ABSTRACT
To assess the drug utilization and tendency of progress of oral hypoglycemic agents in our hospital and to provide references for rational administration clinically. Methods: DDDs, sales quantities, sales expenses and the ratio of sales expenses sequencing to that of DDDs in our hospital during the period of 2003 ～ 2005 were analyzed statistically with the method of DDDs analysis. Results:The top two antidiabetic drugs according to DDDs were melbine ( dimethyl diguanide) and gliclazide three successive years. The DDDs of acarbose increased dramatically. Which blood glucose regulatsry drugs ranked lower, the ratio of sales expenses sequencing to that of DDDs of glipizide and gliclazide controlled release pellets was equal or about, whereas that of rosiglitazone, acarbose(glucobay) and glimepiride was less than 1. Conclusion:The study shows that the drug utilization of oral hypoglycemic agents in our hospital is basically rational and is in accordance with the trend of advancement and drug therapeutic strategies of diabetes mellitus.
ABSTRACT
Bosentan is a non-selective endothelin receptor antagonist,which plays an important role in the treatment of children with pulmonary arterial hypertension.Bosentan has shown to improve exercise capacity,hemodynamics and reduce pulmonary vascular resistance in pediatric patients.The main adverse effect is less severely comparing with the adult.The combination of bosentan with other drugs can improve the life quality furtherly.Further study of large-scale trials needs focus on the long-effects of bosentan,the ideal period of therapy and the effects of combination therapy in children.