SNMC (Stronger Neo-Minophagen C ) for Acute Hepatitis Post Transarterial Chemoembolization Therapy

Summary

A glycyrrhizin-containing product, Stronger Neo-Minophagen C TM (SNMC; Minophagen Pharmaceutical Co.Ltd.,Tokyo,Japan),is widely used in Japan for suppression of hepatitis activity and for prevention of disease progression in patients with hepatitis B virus- and HCV-induced chronic hepatitis. In Taiwan, SNMC has been licensed by Taiwan Food and Drug Administration for the indication of maintain hepatic function. Glycyrrhizin has been reported to mitigate hepatic inflammation by suppressing elevated alanine aminotransferase(ALT) levels and preventing disease progression. The effect of SNMC on acute deterioration of hepatic function following transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) was still unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of SNMC on acute deterioration of hepatic function following TACE.

Timeline

Start

2018-04-12

Primary completion

2019-05-09

Completion

2019-05-28

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