OBJECTIVE

Evaluation of efficacy and clinical safety of ethylmethylhydroxypyridine malate (Ethoxidol) in cerebrovascular disease in out-patient, and in-patient setting.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

In the observational study was included of the 70 patients (aged 62.84±6.54 y.o) diagnosed with unspecified cerebrovascular disease, hypertensive encephalopathy, atherosclerosis of cerebral vessels. To access neurological deficit Montreal Scale (MoCA test) was used, MFI-20 test for asthenia. Berg balancing (BBS-test), tinnitus severity score (THI), and general clinical condition score also were recorded. Quality assurance was evaluated by VAS, and EQ-VAS Scores (European life quality gr). Interventions were identical, except treated received Ethoxidol 200 mg IV once/day, or 200 mg IM once/day and 200 mg per os (400 mg/day) during 7 days, follow up by oral administration of Ethoxidol 600 mg/day (200 mg TID) for the period of 53 days.

RESULTS

The results of the observational study has shown of high clinical efficacy and tolerability of the Ethoxidol therapy. Statistical significance between baseline and treatment period was recorded on the 7th and 60th day of observation (p<0.001). Stabilization of the archived condition persisted on the 60^th day. Ethoxidol administration reduced asthenia cognitive dysfunction, dizziness, balance disorders, and tinnitus. CGI Score revealed reduction of the severity of patient’s condition and total of clinical improvement; EQ-VAS Score showed growth of quality of life. The majority of patients were satisfied with performed therapy, attending physicians highlight Ethoxidol safety. Serious adverse events weren’t recorded.

CONCLUSION

Ethoxidol was considered as efficient and safe medication for in-patient and out-patient treatment of patient with cerebrovascular diseases (chronic cerebral ischemia).