Efficacy of elagolix in the treatment of endometriosis

Alexandra Perricos, René Wenzl, Wenzl R
Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy · 2017 · vol. 18(13) , pp. 1391–1397 · doi:10.1080/14656566.2017.1359258 · PMID:28737050 · W2737573923
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This review analyzed clinical trials evaluating the oral GnRH antagonist elagolix for endometriosis, finding it well-tolerated with mild side effects but noting potential bone mineral density impact and a need for comparative studies.

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Abstract

Much research has gone into developing medications that can be used to alleviate endometriosis-associated symptoms. In addition to already established medications, a new GnRH antagonist, elagolix, is in development. The novelty of this drug compared to other GnRH antagonists, is its nonpeptide structure, allowing it to be administered orally. Areas covered: We analyzed several Phase I, II and III clinical trials that have evaluated the safety and efficacy of this new medication. Expert opinion: Since many medications have been put on the market and have gained popularity for the treatment of endometriosis-associated symptoms, the demonstration of equality or superiority of effect, tolerability, as well as patient compliance should be assessed when introducing a new drug. While elagolix may have an advantage over established GnRH agonists, in that it does not lead to a 'flare-up' effect, it too, takes a toll on bone mineral density. Nevertheless, studies have shown that this new oral GnRH antagonist is well tolerated, and the side effects have been described as 'mild or moderate'. However, in order to examine whether elagolix can compete with or even surpass established gold-standard medical treatments in this field, further studies that directly compare elagolix to said treatments, might be necessary.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Hormone Antagonists Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated Pyrimidines Administration, Oral Administration, Oral Bone Density Bone Density Bone Density Clinical Trials as Topic Clinical Trials as Topic Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Hormone Antagonists Hormone Antagonists

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