This study aims to compare two medications, acetazolamide and metolazone, along with loop diuretics, to see which one works better and is safer for patients with ADHF who have volume overload. By comparing these medications, we hope to learn which one can help these patients the most. This will help doctors choose the best treatment for patients with ADHF and volume overload.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
110
Acetazolamide is a medication that belongs to the class of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It acts by reducing the reabsorption of sodium in the proximal tubules of the kidneys. When combined with loop diuretics, acetazolamide has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of diuretic therapy, thus aiding in the process of decongestion. It will be given 500mg orally, once daily.
Metolazone is a medication with properties like thiazide diuretics, prescribed for the management of congestive heart failure and hypertension. Its mechanism of action involves blocking the transport of sodium across the epithelium of renal tubules, predominantly in the distal tubules. It will be given 5mg orally, once daily.
IV loop diuretic 2 times the outpatient oral (PO) daily dose, and oral loop diuretics will be stopped. In cases where the patient was not previously on oral diuretics, a starting dose of 40 mg of IV furosemide, IV bumetanide 1 mg or a bolus of 20 mg of IV torsemide can be utilized.
National Heart Institute
Giza, GZ, Egypt
RECRUITINGUrine Output
Total Urine output Volume
Time frame: 48 Hours
Diuretic Response
Urine output/40 mg furosemide equivalent
Time frame: 48 Hours
Body Weight
Change in Body Weight
Time frame: 48 Hours
Congestion Score
Change in congestion score (Modified ADVOR Trial Congestion Score)
Time frame: 48 Hours
NT-proBNP/BNP
Change in NT-Pro BNP/BNP levels
Time frame: On admission and before discharge (After 48 hours)
Bicarbonate Level
Change in bicarbonate level from baseline \[VBG\]
Time frame: 48 Hours
Serum Creatinine
Change in serum creatinine (SCr)
Time frame: 48 Hours
eGFR
Change in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) from baseline
Time frame: 48 Hours
Blood Pressure
Change in systolic blood pressure (SBP) from baseline
Time frame: 48 Hours
Potassium Level
Change in potassium level from baseline \[VBG\]
Time frame: 48 Hours
Length of Hospital Stay
Both general ward and CCU
Time frame: Up to 2 weeks
Mortality or HF Events
All-cause mortality and heart failure readmission during 3 months of follow-up
Time frame: 3 Months
Mohamed AN Abdelmoaty, B.Sc. Pharmaceutical Sciences
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