• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.143-149
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• 2017

Background: L-asparaginase (L-ASP) is a critical agent for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoma, which is associated with serious toxicities including hypersensitivity, pancreatitis and thrombosis. Methods: To evaluate the toxicity of L-ASP in real clinical settings, we included the patients with L-ASP adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported in a regional pharmacovigilance center of Seoul St. Mary's hospital from January 2014 to December 2015. Results: A total of 83 cases of L-ASP related ADRs were reported in 54 patients. Of these 83 cases, 65 cases (78.3%, 65/83) were spontaneously reported and 18 cases (21.7%, 18/83) were detected by further medical records review. Of the patients with ADRs, pediatric patients accounted for 83.3% of the cases (45/54) and median age was 9 years. The most common clinical manifestations of ADRs were hematology manifestations (31.3%, 26/83), followed by hepatobiliary manifestations (18.1%, 15/83). Thirty-four serious ADRs were reported in 19 patients. The sserious ADR group showed significantly longer hospitalization and higher rate of discontinuation of L-ASP than the non-serious ADR group (p = 0.005, 0.03). The most common clinical manifestations of serious ADRs were hepatobiliary manifestations (41.2%, 14/34). In total, 8 cases (9.6%, 8/83) of unlabeled ADRs were identified. They were serious ADRs. Conclusion: We identified unlabeled serious ADRs of L-ASP. Also, correlations were observed between serious ADRs and length of hospitalization, discontinuation rate respectively. Further investigations and developed spontaneous ADR reporting systems are needed to evaluate these correlations.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.67-88
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• 2021

Objectives The purpose of this study is to analyze randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on traditional Chinese medicine to summarize its efficacy and safety for the treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in children. Methods We searched literatures published up to March 19, 2021 using two Chinese electronic databases. Data regarding patients, interventions, results, and adverse events were extracted from RCTs of herbal medicine for children with FGIDs. Results A total of 34 RCTs were included: 16 trials on functional dyspepsia, 7 trials on functional constipation, 6 trials on functional abdominal pain, 4 trials on irritable bowel syndrome, and 1 trial on functional diarrhea. 26 of 29 trials that reported total effective rate, the treatment group showed a significant improvement compared to the control group. Most of other evaluation indicators, such as symptom score, symptom disappearance time, and recurrence rate also demonstrated statistically significant improvement. Of the 16 studies which reported safety, 5 studies reported no adverse reactions in either group, and 4 studies reported no statistically significant differences in the incidence of adverse events between two groups. Also, reported adverse events were mostly mild. Conclusions Herbal medicine may help improve symptoms of FGIDs in children. However, due to limited types of studies on sub-diseases of FGIDs and small sample sizes in each study, additional large scale clinical studies on various other FGIDs are necessary.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.293-299
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• 2018

Background: 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins) effectively reduce serum levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and total cholesterol. High-intensity statins are recommended for all patients aged ${\leq}75$ with clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), diabetes mellitus aged 40-75 with ${\geq}7.5%$ estimated 10-year ASCVD risk and LDL-C ${\geq}190mg/dL$. High-intensity statins associated with more frequent adverse events (AEs) compared to moderate- to low-intensity statins. The aim of this study was to compare AEs between high-intensity and moderate- to low-intensity statin group using the Korea Adverse Event Reporting System (KAERS) database. Methods: Adults (${\geq}18years$) with statin-associated AEs from July 2009-June 2014 were included. Only AEs classified as "certain", "probable" and "possible" based on the WHO-Uppsala Monitoring Center criteria were analyzed. Results: In total, 247 AEs from 196 patients [high-intensity statin group (HG), n = 25 (13%); moderate- to low-intensity statin group (MLG), n = 171 (87%)] were included. Mean age was higher in HG compared with MLG ($67{\pm}14$ vs $62{\pm}12$). The HG showed a significant higher frequency of liver/biliary system disorders (37% vs 14%, p = 0.001). Hepatic function abnormal was reported more frequently in HG compared to MLG (26% vs 9%, p = 0.006). Conclusion: According to KAERS data, liver/biliary system disorders were more frequently reported in HG compared to MLG.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권11호
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• pp.1185-1190
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• 2008

목 적: 11-12세 연령에 Td 백신 1차 추가접종을 하는 방법에 대한 면역원성과 안전성을 평가하기 위해 연구를 계획하였다. 방 법: 2006년 8월부터 2007년 4월까지 연구병원 소아청소년과 외래에 Td 백신 접종을 받기 위해 내원한 11-12세의 소아를 대상으로 하였다. 면역원성을 평가하기 위하여 접종 전 및 접종 4주 후에 혈액을 채취하여 디프테리아 및 파상풍에 대한 항독소 항체가를 측정하였고 이상반응을 평가하기 위해 관찰 일지에 국소 및 전신 이상반응을 기록하였다. 결 과: 총 183명이 연구에 참여하였고 이들의 평균 연령은 $11.40{\pm}0.51$세이었다. Td 백신 접종 전후의 GMC는 디프테리아에 대해서는 10배, 파상풍에 대해서는 26배 이상 증가하였고, 접종 후 디프테리아와 파상풍에 대한 항체 양전율(항체가 ${\geq}0.1IU/mL$ 기준)은 100%이었다. 디프테리아의 접종 전 항체가가 0.1 IU/mL 이상인 피험자는 142명(77.6%)이었고 접종 후 항체가가 1.0 IU/mL 이상인 피험자는 174명(95.1%)이었다. 파상풍의 접종 전 항체가가 0.1 IU/mL 이상인 피험자는 146명(79.8%)이었고 접종 후 항체가가 1.0 IU/mL 이상인 피험자는 181명(98.9%)이었다. 접종 후 국소 이상반응이 73.8%, 전신 이상반응은 37.2%에서 발생하였으나 대부분 3일 이내 소실되었다. 결 론: 매우 높은 면역원성과 심하지 않은 이상반응을 고려할 때, Td 백신의 접종을 11-12세 시행하는 것은 디프테리아와 파상풍에 대한 가장 경제적인 방어 수단이며, 접종 순응도를 효율적으로 높일 수 있는 방법이다.

• Childhood Kidney Diseases
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.129-137
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• 2004

목적: 일차성 야뇨증에 여러 가지 치료법이 시도되고 있는데 이 중 일반적으로 사용되는 imipramine와 desmopressin 등의 약물요법은 치료효과가 빠르고 비교적 양호하기 때문에 선호하는 치료 방법이다. 그러나 효과가 매우 다양하고 때로는 약물에 의한 부작용으로 인해 사용이 어렵게 되는 경우도 있다. 본 연구에서는 이들 약물을 단독으로 투여한 경우에 비하여 복합투여 할 경우에 치료 효과와 안정성을 비교 평가하여 보다 나은 야뇨증 치료 방법을 제시하고자 하였다. 방법: 2002년 4월부터 2002년 12월까지 내원한 5-l5세 사이의 환자로서 1) 일차성 단일성 야뇨증, 2) 주 2회 이상의 야뇨증, 3) 5세 이상의 연령, 4) 비뇨기과적 이상이 없고, 5) 정신적 또는 신경학적인 증상이 없으며, 6) 내분비 질환이 없고, 7) 최근 2개월 동안 야뇨증 약물치료를 받지 않은 환아로서, 8) 부모의 동의를 받은 경우를 대상으로 하였으며 조건을 만족하는 환자들을 무작위로 선택하여 imipramine 단독투여군, desmopressin 단독투여군과 imipramine과 desmopressin 복합투여군의 3군으로 나누어 야뇨횟수, 부작용과 약물 중단 후 1개월 후 야뇨증 빈도를 확인하였다. 결과: 대상 환아들은 남, 녀 각각 78명과 90명이며, 5-10세가 119명이었고 11-16세는 49명이었다. 치료 시작 4주 이후에서부터 모든 군에서 유의하게 야뇨 횟수가 감소하였다. 치료 종료 시의 imipramine 단독투여군, desmopressin 단독투여군과 imipramine과 desmopressin 복합투여군의 치료율은 각각 68.6%, 74.4%와 86.1%로서 imipramine와 desmopressin 복합투여군의 치료율이 가장 높았으나 통계학적인 차이는 없었다. 치료 종료 후 4주의 야뇨 빈도는 imipramine 단독투여군은 주당 1.9회, desmopressin 단독투여군은 1.3회이고 imipramine와 desmopressin 복합투여군은 1.0회로 세군 사이에는 유의한 차이가 없었다. 약물에 의한 부작용은 imipramine 단독투여군은 20명, desmopressin 단독투여군은 12명, imipramine와 desmopressin 복합투여군13명에서 총 45례에서 나타났는데 이중 imipramine 투여로 인한 식욕 감퇴가 가장 많았다. 결론: 일차성 단일 증상성 야뇨증 치료를 위한 imipramine 단독용법, desmopressin 단독요법, imipramine과 desmopressin 복합요법의 치료효과와 단기간 동안 관찰한 재발 빈도에서는 의미있는 차이는 없어서, 두 약제의 복합요법이 desmopressin 단독 요법에 비해 치료효과, 재발정도와 부작용 빈도에서 차이가 없어 치료 효율성의 우월성을 발견하지 못하였다. 다만 약물 부작용 발생은 imipramine 단독요법이 다른 치료 방법에 비해 발생 빈도가 유의하게 높은 것으로 나타나서 imipramine 단독요법을 할 때에는 부작용 발생유무를 유의해서 관찰하여야 할 것으로 생각된다.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.277-282
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• 2007

1. Objectives This paper reports a case of cervical cancer patient who showed positive results to Sasang Constitutional Medicine. The target symptoms were urinary disorder due to unilateral hydronephrosis and urticaria due to adverse drug reactions. 2. Methods We measured urinary output and interval. We evaluated skin urticaria by severity and size of itchy site. The patient treated using Sasang Constitutional Medicine. 3. Results and Conclusions Significant improvement was observed in urinary output and interval.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.501-508
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• 2017

Objective: This study evaluated the effects of traditional Korean medicine on a patient with hyperthyroidism, who could not use antithyroid medication due to an adverse reaction to methimazole. Methods: Herbal medicine was administered and acupuncture was carried out. A thyroid function test was used to evaluate the effects of the treatment. Results: After treatment with traditional Korean medicine and therapy, the patient showed significant improvements in symptoms and FT4 levels. Conclusion: This case proved that traditional Korean medicine can be used for patients who have adverse reactions to antithyroid medication; however, studies of larger populations are required in the future.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.197-199
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• 2017

A 14-year-old castrated male ShihTzu diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) 6 months prior was referred to our clinic. The patient had been experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, poor appetite and hind limbs weakness. Hematology tests showed that he had a non-regenerative anemia. With aggressive treatment, the patient's state had gotten worse. He showed ragged breath, vomiting blood and loss of consciousness temporarily. Hematocrit maintained low level. Gastric hemorrhage was strongly suspected by hematemesis. Whole blood transfusion was performed and heparin was used as an anticoagulant. Prior to transfusion, the blood cross matching between donor and patient was performed and the result was compatible. After the transfusion was stabilized, 1 mg of protamine sulfate for each 100 units of heparin was prepared and given intravenously over 3 minutes to reverse the effects of heparin. Immediately after protamine injection, the patient conducted severe anaphylactic shock. Protamine sulfate is used to reverse the anticoagulant action of heparin in dogs and humans. The adverse reaction of protamine sulfate range from mild reaction to fetal cardiac arrest. When using protamine sulfate as heparin neutralization, it can lead to the death of a patient cause of anaphylactic shock. For this reason, the protamine sulfate should be injected slowly with antihistamine and the clinician should carefully monitor patients.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.133-142
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• 2020

Objectives Studies on Chinese herbal injections are increasing. But, its safety are still not well reported. We have reviewed the literature related to the safety of Chinese herbal injection, especially those related to anaphylaxis. Methods The PubMed database was used to select the literatures related to anaphylaxis in China and to study the quality control and safety of Chinese herbal injection. Results Chinese herbal injection is a major traditional medical treatment in China, but it is the cause of adverse drug reactions including anaphylaxis. In order to solve this problem, various proposals have been made to identify the pharmacological and chemical causes of major side effects and to use them safely clinically. In addition, various researches have been conducted from preclinical to postmarketing surveillance to secure the safety of Chinese herbal injection. Based on this, it was found that various efforts are needed to secure the safety of bee sting needles. Conclusion In order to secure the safety of chinese herbal injections, it is necessary to identify the main mechanism of action and the pharmacological components contributing to it, and to develop a standardized formulation based on this. In addition, institutional pharmacovigilance is required.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.103-111
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• 2014

Nefopam (NFP) is a non-opioid, non-steroidal, centrally acting analgesic drug that is derivative of the nonsedative benzoxazocine, developed and known in 1960s as fenazocine. Although the mechanisms of analgesic action of NFP are not well understood, they are similar to those of triple neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) reuptake inhibitors and anticonvulsants. It has been used mainly as an analgesic drug for nociceptive pain, as well as a treatment for the prevention of postoperative shivering and hiccups. Based on NFP's mechanisms of analgesic action, it is more suitable for the treatment of neuropathic pain. Intravenous administration of NFP should be given in single doses of 20 mg slowly over 15-20 min or with continuous infusion of 60-120 mg/d to minimize adverse effects, such as nausea, cold sweating, dizziness, tachycardia, or drowsiness. The usual dose of oral administration is three to six times per day totaling 90-180 mg. The ceiling effect of its analgesia is uncertain depending on the mechanism of pain relief. In conclusion, the recently discovered dual analgesic mechanisms of action, namely, a) descending pain modulation by triple neurotransmitter reuptake inhibition similar to antidepressants, and b) inhibition of long-term potentiation mediated by NMDA from the inhibition of calcium influx like gabapentinoid anticonvulsants or blockade of voltage-sensitive sodium channels like carbamazepine, enable NFP to be used as a therapeutic agent to treat neuropathic pain.