Comparative Efficacy of Tamsulosin Versus Tamsulosin With Tadalafil in Combination With Prednisolone for the Medical Expulsive Therapy of Lower Ureteric Stones: A Randomized Trial
Korean Journal of Urology
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: 196-200, 2014.
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Dans Anglais
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| ID: wpr-76068
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To compare the safety and efficacy of tamsulosin and tamsulosin with the phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor tadalafil in combination with prednisolone as medical expulsive therapies for lower ureteric stones. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Between July 2011 and December 2012, 62 adult patients presenting with distal ureteric stones sized 5 to 10 mm were randomized equally to treatment with tamsulosin (group A) or tamsulosin with tadalafil (group B). Therapy was given for a maximum of 6 weeks. In addition, patients in groups A and B were given 5-mg prednisolone once daily (maximum 1 week). The stone expulsion rate, time to stone expulsion, analgesic use, number of hospital visits for pain, follow-up and endoscopic treatment, and adverse effects of the drugs were noted. Statistical analyses were done by using Student t-test and chi-square test.RESULTS:
There was a higher expulsion rate (83.9% in group B and 74.2% in group A) and a lower time to expulsion in both treatment groups than in historical controls used in earlier studies. However, these results were not statistically significant (p=0.349, p=0.074, respectively). Statistically significant differences were noted in hospitalization for colic and analgesic requirement, which were less in group B than in group A. There were no serious adverse events. Another important finding was improvement in erectile function in group B.CONCLUSIONS:
Medical expulsive therapy for distal ureteric stones using tamsulosin and tadalafil with prednisolone is safe and efficacious. Also, the prescription of tadalafil in cases of erectile dysfunction with the development of lower ureteric stones may provide additional advantages.
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Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Uretère
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Prednisolone
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Calculs urinaires
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Colique
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Études de suivi
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Cyclic Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases, Type 5
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Ordonnances
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Hospitalisation
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Dysfonctionnement érectile
Type d'étude:
Essai clinique contrôlé
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Étude observationnelle
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Étude pronostique
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Urology
Année:
2014
Type:
Article
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