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Journal : Paediatrica Indonesiana

Cyclophosphamide in frequent-relapsing or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome: Review of 38 patients Yulia Iriani; Taralan Tambunan; Sudigdo Sastroasmoro
Paediatrica Indonesiana Vol 45 No 1 (2005): January 2005
Publisher : Indonesian Pediatric Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (475.6 KB) | DOI: 10.14238/pi45.1.2005.18-23

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Background Steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) in chil-dren is characterized by relapsing courses in a substantial propor-tion of affected individuals. Children with frequent-relapsing neph-rotic syndrome (FRNS) or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome(SDNS) are at risk of severe steroid toxicity and need individual-ized treatment. Previous studies have elucidated that cyclophos-phamide (CPA) reduced the risk of relapses and increased thelength of subsequent remissions in children with relapsing SSNS.Methods This retrospective study evaluated 38 patients (26 FRNSand 12 SDNS) after cyclophosphamide therapy to elucidate theefficacy of CPA in FRNS or SDNS in the Department of Child Health,Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. All patients were treated with CPA(2 mg/kg per day) for 8 weeks, in combination with prednisone.Results The median (range) duration of follow up was 45 months(24-140 months) for FRNS and 29 months (24-63 months) forSDNS. The mean relapse rate one year prior to CPA therapy inFRNS and SDNS were 3.8 relapses/year (95%CI 3.4; 4.2) and 4.0relapses/year (95%CI 3.3; 4.7), which were reduced to 1.6 relapses/year (95% CI 1.1; 2.1) and 2.3 relapses/year (95%CI 1.5;3.2), re-spectively. The overall rate of cumulative sustained good response(complete remission or infrequent relapses) was 65% after 36months. Frequent relapsing versus steroid-dependent status wassignificantly correlated with rate of sustained good response after36 months (85% versus 15%) with OR=23 (95%CI 3.1;225.2).Conclusion The efficacy of cyclophosphamide therapy in themanagement of FRNS is better than in SDNS
Ceftazidime as an empiric therapy for neonatal sepsis Indrayady Indrayady; Afifa Ramadanti; Yulia Iriani; Herka Pratama Putra
Paediatrica Indonesiana Vol 61 No 4 (2021): July 2021
Publisher : Indonesian Pediatric Society

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14238/pi61.4.2021.198-204

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Background Sepsis is still the leading cause of death in neonates in developing countries. Proper administration of antibiotics is important for managing neonatal sepsis. The microorganisms that cause neonatal sepsis, as well as their sensitivity patterns, change over time and differ from one place to another. Since 2001, ceftazidime has been used as an empirical antibiotic for managing neonatal sepsis at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital, Palembang, South Sumatera, but its effectiveness is questionable. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of ceftazidime as an empiric therapy for neonatal sepsis. Methods This study was pre-experimental, for one group, pre- and post-test, was conducted in 49 neonates with neonatal sepsis in the Neonatal Ward at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital, Palembang, South Sumatera, from April to September 2019. The effectiveness of ceftazidime was determined based on clinical and laboratory improvements 72 hours after ceftazidime administration. Results Of 49 neonates, 28 experienced clinical and laboratory improvement, while 21 experienced improvement in only one parameter, either clinical or laboratory. Gram positive bacteria were found in 22/49 subjects. Conclusion There is a significant difference on white blood cell count and CRP level between before and after ceftazidime administration but overall ceftazidime is no longer effective as empiric antibiotic therapy in neonatal sepsis.