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Use of mycophenolate mofetil in patients with pediatric and adult primary nephrotic syndrome: information from a Japanese hospital claims database.

Authors :
Funatogawa, Takashi
Narita, Yusuke
Tamura, Aya
Mii, Kazuma
Sugitani, Yasuo
Uchida, Tomoaki
Source :
Clinical & Experimental Nephrology. Oct2022, Vol. 26 Issue 10, p1005-1013. 9p.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Background: Current treatment for frequently relapsing, steroid-dependent, or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome focuses on immunosuppressive therapies. Although the clinical guideline suggests the use of mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), limited information is available on patients with primary nephrotic syndrome who receive off-label treatment with MMF in Japan. Method: The dose, treatment duration, previous treatment, and characteristics of primary nephrotic syndrome patients receiving MMF were investigated using data from a Japanese hospital claims database (April 2008–September 2021). Results: Data on 424 primary nephrotic syndrome patients receiving MMF (146 patients < 18 years old; 278 patients ≥ 18 years old) were captured. The most common initial daily doses of MMF capsules (% of patients < 18 and ≥ 18 years old) were 1000 mg (31.9%, 36.8%), 1500 mg (16.0%, 23.8%), and 500 mg (23.6%, 17.3%), and the most common maximum daily doses were 1000 mg (43.8%, 32.9%), 1500 mg (23.6%, 28.9%), and 2000 mg (6.3%, 16.2%). Most patients (97.9%, 99.3%) were treated with a daily dose of 2000 mg or less. Among patients < 18 years old, the younger the patient, the lower the dose. MMF was used for more than 1 year in 30.8% of patients < 18 years old and in 28.8% of patients ≥ 18 years old. Conclusions: Our study suggested that off-label use of MMF for primary nephrotic syndrome has increased since 2012 in Japan. The dose of MMF used in patients with primary nephrotic syndrome was generally within the approved dose range for lupus nephritis and transplant-related diseases in Japan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13421751
Volume :
26
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical & Experimental Nephrology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
159160089
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10157-022-02233-w