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  • Chinese Pharmacological Society Professional Committee of Drug-induced Diseases, Guangdong Pharmaceutical Association
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(3): 129-141. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240929-00070
    Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia. Intravenous iron is a common therapeutic drug for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia, which is commonly used in the treatment of anemia patients with chronic kidney disease, heart failure, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer, as well as anemia patients in perioperative period and during pregnancy and lactation. In order to strengthen the rational use of intravenous iron and improve the pharmaceutical care level, the Chinese Pharmacological Society Professional Committee of Drug-induced Diseases and the Guangdong Pharmaceutical Association organized experts majoring in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, hospital mana- gement and other specialties to develop this consensus through discussing, retrieving domestic and foreign literature, and collecting evidence-based medical evidence. The differences among intravenous iron agents, clinical situations of applica- tion, and the safety issues are considered in the consensus, in order to provide the basis for the rational application and pharmaceutical care in clinic.
  • Bai Xiangrong, Zhang Qingxia, Wang Yuqin, Jiang Ling, Ma Manling, Hai Xin, Huang Pinfang, Zhang Yi, Liu Taotao, Yan Suying, Medication Safety Panel in China Core Group of International Network for the Rational Use of Drugs, Chinese Pharmacological Society Professional Committee of Drug-induced Diseases, Adverse Drug Reactions Journal Agency
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(8): 449-457. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250522-00281
    In 2024, a total of 27 309 cases of medication error (ME) from 484 hospitals in 27 provincial administrative regions were collected in the National Monitoring Network for Clinical Safe Medication. Among them, 279 (1.02%) were classified as grade A, 22 081 (80.86%) as grade B, 4 268 (15.63%) as grade C, 472 (1.73%) as grade D, 96 (0.35%) as grade E, 105 (0.38%) as grade F, 6 (0.02%) as grade H, and 2 (<0.01%) as grade I; no MEs of grade G occurred. Among the 27 030 patients involved in MEs of grade B to I, 15 124 (55.95%) were male and 11 906 (44.05%) were female; their ages were from 1 day to 104 years; 3 369 (12.46%) were children (<18 years old), 12 113 (44.81%) were young and middle-aged adults (≥18 to <60 years old), and 11 548 (42.72%) were elderly (≥60 years old). The top 3 contents of ME were wrong drug class (5 347 cases, 19.13%), wrong dosage (4 913 cases, 17.58%), and wrong administration frequency (3 429 cases, 12.27%). Among the 27 030 grade B-I MEs, the main person who triggered the event were physicians (18 703 cases, 69.19%) and pharmacists (6 343 cases, 23.47%). These MEs mainly occurred in clinics (11 009 cases, 40.73%), in hospital wards (7 393 cases, 27.35%), and in pharmacies (6 219 cases, 23.27%). The main persons who discovered the MEs were pharmacists (21 021 cases, 74.14%). The top 3 factors causing ME were lack of related pharmacologic knowledge (8 716 cases, 26.49%), tiredness (5 755 cases, 17.49%), and inexperienced skills (4 505 cases, 13.69%). A total of 209 patients were involved in severe MEs (grade E-I), including 133 (63.64%) males and 76 (36.36%) females, aged from 21 months to 94 years, of which 42 (20.10%) were children, 75 (35.88%) were young and middle-aged adults, and 92 (44.02%) were elderly. The top 3 diseases diagnosed in severe MEs were drug poisoning (41 cases, 19.62%), diabetes (34 cases, 16.27%), and hypertension (14 cases, 6.70%); the main person who triggered the MEs were patients and their families (135 cases, 64.59%); the MEs occurred mainly in patients′ houses (116 cases, 55.50%). Drug poisoning was mainly related to accidental ingestion by children, and MEs in patients with diabetes and hypertension were often related to issues on patient compliance. Based on the data of MEs in 2024, it was proposed to establish a better medication safety culture and improve the ME reporting situation in China, pay attention to the risks of misusing external drugs for internal use, children′s accidental ingestion and insulin-related MEs, strengthen the prevention of MEs related to look-alike sound-alike drugs, pay attention to the post administration management and the compliance education of home care for patients with chronic diseases, so as to improve the medication safety of patients in China.
  • Li Siyan, Wang Yuqin, Yan Suying, Qiu Yujie, Zhang Qiang, Zhang Qingxia, Medication Safety Panel in China Core Group of International Network for the Rational Use of Drugs
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(10): 613-620. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20241121-00160
    Objective To construct a recommended list of high-alert medication (HAM) based on big data from medication error (ME) reports in China, providing reference for preventing and reducing HAM-related risks. Methods The drugs involved in the serious ME reports of the National Monitoring Network for Clinical Safe Medication (Monitoring Network) were collected (as of December 31, 2023), and the candidate drugs were preliminarily determined referring to the HAM list of China 2023 (Chinese list) and the latest three lists of American Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). Candidate drugs that were included in both the Chinese list and ISMP lists, as well as those existed in the Chinese list but had never been included in the ISMP lists were included in the current list, and their risk levels followed the original risks in the Chinese list. Candidate drugs that existed in the Chinese list but had been excluded from the ISMP lists, and those existed in the ISMP lists but had not been included in the Chinese list were listed as suspected drugs. For the other candidate drugs, those did not meet the definition of HAM were excluded firstly, and those related to ME that had caused serious harm were listed as suspected drugs, according to the judicial cases on ME of China Judgements Online and PKULAW database. Two methods, including Delphi expert consultation and questionnaire survey, were used to determine whether the above suspected drugs were included in the HAM list and their risk levels. Results A total of 138 drugs were obtained through the initial screening, 106 of which were directly included in the current list, and 32 of which were listed as drugs requiring further assessment. After 2 rounds of Delphi expert consultation by 18 experts and surveys with 136 valid questionnaires, 32 suspected drugs did not meet the inclusion criteria. Finally, a total of 106 drugs were included in the current list, including 51 A-class drugs in 9 categories, 33 B-class drugs in 9 categories, and 22 C-class drugs in 5 categories. Conclusion Based on the big data of the ME reports in China, a HAM list is constructed, which is accurate and concise and better fits the actual clinical drug risks in China, helping to improve the drug safety management.
  • Lin Zhiqiang, Xiao Jianxiong, Wu Ruihong, Pan Weiyi, Chen Zhifei, Wang Qin
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(4): 225-231. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240620-00476
    Objective To analyze and compare the reporting data of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) of influenza vaccines in Fujian Province from 2019 to 2023. Methods Using the National Immunization Program Information Management System, the AEFI reports and vaccination data of influenza vaccines in Fujian Province from 2019 to 2023 were collected, and the reporting rates and clinical characteristics of AEFI of 6 types of influenza vaccines were compared. The 6 types of vaccines in the analysis were as follows: trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines (IIV3) for 6-35 months old people, IIV3 for ≥3 years old people, trivalent live attenuated nasal spray vaccine (LAIV3) for 3-17 years old people, quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccines (IIV4) for 6-35 months old people, IIV4 for ≥6 months old people, and IIV4 for ≥3 years old people. Results From 2019 to 2023, a total of 87 687.21 million doses of influenza vaccine were vaccinated in Fujian Province, and 510 cases of AEFI were reported, with a reporting rates of 5.82 per 100 000 doses. Among the 510 cases, 443 (86.86%) were general reactions, 56 (10.98%) were abnormal reactions, 1 (0.20%) was psychogenic reactions, and 10 (1.96%) were coincidence. There were no reports of vaccination accidents and vaccine quality accidents. The reporting rates of AEFI were relatively higher in 2019 and 2020 (18.38 and 18.00 per 100 000 doses, respectively), and lower in 2021, 2022 and 2023 (8.91, 10.68 and 2.30 per 100 000 doses, respectively); the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). The differences of reporting rates of AEFI between  IIV3 for 6 35 months old people and IIV4 for 6-35 months old people, the injectable vaccines and nasal spray vaccines were not statistically significant. However, the reporting rates of overall AEFI, general reactions and abnormal reactions of IIV3 for ≥3 years old people were all higher than those of IIV4 for ≥3 years old people (7.77 per 100 000 doses vs. 3.88 per 100 000 doses, 6.18 per 100 000 doses vs. 3.59 per 100 000 doses, 1.41 per 100 000 doses vs. 0.19 per 100 000 doses). The reporting rates of overall AEFI and general reaction of IIV3 for 6-35 months old people were both higher than those of IIV3 for ≥3 years old (16.47 per 100 000 doses vs. 7.77 per 100 000 doses, 13.05 per 100 000 doses vs. 6.18 per 100 000 doses), and the differences were statistially significant (all P<0.05). The reporting rates of general abnormal reactions of IIV4 for 6-35 months old and ≥ 6 months old people were both higher than those of IIV4 for ≥3 years old people (14.73 per 100 000 doses and 9.52 per 100 000 doses vs. 3.88 per 100 000 doses); the reporting rates of general reactions and abnormal reactions of IIV4 for ≥6 months old people were both higher than those of IIV4 for ≥3 years old people (12.94 per 100 000 doses vs. 3.59 per 100 000 doses, 1.34 per 100 000 doses vs. 0.19 per 100 000 doses), the dif- ferences were statistcially significant (all P<0.05). In terms of clinical features, the reporting rates of fever (37.6-38.5 ℃ and ≥ 38.5 ℃), local redness and swelling (diameter 2.6-5.0 cm), and local induration (diameter  ≤2.5 cm and 2.6-5.0 cm) after vaccination of IIV3 for ≥3 years old people were higher than those of IIV4  for ≥ 3 years old people (1.41 per 100 000 doses vs. 0.64 per 100 000 doses, 3.00 per 100 000 doses vs. 1.16 per 100 000 doses); the reporting rates of allergic rash and angioedema of IIV3 for ≥ 3 years old people were higher than those of IIV4 for ≥3 years old people (0.53 per 100 000 doses vs. 0.12 per 100 000 doses, 0.35 per 100 000 doses vs. 0); the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.016 7). Conclusions The reporting rates of AEFI for influenza vaccines in Fujian Province from 2019 to 2023 was showing a downward trend. The AEFI was mainly general reactions. The reporting rates of AEFI were different among dif- ferent influenza vaccines, but the overall safety was good.
  • Rui Min, Wang Jianjie, Ling Zhigang
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(3): 162-168. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240613-00439
    Objective To understand the influencing factors for cardio-cerebrovascular complications in patients with T2DM and construct a nomogram risk prediction. Methods The study design was a prospective observational study, and the subjects were selected from hospitalized patients with T2DM admitted to Huangshan City People′s Hospital from May 2022 to April 2023. Data on patients' gender, age, body mass index, alcohol consumption, smoking status, family history of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases, insulin use, duration of diabetes, blood pressure, and routine laboratory test results were collected using the hospital electronic medical record system. At discharge, patients were assessed using the T2DM-Specific Medication Belief Scale (total score range: 10-50), Medication Literacy Assessment Scale (total score range: 0-7), and Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (total score range: 0-8). Patients were followed up by telephone for 6 months after discharge and divided into 2 groups based on the occurrence of cardio-cerebrovascular complications. Logistic regression analysis was performed using SPSS 26.0 software to identify influencing factors for cardio-cerebrovascular complications in T2DM patients. A nomogram prediction model was constructed using R 4.1.0 software, and internal validation of the model was conducted using the Bootstrap method. Results A total of 294 T2DM patients were included in the analysis. The medication belief score was (32.6±5.6) score, the medication literacy score was (4.2±0.5) score, and the medication adherence score was (6.1±0.8) score. During the 6 month follow-up, a total of 43 patients (14.6%) experienced cardio- cerebrovascular complications, including of coronary heart disease (23 cases), heart failure (12 cases), and stroke (8 cases). Compared to patients without cardio-cerebrovascular complications, patients with complications had higher body mass index, glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), D-dimer, and uric acid levels, as well as lower medi- cation belief scores, medication literacy scores, and medication adherence scores (all P<0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that HbA1c, D-dimer, uric acid, medication belief, medication literacy, and medication adherence were influencing factors for cardio-cerebrovascular complications in T2DM patients. Accordingly, a nomogram prediction model was established. Internal validation results of the model showed that the concordance index was 0.958, the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.824, and the calibration curve was close to the ideal curve. Conclusions The current status of medication belief, medication literacy, and medication adherence in T2DM patients was not ideal. High levels of HbA1c, D-dimer, and uric acid, as well as poor medication belief, medication literacy, and medication adherence were risk factors for cardio-cerebrovascular complications in T2DM patients. The nomogram model, which integrated multiple influencing factors, had high value in predicting the risks.
  • Li Baojian, Hu Xiaoling, Yue Zichen
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(3): 153-161. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240614-00446
    Objective To mine the adverse event (AE) risk signals of semaglutide and liraglutide in weight management populations, and provide references for the safe use of these drugs in relevant patients. Methods The reporting odds ratio (ROR) method, proportional reporting ratio (PRR) method, Bayesian confidence propagation neural network (BCPNN) method, and empirical Bayesian geometric mean (EBGM) method were used to mine the AE risk signals of semaglutide and liraglutide in weight management populations from the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database from the 1st quarter of 2010 to the 4th quarter of 2023. Adverse events that met the criteria of all 4 mining methods were considered as risk signals. The adverse events were classified and statistically analyzed using the system organ class (SOC) and preferred term (PT) of the 26.1 version of the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities 26.1 version, and the identified risk signals were analyzed. Results During the set period, 2 292 AE reports for semaglutide for weight management (excluding diabetes) and 2 973 for liraglutide were retrieved. The semaglutide-related AE reports involved 83 PTs, among which 57 were already recorded in the instructions and 26 were not. Among the 26 PTs not recorded in the labels, the top 5 PTs in terms of AE report numbers were increased appetite, hunger, panic attack, binge eating, and feeling cold; the top 5 PTs in terms of ROR values were lack of satiety, hunger-induced ketoacidosis, myoglobinuria, binge eating, and bulimia. The liraglutide-related AE reports involved 74 PTs, among which 60 were already recorded in the instructions and 14 were not. Among the 14 PTs not recorded in the labels, the top 5 PTs in terms of AE report numbers were weight gain, increased appetite, binge eating, weight fluctuation, and pancreatic cyst; the top 5 PTs in terms of ROR values were lack of satiety, binge eating, hepatic adenoma, increased appetite, and pancreatic cyst. Three PTs of severe AEs that were not recorded in the labels for semaglutide were identified, namely, olfactory abnormality, ketoacidosis, and panic attack. One PT of severe AE that was not recorded in the labels for liraglutide was identified, namely, metastatic pancreatic cancer. Conclusion The AE risk signals of semaglutide and liraglutide in weight management include AEs not recorded in the labels, and some are even serious AEs, which need to be identified and prevented in clinical practice.
  • Gao Wenwen, Guo Lubo, Xie Yanjun, Zhang Qiuhong, Li Xia, Yin Yanhui
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(8): 479-485. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240711-00553
    Objective To investigate the occurrence and characteristics of adverse reactions of Xuesaitong preparations, mine its coagulation disorders/bleeding risk signals, and provide references for its safe and rational use in clinic. Methods The reports of adverse drug reactions (ADR) caused by Xuesaitong preparations from August 2003 to August 2023 in the database of Shandong Provincial Center of Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring were collected. ADR were counted and classified using the system organ class (SOC) and preferred term (PT) of Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities 26.1. Three methods, namely the reporting odds ratio (ROR), the proportional reporting ratio (PRR), and the comprehensive standard method of the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) of the United Kingdom, were used to detect the risk signals of coagulation disorders/bleeding in using Xuesaitong preparations. Results A total of 17 015 reports of ADR related to Xuesaitong preparations were collected, involving 9 dosage forms, in which injection dosage form accounted for 95.50% (16 250/17 015). The median age of the patients was 62 years, 44.87% of the cases were 45-64 years and 42.90% of them were 65 years and above. There were 2 217 cases of severe ADR reports, accounting for 13.03% (2 217/17 015). A total of 18 SOCs were involved, the top 3 were skin and subcutaneous tissue diseases, systemic diseases and drug administration site reactions, and neurological diseases. A total of 54 PTs were not recorded in the instructions, among which 34 were severe. Ninety-three cases about coagulation disorders/bleeding (98 times) were reported, the top 3 PTs were hematuria [24.49% (24/98)], purpura [11.22% (11/98)], and epistaxis [10.20% (10/98)]. Seven dosage forms of Xuesaitong preparations were involved, the top 3 were Xuesaitong for injection (freeze-dried) (48 cases, accounting for 51.61%), Xuesaitong injection (29 cases, accounting for 31.18%), and Xuesaitong tablets (8 cases, accounting for 8.60%). Among 93 reports of coagulation disorders/bleeding, there were 23 severe cases, accounting for 24.73%, which was significantly higher than that in other reports (12.97%), and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). Sixteen PTs about coagulation disorders/bleeding were not recorded in the instructions, among which 9 were severe. The proportion of cases with onset time longer than 7 days in ADRs about coagulation disorders/bleeding was higher than that in other ADRs [22.58%(21/93) vs. 7.43%(1 258/16 922), P<0.001]. The risk signals of coagulation disorders/bleeding were mined for Xuesaitong for injection (freeze-dried), Xuesaitong injection, Xuesaitong tablets, and Xuesaitong capsules, and the risk signal density of Xuesaitong tablets was the strongest. Conclusions The ADRs of Xuesaitong preparations involve multiple systems and organs. Among them, Xuesaitong for injection (freeze-dried), Xuesaitong injection, Xuesaitong tablets, and Xuesaitong capsules have a strong association with coagulation disorders/bleeding risks, and the proportion of severe cases is relatively high. However, the relevant risk warning information is not included in the drug instructions of some manufacturers. Medication monitoring needs to be strengthened and timely intervention should be carried out in clinic.
  • Yan Yilong, Zhang Yi'nan, Zhao Zhigang
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(4): 207-211. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240620-00473
    Objective To mine the risk signals of adverse events (AEs) in mavacamten treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and provide reference for safe use of the drug in clinic. Methods AE reports on mavacamten from June 2022 to June 2024 were collected by searching US Food and Drug Adminis- tration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. AEs were classified and standardized according to the system organ class (SOC) and preferred term (PT) of Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities version 26.1. Reporting odds ratio (ROR) method and comprehensive standard method of the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) were used to mine the AE risk signals. An AE that simultaneously met the criteria of ≥3 reports, lower limit of the 95% confidence interval (CI) of ROR >1, PRR ≥2, and χ2 ≥4 was defined as a risk signal. Descriptive statistical analysis on signals was performed. Results A total of 1 041 AE reports were collected, involving 47 PTs and 12 SOCs. The top 10 risk signals based on the number of AE reports were dyspnea, dizziness, fatigue, atrial fibrillation, cardiac failure, palpitation, nasopharyngitis, chest pain, COVID-19, and weight increased. Except dizziness and heart failure, above AEs were not recorded in the label. The top 10 risks in signal intensity were acquired left ventricle outflow tract obstruction, transvalvular pressure gradient increased, cardiovascular symptom, echocardiogram abnormal, hypervolaemia, left ventricular failure, ejection fraction decreased, coronavirus infection, brain fog, and atrial fibrillation. Except cardiovascular symptom, left ventricular failure, and ejection fraction decreased, above AEs were not recorded in the label. Conclusions The AE risk signals of mavacamten in the treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy recorded in the label are mainly heart failure and ejection fraction decreased. Clinicians and pharmacists should also be vigilant against risk signals not recorded in the lakel, such as atrial fibrillation, fatigue, nasopharyngitis, coronavirus infection, and brain fog, etc.
  • Chen Zijia, Chen Zhiqing, Peng Wenxi, Wang Zhifei, Xie Yanming
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(5): 281-287. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240614-00444
    Objective To evaluate the clinical safety of Fufang E‘jiao syrup and provide reference for its rational and safe clinical use. Methods The literature involving Fufang E'jiao syrup in domestic and international databases, as well as the relevant clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov and the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry website were searched up to June 1, 2024. Those literature and clinical trials reporting drug adverse events were included, and the basic information about literature/clinical trials (title, publication year, study design, etc.), patients (age, gender, primary diseases, and dosage of Fufang E'jiao syrup), and adverse events (time of occurrence, clinical manifestations, and outcomes) was extracted. The adverse events were standardized and classified using the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities version 25.0, and were also analyzed based on traditional Chinese medicine theory. Results A total of 19 literature were included in the analysis, including 16 observational/experimental clinical studies, and 3 case reports. The 19 literature reported a total of 430 adverse events involving 398 patients, and the patients were mainly with malignant tumors and anemia. The 430 adverse events involved 11 system organ classes, which mainly included gastrointestinal disorders (260 events, 60.47%, with the most common symptom being dry mouth), respiratory, thoracic, and mediastinal disorders (119 events, 27.67%, with the most common symptom being dry throat), and skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders (16 events, 3.72%, with the most common symptom being mucosal ulcers). Based on traditional Chinese medicine theory, the 430 adverse events were mainly manifested as symptoms of indigestion (nausea, epigastric discomfort, and decreased appetite) and symptoms of “heat” (dry mouth and dry throat). Conclusions Fufang E'jiao syrup has a relatively good overall safety profile, with the most common adverse events being symptoms of “heat” and gastrointestinal reactions. Patients should not use it blindly, and it should be used with syndrome differentiation in clinical practice.
  • Zhang Yinan, Jiang Wenshuo, Zhang Xiao, Yan Yilong, Zhao Zhigang
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(10): 621-628. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250114-00028
    Objective To investigate the implementation of boxed warning of drug labels in US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from 2019 to 2024, and compared it with the relevant situations in China, in order to provide reference for the revision of drug labels and safe drug use. Methods Data on boxed warning revisions in the US FDA "Drugs Safety Related Labeling Changes" Database from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2024 were retrieved, and the revised contents were classified. The drug labels for newly marketed drugs in the United States during the same period were collected, the boxed warnings were recorded and summarized, and compared with the warning statements in drug labels of relevant drugs approved in China. Results From 2019 to 2024, FDA revised boxed warnings in 209 drug labels. Among them, 22 items (10.53%) were newly added, 63 items (30.14%) were major updates, 115 items (55.02%) were minor updates, and 9 items (4.31%) were removed. A total of 293 new drugs were approved in the United States from 2019 to 2024, of which 69 (23.55%) had boxed warnings when they were approved, and 4 (1.37%) were added boxed warnings when they were revised in the labels. Up to December 31, 2024, 92 of the 293 new drugs had been approved in China. Compared with the labeling in the United States, some drugs lacked warning statements section in China, including zolpidem tartrate, dexzopiclone, zaleplon, montelukast sodium, denosumab, terlipressin, etc. Conclusions The warning statements in some Chinese drug labels are inconsistent with the boxed warnings in the American drug labels. It is suggested that the revision of the boxed warning by US FDA should be regarded as one of the new sources of safety information to assess the risks of related drugs and determine whether it is necessary to revise the relevant drug labels in China.
  • National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Oncology Specialty Pharmacist Branch of the Chinese Pharmacists Association
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(11): 641-653. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250624-00327
    Neutropenia is the most common hematological toxicity in chemotherapy for cancer patients. Granulocyte colony-stimulating factors (G-CSF) are currently the most commonly used symptomatic therapeutic drugs in clinical practice, playing a key role in ensuring adequate doses and on schedule in chemotherapy. As of December 2024, more than 80 specifications of G-CSF have been approved for market in China, which provides diverse options in clinical practice while also poses higher demands on standardized management of pharmaceutical services. Therefore, the Oncology Specialty Pharmacists Branch of the Chinese Pharmacists Association, in collaboration with the National Cancer Center and multidisciplinary experts nationwide, jointly formulated this guideline by integrating clinical evidence, relevant regulations on pharmaceutical affairs management, and pharmaceutical service practices. The development process involves systematic literature search, Delphi method, expert interviews, and discussions. The key pharmacological service points of G-CSF in cancer patients were systematically elaborated in this guideline, covering aspects such as indication management, dosage and administration, medication for special populations, combined medication strategies, economic evaluation, and adverse reaction monitoring, resulting in 22 recommendations. This guideline aims to provide a systematic and scientific reference for the rational use of G-CSF and related pharmaceutical services for cancer patients.
  • Chinese Pharmacological Society Professional Committee of Drug-induced Diseases, Section of Clinical Toxicology of Chinese Society of Toxicology, Editorial Committee of Adverse Drug Reactions Journal
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(9): 513-524. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250302-00109
    Hyperthyroidism combined with abnormal liver function is a tricky problem in clinical diagnosis and treatment, which mainly includes hyperthyroidism-related liver injury, liver injury caused by antithyroid drugs (ATD), and other liver diseases associated with hyperthyroidism. Chinese Pharmacological Society Professional Committee of Drug-induced Diseases, Section of Clinical Toxicology of Chinese Society of Toxicology, and the Editorial Committee of Adverse Drug Reactions Journal organized relevant experts majoring in endocrinology, hepatology, and clinical pharmacy to jointly discuss and formulate this consensus based on a systematic review of relevant research progress at home and abroad, combined with the actual clinical situation in China. This consensus systematically expounds the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical characteristics, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of hyperthyroidism with liver dysfunction, and puts forward recommendations for diagnosis and treatment, aiming to help clinicians make reasonable decisions in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hyperthyroidism combined with abnormal liver function, and improve the level of clinical diagnosis and treatment.

  • Zhao Jinxia, Xie Yanjun, Jing Shen′ao, Zhang Ying, Sun Nannan, Li Xia, Han Yi
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(8): 472-478. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20241122-00161
    Objective To detect adverse reaction risk signals of triazole antifungal agents and provide evidences for their safe use in clinic. Methods Adverse reaction/event reports with fluconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, or isavuconazonium as the primary suspect drug were collected from the data in National Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring System of China reported by Shandong Province from January 2004 to June 2024 and the US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database from the first quarter of 2004 to the second quarter of 2023. Adverse reaction/event terms were standardized using the preferred term (PT) and system organ class in Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities 24.0. Risk signals were detected using the reporting odds ratio (ROR) method and the Bayesian confidence propagation neural network (BCPNN) algorithm. A PT was defined as an adverse reaction risk signal if the number of reports was ≥3, the lower limit of the 95% confidence interval (CI) for ROR was >2, and the lower limit of the 95%CI for the information component (IC) was >0. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed. Results A total of 3 988 reports with the above 5 antifungal drugs as the primary suspect drug were collected from data in National Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring System of China reported by Shandong Province, 822 (20.6%) of which were serious cases. Voriconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, and isavuconazonium was the primary suspect drug in 1 852, 1 395, 703, 27, and 11 cases among the 3 988 reports, and in 591 (31.9%), 149 (10.7%), 59 (8.4%), 18 (66.7%), and 5 (5/11) serious cases among the 822 serious case reports, respectively. A total of 20 066 reports with the above 5 drugs as the primary suspect drug were collected in FAERS database, 9 635 (48.0%) of which were serious cases. Voriconazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, and isavuconazonium was the primary suspect drug in 7 758, 6 180, 2 869, 1 796, and 1 463 cases among the 20 066 reports, and in 4 295 (55.4%), 2 806 (45.4%), 1 191 (41.5%), 828 (46.1%), and 515 (35.2%) serious cases among the 9 635 serious case reports, respectively. Based on the data reported by Shandong Province and in FAERS database, 18 and 207 risk signals of  adverse reaction not mentioned in the labels were identified, respectively, and 5 of them were identified in both databases, including fluconazole-induced renal impairment and voriconazole-induced oliguria, delirium, psychiatric disorders, and rhabdomyolysis. In the data reported by Shandong Province and in FAERS database, 13 and 189 reports of muscle-related disorders (rhabdomyolysis, myopathy, and myositis) were identified respectively, involving voriconazole (in 8 and 62 cases), itraconazole (in 4 and 74 cases), and flucona- zole (in 1 and 53 cases). Conclusions Renal impairment induced by fluconazole and oliguria, delirium, psychiatric disorders, and rhabdomyolysis induced by voriconazole are risk signals of adverse reaction not mentioned in the labels for triazole antifungal agents. Voriconazole, itraconazole, and fluconazole may also cause muscle-related disorders, warranting vigilance in clinical practice.
  • Wang Li, Ren Xiuli, Zhang Mei, Lin Zehui, Zhang Xusheng, Lu Cuicui
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(4): 200-206. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240611-00436
    Objective To explore the clinical features of nivolumab-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis (SJS/TEN). Methods Relevant databases at home and abroad (as of December 31, 2023) were searched to collect case reports of nivolumab-induced SJS/TEN, and the demographic characteristics, nivolumab application, combination drugs, clinical manifestations, intervention measures, and outcomes were extracted and analyzed descriptively and statistically. Results A total of 27 case reports were included and 29 patients were enrolled in the study, including 18 males and 11 females. The age ranged from 45 to 86 years, with an average age of 67 years. The primary diseases were mainly melanoma, stomach cancer, and lung cancer. Twelve patients had records of nivolumab administration, and the dosage was within the recommended range in the labels; 13 patients had records of combination drugs, mainly other antineoplastic drugs, hypoglycemic drugs, antihypertensive drugs, lipid-regulating drugs, etc. The time from using nivolumab to the diagnosis of SJS/TEN was 7 d to 3 years, and 20 patients were <8 weeks. The clinical manifestations were mainly diffuse erythema, flaky skin peeling and erosion, mucosal involvement, etc. Sixteen patients had skin biopsy records, all of which met the histopathological characteristics of SJS/TEN. After the diagnosis of SJS/TEN, 17 patients discontinued nivolumab and received symptomatic treatments, of which 15 patients had improved skin symptoms, one patient had worsened skin symptoms, and one patient had no record of skin outcome; 12 patients had no record of whether or not discontinuing nivolumab, of which 8 patients had improved skin symptoms, 2 patients had worsened skin symptoms, one patient had no record of skin outcome, and one had no record of prognosis. One patient rechallenged nivolumab, severe SJS/TEN recurred. Thirteen of 29 patients died. Of them, 1 died due to cardiac arrest, 4 due to worsened skin rash, and 8 due to primary disease progression. Conclusions SJS/TEN caused by nivolumab mostly occurs within 8 weeks of treatment, and the clinical manifestations were similar to those caused by other drugs. The mortality rate of nivolumab-induced SJS/TEN is high, and skin rash could be improved after withdrawal of nivolumab and symptomatic treatments.
  • Xie Dong, Cao Xiaocang, Yuan Hengjie, Li Zhengxiang
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(4): 193-199. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240711-00558
    Objective To analyze the occurrence and influencing factors of adverse reactions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during the long-term treatment with vedolizumab (VDZ). Methods The study was a retrospective observational design. The study subjects were selected from patients who long-termly used VDZ to treat moderate-to-severe active IBD in Tianjin Medical University General Hospital from February 1, 2021 to December 31, 2023. Clinical data of patients were collected through the hospital system of clinical pharmacy management, including general information, IBD condition, VDZ maintenance treatment plan, combination of drugs, laboratory test results, etc. The adverse reactions of VDZ were screened and their clinical manifestations, severity, intervention and outcomes were analyzed descriptively. The patients were divided into 2 groups according to whether VDZ adverse reactions occurred, and the differences in clinical data between them were compared; the influencing factors of adverse reactions were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression method. Results A total of 142 patients were included in the study, including 81 males and 61 females, aged (37.6±6.4) years with a range from 18 to 57 years. There were 103 patients (72.5%) developed VDZ adverse reactions, which mainly involved skin (52 patients, account for 50.5%), digestive system (33 patients, account for 32.0%) and respiratory system (18 patients, account for 17.5%). All 103 patients did not stop VDZ treatment, and the adverse reaction symptoms disappeared or were relieved after symptomatic treatments. Compared with patients without VDZ adverse reactions, the age of patients with VDZ adverse reactions were higher [(39.5±5.4) years vs. (32.4±6.7) years], and the proportions of patients with chronic relapsing clinical type [65.0%(67/103) vs. 41.0%(16/39)], severe disease activity [60.2%(62/103) vs. 33.3%(13/39)], combined drug use [67.0%(69/103) vs. 46.2%(18/39)], and injecting VDZ once every 4 weeks during maintenance treatment [27.2%(28/103) vs. 10.3%(4/39)] in the group were larger, with statistical significance (all P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the chronic relapsing clinical type [odds ratio (OR)=1.012, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.001-1.028, P=0.002], severe disease activity (OR=1.096, 95%CI: 1.010-1.158, P=0.040), combination drugs (OR=1.035, 95%CI: 1.003-1.122, P=0.041), VDZ maintenance therapy injection interval of 4 weeks (OR=1.014, 95%CI: 1.002-1.113, P=0.005) were the risk factors for VDZ adverse reactions. Conclusions Among IBD patients receiving long-term treatment of VDZ, the incidence of adverse reactions of VDZ was 72.5%, mainly involving skin, digestive system and respiratory system. Symptomatic treatments could be given, and the prognosis was good. Patients with chronic relapsing clinical type, severe disease activity, com- bination therapy, and shorter VDZ maintenance injection interval were at higher risk of adverse reactions.
  • Ji Liwei
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(3): 142-146. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240528-00368
    Sodium-glucose transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are currently widely used as a class of hypoglycemic drugs. Due to their unique hypoglycemic mechanism and significant cardio-renal protective effect, SGLT2i have become one of the core drugs in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, in recent years, it has been found that SGLT2i can lead to increased serum creatinine and urea nitrogen in some patients, and the risk of kidney injury has gradually attracted clinical attention. How to effectively prevent and supervise the potential renal injury risk while giving full play to its therapeutic advantages has become an important topic in current clinical practice and drug safety management. Multi-dimensional prevention and supervision strategies should be adopted in clinical practice such as identifying high-risk populations based on the latest evidence, strictly screening patients, dynamically monitoring renal function, optimizing combination medication regimens, and achieving risk warning using biomarkers and artificial intelligence tools.
  • Wang Li, Zhang Xusheng, Ren Xiuli, Shen Chengwu, Lu Cuicui
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(3): 182-187. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015- 20240508- 00315
    Glucagon- like peptide- 1 receptor agonists (GLP- 1RA) have been widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). However, the acceleration of heart rate caused by GLP- 1RA should not be ignored. In the general population and patients with diabetes, increased heart rate has an independent correlation with the incidence and mortality of cardiovascular diseases. In general, the long- acting GLP- 1RA seem to exert a greater effect in increasing heart rate, and the effect is dose- dependent and negatively correlated with baseline heart rate. The increase in heart rate caused by GLP- 1RA may be related to enhanced sympathetic nervous activity, reflex tachycardia as a response to vasodilation, etc. It is advisable to closely monitor the increased heart rate induced by GLP- 1RA in clinical practice, especially in patients with high- risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In case of elevated heart rate, the management begins with immediate discontinuation of the GLP- 1RA and symptomatic intervention should be given if necessary.
  • Jiang Dan, Song Zaiwei, Gao Yuan, Zhou Daobin, Li Yue, Zhang Lingli, Miao Liyan, Shao Qun, Ma Jun, Zhu Jun, Jing Hongmei, Zhao Rongsheng
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(7): 385-396. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20241019-00100
    Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi) are a class of novel small-molecule targeted antitumor drugs used to treat B-cell malignancies. However, safety issues associated with BTKi may lead to treatment interruption, compromising their efficacy. To promote the standardized management of safety in BTKi treatment, Evidence-Based Pharmacy Professional Committee of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association, Hospital Pharmacy Professional Committee of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association, Division of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Chinese Pharmacological Society, Expert Committee on Lymphoma of Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology, Expert Committee on Leukemia of Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology, Integrated Cancer Cardiology Branch of China Anti-Cancer Association, Hematology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, and Hospital Pharmacy Professional Committee of the Cross-Straits Medicine Exchange Association formulated the Evidence-based Expert Consensus on the Clinical Management of Safety of Bruton′s Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (2024), which was published in the Chinese Journal of Cancer Research in June 2024. It covered 9 clinical issues in the following 3 domains: (1) the management of common adverse reactions of BTKi such as bleeding, cardiovascular events, hematological toxicity, infections, rashes, diarrhea, and arthralgia; (2) the management of drug-drug interactions; (3) management guidance for special populations. This consensus provides evidence-based recommendations for the safety management of BTKi medication in clinical practice. This article provides an interpretation and evidence summary of the consensus in Chinese, aiming to facilitate its implementation in China, enhance the safety management of BTKi treatment, and improve patient outcomes.
  • Zhou Pengxiang, Xu Xinwen, Wang Xiaoling, Zhao Ruiling, Zhao Zhigang
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(6): 339-347. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240828-00017
    Objective To explore the differences on contraindication information for children in domestic and foreign drug instructions, and provide reference for improving the relevant information in Chinese drug insert sheets. Methods Chinese drug insert sheets of chemicals and biological products contained in the China Pharmacopoeia 2020 and those of the western medicines in the 2023 China′s Basic Medical Insurance, Work-related Injury Insurance and Childbirth Insurance Drug Catalog were collected; drugs that were marked as contraindication for children were selected and relevant contraindication information in the Chinese drug insert sheets was collected. Instructions of the above-mentioned drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (English labels) were also collected, and the information on pediatric medication was reviewed and compared with the Chinese drug insert sheets. Results A total of 222 drugs were labeled as contraindication for children in the Chinese drug insert sheets, of which 149 were available for their English labels; 123 drugs (17.5%) were not labeled as contraindication for children in English labels, and 26 (82.5%) were labeled. The 123 drugs that were not labeled as contraindication for children in the English labels included the following conditions: 58 were labeled as contraindication for children of some age in the Chinese drug insert sheets but not in the English labels, and relevant medication information was provided; 40 were labeled as contraindication for children of some age group in the Chinese drug insert sheets but was described as the effectiveness and safety of the use for children have not yet been determined for this age group in the English labels; 13 were labeled as contraindication for children in the Chinese drug insert sheets, but the medication information on children in the English labels was not clear or missing; 12 were labeled as contraindicated for children in Chinese drug insert sheets but not in the English labels, only expressed as not yet determined or not recommended for use, etc., with inconsistent age group. Among the 26 drugs labeled as contraindication for children in both Chinese and English instructions, the contraindication age group were the same in above 2 instructions for 20 drugs, and were inconsistent for the other 6 drugs; reasons for contraindication were described in both the 2 instructions for 17 drugs (13 were consistent, 4 were inconsistent), only in English labels for 8 drugs, and only in Chinese drug insert sheets for 1 drug. Conclusions Many drugs are labeled as contraindication for children in Chinese drug insert sheets, but reasons for contraindication are rarely explained. Differences in children′s age in contraindications exist for some drugs between the Chinese drug insert sheets and English labels. The information on contraindications for children in Chinese drug insert sheets still needs to be further improved.
  • Jiang Wenshuo, Li Cao, Shi Weizhong, Zhao Zhigang
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2026, 28(1): 2-9. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250728-00396
    To enhance the understanding of shared issues related to hospital intelligent pharmacy (HIP), experts from various fields at home and abroad collaboratively developed the International Expert Consensus on Hospital Intelligent Pharmacy through questionnaire-based surveys and the Delphi consensus method. To facilitate a better understanding of this consensus by pharmaceutical professionals in domestic medical institutions, this article summarized and elucidated the key points of the consensus. On the one hand, the consensus clarified the definition and connotation of HIP and emphasized its significance in intelligent hospital. On the other hand, a system covering important functional modules was constructed, including intel- ligent drug supply chain management, drug dispensing, prescription review, pharmacovigilance, medication therapy management, therapeutic drug monitoring, telepharmacy services, pharmacy administration, science popularization, and clinical trials. In addition, the consensus emphasized the importance of professional talent cultivation and academic carrier construction, and proposed to provide support for continuous innovation and practical promotion in this field through specialized talent cultivation and high-quality academic platforms.
  • Liu Xiao, Lin Jingyu, Zhao Simiao, Zheng Bo, Zhou Ying
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(11): 674-680. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250305-00117
    Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics of tigecycline-related adverse reactions and provide the basis for the safe and rational use of the drug. Methods Adverse reaction reports with suspected drug as tigecycline from Beijing Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Center from January 1st, 2019 to June 30th, 2024 were collected. The adverse reaction reports were standardized using the preferred term (PT) and system organ class (SOC) in the Chinese updated edition (2015 version) of the World Health Organization Adverse Reaction Terminology. The patients′ general condition, tigecycline use, and adverse reaction occurrence (including latency, severity, treatment, outcome, and correlation evaluation) were descri- ptively and statistically analyzed. Results A total of 408 tigecycline-related adverse reaction reports were entered, including 153 females (37.5%) and 255 males (62.5%). The age was (68±21) years, ranging from 2 to 99. The main reasons for tigecycline use were infections of lung, blood flow, skin and skin soft tissue, etc. The pathogens were mainly Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumanii, Escherichia coli, etc. The usage and dosage of tigecycline in most patients were in line with the instructions. Four hundred and eight adverse event reports involved 11 SOCs and 580 PTs. The top 3 SOCs were gastrointestinal diseases (195 case times, 33.62%), vascular, bleeding and coagulation diseases (183 case times, 31.55%), and hepatobiliary diseases (142 case times, 24.48%). The main clinical manifestations were nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. The main laboratory abnormalities were decreased plasma fibrinogen, decreased platelet count, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased aspartate aminotransferase, and increased bilirubin. There were 27 case times of adverse reactions that were not recorded in the instructions, mainly including leukopenia, abdominal distension, fever, dysbacteriosis, etc. The latency of adverse reactions ranged from 5 min to 65 days, with a median time of 5 days. The grade of adverse reactions was general in 379 patients (92.89%) and severe in 29 patients (7.11%). The top 3 SOCs involved in 53 case times of severe adverse reactions were hepatobiliary diseases (30 case times, 56.60%), vascular, bleeding and coagulation diseases (8 case times, 15.09%), and urinary tract diseases (4 case times, 7.55%), the main clinical manifestations were elevated liver enzymes, coagulation disorders, pancreatitis, etc. After the occurrence of adverse reactions, all patients stopped tigecycline, and received symptomatic treatments such as liver protection, intravenous infusion of human fibrinogen, intravenous infusion of platelets, and antidiarrheal therapy. Among 408 patients, 66 (16.18%) were cured, 297 (72.79%) were improved, 20 (4.90%) were not improved, and 25 cases′ outcome (6.13%) were unknown. The shortest time for recovery or improvement was 0.5 hour, the longest was 44 days, with a median time of 5 days. The correlation between tigecycline and adverse reactions was probable in 132 patients (32.35%), and possible in 276 patients (67.65%). Conclusions Tigecycline-related adverse reactions involve multiple organ systems, mainly including gastrointestinal diseases, vascular, bleeding and coagu- lation diseases, and hepatobiliary diseases, etc. which can lead to severe adverse reactions such as acute pancreatitis and coagulation disorders. After drug withdrawal and symptomatic treatments, most patients had a good prognosis.
  • Kang Ye, Li Yingrui, Zhang Xiao
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(7): 409-414. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240831-00028
    Objective To mine the drugs that may cause capillary leak syndrome (CLS), and evaluate the risk of CLS, and provide reference for safe and rational use of drugs in clinic. Methods Adverse event (AE) reports with the preferred term "capillary leak syndrome" from the 1st quarter of 2004 to the 4th quarter of 2023 were collected by searching US Food and Drug Administration Adverse Event Reporting System (FEARS) database. Reporting odds radio (ROR) method and proportional reporting ratio (PRR) method were used to mine the AE risk signals. Drugs with report number ≥3, lower limit of the 95% confidence interval (CI) of ROR value >1, PRR ≥2, χ2 ≥4 were grouped and classified according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification (ATC) system. The top 20 drugs in ROR values were selected, and a risk assessment for drugs potentially causing CLS was performed by reviewing drug labels, adverse reaction datasets, and relevant literature. Results A total of 1 033 AE reports related to CLS were collected, involving 558 primary suspected drugs associated with CLS. The top 5 types of drugs that the most commonly causing CLS were antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents, systemic hormonal preparations, anti-infectives for systemic uses, cardiovascular system, and alimentary tract and metabolism. The risk assessment results showed that 13 drugs of the top 20 drugs in signal intensity (clofarabine, gemcitabine, interleukin-3, denileukin diftitox, dinutuximab, filgrastim, trabectedin, cytarabine, busulfan, docetaxel, trastuzumab, vildagliptin and melphalan) were high-risk drugs causing CLS, among which cytarabine, docetaxel, busulfan, trastuzumab, vildagliptin, and melphalan were not recorded to cause CLS in the labels. The other 7 drugs (asparaginase, fludarabine, amphotericin B, bosutinib, daunorubicin, ponatinib, and bleomycin) were low-risk drugs causing CLS. Conclusions Thirteen drugs are high-risk drugs that may cause CLS, among which cytarabine, docetaxel, busulfan, trastuzumab, vildagliptin and melphalan are not recorded causing CLS in the labels. It is suggested that clinicians and pharmacists should be vigilant against high-risk drugs, especially those not recorded causing CLS in the labels.

  • Meng Yan, Cai Haodong
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(5): 257-259. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015‑20250311‑00133
    Adverse drug reaction (ADR) is an important problem in clinical diagnosis and treatment, and basic research related to ADR is essential. Exploring the mechanism of ADR through basic research can provide a theoretical basis for formulating effective prevention strategies and targeted treatment programs for ADR; many safety problems found in the process of clinical medication can be effectively verified and solved through basic research, such as the dose?response (toxicity) relationship of drugs and drug interactions; basic research related to drug toxicity is an indispensable key link in the process of drug research and development, and its research results are directly related to the safety of candidate compounds and the feasibility of clinical application. At present, there is a limited amount of literature on the basic research related to the mechanism of ADR in China. It is hoped that more researchers will pay attention to basic research related to ADR and drug safety, and promote the development of this field to a higher level.
  • Huang Huiping, Huang Dayun, Chen Xiufen
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(10): 635-637. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20241204-00181
    A 66-year-old male patient received abrocitinib 100 mg once daily orally for atopic dermatitis. After 3 and a half months, the patient′s condition was significantly improved and the dose of abrocitinib was reduced to 100 mg once every 2 days orally. After 35 days of continuous medication, the patient developed a sense of stuffiness in both ears, occasional tinnitus, and hearing loss. According to specialized examinations in otolaryngology, the sudden deafness was diagnosed, which was considered to be related to abrocitinib. Abrocitinib was stopped. After 38 days of treatments with nurturing nerves, improving circulation, his hearing basically returned to normal. After that, dermatitis recurred in the patient, and he received abrocitinib 100 mg once daily orally again. One month later, the patient developed hearing loss again. After 9 days of drug withdrawal, the patient′s tinnitus and other symptoms were basically relieved. Subsequently, abrocitinib was placed by dupilumab to treat atopic dermatitis in the patient. At a six-month of follow-up, symptoms such as tinnitus and hearing loss did not recur.
  • Hu Ya'nan, Yue Wei, Ling Ling, Zhang Jinwei
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(4): 238-244. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20241109-00140
    Neuroinflammatory response runs through the pathological process of epilepsy, and the regulation of proinflammatory factors such as (tumor necrosis factor-α, TNF-α), (interleukin, IL)-1β, IL-6 and Toll-like receptors 4/nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathways may help improve epilepsy symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicines with anti-epileptic effects can be mainly divided into the following 6 categories: Pinggan Xifeng drugs (平肝息风药, liver-calming and wind-extinguishing herbs), Qingre drugs (清热药, heat-clearing drugs), Huatan drugs (化痰药, phlegm-relieving drugs), Huoxue Huayu drugs (活血化瘀药, circulation-promoting and stasis-removing drugs), Buxu drugs (补虚药, tonifying drugs), and Kaijiao drugs (开窍药, consciousness-restoring drugs). The active ingredients contained in these traditional Chinese medicines can play a therapeutic role in epilepsy treatment by regulating the release of key proinflammatory factors and inflammatory signaling pathways. Adverse reactions caused by Chinese patent medicines involve a variety of factors, which can be summarized into the process of medicinal materials preparation, the principle of traditional Chinese medicine compatibility, the accuracy of dialectical treatment, individual differences, etc. When using anti-epileptic Chinese medicine in clinical practice, it should be flexibly applied according to specific conditions to achieve the goal of precise treatment.
  • Xue Zhimin, Fan Huixia, Gao Ming′e, Lu Taotao
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(3): 169-175. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240428-00283
    Objective To analyze the current preparation and usage situation of first-aid drugs in the rescue vehicles in children′s medical institutions, and provide references for optimizing the list of emergency drugs. Methods First-aid drug lists in the rescue vehicles of 12 children′s medical institutions from 11 provinces and municipalities in China were collected through questionnaire surveys, and the drugs as well as their quantities were compared. The existing problems in the use of first-aid drugs in the 12 medical institutions were investigated by on-site interviews. The usage information of first-aid drugs in the rescue vehicles of the General Surgery and Cardiology Department of Shanxi Children′s Hospital from May 2022 to April 2023 was collected through the hospital information center, and usage frequency and dosage per patient of the drugs were calculated. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted on the collected data. Results The first-aid drug lists in 12 hospitals were various, including 7 to 22 kinds of drugs and invol- ving a total of 23 drugs. These mainly included vasoactive drugs, cardiotonic drugs, antiarrhythmic drugs, antiangina and anti-ischemic drugs for the heart, antispasmodic drugs, diuretics, dehydrating drugs, sedative-hypnotic drugs, and glucocorticoids, all of which were injections. The drugs that were included in all the lists of 12 hospitals were epinephrine, dopamine, dexamethasone, furosemide, and atropine. The drug lists of different rescue vehicles throughout the hospital were the same in 4 hospitals, while the lists varied among departments based on their specific clinical needs in the other 8 hospitals. None of the 12?hospitals had a first?aid drug usage manual. The on?site interview results showed that, the existing problems about drug prepa- ration and use in rescue vehicles mainly involved the following 6 aspects: drug types, quantities, labels, storage, procurement, and usage. In Shanxi Children′s Hospital, the types and quantities of first?aid drugs in rescue vehicles of General Surgery Department and Cardiology Department were the same. There were 6 and 9 kinds of drugs were used in the 2 departments during rescue operations, respectively. The drugs that were never used in either department included promethazine, lidocaine, diazepam, phenobarbital, raceanisodamine, sodium bicarbonate, atropine, glucose, and calcium gluconate. Conclusions The phenomenon of unreasonable kinds and quantities of first?aid drugs in the rescue vehicles existed in the children′s medical institutions, and the drugs provided did not fully match the actual clinical needs. There was an urgent need for preparation guidelines and usage manuals of first?aid drugs that were suitable for children′s medical institutions to enhance the scientificity of drug supply and the correctness of usage.
  • Dou Wei, Liu Xin, Zuo Wei, Yu Jiaxin, Wu Jiayu, Zhang Bo
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(6): 362-368. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240802-00670
    Prescription sequence symmetry analysis (PSSA) is one of the important methods for post-marketing pharmacovigilance based on the real-world medical prescription databases. It can be used to detect prescription cascades and mine adverse drug reaction (ADR) signals, which has been verified by many studies. PSSA shows high specificity and medium sensitivity in identifying ADR. It can quantify the correlation or risks of ADR. It is easy to use and simple in algorithm, and it has good robustness to some non time-dependent confounding factors. However, the results may be affected by some human confounding factors and data quality. This paper reviews the principle, calculation method, application scope, and precaution of PSSA by reviewing related literature on PSSA domestically and abroad, in order to provide reference for pharmacovigilance in China.
  • Guo Heng, Li Zhe, Liu Yi, Wang Weina, Li Xingang
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2026, 28(1): 15-21. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250418-00208
    Objective To develop an agent integrating a large language model (LLM) with population pharmacokinetic (PPK) models for personalized medication recommendation via natural language interaction. Methods Using the Dify workflow as the framework and employing DeepSeek-R1 as the LLM, an intelligent agent system was constructed by integrating functional modules including retrievalaugmented generation (RAG), question classification, parameter extraction, and result integration and output. The system was connected to a local knowledge base integrating clinical guidelines and pharmacokinetic research literature, as well as a PPK model application developed in Python. RAG technology was utilized to enhance response accuracy and knowledge timeliness. A structured process enabled full automation from user natural language queries to parameter extraction, model selection, PPK calculation, and result output. Results A personalized medication recommendation agent integrating a local knowledge base and PPK models was successfully developed. This agent could respond correctly to clinical medication-related queries via natural language interaction. Its core functionalities included the following: answering pharmaceutical consultation questions based on the local knowledge base and providing reference sources; completing individualized dose recommendations, simulation calculation of drug concentration, and plotting of drug concentration-time curves based on PPK models and individual patient characteristics (e.g., age, body weight, pathological status); accurately estimating individual patient pharmacokinetic parameters using Bayesian feedback with sparse measured drug concentration data. Validated in clinical scenarios such as treatment of neonatal Candida albicans infection and individualized tacrolimus therapy in pediatric post-liver transplantation patients, the agent generated precise medication recommendations, parameter results, and drug concentration-time curves, effectively supporting clinical individualized medication decision-making. Conclusion The intelligent agent constructed in this study effectively integrates LLM with PPK models and achieves personalized medication recommendation through natural language interaction. Dose recommendations based on the PPK model provide quantitative evidence for clinical medication, helping to reduce unnecessary drug exposure and lower the risk of adverse drug reactions and harmful drug interactions. Additionally, this study demonstrates the feasibility of a cooperative framework combining a front-end LLM application with a back-end professional model in the field of pharmaceutical services.
  • Cang Daixiao, Sun Ru'nan, Quan Xianghua, Yang Xue, Xing Xiaomin, Zhao Jun
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(3): 147-152. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240528-00376
    Objective To analyze the characteristics of Fournier gangrene (FG) induced by sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), and provide reference for clinical safe drug use. Methods CNKI, Wanfang Med Online, VIP, PubMed, Web of Science and other databases (up to January 2024) were retrieved and clinical data on patients with FG associated with the 5 kinds of SGLT2i currently used in clinical practice in China were collected and descriptively analyzed, including gender, age, comorbidities, concomitant medications, onset time and clinical manifestations of SGLT2i-related FG, laboratory and imaging examination results, treatment and outcomes, etc. Results A total of 15 documents were included in the analysis, involving 15 patients, with 12 males and 3 females. The age of these patients ranged from 34 to 72 years, with 11 cases being over 50 years. Dapagliflozin was used in 7 cases, empagliflozin in 6 cases, canagliflozin in 2 cases, and no related reports on ertugliflozin and henagliflozin were collected. The main clinical manifestations of the 15 patients were redness, swelling, pain, abscess or purulent discharge in perineum, scrotum and perianal, etc. The time from application of SGLT2i to onset of FG ranged from 1 month to 6 years. Wound secretion bacterial culture was performed in 10 patients, and the results were all positive, including 9 cases of bacterial infection and 1 case of mixed infection of bacteria and fungi. All 13 patients who underwent imaging examinations had imaging manifestations related to FG. SGLT2i were discontinued in all patients. After treatments with broad-spectrum antibiotics and surgery, 14 cases were improved and 1 case was cured. Conclusions SGLT2i has the risk of causing FG, which is more common in males. The clinical use of SGLT2i should be monitored closely. Secretion culture and imaging examination are helpful for the diagnosis of FG. The patient′s prognosis is good after discontinuation of medication, symptomatic treatment, and surgery.
  • Dou Wei, Liu Xin, Zuo Wei, Yu Jiaxin, Wu Jiayu, Zhang Bo
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(8): 495-501. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20241124-00164
    Objective To understand the application situation and role of prescription sequence symmetry analysis (PSSA) in pharmacovigilance. Methods The relevant databases at home and abroad were searched (up to April 30, 2024), and the original articles using PSSA as the research method were collected. The basic information of the literature (first author, publication year, country, etc.), the purpose and main content of the study, the index drugs as well as the marker drugs or medical diagnoses involved in the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) were extracted. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out. Results A total of 66 articles were included in the analysis. The first article was published in 1996, the number of articles published in recent years has increased significantly, and those published after 2016 accounted for 68.2% (45/66). The top 3 countries in terms of published literature quantity were the United States, Denmark, and Japan. The index drugs most commonly studied were those for the cardiovascular system and the neuropsychiatric system, in 18 and 14 articles respectively. The drugs studied in 3 or more papers were hypolipidemic drugs, antihypertensive drugs, antipsychotics, antiepileptics, proton pump inhibitors, hypoglycemic drugs and anticoagulants. The targeted ADRs/diseases most studied were those about the neuropsy- chiatric system (in 13 studies), followed by those about the endocrine and metabolic system (in 12 studies). The research objective in 47 articles was to explore the association between index drugs and ADRs/diseases through PSSA. Finally, the associations between 21 ADRs and index drugs were identified in 24 articles, of which 9 were new ADRs not recorded in drug instructions; benefits or potential preventive and therapeutic effects of index drugs on certain diseases were found in 7 studies. Ten studies were conducted to explore ADR information of specific drugs or detect suspicious drugs that cause specific ADRs, and some correlation signals between drugs and ADRs that previously unknown were detected. Nine studies evaluated the prescribing cascades, including the use of antitussive drugs after ACEI, the prescribing cascades related to drug-induced lower urinary tract symptoms and edema, the prescription cascades of statins, and the prescribing cascade relic. Conclusion PSSA is a useful method for identifying potential prescribing cascades and mining ADR signals using medical prescription databases, especially suitable for the safety monitoring of long-term medication for chronic diseases and the signal detection of ADR that causal relationships are difficult to determine.
  • Wu Guiying, Mu Guilan, Wuriliga, Li Hongbin, Wang Yong, Bai Lijie
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(3): 188-189. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015- 20240103- 00002
    A 38- year- old male patient with ankylosing spondylitis received subcutaneous injection of adalimumab 40 mg once every 2 weeks. After 21 months of medication, the patient developed fever, fatigue, swelling, and pain in the right neck lymph node and throat. Laboratory tests showed that the tuberculin test was strong positive, mycobacterium tuberculosis γ- interferon release test was 1  911.98  ng/L, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate was 27  mm/1 h. The biopsy of right neck lymph node showed granulomatous inflammation of the lymph node. The patient was diagnosed with cervical lymph node tuberculosis, which was considered to be related to adalimumab. The drug was stopped and anti-tuberculosis treatments were given. The next day, the patient′s temperature returned to normal. After 5 days, the swelling and pain of cervical lymph nodes and throat, and the fatigue were relieved gradually. After 45 days, the above symptoms in the patient disappeared.
  • Cui Xiaohui, Wang Tianlin
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2026, 28(1): 10-14. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20251107-00577
    Pharmacovigilance is the core component of ensuring the safety of drugs throughout their entire lifecycle, undertaking the important mission of monitoring, identifying, evaluating and controlling adverse drug events, and safeguarding public health. In 2019, the newly revised Drug Administration Law of the People′s Republic of China officially established the pharmacovigilance system as one of the basic systems for drug management in China. In 2021, Good Pharmacovigilance Practice further clarifies regulatory requirements. However, existing information system of pharmacovigilance still faces bottlenecks such as a surge in adverse reaction reports, difficulties in integrating multisource data, and passive and lagging monitoring modes. The breakthrough development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology provides an important opportunity to overcome these transformation challenges in pharmacovigilance. In this paper, the technological innovation pathways of AI-empowered pharmacovigilance, including multisource and multimodal data integration, avoidance of violation risks, and reduction of technical application thresholds are elaborated; the application value of AI in pharmacovigilance scenarios such as automated report generation, signal screening, audit verification, and risk assessment is analyzed; the practical challenges that AI faces in terms of data quality, model efficiency, human-machine collaboration, cost control, and ethical standards are explored, and at last, a vision for the future development direction of the integration of AI technology and pharmacovigilance from 5 dimensions are proposed, including data governance, technological optimization, capacity building, cost control, and ethical norms.
  • Zhang Yi′nan, Li Xinchen, Shi Weizhong, Zhang Li, Li Guoqing, Zhao Zhigang
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(6): 348-355. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240715-00580
    Objective To investigate the awareness of medical staff on pharmacovigilance and the current situation of the construction of pharmacovigilance system in medical institutions. Methods A self-designed questionnaire was sent to medical institutions in China through Professional Committee on Pharmacovigilance Research, China Society for Drug Regulation in the form of Wechat, and medical staff participated voluntarily. The contents of the questionnaire included 23 questions in 4 dimensions, including the basic information of the respondents, their understanding of the concept and regulations of pharmacovigilance, the management of pharmacovigilance, and the reporting and feedback of adverse drug reactions(ADRs)/events in their medical institutions. The survey time was from August 18, 2023 to October 18, 2023. The data from the questionnaire were analyzed descriptively. Results The collected questionnaires were from medical institutions in 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government, with a total of over 100 questionnaires collected in each region. A total of 10 991 medical staff participated in the survey, including 5 504 pharmacists, 2 120 doctors, and 3 367 nurses. Among them, 10 131 (92.18%) respondents had heard of pharmacovigilance, 4 511 (41.04%) had participated in pharmacovigilance-related works, 9 368 respondents (86.41%) answered that the ADRs monitoring and management system had been established in medical institutions where they worked, 8 186 respondents (75.51%) answered that leading group for pharmacovigilance (including ADRs monitoring) had been set up in the medical institutions where they worked, 8 605 respondents (79.37%) answered that the pharmacovigilance works was managed by special personnel in the institutions where they worked, 7 859 (72.49%) answered that there were liaison officers in the clinical departments where they worked, 6 043 (55.74%) answered that the individuals would be rewarded for reporting ADRs, 4 809 (44.36%) answered that pharmacovigilance had been included in the daily works and assessment indicators of the departments, and 5 351 (49.36%) answered that reports of ADRs were reviewed by special personnel. Active reporting by medical staff was the main collection channel of ADRs, 3 391 (31.28%) answered they had actively captured ADRs from the hospital information system, and 7 728 (71.28%) answered they had reported ADRs through the hospital information system, 10 061 (92.81%) answered that the monitoring results of ADRs would be regularly fed back in the hospitals where they worked, and 6 239 (57.55%) answered that regular training on pharmacovigilance for all medical staff would be provided in the institutions where they worked. Conclusions Medical staff have generally heard of pharmacovigilance and are aware of the national pharmacovigilance system, but they still have insufficient understanding of the concept and regulations of pharmacovigilance. The degree of participating in pharmacovigilance works of medical staff in different regions are different. The monitoring and management of ADRs could be paid attention to in the most medical institutions, but the degree of improvement of pharmacovigilance system in different levels of medical institutions is different.
  • Wei Xue, Pan Ying, Li Xiaoyan, Liu Tao
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(12): 715-719. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250327-00167
    Objective To explore the methods and effects of management to allergy risk assessment and de-labeling for patients with β-lactam (BL) allergy labels during the perioperative period led by clinical pharmacists. Methods Perioperative patients with a history of BL allergy recorded in their medical records and hospitalized at Department of Colorectal Surgery in Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center from January 2020 to February 2025 were included in the study. Patients who gave informed consent underwent bedside consultations by clinical pharmacists and the relevant allergy history was collected. The Penicillin Allergy Risk Tool (PEN-FAST) and Antibiotics Allergy Assessment Tool (AAAT) were used to stratify the risk of allergic reactions in patients. Pharmacists provided personalized de-labeling or medication recommendations based on the patient′s allergy risk (extremely low, low, and moderate/high) and the characteristics of allergic reactions. The physician′s adoption of pharmacist advices and the safety of medication in de-labeling patients were followed up. Results A total of 93 patients with a history of BL allergy in the medical records were collected, of which 66 (70.97%) received pharmacists′ evaluation and were included in the analysis. Risk assessment results showed that 25 patients (37.88%) were stratified as having extremely low risk (PEN-FAST evaluation score 0), 8 patients (12.12%) as having low risk, and 33 patients (50.00%) as having medium/high risk (AAAT evaluation). Based on these results, pharmacists suggested that 28 patients (42.42%) could be directly de-labeled, 5 (7.58%) could be treated with BL antibiotics under informed consent and close monitoring, and 33 (50.00%) could be treated with BL antibiotics under close monitoring after negative skin test. After that, 80.30% (53/66) of the pharmacists′ suggestions were adopted by doctors, and BL treatments were given during the perioperative period. Neither allergic reactions nor other adverse reactions related to the use of BL antibiotics occurred. Conclusions For patients with BL allergy labels, the de-labeling method based on allergy risk stratification led by clinical pharmacists is feasible and safe for patients. Most recommendations could be adopted by clinical physicians.
  • Nai Jingxue, Liu Shuo, Xu Rui, Yan Chenxia, Cheng Kai
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2026, 28(1): 22-29. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250711-00368
    Objective To preliminarily develop a medication educational agent based on multi- modal interactive and solve the problem of information understanding obstacles in medication education for tuberculosis patients. Methods Based on the Dify 1.4.1 platform, an agent workflow was constructed using large language model (LLM) and retrieval-augmented generation. A total of 50 tuberculosis patients, who discharged from Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University from March to September 2025, were selected. The structured information was collected and input into the agent to evaluate its intrinsic performance, including structured information extraction capability (precision, recall, and micro-averaged F1-value), text generation quality [bilingual evaluation understudy (BLEU) 4 and series of indicators of recall-oriented understudy for gisting evaluation (ROUGE)], as well as stability (interaction success rate), efficiency (response time and average material generation time), compliance (compliance rate), and user experience (satisfaction scores). A total of 38 medical professionals (physicians and pharmacists), who worked in the hospital from February to March 2025, were selected as survey subjects. Using the Wenjuanxing platform, the accuracy, comprehensiveness, readability, humanistic care, and personalization of medication education materials from 3 sources were evaluated, including the hospital′s current standardized medication guidance template (material 1), medication education materials directly generated by a generalpurpose LLM (material 2) and materials generated by the agent developed in this study (material 3). And the application effectiveness of the agent was assessed via the survey results. Results The evaluation result of the agent using structured information of 50 tuberculosis patients showed that the precision was 95%, the recall was 92%, and micro-averaged F1-value was 0.93. The agent was scored (18.61±4.06), (38.60±5.93), (22.40±5.13), and (29.42±6.81) points in BLEU-4, ROUGE-1, ROUGE-2, and ROUGE-L, respectively. The interaction success rate was 96% (48/50), with an average response time of  (3.1±0.6) s and a material generation time of (27.4±1.5) s, the compliance rate was 100% (50/50), and the patient satisfaction score for the agent generated text was (84.5±5.5) points. The survey results of 38 medical professionals showed in dimensions of readability, humanistic care and personalization, the scores of material 3 were better than materials 1 and 2, and the differences were statistically significant (all P<0.016 7). The score of material 3 in the comprehensiveness dimension was better than the material 1 (P=0.003). In these medical professionals, 71.1% (27/38) were satisfied with material 3. Conclusions A multi-modal interactive agent for medication education in tuberculosis patients is successfully developed. The multiple performance indicators of this agent have good feasibility and reliability, and have certain advantages in readability, humanistic care, and personalization. By providing multi-modal and layered outputs, this agent offers a novel paradigm for medication education in tuberculosis patients.
  • Tuo Mingfu, Di Xiaoyuan, Yang Kun, Tang Caie, Du Yan, He Hongying
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(6): 332-338. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20241210-00196
    Objective To systematically evaluate the incidence and risk factors of acute kidney injury (AKI) induced by vancomycin in pediatric patients. Methods Databases of PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM) were searched and articles about the risk factors of AKI induced by vancomycin in pediatric patients from inception to June 2024 were collected. Quality assessment was performed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) for the included studies. Meta-analysis of the data for relevant exposure factors extracted from the included literature was conducted using Rev Man 5.4. The strength of association between the exposure factors and AKI was expressed using the odds ratio (OR) and its 95% confidence interval (CI). Results A total of 13  studies were entered, involving 11 073 patients. Of them, 1 388 patients were in AKI group and 9 685 patients in non-AKI group. The incidence of AKI was 12.53%, ranging from 4.62% to 27.07%. The quality evaluation results showed that the 13 documents were all of high-quality (NOS score ≥7 points). Meta-analysis showed that admission to intensive care unit (ICU) (OR=2.39, 95%CI: 1.59-3.59, P<0.001), vancomycin using time ≥7 d (OR=2.19, 95%CI: 1.44-3.34,P=0.003), vancomycin steady-state trough concentration ≥15 mg/L (OR=2.98, 95%CI: 2.22-4.01, P<0.001), combined with nephrotoxic drugs ≥2 kinds (OR=2.92, 95%CI=1.84-4.64, P<0.001), combined with piperacillin sodium and tazobactam sodium (OR=2.71, 95%CI: 1.72- 4.27, P<0.001), combined with carbapenem (OR=2.36, 95%CI: 1.36-4.10, P=0.002), combined with aminoglycosides (OR=1.78, 95%CI: 1.35-2.35, P<0.001), combined with loop diuretics (OR=3.16, 95%CI: 2.36- 4.23, P<0.001), combined with amphotericin B (OR=2.26, 95%CI: 1.35-3.79, P=0.002), combined with contrast medium (OR=2.34, 95%CI: 1.04-5.25, P=0.040), and combined with aciclovir (OR=1.74, 95%CI: 1.04-2.84, P=0.030) were all risk factors of AKI induced by vancomycin in pediatric patients. Conclusions The incidence of vancomycin-related AKI in pediatric patients was 12.53%. Admission to ICU, vancomycin trough concentration ≥15 mg/L, medication time ≥7 d, and concomitant use of ≥2 nephrotoxic drugs and etc.were risk factors of vancomycin-related AKI.
  • Zheng Zhihua, Wang Yong
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(12): 705-708. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250108-00018
    The stronger the knowledge complementarity between pharmacists and doctors, the more effectively pharmacists can function, particularly in the Surgical Department. There is no unified system for surgical pharmacy services abroad, and it mostly refers to the work of pharmacists in medication- related tasks in the Surgical Department, emphasizing their role in surgical treatment. In recent years, practice standards for surgical pharmacy services and surgical patient care quality control measures involving clinical pharmacist practice have advanced in several developed countries, among which the United States and Australia have established specific standards for pharmacy services in surgery. The pharmacist is an indispensable member of the surgical treatment team. Guangdong Pharmaceutical Association advocates for a new surgical treatment model of “surgeons are responsible for surgery, anesthetists for anesthesia, and pharmacists for medication therapy”, and propose the construction of a special knowledge system “surgical pharmacy” for surgical pharmacists. Surgical pharmacy care is critical measures to ensure safe and rational drug use in surgery, aiming to maximize treatment benefits while reduce risks, which is also the real needs of modern surgical practices like microtraumatic operation and enhanced recovery after surgery.
  • Ju Kanglu, Liu Zhenguo, Niu Rui, Chen Hui, Chang Ying
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(10): 600-604. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20240711-00536
    Objective To understand the clinical application of magnesium sulfate injection in inpatients of the obstetrical department, and analyze retrospectively its rationality and existing problems.  Methods The clinical data of obstetric inpatients who used magnesium sulfate injection in the hospital information system of our hospital from September 2022 to January 2023 were collected. Based on the drug instructions, guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, domestic and foreign guidelines, and literature reports, the rationality of magnesium sulfate injection in terms of obstetric medication indications, dosage and administration, and treatment course was evaluated. Results A total of 303 obstetric patients were included in the use of magnesium sulfate injection, with an age of 32 (ranging from 18 to 44) years and a gestational age of 14 to 40 weeks. Among them, 33 cases were used for threatened abortion, 141 cases for threatened preterm birth, and 129 cases for the prevention of eclampsia attacks. Among the 303 patients, 134 cases (44.22%) had no indications for medication. Among them, 13 patients with threatened abortion were treated for fetal brain protection, and 20 patients with threatened abortion and 101 patients with threatened preterm birth were treated for preventing miscarriage by uterine contraction inhibition. There were 118 cases (38.94%) with inappropriate administration methods, mainly due to inappropriate usage and dosage, as well as overly long treatment courses. Of them, 26 cases (22.03%, 26/118) used for brain protectors of premature fetuses were not given loading doses, 15 (12.71%, 15/118) cases had a total medication duration of more than 48 hours, 76 cases (64.41%, 76/118) used for the prevention of eclampsia were not given loading dose, and 1 case (0.85%,1/118) received rapid infusion time of the loading dose more than 30 minutes. Among the 303 patients, 3 patients presented nausea and vomiting, constipation, and skin flushing, respectively. Conclusions Nearly half of the magnesium sulfate injection used in obstetrics department in our hospital has inappropriate indications and over one-third has non-standard usage, dosage, and treatment courses. Clinicians should comprehensively assess the patient′s condition and strictly follow recommended methods in the guidelines and drug instructions for standardized use.
  • Xie Yue, Song Zhihui, Liu Junhan, Zhao Huiying, Zhang Guojuan, Wang Jiawei
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(11): 660-666. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250108-00019
    Objective To analyze the characteristics of adverse reactions of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), and provide a basis for the rational clinical application. Methods The adverse drug reaction (ADR) cases of SGLT2i reported by Beijing from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2024 were collected through searching the National Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring System of China. The Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities (MedDRA) terminology set was used to standardize the description of ADR, and the involving system organ class (SOC) and preferred term (PT) was extracted. Data of ADR were analyzed descriptively and statistically. Results A total of 409 SGLT2i-related adverse reaction reports involving 409 patients were included. Among these patients, there were 232 females and 177 males; the median age was 62(52, 70) years, and 231 cases (56.48%) were under the age of 65 years; 5 types of SGLT2i (dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, canagliflozin, ertugliflozin, and henagliflozin proline) were involved, and reports of dapagliflozin was the most (279 cases, 68.22%). The primary indication for medication was diabetes (404 cases, 98.78%). The majority of ADRs did not reach the severe level (395 cases, 96.58%). The 14 cases (3.42%) of severe ADR were primarily about diabetic ketoacidosis (11 cases, 11/14), of which 7 cases presented with normal blood glucose levels and 5 cases occurred after medical stress events. The outcomes of patients were improvement in 241 cases (58.92%) and recovery in 127 cases (31.05%). In total, 476 ADR occurrences were recorded among the 409 patients, involving 82 PTs, 24 of which were not listed in the drug labels. The top 2 SOCs were the infections and infestations [26.26% (125/476)] and renal and urinary disorders [13.87% (66/476)]; the top 3 PTs were urinary tract infection [23.32% (111/476)], urinary ketone detection [6.51% (31/476)], and vulvovaginal pruritus [5.88% (28/476)]; the top 3 newly identified possible ADRs (PTs) were dizziness [2.31% (11/476)], palpitations [1.89% (9/476)], and decreased appetite [1.05% (5/476)]. Conclusions Based on the ADR monitoring data in Beijing in the past 5 and a half years, SGLT2i-associated adverse reactions primarily involved the infections and infestations, and renal and urinary disorders. ADRs identified in the study such as dizziness and palpitations are not documented in the drug labels,  euglycaemic ketoacidosis accounts for a high proportion of severe reactions, and most of them occur after acute stress events. 
  • Deng Qiying, Tian Shanshan, Wu Tingfang, Li Anning, An Fengrong, Wang Gang
    Adverse Drug Reactions Journal. 2025, 27(5): 296-302. https://doi.org/10.3760/cma.j.cn114015-20250303-00110
    Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics of dissociative symptoms induced by esketamine hydrochloride nasal spray in patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Methods The medical records of patients in phase Ⅲ clinical trials for the treatment of TRD who received esketamine hydrochloride nasal spray in Beijing Anding Hospital, Capital Medical University from June 2018 to February 2021 were collected. The general situation of patients (age, gender, comorbid diseases, etc.), the medication of esketamine hydrochloride nasal spray, the combined use of antidepressants, the time from medication to the occurrence of dissociative symptoms each time, duration, severity, evaluation results of causal relationship with esketamine application, intervention and prognosis were recorded, and a retrospective descriptive statistical analysis was performed. Results A total of 21 patients with TRD were enrolled in the study, including 17 (81.0%) with dissociative symptoms, 10 males and 7 females; the age ranged from 20 to 53 years, with a median age of 36 years. All patients were treated with esketamine hydrochloride by nasal spray. The first dose was 56 mg, and the other seven doses were 56 mg or 84 mg, twice a week, lasting for 4 weeks. The 17 patients were all given combination treatment with oral antidepressants. A total of 88 times of dissociative symptoms occurred in the 17 patients. The time from medication to the onset of dissociative symptoms ranged from 4 to 128 min, with a median time of 15 min. The duration of dissociative symptoms ranged from 12 to 326 minutes, with a median time of 70 minutes. The dissociative symptoms were mostly mild. The causal relationship analysis between the esketamine hydrochloride nasal spray and the dissociative symptoms showed that it was definitely related in 6 cases, probably in 1 case, and possibly in 10 cases. The dissociative symptoms in all patients were subsided without intervention. Conclusions Esketamine hydrochloride nasal spray can cause dissociative symptoms in patients with TRD, most of which occur within 30 minutes after the treatment. The duration of symptoms in most patients is less than 120 minutes, most of which are mild and can subside on their own, and the prognosis is good.