Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2015, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (12): 722-726.

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Research Progress on Pharmacology and Toxicology in Alkaloid of Leonurus

ZHAO Hong1, LI Shi-min2, DOU Li-wen3, YIN Li-shun3, SUN Xiao-qian3, LI Xiao-yu2, SUN Ling4, *, SUN Rong2   

  1. 1PLA Navy General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China;
    2Shandong Academy of Chinese Medicine, Shandong Ji'nan 250014, China;
    3Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong Ji'nan 250014, China;
    4Shandong Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shandong Ji'nan 250101, China
  • Received:2016-02-02 Revised:2016-02-02 Online:2015-12-08 Published:2016-02-02

Abstract: ObjectiveTo provide references for rational use of drugs by summarizing and analyzing the study of pharmacology and toxicology in alkaloid of Leonurus. MethodsThe literatures which were published in the last twenty years were sorted, concluded and analyzed. ResultsAlkaloid of Leonurus has regulation of uterus, hemostasis, anti-inflammation and analgesia, diuresis and other pharmacological effects, which has good effect on postpartum hemorrhage of eutocia and caesarean secion. However clinical ADR and renal toxicity report showed that long-term use can cause liver and kidney damage and other toxic side effects. ConclusionThe total alkaloids from Leonurus containing drugs involve capsules and injections. Paying attention to toxic side effects and target mechanism in the process of drug efficacy study will provide data supporting for early warning method of clinical adverse reactions and scientific measures and provide beneficial reference of clinical safe medication of Herba Leonuri preparation.

Key words: alkaloid of Leonurus, pharmacology, toxicology

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