Publication: Guía de tratamiento del deterioro de la marcha con fampridina de liberación prolongada (Fampyra®) en pacientes con esclerosis múltiple.
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2016-02-10
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Ramio-Torrenta, L
Alvarez-Cermeño, J C
Arroyo, R
Casanova-Estruch, B
Fernandez, O
Garcia-Merino, J A
Hernandez, M A
Izquierdo, G
Martinez-Yelamos, S
Meca, J
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Elsevier
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Introducción: La alteración de la marcha es frecuente en la esclerosis múltiple (EM) y tiene un gran impacto negativo en los pacientes, pues conlleva a la pérdida progresiva de autonomía personal y social, y de productividad laboral. Esta guía pretende establecer recomendaciones para la evaluación del deterioro de la marcha y el uso de fampridina de liberación prolongada (fampridina-LP) como tratamiento de pacientes con EM y deterioro de la marcha en España. Desarrollo: Fampridina-LP a dosis de 10 mg cada 12 h es actualmente el único fármaco autorizado para mejorar el trastorno del marcha en adultos con EM. En la práctica clínica, el fármaco ha demostrado además mejorar de forma significativa la calidad de vida de los pacientes que responden al tratamiento. La respuesta se puede evaluar mediante la prueba cronometrada de la marcha de 25 pies (T25FW) o el cuestionario MSWS-12, que deben realizarse antes y después del inicio del tratamiento. El tiempo mínimo recomendado para evaluar la respuesta inicial es de 2 semanas. Para considerar a un paciente como respondedor y continuar el tratamiento debe presentar, según indica la ficha técnica, una disminución en el tiempo T25FW o mejoría en el MSWS-12. Se recomienda realizar las revaluaciones al menos cada 6 meses. En los casos en que se considere la valoración de la calidad de vida, se recomienda la utilización del cuestionario de salud Short Form-36 (SF-36) o la escala MS Impact Scale-29 (MSIS-29). Es un fármaco en general bien tolerado y con buen perfil de seguridad. Se recomienda su administración en ayunas y control periódico de la función renal. Conclusiones: Estas recomendaciones permiten garantizar una prescripción eficiente y más segura, y ayudan al manejo de fampridina-LP como tratamiento del deterioro de la marcha en pacientes adultos con EM en España.
Gait impairment, a frequent sign in multiple sclerosis (MS), places a major burden on patients since it results in progressive loss of personal and social autonomy, along with work productivity. This guide aims to provide recommendations on how to evaluate gait impairment and use prolonged-release fampridine (PR-fampridine) as treatment for MS patients with gait impairment in Spain. PR-fampridine dosed at 10mg every 12hours is currently the only drug approved to treat gait impairment in adults with MS. Additionally, PR-fampridine has been shown in clinical practice to significantly improve quality of life (QoL) in patients who respond to treatment. Treatment response can be assessed with the Timed 25-Foot Walk (T25FW) or the 12-item MS Walking Scale (MSWS-12); tests should be completed before and after starting treatment. The minimum time recommended for evaluating treatment response is 2 weeks after treatment onset. Patients are considered responders and permitted to continue the treatment when they demonstrate a decrease in their T25FW time or an increase in MSWS-12 scores. A re-evaluation is recommended at least every 6 months. The SF-36 (Short Form-36) and the MSIS-29 (MS Impact Scale-29) tests are recommended for clinicians interested in performing a detailed QoL assessment. This drug is generally well-tolerated and has a good safety profile. It should be taken on an empty stomach and renal function must be monitored regularly. These recommendations will help ensure safer and more efficient prescription practices and easier management of PR-fampridine as treatment for gait impairment in Spanish adults with MS.
Gait impairment, a frequent sign in multiple sclerosis (MS), places a major burden on patients since it results in progressive loss of personal and social autonomy, along with work productivity. This guide aims to provide recommendations on how to evaluate gait impairment and use prolonged-release fampridine (PR-fampridine) as treatment for MS patients with gait impairment in Spain. PR-fampridine dosed at 10mg every 12hours is currently the only drug approved to treat gait impairment in adults with MS. Additionally, PR-fampridine has been shown in clinical practice to significantly improve quality of life (QoL) in patients who respond to treatment. Treatment response can be assessed with the Timed 25-Foot Walk (T25FW) or the 12-item MS Walking Scale (MSWS-12); tests should be completed before and after starting treatment. The minimum time recommended for evaluating treatment response is 2 weeks after treatment onset. Patients are considered responders and permitted to continue the treatment when they demonstrate a decrease in their T25FW time or an increase in MSWS-12 scores. A re-evaluation is recommended at least every 6 months. The SF-36 (Short Form-36) and the MSIS-29 (MS Impact Scale-29) tests are recommended for clinicians interested in performing a detailed QoL assessment. This drug is generally well-tolerated and has a good safety profile. It should be taken on an empty stomach and renal function must be monitored regularly. These recommendations will help ensure safer and more efficient prescription practices and easier management of PR-fampridine as treatment for gait impairment in Spanish adults with MS.
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4-Aminopyridine
Adult
Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Humans
Multiple Sclerosis
Potassium Channel Blockers
Quality of Life
Spain
Treatment Outcome
Adult
Gait Disorders, Neurologic
Humans
Multiple Sclerosis
Potassium Channel Blockers
Quality of Life
Spain
Treatment Outcome
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Esclerosis múltiple
Cuidados posteriores
España
Prescripciones
Eficiencia
Calidad de vida
Cuidados posteriores
España
Prescripciones
Eficiencia
Calidad de vida
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Calidad de vida, Esclerosis múltiple, Fampridina, Fampridine, Gait impairment, MSWS-12, Marcha, Multiple sclerosis, Quality of life, T25FW, The 12-item multiple sclerosis walking scale, Timed 25-Foot Walk Test
Citation
Ramió-Torrentà L, Álvarez-Cermeño JC, Arroyo R, Casanova-Estruch B, Fernández O, García-Merino JA, et al. A guide to treating gait impairment with prolonged-release fampridine (Fampyra®) in patients with multiple sclerosis. Neurologia (Engl Ed). 2018 Jun;33(5):327-337. English, Spanish