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The tablets are presented in PVC PE PVDC aluminium blisters, each containing 14 tablets. Secondary packaging consists of cartons containing 14 62.5 mg strength only ; , 56 or 112 tablets. Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Active substance The active substance, bosentan monohydrate, is synthesised in 7 steps from 2-chloropyrimidine. Satisfactory control specifications and associated methods are provided for the starting materials, key intermediates, reagents and solvents. No metal catalysts are used. The active ingredient is milled after manufacture. Bosentan has no asymmetric atoms and is therefore achiral. Twenty-seven possible impurities from the route of synthesis are discussed but only 3 impurities, Ro 47-0005, Ro 47-4056 and Ro 47-9931, are regularly formed. The other possible impurities have not been observed in significant amounts. The specified limits set for Ro 47-0005, Ro 47-4056 and Ro 479931 are 0.2 %, 0.3 % and 0.3 %, respectively. The 0.3 % limits set for the levels present in the batch used in toxicological studies qualify the 2 latter impurities. The level of Ro 47-0005 in the toxicological batch was below the specified limit set but the limit is nevertheless considered qualified in view of the maximum daily dose of bosentan 250 mg ; . The organic solvents used in the last 3 synthesis steps are dimethylformamide, denatured ethanol, methanol, isopropyl acetate and cyclohexane. However, the levels of all solvents except ethanol were below the detection limits in the batches presented. The specified limit set for ethanol 0.2 % ; is below the 0.5 % limit generally accepted for class 3 solvents. The structural and physico-chemical characterisations of bosentan are satisfactory. The partition coefficient for bosentan in octanol buffer is as follows: at pH 4: log P 3.1, at pH 7.4: log D 1.3. Bosentan has a pKa of 5.46. Bosentan monohydrate is freely soluble in acetone and dichloromethane, soluble in ethanol and ethyl acetate, slightly soluble in methanol and isopropanol, and very slightly soluble in hexane. Bosentan monohydrate is non-hygroscopic and polymorphism has not been observed. The active substance specification includes tests for identity and tests and limits for assay, related substances, residual solvents, sulphated ash, heavy metals, and particle size distribution. All analytical methods have been submitted, as well as validation data, in accordance with the relevant Note for Guidance. Batch analysis results are presented for 3 commercial batches manufactured by the commercial manufacturer and the results confirm satisfactory uniformity of results and compliance with the specification. The levels of Ro 47-0005, Ro 47-4056, Ro 47-9931 and residual ethanol were 0.10 %, 0.11-0.14 %, 0.11-0.15 % and 0.02-0.03 %, respectively. The stability of bosentan has been examined under a variety of stress testing conditions. Real-time and accelerated stability studies have been performed on bosentan powder in accordance with the ICH Guideline. No significant changes in any parameter were observed. The proposed retest period of 3 years and no special storage conditions ; is justified. Other ingredients The excipients all comply with the respective current PhEur monographs, except the red and yellow iron oxides, which are claimed to comply with EEC requirements, and ethylcellulose aqueous dispersion, which complies with its USP NF monograph. Regarding TSE compliance, the applicant declares that none of the excipients used for commercial manufacture of Tracleer will be of animal origin. Although magnesium stearate of bovine origin has been used for manufacture of the registration batches, it is stated that the magnesium stearate used for manufacture of future clinical and commercial batches will be of vegetable origin only.
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Consequences of this refusal. However, the provider reserves the right to discontinue treatment should the extent of their refusal make reasonable and responsible treatment possible. 11. Members have the right to continuity of care. As long as they remain eligible for services through APS-PR, members will not be discharged or transferred except for therapeutic reasons, for their personal welfare, or for the welfare of others. Should their transfer or discharge become necessary, members will be given the reasons and plan, as well as reasonable advance notice, unless an emergency situation exists. 12. Members have the right to voice opinions, recommendations, complaints, or appeals in relation to APS-PR policies, members' rights and responsibilities or the care provided without fear of restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal. 13. Members have the right to be free from physical, chemical and mental abuse. 14. Members have the right to confidential treatment of their client records. Information from these sources will not be released without their prior consent, except in an emergency, or as required by law. 15. Members have the right to refuse to perform any services for the program, or for other clients, unless they are a part of their therapeutic plan of treatment, which they have approved. 16. Members have the right to be informed in advance of any non-staff visitors to a facility office and the right to privacy if they do not wish to see visitors, or participate in activities while visitors are present. 17. Members have the right to receive information necessary to give informed consent prior to being involved in activities, which include the use of tape recorders, videotape equipment, one-way observation mirrors, photography, or any other techniques. 18. Members have the right to request the opinion of a consultant at their expense. 19. Members have the right to receive information regarding the authorization and certification non-certification processes, benefit plan services included and excluded; co-payments; the provider network available for their care at the time they seek to access care; clinical guidelines, members rights and responsibilities; and how to file a claim. 20. Members have the right to file an appeal for review by an individual uninvolved in the original determination.
References for previous page: 1. Braunwald E, Zipes DP, Libby P, eds. Heart Disease. 2 vols. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Co; 2001: 1928, 1912. Gaine SP, Rubin LJ. Primary pulmonary hypertension. Lancet. 1998; 352: 719725. Rich S, ed. Primary pulmonary hypertension: executive summary. World Symposium--Primary Pulmonary Hypertension 1998. Evian, France; September 610, 1998. 4. Tracleer bosentan ; full prescribing information. Actelion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2001.
AMBRISENTAN RESCUE THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION WHO DISCONTINUED BOSENTAN OR SITAXSENTAN DUE TO LIVER FUNCTION ABNORMALITIES Michael D. McGoon MD * Adaani E. Frost MD Ronald J. Oudiz MD David B. Badesch MD Nazzareno Galie MD Horst Olschewski MD Vallerie V. McLaughlin MD Lewis J. Rubin MD Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN PURPOSE: Ambrisentan is a high affinity, propanoic acid-class, ETAselective endothelin receptor antagonist ERA ; with once-daily oral doses that are 10-100 times lower than sulfonamide-class ERAs for pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH ; . Ambrisentan doses of 2.5 and 5 mg oncedaily have been shown to improve 6-minute walk distance 6MWD ; and delay clinical worsening in a placebo-controlled study of patients with PAH ARIES-2 ; , with no incidence of serum aminotransferases 3xULN LFT abnormalities ; . To further evaluate the safety of ambrisentan, an open-label study was conducted of patients who had previously discontinued bosentan, sitaxsentan, or both therapies due to LFT abnormalities. METHODS: Patients received 2.5 mg qd ambrisentan for 4 weeks, 5 mg qd ambrisentan for 20 weeks, and 2.5, 5, or 10 mg qd ambrisentan, thereafter. The primary endpoint was the incidence of LFT abnormalities during 12 weeks of therapy that were related to ambrisentan and resulted in discontinuation of drug. RESULTS: A total of 36 patients who had previously discontinued bosentan 86% ; , sitaxsentan 6% ; , or both therapies 8% ; due to LFT abnormalities were enrolled. The median duration of ERA therapy prior to discontinuation was 9 weeks. 64% of patients had idiopathic PAH and 36% had PAH associated with other etiologies. After 12 weeks of therapy, no patients had a recurrence of LFT abnormalities that required discontinuation of ambrisentan. One patient had an isolated incidence of LFT abnormalities that resulted in a temporary dose reduction. Patients continued to receive ambrisentan mean exposure 32 weeks, maximum exposure 48 weeks ; and no further LFT abnormalities were observed. Adverse events appeared similar to results from previous ambrisentan clinical studies. CONCLUSION: No significant LFT abnormalities were observed with long-term ambrisentan administration in patients who had previously discontinued bosentan, sitaxsentan, or both therapies due to LFT abnormalities. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Ambrisentan appears to be a treatment option for patients who have previously discontinued ERA therapy due to LFT abnormalities and may provide an improved risk-to-benefit ratio for ERA therapy in patients with PAH. DISCLOSURE: Michael McGoon, Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc. Myogen Inc.; Product procedure technique that is considered research and is NOT yet approved for any purpose, ambrisentan. PHARMACOKINETIC INTERACTION BETWEEN TADALAFIL AND BOSENTAN IN HEALTHY MALE SUBJECTS Rebecca E. Wrishko PhD * Jasper Dingemanse PhD Albert Yu MD Christelle Darstein MSc Diane L. Phillips PhD Malcolm I. Mitchell MD Lilly Research Laboratories - Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: Tadalafil is an oral phosphodiesterase type 5 PDE5 ; inhibitor approved for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and under investigation for the once-daily treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH ; . Since bosentan is an oral, dual endothelin receptor antagonist indicated in the treatment of patients with PAH, this study determined whether pharmacokinetic interactions exist between tadalafil and bosentan. METHODS: This was an open-label, randomized, three-period crossover pharmacokinetic drug interaction study. Healthy adult males N 15; 19 to 52 years ; received 10 consecutive days of either tadalafil 40 mg once-daily, bosentan 125 mg twice-daily, and the combination of tadalafil and bosentan. Each treatment period was separated by at least a 7-day washout. Serial blood samples were collected on Day 1 and Day 10 for measurement of tadalafil and bosentan plasma concentrations. Standard evaluation methods using point estimates and 90% confidence intervals CI ; determined the extent of any interaction between tadalafil and bosentan. Safety parameters were monitored. RESULTS: Following 10 days of multiple-dose administration of bosentan and tadalafil, compared to tadalafil alone, the tadalafil equivalence ratio 90% CI ; for AUC was 0.59 0.55, 0.62 ; and for Cmax was 0.73 0.68, 0.79 ; , with no observed change in tmax. Following coadministration of bosentan with tadalafil, bosentan ratios for AUC and Cmax were 1.13 1.02, 1.24 ; and 1.20 1.05, 1.36 ; , respectively, and fully contained within bioequivalence range for AUC 0.80-1.25 ; and Cmax 0.70-1.43 ; . Once daily doses of 40 mg tadalafil alone and in combination with twice-daily doses of 125 mg bosentan for 10 days were generally well tolerated. CONCLUSION: After 10 days of co-administration, bosentan decreased tadalafil exposure by 41.5% with no significant difference in bosentan exposure. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: These pharmacokinetic differences are considerably less than those reported with another PDE5 inhibitor, sildenafil in combination with bosentan; whereby no dose adjustment is necessary USPI, Tracleer ; . Therefore, patients may receive concomitant tadalafil and bosentan therapy without dose adjustments. DISCLOSURE: Rebecca Wrishko, Shareholder Eli Lilly and Company; Employee Eli Lilly and Company. NO CLINICALLY RELEVANT PHARMACOKINETIC INTERACTION BETWEEN AMBRISENTAN AND SILDENAFIL Christopher Dufton PhD * Michael J. Gerber MD Ophelia Yin PhD Christine Brandquist PharmD Hossein A. Ghofrani MD Myogen Inc., Westminster, CO PURPOSE: Ambrisentan is a high affinity, propanoic acid-class, ETAselective endothelin receptor antagonist ERA ; . Ambrisentan doses of 2.5 and 5 mg once-daily have been shown to improve 6-minute walk distance and delay clinical worsening in a placebo-controlled study ARIES-2 ; of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH ; , with no incidence of serum aminotransferases 3xULN. Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor approved for PAH. Coadministration of sulfonamide-class ERAs have been shown to decrease bosentan ; or increase sitaxsentan ; the systemic exposure AUC ; of sildenafil, while sildenafil has been shown to increase the AUC of bosentan. Therefore, the potential for pharmacokinetic PK ; interactions between ambrisentan and sildenafil were examined. METHODS: A 2-period crossover study was conducted in 19 healthy adults. Ambrisentan exposure AUC0-last ; and maximum plasma concentration Cmax ; were determined over a 24-hour period for a 10 mg dose of ambrisentan alone and after 7 days of dosing with sildenafil 20 mg tid. The AUC0-last and Cmax for sildenafil and n-desmethyl-sildenafil active metabolite ; were determined over a 24-hour period for a 20 mg dose of sildenafil alone and after 7 days of dosing with ambrisentan 10 mg qd. RESULTS: Ambrisentan Cmax was unchanged -3.7% [90% CI: -14.0% to 7.8%] ; and a minor increase in AUC0-last 6.0% [90% CI: 0.6% to 11.7%] ; was observed after sildenafil administration. Sildenafil Cmax was increased slightly 13.4% [90% CI: -0.4% to 29.1%] ; and AUC0-last was unchanged 0.4% [90% CI: -8.8% to 10.5%] ; after ambrisentan administration; whereas, Cmax for n-desmethyl-sildenafil was unchanged -0.4% [90% CI: -12.8% to 13.8%] and AUC0-last for n-desmethyl-sildenafil was slightly lower -7.6% [90% CI: -14.9% to 0.4%] ; . CONCLUSION: Multiple doses of ambrisentan had no clinically relevant effect on the pharmacokinetics of sildenafil or n-desmethlysildenafil. Similarly, multiple doses of sildenafil had no clinically relevant effect on the pharmacokinetics of ambrisentan. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Coadministration of ambrisentan and sildenafil should not require dose adjustment of either drug compared to administration alone. DISCLOSURE: Christopher Dufton, Employee Myogen, Inc.; Product procedure technique that is considered research and is NOT yet approved for any purpose, ambrisentan. CORRELATION OF WHO FUNCTIONAL CLASS AND INDICES OF DISEASE SEVERITY IN IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION: INSIGHTS FROM EARLY, BREATHE-1 AND 351 STUDIES Nazzareno Galie MD * Lewis J. Rubin MD Marius M. Hoeper MD Andjela Kusic-Pajic MD Eleonora Chiossi MSc Gerald Simonneau MD University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy PURPOSE: WHO Functional Class WHO FC ; is used as a means of classifying disease severity in pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH ; . However, comparisons of objective measures of disease severity among.
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Nant glioma. Such treatment has had limited success.6-8, 10, 25-27 The present study demonstrates that the addition of chemotherapy to radiotherapy significantly prolongs survival among patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, with a median increase in survival of 2.5 months or a relative reduction in the risk of death of 37 percent. Unlike most previous studies, which included patients with both glioblastoma WHO grade IV ; and anaplastic astrocytoma WHO grade III ; , who have a better prognosis, our study was designed to include only patients with glioblastoma. At two years, we found a clinically meaningful increase -- by a factor of 2.5 -- in the survival rate, from 10 percent with radiotherapy alone to 27 percent with radiotherapy plus temozolomide, consistent with the findings of the preceding phase 2 trial.19 An exploratory analysis of subgroups defined according to known prognostic factors demonstrated a survival benefit in nearly all subgroups. The outcome for patients treated with radiotherapy alone in our trial compares favorably with the outcome in other trials.9, 11, 28 Patients being treated with corticosteroids received stable or decreasing doses before randomization and started radiotherapy within one week after randomization. These cri.
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During the past 20 years, postoperative mortality after emergency procedures has remained unchanged at 12-36%, 5 despite advances in surgical techniques, antibiotic treatment, and intensive care. Elective sigmoid resection after two episodes of uncomplicated diverticulitis has been recommended to prevent complications and reduce emergency procedures.6 7 These recommendations were based on historic data of low validity, which suggested that recurrent attacks are less likely to respond to medical treatment and have a higher mortality rate. Recent evidence indicates that prophylactic resection would have little impact in preventing subsequent complications, 5 as most patients who need urgent surgery have no history of diverticular disease. A large cross sectional population based study estimated the incidence of perforated diverticulitis at 4 cases per 100 000 population per year, with less than a quarter of patients having a history of diverticular disease.36 Other studies show that only 3-33% of patients who need emergency surgery for perforation have documented diverticular disease, 37 38 indicating that for most people who develop complications a complication is the first manifestation of disease. Recommending elective resection needs a careful risk-benefit assessment, in which the morbidity, mortality, and costs of all subsequent attacks including emergency surgery ; are weighed against the morbidity.
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Present with seizures should receive antiepileptic drugs AEDs ; , there is strong evidence that prophylactic AEDs have little value for seizure-free patients with newly diagnosed brain tumors. Furthermore, AEDs are associated with significant adverse effects, requiring change in medication in up to 23% of patients. The American Academy of Neurology's practice parameters state that prophylactic AEDs should not be administered routinely to patients with newly diagnosed brain tumors standard ; and should be discontinued in the first postoperative week in patients who have not experienced a seizure guideline ; .7 In this light, it is somewhat surprising that 89% of patients in this study received AEDs, whereas only 32% presented with seizures. Clearly, administering prophylactic AEDs remains a common practice pattern. Eleven of the 12 studies the guidelines were based on were published before initiation of the GO Project. We hope this report will further highlight the limited value of prophylactic AEDs in newly diagnosed brain tumor patients and bring this to the attention of treating physicians.
Prescribing Information Presentation: Tracleer. EU 1 02 220 Tracleer-62.5 mg 56 Film-coated tablet-Oral use-Blister PVC PE PVDC alu ; 1, 615.00 UK 2, 308 Ireland both exc VAT ; . EU 1 220 Tracleer-125 mg 56 Film-coated tablet-Oral use-Blister PVC PE PVDC alu ; 1, 615.00 UK 2, 308 Ireland both exc VAT ; . Therapeutic indications Treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension PAH ; to improve exercise capacity and symptoms in patients with grade III functional status. Efficacy has been shown in Primary PAH, PAH secondary to scleroderma without significant interstitial pulmonary disease. Posology and method of administration Treatment should only be initiated and monitored by a physician experienced in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. Tracleer treatment should be initiated at a dose of 62.5mg twice daily for 4weeks and then increased to the maintenance dose of 125mg twice daily. Tablets are to be taken orally morning and evening, with or without food. In the case of late clinical deterioration despite treatment with Tracleer i.e after several months of treatment ; , the treatment should be re-assessed. Some patients not responding well to 125mg twice daily of Tracleer may slightly improve their exercise capacity when the dose is increased to 250mg twice daily. A careful risk benefit assessment should be made, taking into consideration that the liver toxicity is dose dependent. Discontinuation of treatment No evidence for acute rebound has been observed. However, to avoid the possible occurrence of harmful clinical deterioration due to potential rebound effect, gradual dose reduction halving the dose for 3 to 7days ; should be considered. Intensified monitoring is recommended during the discontinuation period. Dosage in hepatic impairment No dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild hepatic impairment Tracleer is contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe liver dysfunction. Safety and efficacy in patients under the age of 12years have not been established. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to bosentan or any of the excipients, moderate to severe hepatic impairment, baseline values of liver aspartate aminotransferases AST ; and or alanine aminotransferases ALT ; , greater than 3 times the upper limit of normal, concomitant use of cyclosporine A, pregnancy, women of childbearing potential who are not using a reliable method of contraception. Special warnings and special precautions for use Transfer to a therapy that is recommended at the severe stage of the disease e.g. epoprostenol ; should be considered if the clinical condition deteriorates. Tracleer should only be initiated if the systemic systolic blood pressure is higher than 85mmHg. Liver function aminotransferase levels must be measured prior to initiation of treatment and subsequently at monthly intervals. In addition, liver aminotransferase levels must be measured 2 weeks after any dose increase. In case of associated clinical symptoms of liver injury, i.e., nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, jaundice, unusual lethargy or fatigue, flu-like syndrome arthralgia, myalgia, fever ; , treatment must be stopped and re-introduction of Tracleer is not to be considered. Re-introduction of treatment Re-introduction of treatment with Tracleer should only be considered if the potential benefits of treatment with Tracleer outweigh the potential risks and when liver aminotransferase levels are within pre-treatment values e in women of child-bearing potential Tracleer treatment must not be initiated in women of child-bearing potential unless they practise reliable contraception and the result of the pre-treatment pregnancy test is negative. Monthly pregnancy tests during treatment with Tracleer are recommended. Concomitant use with other medicinal products Glibenclamide: Tracleer should not be used concomitantly with glibenclamide, due to an increased risk of elevated liver aminotransferases. An alternative antidiabetic medicinal product should be used in patients in whom an antidiabetic treatment is indicated. Fluconazole: concomitant use of Tracleer with fluconazole is not recommended. Concomitant administration of both a CYP3A4 inhibitor and a CYP2C9 inhibitor should be avoided Hormonal contraceptives: no specific interaction studies have been performed with hormonal contraceptives including oral, injectable and implantable contraceptives ; . Because oestrogens and progestogens are partially metabolised by CYP450, there is a possibility of failure of contraception when Tracleer is co-administered. Therefore, women of childbearing potential must use an additional or an alternative reliable method of contraception when taking Tracleer. Specific interaction studies have demonstrated the following: Cyclosporine A: when co-administered, initial trough concentrations of bosentan were approximately 30-fold higher than those measured after bosentan alone. At steady state, bosentan plasma concentrations were 3- to 4fold higher than with bosentan alone. The mechanism of this interaction is unknown. The blood concentrations of cyclosporine A a CYP3A4 substrate ; decreased by approximately 50%.Glibenclamide should not be used; risk of elevated AST ALT, warfarin-no clinically significant interaction noted, digoxin unlikely to be of clinical relevance.Simvastatin monitoring of cholesterol levels and subsequent dosage adjustment should be considered. Ketoconazole: co-administration of Tracleer 62.5mg twice daily for 6days and ketoconazole, a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor, increased the plasma concentrations of bosentan approximately 2-fold. No dose adjustment of Tracleer is considered necessary. Pregnancy and lactation Pregnancy Tracleer must be considered a human teratogen and must not be used during pregnancy. Women must not become pregnant for at least 3 months after stopping treatment with Tracleer. Tracleer is contraindicated in pregnancy Women of childbearing potential must use reliable contraception during treatment with Tracleer and for at least 3months after cessation of treatment. Monthly pregnancy tests during treatment with Tracleer are recommended. Use during lactation Nursing women taking Tracleer should be advised to discontinue breast-feeding.Effects on ability to drive and use machines No studies on the effect of Tracleer on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed. Tracleer may cause dizziness, which could influence the ability to drive or use machines.Undesirable effects: Placebo-controlled trials in pulmonary arterial hypertension At the recommended maintenance dose or double the dose i.e., 125 or 250mg twice daily ; the adverse drug reactions that occurred more frequently with Tracleer than with placebo in 3% of Tracleer-treated patients, with 2% difference ; were nasopharyngitis, flushing, abnormal hepatic function, leg oedema, hypotension, palpitations, dyspepsia, fatigue and pruritus. Adverse drug reactions that occurred in 1% and 3% of these patients and more frequently on Tracleer than on placebo 2% difference ; were anaemia, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and rectal haemorrhage, all 2.4% on Tracleer versus 0% on placebo. Treatment discontinuations due to adverse events, during the clinical trials in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, at doses of 125 and 250mg twice daily, were less frequent in Tracleer- than in placebo-treated patients 5.5% vs 10%, respectively ; . Liver test laboratory abnormalities: In studies in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension, the incidence of elevated liver aminotransferases 3ULN ; was 12.7% in bosentan-treated patients N 165 ; , 11.6% in patients treated with 125mg twice daily and 14.3% in patients treated with 250mg twice daily. Eight-fold increases were seen in 2.1% of PAH patients on 125mg twice daily and 7.1% of PAH patients on 250mg twice daily.Haemoglobin The mean decrease in haemoglobin concentration from baseline to trial completion for the bosentan-treated patients was 0.9g dl and for the placebo-treated patients was 0.1g dl. Overdose Massive overdose may result in pronounced hypotension requiring active cardiovascular support. 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