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Meta-Analysis

Comparison of Different Uses of Cyclophosphamide in Lupus Nephritis: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Author(s): Yebei Li, Shizhang Xu and Gaosi Xu*

Volume 20, Issue 5, 2020

Page: [687 - 702] Pages: 16

DOI: 10.2174/1871530319666191107110420

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Abstract

Background: The present study aims to compare the relative efficacy and safety of different uses of cyclophosphamide (CYC) in lupus nephritis (LN).

Methods: We searched the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Global Health, MEDLINE and PubMed for articles from the database till June 2018.

Results: 12 randomized controlled trials with 994 participants were included. The meta-analysis indicated that the short-interval lower-dose intravenous CYC regime remarkably reduced 24-hour proteinuria [mean difference (MD) -0.45; 95% confidence interval (CI) -0.62 to -0.27; I2 0%], incidence of major infections [odds ratio (OR) 0.62, 95% CI 0.40 to 0.95; I2 42%], gonadal toxicity (OR 0.41, 95% CI 0.27 to 0.62; I2 0%), and leukopenia (OR 0.55, 95% CI 0.33 to 0.94, I2 0%), while high-dose regime had an obvious lower probability of doubling of serum creatinine (Scr) level (OR 2.43; 95% CI 1.19 to 4.95; I2 0%). However, the difference in the complete and total remission rates between the two regimens was not observed.

Conclusion: The result suggested that the short-interval lower-dose CYC regime remarkably reduced 24-hour proteinuria and the incidence of adverse events, while the long-course high-dose regime played a significant role in reducing the rate of doubling Scr level.

Keywords: Lupus nephritis, cyclophosphamide, randomized controlled trails, proteinuria, serum creatinine, usage.

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