Adverse effects during the treatment with pegylated interferon and ribavirin in children with chronic hepatitis C.

Abstract:

PURPOSE:Administration of pegylated interferon-alpha (IFN-alpha) and ribavirin in adults with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is a recommended therapeutic standard. Nevertheless, this therapeutic regimen rises numerous controversies. The aim of this study was to analyze adverse effects during the treatment with pegylated IFN-alpha and ribavirin in children with CHC. METHODS:Study group comprised 30 children with CHC, age 8-19 years (mean 13,6 years), 9 girls and 21 boys. All patients were administered two medication therapy with pegylated IFN-alpha-2b in the dose of 1.5 microg/kg of body weight 1x/week subcutaneously and daily oral ribavirin 15 mg/kg of bodyweight for 48 weeks. Blood samples were taken at baseline and every 4 weeks during the whole treatment and 24 weeks of follow-up period. Panel of test included: cellular blood count and smear, ALT activity, bilirubin level. Patients complaints were noticed during every visit. Thyroid hormones and antibodies were checked every 3 months. Children were divided into group A that responded to treatment and group B-nonresponders. RESULTS:Abnormalities in laboratory tests (white blood cells, neutrophils, haemoglobin) were observed mainly during first weeks of treatment. Mean bilirubin level and platelets were normal. Mean ALT normalized during the treatment. After 12-16 weeks of the therapy somatic adverse effects decreased significantly. CONCLUSIONS:Administration of pegylated IFN-alpha and ribavirin in children with CHC is related to characteristic adverse effects. Periodical dose reduction was necessary. Although side effects and subjective patient complaints were present, children attended school without difficulties. Constant monitoring is required during the whole treatment.

authors

Kowala-Piaskowska A,Mozer-Lisewska I,Figlerowicz M,Słuzewski W

doi

10.1002/pds.1458

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2007-10-01 00:00:00

pages

1095-103

issue

10

eissn

1053-8569

issn

1099-1557

journal_volume

16

pub_type

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