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Los inhibidores de bomba de protones son usados en el tratamiento de la gastropatía ácido-péptica. Objetivo: comparar la eficacia de dos marcas de esomeprazol en el tratamiento de gastropatía ácido-péptica, la evolución de síntomas y su tolerancia. Materiales y Métodos: Se incluyeron pacientes de ambos sexos, con edades entre 18-60 años, con o sin Helicobacter pylori, que en la gastroscopia presentaron una o más erosiones o úlceras ≥ 5 mm y < 25 mm en su diámetro mayor. Se distribuyeron aleatoriamente a recibir una de las marcas, 40 mg/día, oral, durante 4 semanas. Al final fueron evaluados con endoscopia, interrogatorio de efectos adversos y laboratorio, comparando tasa de curación y evolución de la endoscopia. Se evaluó la tasa de respondedores por disminución del score de síntomas y la tolerancia mediante interrogatorio de efectos adversos y pruebas de laboratorio. Resultados: Ingresaron 34 pacientes, analizando los resultados de 30. En ambos grupos observamos mejoría en la endoscopia (curación y/o mejoría). El score de síntomas mejoró en ambos grupos, con significancia intragrupo pero no intergrupal. Los efectos adversos no fueron significativos. Conclusiones: Observamos mejoría en los criterios de endoscopia, y en el score de síntomas, en ambos grupos.
Introduction: Proton pump inhibitors are used in the treatment of acid-peptic gastropathy. Objective: to compare the efficacy of two brands of esomeprazole in the treatment of acid-peptic gastropathy, the evolution of symptoms and their tolerance. Materials and methods: Patients of both sexes, aged 18-60 years, with or without Helicobacter pylori, who had one or more erosions or ulcers ≥ 5 mm and <25 mm in their largest diameter, in gastroscopy, were included. They were randomized to receive one of the brands, 40 mg / day, orally, for 4 weeks. At the end, they were evaluated with endoscopy, adverse event questioning and laboratory tests, comparing cure rate and evolution of endoscopy. We evaluated the rate of responders according to decreased symptom score, and tolerance through questioning of adverse effects and laboratory tests. Results: Thirty-four patients were enrolled, analyzing the results of 30 patients. In both groups we observed improvement in endoscopy (healing and / or improvement). The score of symptoms improved in both groups, with intragroup but not intergroup significance. Adverse events were not significant. Conclusions: Thirty-four patients were enrolled, analyzing the results of 30 patients. In both groups we observed improvement in endoscopy (healing and / or improvement). The score of symptoms improved in both groups, with intragroup but not intergroup significance. Adverse events were not significant.
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Long-term use of aspirin can be a risk factor of peptic ulcer diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Albis (Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.) for the prevention of gastric mucosal injury caused by aspirin. METHODS: Aspirin users were enrolled and randomized into the Albis or placebo group. Screening and follow-up endoscopy were performed for modified Lanza scores (MLSs). Primary outcome was measured by the incidence rate of peptic ulcer, and secondary outcomes were measured by the incidence rate of gastritis, improvement in MLS and subjective symptoms. RESULTS: In total, 81 aspirin users were randomized, 43 in the Albis group and 38 in the placebo group. There was no incidence of peptic ulcer in both groups. The incidence of gastritis was significantly higher in the placebo group (44.4% vs. 10.0%, p=0.003); however, the scores of mucosal edema, hyperemia and hemorrhage were not statistically different between the two groups (p>0.05). The frequency of subjective symptoms were more improved in the Albis group than in the placebo group (p=0.023). CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of gastritis was lower in the group that received low-dose aspirin and Albis. The development of peptic ulcer due to long-term use of aspirin might be prevented with concomitant use of Albis.