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    Effects of Exposure to Monocrotaline on Placental Damage and Its Mechanism in Rats
    LIU Jie, YANG Xiaojing, ZHENG Jiang, WANG Yanqing, XIANG E, WANG Hui, GUO Yu
    2019, 16(2): 65-70. 
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    Objective To investigate the effects of exposure to monocrotaline (MCT) on placental damage and its mechanism. Methods Pregnant Wistar rats were divided into control and MCT groups. The rats in MCT group were intragastrically given 20 mg·kg-1 MCT daily from gestation day (GD) 9 to 20, and the control group was given the same volume of solvent. After 2 h of the last administration in GD 20, the rats were anesthetized and executed, and the maternal livers and placentae were collected. The placental weight and morphology was observed. The contents of pyrrole-protein adducts (PPAs) in placenta and mother liver were measured using HPLC-MS. Expression of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A and transporters in placenta were also determined. Results Compared with the control group, the placental weight was decreased significantly in the rats treated with MCT during pregnancy, accompanied with an obvious morphological change in placenta structure. The basal expression of CYP3A in placenta was lower than that in maternal liver, while the content of PPAs in placenta was almost equal to that in maternal liver. In addition, there was no significant change in placental expression of CYP3A or organic cation transporter 3. But expression of P-glycoprotein in placenta was increased by MCT exposure. Conclusion Prenatal exposure to MCT caused placenta damage, which may be due to the active pyrrole metabolites generated by maternal liver.
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    ffects of Exposure to Monocrotaline on Cholesterol Levels of Fetal Rats
    GUO Qi, WANG Yanqing, CHENG Yanxiang, LIU Jie, QIU Shuaikai, XIANG E, WANG Hui, GUO Yu
    2019, 16(2): 71-75. 
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    Objective To explore the changes and causes of cholesterol level in fetal rats from cholestasis mother induced by monocrotaline (MCT) exposure. Methods Pregnant Wistar rats were treated with MCT(20 mg·kg-1·d-1) from gestation days (GDs) 11 to 20, and rats were sacrificed at GD 20. Maternal and fetal blood, placenta and fetal liver were collected. Cholesterol levels in maternal and fetal bloods were determined, and expression of placental cholesterol transporter and fetal liver cholesterol-related genes were examined. Results Compared with the control group, maternal blood bile acid and total cholesterol (TCH) levels were enhanced by MCT treatment. Male fetal blood TCH and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels increased. Expression of low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-B1) and triphosphate binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1) were up-regulated in male and female fetal placentae from MCT group. In addition, expression of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR), SR-B1, and LDLR were down-regulated in male and female fetal liver. Conclusion Maternal cholestasis induced by MCT exposure caused hypercholesterolemia in maternal and increased the expression of placental cholesterol transporter, leading to a high cholesterol level in fetal rats. Changes in the expression of cholesterol transporter in fetal liver suggest that MCT exposure during pregnancy may result in alteration of cholesterol homeostasis in fetal liver.
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    Research Progress on Toxicity of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
    SUN Xiaoxiang, XIANG E, QIU Shuaikai, WANG Hui, GUO Yu
    2019, 16(2): 76-80. 
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    Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are a group of natural components which widely distributed in plants all over the world. Some of them have anti-tumor and anti-bacterial effects. However, most PAs exert multiple toxicities after metabolic activation, while toxicities of pyrrolizidine alkaloid N-oxides (PANO) have been reported in recent years. They attack multiple organs, induce carcinomas and cause developmental toxicity. This review updated the research on mechanism and effect of PAs toxicity as well as detoxification during recent years.
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    Application of the US FDA Sentinel System and Enlightenment
    WANG Linlin, YANG Yue, WANG Shuling
    2019, 16(2): 81-87. 
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    Objective To introduce the relevant content and application cases of the US sentinel system, so as to provide reference for the safety monitoring of medical products in China. Methods The background, organizational framework, safety risk signal elements and evaluation process of the US FDA sentinel system were introduced, and the evaluation of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system(RAAS) related drugs and angioedema signals were taken as an example to provide reference for the establishment of a complete electronic database monitoring system in China. Results and Conclusion On the basis of the Chinese Hospital Pharmacovigilance System (CHPS) platform, the number of sentinel surveillance areas and the number of sentinel units continue to be expanded, and active monitoring of adverse reactions is actively carried out. At the same time, explore and develop new data management models to support data processing and analysis.
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    Safety Report Management in New Drug Clinical Trials
    LIU Huan, ZHANG Zhongyi, YANG Yue
    2019, 16(2): 88-93. 
    Abstract ( 902 )   PDF (773KB) ( 531 )  
    Objective To provide proposals on strengthening and improving the safety reporting of investigational new drug(IND) clinical trials in China. Methods Based on the FDA safety reporting rules, the backgrounds, main contents, implementation effect and barriers of the final rule were thoroughly analyzed. Results The FDA IND safety report final rule clarified the terms definition, specified reporting standards, reporting time limits, and so on, so as to improve the quality of the report. Conclusion We should continue revising Good Clinical Practice(GCP), and establishing the correlation between pre-marketing and post-marketing safety information.
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    Incidence of Cardiac Adverse Events of Cisapride: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    SUN Yixin, MENG Kangkang, XIA Yukun, XIONG Weiyi, DENG Siwei, DONG Duo, ZHAN Siyan
    2019, 16(2): 94-100. 
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    Objective To systematically evaluate the incidence of cardiac adverse events of cisapride. Methods CNKI, VIP, WanFang and SinoMed databases were searched for eligible studies reporting the cardiac adverse events of cisapride from 1994 to 2018, using the chemical names or trade names of cisapride as keywords. Two researchers independently screened literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted data and assessed the quality of included studies. Random-effects Meta-analysis was conducted to pool the incidence of cardiac adverse events, and subgroup analysis was performed based on the population, mode and dosage of medicine. Results A total of 53 articles were included, involving 57 researches. In 38 studies with small sample size, the results of Meta-analysis showed that the overall incidence of cardiac adverse events was 5.61% (95% CI: 3.49%, 8.10 %). The adverse event reported most was palpitation, followed by QT prolongation and arrhythmia, with the pooled incidence of 4.10% (95% CI: 2.84%, 5.54%), 10.98% (95% CI: 5.13%, 18.34%) and 0.40% (95% CI: 0.00%, 1.44%), respectively. Three database studies with large sample size, which focused on cisapride and the risk of arrhythmia, reported the incidence of arrhythmia ranging between 0.91 and 1.28/1 000 person-years. The subgroup analysis suggested that children had higher risks of QT prolongation. 16 case reports included 17 adverse events, most of which were severe adverse drug events, such as QT prolongation and torsade de pointes. Three cases with comorbidity died, which suggested the cardiac risk of cisapride may increase for some special patients. Conclusion Cisapride was associated with potential cardiac toxicity. Prescribers should strictly follow the indications and contraindications to ensure clinical medication safety.
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    Analysis of 1170 Cases of Adverse Drug Reactions Induced by Antiepileptic Drugs Used in Monotherapy
    DU Yanru, SONG Qiujie, SHEN Jingzan, ZHENG Rongyuan, XU Huiqin
    2019, 16(2): 101-105. 
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    Objective To explore the characteristics and profiles of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) related to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) used in monotherapies, and explore the method of post-marketing safety surveillance of drugs, so as to guide the rational use of AEDs in clinic. Methods We reviewed the data of ADRs related to AEDs used in monotherapies, which came from the database of outpatients with epilepsy in our hospital from January 2003 to December 2015. Totally, 1 170 cases were included, involving 2 461 ADRs. Data of cases and ADRs was analyzed. Results Among 1 170 cases with ADRs caused by AEDs used in monotherapy, women accounted for 51.03%, and 731 (62.48%) cases aged 21 to 40 years old. The system-organs of nervous system, mental system and digestive system were mainly involved. Carbamazepine, valproate, lamotrigine, oxcarbazepine, topiramate, and levetiracetam could all cause amnesia (poor memory), dizziness, headache, and insomnia. Low, medium and high doses could lead to ADRs. In the 2 461 ADRs, the proportion of ADRs appeared within one month and one year after taking AEDs was 33.08% and 29.46%, respectively. The outcomes of most ADRs came out well. Serious adverse reactions were mainly allergy, fetal abnormalities and renal calculus. Conclusion Clinicians should be alert of ADRs related to AEDs used in monotherapies, especially serious adverse reactions such as hypersensitivity and fetal abnormalities. The post-marketing monitoring system of drugs should be improved gradually to pay attention to ADRs and ensure patients' safety.
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    Analysis of 825 Cases of Adverse Drug Reactions/Adverse Events Induced by Ambroxol Hydrochloride Injection
    QIN Yali, YU Ping
    2019, 16(2): 106-109. 
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    Objective To explore the general rule and characteristics of adverse drug reactions/adverse events(ADRs/AEs) induced by ambroxol hydrochloride injection, so as to provide references for rational clinical use. Methods The sex, age, medical reasons, combined medication, medication ways and main clinical manifestation of the patients were statistically analyzed. Results Children are more likely to develop ADRs/AEs induced by ambroxol hydrochloride injection.There is contraindication in drug combination, which is easy to cause turbidity and precipitation after mixing in the infusion tube. Conclusion The clinical manifestations of ADRs/AEs induced by ambroxol hydrochloride are complex and diverse, and there are many contraindications in drug combination.
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    Literature Analysis of 126 Cases of Adverse Drug Reactions Induced by Oxaliplatin
    WANG Hui, XU Li, ZHAO Li, XU Wei, WANG Beili
    2019, 16(2): 110-114. 
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    Objective To investigate the laws and characteristics of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) induced by oxaliplatin, and to provide references for the clinical rational use of drugs. Methods To retrieve the related literature of the adverse reactions induced by oxaliplatin in CNKI from January, 2000 to May, 2018, and to analyze the 126 cases collected from the samples of literature. Results The main adverse reactions induced by oxaliplatin involved neurotoxicity and anaphylaxis, as well as blood toxicity, nephrotoxicity and cardiac toxicity, which caused much damage on the multiple systems, mainly including respiratory system, whole system, central and peripheral nervous system, with the complex and diverse clinical features. The adverse reactions were more likely to occur within 30 minutes after medication, in which more than 85% occur within 6 hours, and the ratio in women was slightly higher than in men. Conclusion Supervision and precaution should be strengthened in the clinical use of oxaliplatin.
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    Analysis of 104 Cases of Adverse Drug Reactions Induced by Belladonna Sulfamethoxazole and Trimerhoprim Tablets
    LI Sui, XU Jin, ZHAN Yang, XU Yuming, ZHOU Juan
    2019, 16(2): 115-118. 
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    Objective To analyze the characteristics of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of belladonna sulfamethoxazole and trimerhoprim tablets, so as to provide reference for public safe medication. Methods 104 cases of ADRs of belladonna sulfamethoxazole and trimerhoprim tablets collected by the Jiangxi Center for ADR Monitoring in 2017, were analyzed. Results Male patients were 1.89 times that of females, the most of patients were 15 to 44 years old. Clinical manifestations were mainly skin and its accessories damage (51.95%), digestive system damage (22.73%), and systemic damage (9.74%). Past histories of adverse drug reactions of 42 cases of patients were not inquired, 2 cases were off-label drug use, 12 cases were new ADR reports. Conclusion The pharmacy should provide consultation services, sell prescription drugs by prescriptions and prevent misuse and abuse of drugs. The clinic should pay attention to the ADRs by belladonna sulfamethoxazole and trimerhoprim tablets, and alert new ADRs such as male reproductive system damage.
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    Analysis of Characteristics and Mechanism of Blood System Adverse Drug Reactions Induced by Proton Pump Inhibitors
    MAO Jiaojiao, PAN Jie
    2019, 16(2): 119-122. 
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    Objective To explore the mechanism and characteristics of adverse drug reactions(ADRs) induced by proton pump inhibitors(PPIs) in the blood system, so as to provide a reference for rational clinical use of drugs. Methods Blood system ADR cases induced by PPIs which were reported in main medical journals published from 2000 to 2017 were collected by retrieving CNKI, Weipu and Wanfang databases and were analyzed. Results In 87 patients, males and elderly patients have the higher ratios of ADR in the blood system, and commonly occured within one week after the treatment. Omeprazole may have the highest ratios of blood system ADR, mainly including leukopenia, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, and so on. Conclusion Great importance should be attached to the blood system ADR induced by PPIs in the clinic, and the blood should be monitored in time to ensure the medication safety of patients.
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    Analysis of Cluster Signals of Adverse Drug Events in Anhui Province
    GE Wenchao
    2019, 16(2): 123-125. 
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    Objective To explore the regularity and cause of cluster signals of the adverse drug events and analyze the potential risks and problems in the use of drugs, so as to provide reference for the drug safety warning in the work. Methods Cluster signals of 804 cases of adverse drug events were summerized and analyzed from 2014 to 2017 in Anhui province. Results The mainly drugs involved in cluster signals were injections and antitumor drugs, in which more severe signals were reported. Distribution of events was concentrated in the fourth quarter of each year, the main factors were warning rules, number of reports, reporting habits, reporting quality and others. Conclusion The monitoring and handling of cluster signals of the adverse drug events can timely find the possible risk and problems. It also can improve the responsiveness of drug safety incidents, and effectively play the role of risk prevention and control.
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    One Case of Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome Induced by Methotrexate
    TIAN Jixin, ZHANG Ping, MIAO Wenjuan, LIAO Yingxi, WANG Xiaodan, LI Shan, YAN Haihong
    2019, 16(2): 126-128. 
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