Potential therapeutic effects of GS-441524 and GC376 in cats with feline infectious peritonitis

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2022-02-02

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https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v7i1.522

Abstract

PICO question

In cats with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), does treatment with the nucleoside analogue GS-441524 or the protease inhibitor GC376, compared to supportive measures alone, lead to longer survival times?

 

Clinical bottom line

Category of research question

Treatment

The number and type of study designs reviewed

Five studies, including four uncontrolled interventional studies and one case-series were critically reviewed

Strength of evidence

Moderate

Outcomes reported

The reviewed studies collectively provide moderate evidence in support of the application of GS-441524 or GC376 to extend the survival time of cats suffering from feline infectious peritonitis

Conclusion

While these antiviral drugs are considered the most likely options for FIP treatment, more robust evidence should be obtained through well-designed randomised controlled trials to verify the observed positive effects in treating various forms of the disease and the potential long-term side effects. However, the ethical dilemmas of conducting double blinded placebo-controlled trials, which by necessity include untreated cats with an invariably fatal disease are recognised

 

How to apply this evidence in practice

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Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.

 

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