Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2021, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (3): 277-279.
DOI: 10.19803/j.1672-8629.2021.03.15

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One Case of Severe Diarrhea Induced by Pituitrin Injection

YUAN Shijia, HUANG Hui, YANG Xin, FANG Qing, ZHOU Hang*   

  1. Department of Pharmacy, People's Hospital of Xiushan Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, Chongqing 409900, China
  • Online:2021-03-15 Published:2021-04-06

Abstract: Objective To explore the mechanism and high-risk factors of diarrhea caused by pituitrin, and to provide reference for clinical rational use of pituitrin. Methods One case of severe diarrhea caused by pituitrin was analyzed. Combined with literature, the measures to prevent and alleviate diarrhea were proposed. Results Diarrhea caused by pituitrin is a new serious adverse reaction. The dosage and a patient's age are closely related to the severity of diarrhea. Conclusion The adverse reactions of diarrhea can be prevented and alleviated by adjusting the route of administration, dosage or via combination of drugs.

Key words: pituitrin, diarrhea, adverse drug reaction

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