Hepatic Cyst Infection During Use of the Somatostatin Analog Lanreotide in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: An Interim Analysis of the Randomized Open-Label Multicenter DIPAK-1 Study

ConclusionsThese data suggest an increased risk for hepatic cyst infection during use of somatostatin analogs, especially in ADPKD patients with a history of hepatic cyst infection. The main results are still awaited to fully appreciate the risk –benefit ratio.ClinicalTrials.gov identifierNCT 01616927.
Source: Drug Safety - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research