological Critical Care, AP-HP Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France.,INSERM, UMRS-1144, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical and Toxicological Critical Care, AP-HP Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France.,INSERM, UMRS-1144, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical and Toxicological Critical Care, AP-HP Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Critical Care, APHM, la Timone Hospital, Marseille, France
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- Hematology Laboratory, AP-HP Lariboisière Hospital, Paris University, Paris, France.,INSERM, UMRS-1140, Paris University, Paris, France
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- Department of Medical and Toxicological Critical Care, AP-HP Lariboisière Hospital, Paris, France.,INSERM, UMRS-1144, Paris University, Paris, France
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Dougherty JA, Elder CT. Managing Multiple Myeloma in the Face of Drug-Induced Adverse Drug Reaction. J Pharm Pract 2020; 35:500-504. [PMID: 33317373 DOI: 10.1177/0897190020977763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Drug-induced liver injury has been reported to cause up to 10% of adverse drug reactions in the United States. Risk factors for druginduced liver injury include female gender, older age, interacting medications and drugs that are metabolized by the liver. This case report describes a patient who was newly initiated on tizanidine, an alpha2 adrenergic agonist used for muscle spasm and musculoskeletal pain, and bortezomib, a proteasome inhibitor used for multiple myeloma. Both medications are metabolized by cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 1A2. The medications were suspected of causing acute hepatitis based on the timing of their initiation and evidence to suggest that they can cause acute hepatitis. The Naranjo adverse drug reaction scale was scored as possible. In addition, the drugs' blood levels may have been increased by acyclovir and hydralazine, both inhibitors of cytochrome P450 isoenzyme 1A2. A dilemma for the team was how to best manage bortezomib. It is part of first line treatment for multiple myeloma when combined with lenalidomide and dexamethasone. Other proteasome inhibitors are available for multiple myeloma treatment. When starting chemotherapy, it is important to be aware of medications that cause a rise in liver enzymes, potential drug interactions, and how best to manage the clinical consequences.
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- John A Dougherty
- Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, 8527Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
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- Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy, 8527Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL, USA
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Guglielmo N, Orso D, Mestroni R, Montanari G. A Case of Liver Failure Due to Dabigatran Treated with Venovenous Hemodiafiltration and Idarucizumab. Curr Drug Saf 2020; 15:227-230. [PMID: 32576132 DOI: 10.2174/1574886315666200623162926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Dabigatran etexilate, a direct thrombin inhibitor, was recently introduced in clinical use to prevent thromboembolic events in patients with risk factors (such as non-valvular atrial fibrillation or deep vein thrombosis). Dabigatran is not recommended in patients with creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min. More than 85% of the drug is eliminated by the renal route while the remaining part via the enteral route. Acute renal failure can result in an unexpected increase in serum levels of Dabigatran. In elderly, renal dysfunction, co-morbidity, and concomitant intake of different drugs could make the dosage of Dabigatran challenging. We present a case of an elderly man who suffered a severe accidental dabigatran intoxication with acute liver toxicity recovered after dialytic treatment and Idarucizumab.
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- Nicola Guglielmo
- Department of Emergency Medicine, A.A.S. 2 "Bassa Friulana-Isontina", Ospedale di Latisana, Latisana (UD), Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, A.A.S. 2 "Bassa Friulana - Isontina", Ospedale di Palmanova, Palmanova (UD), Italy
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, A.A.S. 2 "Bassa Friulana-Isontina", Ospedale di Latisana, Latisana (UD), Italy
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