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A Novel Approach in the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea Maria Teresita Andal-Gamutan, MD,FPCP,FPSG,FPSDE

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A Novel Approach in the Treatmentof Acute Diarrhea

Maria Teresita Andal-Gamutan, MD,FPCP,FPSG,FPSDE

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Fluid and electrolyte balance and diarrhea

Burden of diarrhea and its management

Racecadotril – an intestinal antisecretory agent

Clinical trials

Safety and tolerability profile

Conclusions

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION

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FLUID ANDELECTROLYTEBALANCE IN THE INTESTINES

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How much fluid passes through the intestine each day?

2 L

iters

5 L

iters

7 L

iters

9 L

iters

0% 0%0%0%

A. 2 Liters

B. 5 Liters

C. 7 Liters

D. 9 Liters

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DAILY WATER EXCHANGES

Sellin JH. Intestinal electrolyte absorption and secretion. In: Feldman M, et al, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtrans Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 8th ed. 2006

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE IN THE INTESTINES

Food

Fluid intake

Water absorption

Water secretion(<5ml/kg – children)(< 200 ml – adults)

Exogenous sources:(2 liters)

Endogenous sources:(7 liters)

Saliva

Gastric juices

Intestinal secretions

Pancreatic juices

Biliary secretions

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Duodenum /Jejunum5.5 liters

Endogenous secretions: intestinal, pancreatic, salivary, biliary and gastric juices

7 liters

Sellin JH. Intestinal electrolyte absorption and secretion. In: Feldman M, et al, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtrans. Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 8th ed. 2006

Ileum2 liters

Colon/Rectum1.3 liters

Stool(<5ml/kg – children)(< 200 ml – adults)

Food and fluid intake

(drinks, meals…)2 liters

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE IN THE INTESTINES

DAILY WATER EXCHANGES

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Glucose, Na+, K+, Cl-, Water

WATER FOLLOWS THE MOVEMENT OF ELECTROLYTES AND GLUCOSE

Gut lumen

Enterocyte

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE IN THE INTESTINES

Fluid is required to solubilize complex foods in preparation for digestion and to produce an istonoic absorbate consisting of small molecules by which nutrient absorption can take place.

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Crypt: Secretion

Villus Tip: Absorption

Farthing M. Digestive Diseases (Review Article) 2006;24:47-58

NORMAL STATE

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE IN THE INTESTINES

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MECHANISMS OF INTESTINAL SECRETION

Enterocyte Intestinal fluid secretion results from the active secretion of chloride and bicarbonate ions.

Active chloride ion secretion has several components that maintain its secretion from the apical membrane of the enterocyte.

The final common secretory pathway occurs through the chloride channel.

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE IN THE INTESTINES

Farthing M. Digestive Diseases (Review Article) 2006;24:47-58

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MECHANISMS OF INTESTINAL SECRETION

Endogenoussecretagogues

5-HT – potent intestinal secretagogue; has a key role in cholera toxin (CT) induced intestinal secretion

PGE2 – potent intestinal secretagogue; CT-induced

secretion is inhibited by a COX-2 inhibitor but not by a COX-1 inhibitor

Enteric Nervous System

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE IN THE INTESTINES

Farthing M. Digestive Diseases (Review Article) 2006;24:47-58

Functions independently of the CNS through a variety of neurotransmitters: VIP and enkephalins

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REGULATION OF INTESTINAL SECRETION

Enkephalin - opioid neurotransmitter that binds to delta receptors to reduce the levels of cAMP

Schwartz. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 14(2000) 75-79

VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)Prostaglandin E2

- increase cAMP levels

Cyclic AMP - induces secretion of water and electrolytes

Enkephalinase - enzyme that degrades enkephalins

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE IN THE INTESTINES

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OPIOIDS AND THEIR RECEPTORS

Exogenous

- Morphine- Loperamide

µ (mu)has inhibitory effects on

intestinal smooth muscles

(delta)decreases cAMP formation

++++++

++

Endogenous

- Enkephalins + +++

Farthing M. Digestive Diseases (Review Article) 2006;24:47-58

Opioids Opioid receptors

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE IN THE INTESTINES

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c-AMP

ATP

VIPProstaglandins

Schwartz. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 14(2000) 75-79

Enkephalins

REGULATION OF WATER AND ELECTROLTYE SECRETION– NORMAL STATE

Enkephalinase

Delta receptor

FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE BALANCE IN THE INTESTINES

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DIARRHEA

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What is Diarrhea?

Pas

sage

of a

bnorm

ally

...

Sto

ol wei

ght >

200

g...

Both

0% 0%0%

A. Passage of abnormally liquid stools at increased frequency

B. Stool weight > 200 grams/day

C. Both

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Passage of abnormally liquid or unformed stools at an increased frequency

Stool weight > 200 grams / day

DIARRHEA

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Edition. Volume 1. 2005

DIARRHEA

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Over-secretion of water leads to diarrhea.

Hypersecretion

DIARRHEA (> 200 grams /day)

SecretionSecretion AbsorptionAbsorption AbsorptionAbsorption

Normal State

DIARRHEA

DIARRHEA

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It’s considered acute diarrhea if the duration is?

< 2

wee

ks

2 –

4 w

eeks

> 4

wee

ks

0% 0%0%

A. < 2 weeks

B. 2 – 4 weeks

C. > 4 weeks

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Acute diarrhea

- < 2 weeks duration

- more than 90% are caused by infectious agents

- often accompanied by vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain

Persistent diarrhea

- 2 to 4 weeks duration

Chronic diarrhea

- > 4 weeks duration

- needs further evaluation to exclude serious underlying pathology

- usually non-infectious in origin

ACUTE, PERSISTENT, AND CHRONIC DIARRHEA

DIARRHEA

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Edition. Volume 1. 2005

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ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA (Infectious)1,2

1. Farthing M. Digestive Diseases (Review Article) 2006;24:47-582. The Treatment of Diarrhea: A manual for physicians and other senior health workers, Department of Child and Adolescent

Health and Development, World Health Organization 2005

Bacteria: - ETEC- V. cholerae, V. parahaemolyticus- Aeromonas, Plesiomonas, Shigella, Salmonella, EHEC

Viruses: - Rotavirus- Enteric adenovirus (types 40 & 41)- SRSVs

Protozoa: - C. parvum, G. intestinalisDuration: < 14 days; lasts several hours or days

DIARRHEA

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NORMAL VILLI BLUNTED VILLI

ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA (Infectious)

DIARRHEA

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Destruction of enterocytes: EIEC, rotavirus, shigella

Defective absorption

Hypersecretion:Vibrio cholerae, rotavirus,

ETEC, shigella

IMBALANCE BETWEEN ABSORPTION AND SECRETION

The Treatment of Diarrhea: A manual for physicians and other senior health workers, Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development, World Health Organization 2005

ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA (Infectious)

DIARRHEA

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BURDEN OF DIARRHEA

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How many cases of Diarrhea do you see in your clinic?

1 p

atie

nt a w

eek

3 –

4 p

atie

nts

a w

eek

> 7

pat

ients

a w

eek

0% 0%0%

A. 1 patient a week

B. 3 – 4 patients a week

C. > 7 patients a week

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More than 1 billion people suffer one or more episodes of acute diarrhea each year.

Because of poor sanitation and more limited access to health care, acute infectious diarrhea remains one of the most common causes of mortality in developing countries.

BURDEN OF DIARRHEA

BURDEN OF DIARRHEA

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Edition. Volume 1. 2005

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100 million people affected annually in the US

- nearly 50% must restrict activities

- 10% consult physicians

- 250,000 require hospitalization

- roughly 3,000 die (primarily the elderly)

BURDEN OF DIARRHEA

BURDEN OF DIARRHEA

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Edition. Volume 1. 2005

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DIARRHEA IN THE PHILIPPINES

*rate/100,000 of sex-specific population

2003 Annual Report Field Health Service Information System, 2000 Philippine Health Statistics, Department of Health, Philippines

2nd leading cause of morbidity (general population)

1000

800

600

400

200

0Acute Lower RTIand Pneumonia

Ra

tes*

770.9695.0

639.6

455.4

325.4

748.2

655.0 677.0

503.1

420.7

Diarrheas Bronchitis/Bronchiolitis

Influenza Hypertension

M ale

Female

BURDEN OF DIARRHEA

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MANAGEMENTOF DIARRHEA

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What Drugs/Management do you utilized in your practice?

ORS

Antib

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s

Loper

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Rac

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A. ORS

B. Antibiotics

C. Loperamide

D. Racecadotril

E. Others

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APPROACH TO THE PATIENT WITH ACUTE DIARRHEA

Indications for evaluation:profuse diarrhea with dehydrationgrossly bloody stoolsfever ≥ 38.5oCduration > 48 hours without improvementnew community outbreakssevere abdominal pain in patients > 50 years, and elderly or immunocompromised patients

MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHEA

The decision to evaluate acute diarrhea depends on its severity and duration, and on various host factors.

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Edition. Volume 1. 2005

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Fluid and electrolyte replacement are of central importance to all forms of acute diarrhea.

MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHEA

THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA

In moderately severe, non-febrile and non-bloody diarrhea, antimotility antisecretory agents can be useful adjuncts to control symptoms.

Judicious use of antibiotics is appropriate in selected instances of acute diarrhea.

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine 16th Edition. Volume 1. 2005

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UNMET MEDICAL NEEDS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA

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LIMITATIONS OF CURRENT THERAPY

Fluid replacement

- No significant reduction of diarrhea- Diarrhea may continue

“Antidiarrheals” - Limited efficacy- CNS effects- Bloating- Rebound constipation

Antibiotics - Resistance- Unwanted adverse effects

Farthing M. Digestive Diseases (Review Article) 2006;24:47-58

UNMET MEDICAL NEEDS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA

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inhibits fluid secretion by intestinal mucosa

has a rapid onset of action

has limited constipating effects

has a high therapeutic index

has minimal central nervous system effects

has low abuse potential

Edelman R. Prevention and treatment of infectious diarrhea. Speculations on the next 10 years. Am J Med 1985;78:99-106.

UNMET MEDICAL NEEDS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA

THE IDEAL TREATMENT FOR ACUTE DIARRHEA

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Prevention of Dehydration and Control of Diarrhea

Fluid replacement alone

Fluid replacement with

anti-secretory agent

UNMET MEDICAL NEEDS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA

THE IDEAL TREATMENT FOR ACUTE DIARRHEA

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inhibits fluid secretion by intestinal mucosa

has a rapid onset of action

has limited constipating effects

has a high therapeutic index

has minimal central nervous system effects

has low abuse potential

Racecadotril was developed specifically with these characteristics in mind.2

1. Edelman R. Prevention and treatment of infectious diarrhea. Speculations on the next 10 years. Am J Med 1985;78:99-106.

2. Lecomte JM. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 14 (2000) 81-87

THE IDEAL TREATMENT FOR ACUTE DIARRHEA1

UNMET MEDICAL NEEDS IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA

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Are you aware that Racecadotril was already in the market in late 90’s?

Yes N

o

0%0%

A. Yes

B. No

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RACECADOTRIL:AN INTESTINALANTISECRETORY AGENT

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c-AMP

ATP

VIPProstaglandins

Schwartz. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 14(2000) 75-79

Enkephalins

REGULATION OF WATER AND ELECTROLTYE SECRETION– NORMAL STATE

Enkephalinase

Delta receptor

RACECADOTRIL: AN INTESTINAL ANTISECRETORY AGENT

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c-AMP

ATP

Schwartz. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 14(2000) 75-79

Enkephalins

Enkephalinase

Delta receptor

Toxic peptides from viruses /

bacteria

REGULATION OF INTESTINAL SECRETION - HYPERSECRETORY STATE

RACECADOTRIL: AN INTESTINAL ANTISECRETORY AGENT

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c-AMP

ATP

Schwartz. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 14(2000) 75-79

Enkephalins

Enkephalinase

Delta receptor

Toxic peptides from viruses /

bacteria

Racecadotril

MODE OF ACTION OF RACECADOTRIL -NORMALIZATION OF SECRETION

RACECADOTRIL: AN INTESTINAL ANTISECRETORY AGENT

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METABOLISM OF RACECADOTRIL

Schwartz. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 14(2000) 75-79

Ac-S-CH(Bz)-CO-NH-CH -CO -Bz22

Th io rphan (potent-enkephalinase inhibitor)

(Non-specific esterase)

RACECADOTRIL

HS-CH(Bz)-CO-NH-CH -CO -H2 2

H O2 H O2

RACECADOTRIL

THIORPHAN (potent-enkephalinase inhibitor)

Ac-S-CH(Bz)-CO-NH-CH -CO -Bz22

Th io rphan (potent-enkephalinase inhibitor)

(Non-specific esterase)

RACECADOTRIL

HS-CH(Bz)-CO-NH-CH -CO -H2 2

H O2 H O2

(Non-specific esterase) Hydrolysis

RACECADOTRIL: AN INTESTINAL ANTISECRETORY AGENT

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O O

H HH H

N N

O

O O

O OH

H C3

hydrolysis

S HS

RACECADOTRIL(pro-drug)

THIORPHAN(active metabolite)

Schwartz. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 14(2000) 75-79

RACECADOTRIL: AN INTESTINAL ANTISECRETORY AGENT

METABOLISM OF RACECADOTRIL

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Enkephalinase inhibition kinetics in healthy volunteers after a single oral dose (100 mg)

Lecomte JM. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 14 (2000) 81-87

ONSET OF ACTION OF RACECADOTRIL

500

400

300

200

100

00 30 60 120 240 480 24 hrs

** p<0.01

En

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**

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**

RA CECA DOT RIL

Placebo

RACECADOTRIL: AN INTESTINAL ANTISECRETORY AGENT

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CLINICAL TRIALS

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STUDY DESIGN – Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with

2 parallel groups

OBJECTIVE – To assess the efficacy and safety of racecadotril as an

adjunct to oral rehydration therapy for children with acute watery diarrhea

RACECADOTRIL IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Salazar-Lindo et al.)

TREATMENT – Oral rehydration + racecadotril 1.5 mg/kg t.i.d. – Oral rehydration + placebo t.i.d.

Salazar-Lindo E, Santisteban-Ponce J, Chea-Wood E and Guterriez M. N Engl J Med 2000;343:463-467

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

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Total stool output / body weight (g/kg)

400

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

0RA CECA DOT R IL

+ ORS (n=68)

Intent io n to t reat g ro up Ro tavirus-Posit ive Subg roup

RA CECA DOT R IL(n=34)+ ORS

Placebo+ ORS (n=67)

P<0.001

P<0.001

Placebo+ ORS (n=39)

Tota

l S

too

l O

utp

ut

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g)

53% 56%

Salazar-Lindo E, Santisteban-Ponce J, Chea-Wood E and Guterriez M. N Engl J Med 2000;343:463-467

RACECADOTRIL IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Salazar-Lindo et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

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Time to recovery

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120

20

40

60

80

100

Durat ion o f Diarrhea (hr)

Rotavirus-positive boys

All boys

All boys

Rotavirus-positive boys

RA CECA DOT RIL + ORSPlacebo + ORS

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Un

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%)

Salazar-Lindo E, Santisteban-Ponce J, Chea-Wood E and Guterriez M. N Engl J Med 2000;343:463-467

RACECADOTRIL IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Salazar-Lindo et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

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Salazar-Lindo E, Santisteban-Ponce J, Chea-Wood E and Guterriez M. N Engl J Med 2000;343:463-467

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

OR

S c

on

sum

pti

on

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l) p<0.001

Day 1 Day 2

RA CECA DOT RIL+ ORS (n=68)

Placebo + ORS (n=67)

Total intake of oral rehydration solution

RACECADOTRIL IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Salazar-Lindo et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

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TOLERABILITY

Adverse Events (%)

Racecadotril + ORS 10

Placebo + ORS 7

The incidence of vomiting did not differ between the racecadotril and placebo groups.

Salazar-Lindo E, Santisteban-Ponce J, Chea-Wood E and Guterriez M. N Engl J Med 2000;343:463-467

RACECADOTRIL IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Salazar-Lindo et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

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Salazar-Lindo E, Santisteban-Ponce J, Chea-Wood E and Guterriez M. N Engl J Med 2000;343:463-467

CONCLUSION

The results of this study provide evidence that racecadotril, as an adjunct to oral rehydration solution, is effective and well tolerated in reducing the duration and severity of acute watery diarrhea in hospitalized infants and children.

The antidiarrheal effect is obtained more rapidly than with oral rehydration alone, particularly in infants with rotavirus infection.

RACECADOTRIL IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE WATERY DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Salazar-Lindo et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

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EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF RACECADOTRIL IN ACUTE DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Cézard et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

STUDY DESIGN – Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study

INCLUSION CRITERIA – Severe acute diarrhea– Aged 3 months to 4 years – 3 or more watery stools per day– Onset of diarrhea - less than 3 days

POPULATION – Racecadotril + ORS: 84 patients – Placebo + ORS: 82 patients

Cézard JP et al. Gastroenterology 2001;120:799-805.

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EVALUATION CRITERIA – Stool output during the first 48 hrs (primary end point) – Stool output during the first 24 hrs – Dehydration status at 24 hrs (Urine Na+ / K+ ratio) – Duration of diarrhea– Number and characteristics of stools

TREATMENT – Oral rehydration + racecadotril 1.5 mg/kg t.i.d. – Oral rehydration + placebo t.i.d.

Cézard JP et al. Gastroenterology 2001;120:799-805.

EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF RACECADOTRIL IN ACUTE DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Cézard et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

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Stool weight (g/hour) up to 48 hours

20

15

10

5

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+ ORS(n=84)

Fu l l data set Per-p ro toco l po pu lat ion

Racecadotr i l

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Placebo+ ORS(n=82)

Placebo+ ORS(n=63)

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t (g

/ho

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40%

50%

Cézard JP et al. Gastroenterology 2001;120:799-805.

EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF RACECADOTRIL IN ACUTE DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Cézard et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

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Time to recovery in rotavirus-positive patients

Cézard JP et al. Gastroenterology 2001;120:799-805.

100

80

60

40

20

00 10 20 30 40 60 70 80 9050

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%)

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RA CECA DOTRIL + ORS

Durat io n o f d iarrhea (hours)

EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF RACECADOTRIL IN ACUTE DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Cézard et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

Duration of diarrhea [median, hours]

Racecadotril[n = 32]

Placebo[n = 35]

P

6.9 36 0.02

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TOLERABILITY

Number of Adverse Events (AE)

Racecadotril + ORS 10

Placebo + ORS 11

The incidence of adverse events was similar in both groups of patients.

Most common AE: Vomiting

Cézard JP et al. Gastroenterology 2001;120:799-805.

EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF RACECADOTRIL IN ACUTE DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Cézard et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

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Cézard JP et al. Gastroenterology 2001;120:799-805.

CONCLUSION

EFFICACY AND TOLERABILITY OF RACECADOTRIL IN ACUTE DIARRHEA IN CHILDREN (Cézard et al.)

INFANTS AND CHILDREN

This study demonstrates the efficacy (up to 50% reduction in stool output) and tolerability of racecadotril as an adjunct therapy to oral rehydration solution in the treatment of severe diarrhea in infants and children.

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ADULTS

A MULTINATIONAL COMPARISON OF RACECADOTRIL AND LOPERAMIDE IN THE

TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA IN ADULTSDavid Prado for the Global Adult Racecadotril Study Group

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology 2002

AIM: to compare the efficacy, safety and tolerability of

Racecadotril with those of Loperamide in patients with acute

diarrhea.

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A MULTINATIONAL COMPARISON OF RACECADOTRIL AND LOPERAMIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA IN ADULTS (Prado D.)

STUDY DESIGN single, blind, randomized– Multicenter (21 centers in 14 countries) – Parallel groups – Ambulatory patients

Prado D. Scand J Gastroenterol 2002;37:656-61

INCLUSION CRITERIA – 3 or more watery stools, with no visible blood, in the last 24 hours – onset of diarrhea of presumed infectious origin, of at least 24

hours and less than 5 days

ADULTS

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TREATMENT – Racecadotril: 100 mg, 3 times daily / Loperamide: 2 mg, 3

times daily

ADULTS

ANALYZED POPULATION – Racecadotril: 461 patients / Loperamide: 454 patients

Prado D. Scand J Gastroenterol 2002;37:656-61

A MULTINATIONAL COMPARISON OF RACECADOTRIL AND LOPERAMIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA IN ADULTS (Prado D.)

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Duration of Diarrhea

ADULTS

A MULTINATIONAL COMPARISON OF RACECADOTRIL AND LOPERAMIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA IN ADULTS (Prado D.)

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RA CECA DOT R IL (N=473)

Loperamide (N=471)

Prado D. Scand J Gastroenterol 2002;37:656-61

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Treatment-related adverse events with an incidence of more than 1%

Prado D. Scand J Gastroenterol 2002;37:656-61

ADULTS

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A MULTINATIONAL COMPARISON OF RACECADOTRIL AND LOPERAMIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA IN ADULTS (Prado D.)

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ADULTS

CONCLUSION

Racecadotril resolved the symptoms of acute diarrhea rapidly and effectively, and produced more rapid resolution of abdominal symptoms and less constipation than loperamide.

Prado D. Scand J Gastroenterol 2002;37:656-61

A MULTINATIONAL COMPARISON OF RACECADOTRIL AND LOPERAMIDE IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA IN ADULTS (Prado D.)

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RACECADOTRIL’S SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY PROFILE

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PHARMACOVIGILANCE

13th Periodic Safety Update Report for Active Substance: Racecadotril. May 2007 Laboratoires Bioprojet Pharma.

Adults

Infants & Children

TOTAL

Period covered # of reportedadverse events

Prevalence

March 1993 to March 2007

November 2000 to March 2007

75

30

105

0.00047 %

0.00032 %

0.00042 %

Prevalence of adverse events associated with Racecadotril (France)

Most common AE for adults and children: “Cutaneous disorders and miscellaneous allergic reactions”

SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY

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Case Number 1:A 35 year old male developed diarrhea and was given Loperamide, his symptom improved but

after 2 days he consults you because of recurrence of Diarrhea. What is the likely

explanation?

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B. Bacterial proliferation

C. This is osmotic Diarrhea

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E. Coli content of the proximal jejunum (gnotobiotic piglets)

Duval-Iflah Y. Et al.,Alimentary Pharmacology, 1999; (suppl. 6); 9-14

EFFECTS OF RACECADOTRIL AND LOPERAMIDE ON BACTERIAL PROLIFERATION (Duval-Iflah Y. et al.)

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1. Lecomte JM, Int.J. Of Antimicrobial Agents, 2000; 14:81-872. Scwartz J-C, Int.J. Of Antimicrobial Agents, 2000; 14:75-793. Duval-Iflah Y. Et al.,Alimentary Pharmacology, 1999; (suppl. 6): 9-144. Bergmann JF et al, Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 1992; 6:305-3135. Knisely JS,Drug and Alcohol Dependence,1989;23:143-151

Blood-Brain Barrier

Astrocyteprocesses

Lipid solubletransport

Carrier-mediatedtransport

Does not induce CNS Toxicity1,2,3

Racecadotril

RACECADOTRIL DOES NOT CROSS THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER

Does not impair mental performance4

Has no potential for abuse or physical dependence5

SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY

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Therapeutic Index = LD50

ED50

Lecomte JM, Int.J. Of Antimicrobial Agents, 2000; 14:81-87

100 mg TID (adults) 20 times this dose was given to healthy adults with no ill effects

Therapeutic dose Relevance of high therapeutic index

The higher the Therapeutic Index, the lower the risk of overdose.

RACECADOTRIL HAS A HIGH THERAPEUTIC INDEX

(median lethal dose)

(median effective dose)

SAFETY AND TOLERABILITY

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Case Number 2A 20 y/o Female develops diarrhea, voluminous

but not blood streaked. She is afebrile but dehydrated, your treatment of choice would be?

ORS/F

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A. ORS/Fluid Replacement

B. Racecadotril

C. Loperamide

D. Antibiotics

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Case Number 3A 30 y/o male has been having Diarrhea for 5 days,

with 38 degree celcius temperature. He ingested raw egg 2 days prior to developing diarrhea, your

treatment will be?

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Antib

iotic

Both

0% 0%0%

A. Racecadotril

B. Antibiotic

C. Both

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Case Number 4A 50 y/o male consults you due to diarrhea of > 4 weeks. It is in small amounts and did not

respond to Antibiotics/Metronidazole. What will be your next step?

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A. Repeat Metronidazole at higher dose

B. Ba Enema

C. Colonoscopy

D. Stool Exam

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SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

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Prevention of Dehydration and Control of Diarrhea

NormalizationDiarrhea

OVERALL CONCLUSIONS

RACECADOTRIL IN THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE DIARRHEA

Diarrhea

Fluid replacement

Racecadotril

Fluid replacement

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LoperamideRacecadotrilEfficacy variable

Motility1

Secretion2

Bacterial overgrowth1

CNS effects1

Constipation2

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-

-

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+

+

+

++

RACECADOTRIL VERSUS LOPERAMIDE

1. Duval-Iflah Y. Et al.,Alimentary Pharmacology, 1999; (suppl. 6); 9-14 2. D. Turck et al. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 1999; 13 (Suppl. 6), 27-32.

OVERALL CONCLUSIONS

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Active metabolite - Thiorphan

Indication - treatment of acute diarrhea

Recommended dose - 100 mg capsule every 8 hours

Total daily dose: - should not exceed 300 mg

Duration of treatment: - should not exceed 7 days

Certificate of Product Registration of Racecadotril, Bureau of Food and Drugs, Department of Health. 2005Racecadotril summary of product characteristics

RACECADOTRIL

OVERALL CONCLUSIONS

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Absorption - Rapid

Maximum concentration - Maintained for at least four hours

Concentration in plasma - Maintained for at least eight hours after administration

RACECADOTRIL

OVERALL CONCLUSIONS

Racecadotril summary of product characteristics

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Efficacy - together with ORS, significantly reduces stool output and duration of diarrhea in infants and children

Safety and tolerability

- similar to placebo- fewer adverse events compared with loperamide- does not induce CNS toxicity- high therapeutic index

RACECADOTRIL

OVERALL CONCLUSIONS

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Racecadotril: A Novel Approachin the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea

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Thank you