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Adverse Drug Reactions in Our Hospital:Analysis of 125 Cases

Ren Xiao-he

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OBJECTIVE:To study the characteristics and general pattern of the adverse drug reactions(ADR)occurred in our hospital.METHODS:A total of 125 ADR cases collected in our hospital during 2007 were analyzed statistically in respect of patients' age and sex,route of administration,serious ADR,drug combination,past ADR history,drug kinds,ADR-involved organs or systems and clinical manifestations etc.RESULTS:Of the total 125 ADR cases,11 categories or 62 kinds of drugs were involved,with antimicrobial drugs took the lead which caused ADRs in 65 cases(52.0%)followed by Chinese patent agents which caused ADR in 38 cases(30.4%).102(81.6%)ADR cases were induced by intravenous route.Lesions of skin and appendants were the most common presentations of the ADR,which appeared in 70 cases(52.24%).10(8.0%)were severe cases.CONCLUSION:Importance should be attached to the reporting and monitoring of ADR so as to lessen or avoid the occurrence of ADR in the clinic meanwhile promoting rational use of drugs and ensure medication safety.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Drug reaction, Adverse drug reaction, Drug, Intravenous route, Route of administration, Pharmacology, Internal medicine