Application of environmentally sensitive hydrogels in drug delivery / 药学学报

Environmentally sensitive hydrogels are a novel formulation that has developed rapidly in recent years. It could form semi-solid with good adhesion in the topical sites based on different physiological environments. Its long local retention time is conducive for sustained drug release, and the preparation process is relatively simple and easy to realize industrialization. This review summarized the categories, commonly used polymer, and different administration routes based on the recently published literatures. According to different response factors, it can be divided into temperature, pH, ion, light, and multiple sensitive hydrogels, among which temperature-sensitive hydrogels are the most common. The most commonly used polymers include chitosan, poly N-isopropyl acrylamide, and poloxamer. There are different administration routes for environmentally sensitive hydrogels, such as transdermal, ophthalmic, nasal, oral, vaginal, rectal, injection, etc. Environmentally sensitive hydrogels have broad prospects in clinical application.

Effect of doses and administration routes of 9R vaccine on protection of Japanese quails against experimental infection with Salmonella Gallinarum / Efeito das doses e vias de administração da vacina 9R na proteção de codornas japonesas contra infeccção experimental com Salmonella Gallinarum

Coturniculture has increased significantly in the last decades. There are several pathogens that can affect these birds. Among the diseases, fowl typhoid stands out as a disease with a potentially great impact to the poultry industry. The objective of this the study was to evaluate the effect of doses and administration routes of live 9R vaccine on protection of Japanese quails against experimental infection with Salmonella Gallinarum (SG). Two hundred and fifty birds were used, divided into five groups: G1, oral vaccination with one dose; G2, oral vaccination with 2 doses; G3, subcutaneous vaccination with one dose; G4, subcutaneous vaccination with two doses and G5 not vaccinated. All birds from all five groups were challenged with SG at an age of 45 days. SG was quantified in the periods of one, four, seven and twelve days after the challenge. The presence of clinical signs and macroscopic lesions of the disease were observed. The groups vaccinated by subcutaneous route had a higher egg production and lower mortality rate. Birds receiving a dose of the vaccine by subcutaneous route also showed lower amount of SG in the liver and spleen seven days after the challenge.(AU)

A coturnicultura tem aumentado significativamente nas últimas décadas. Existem vários patógenos que podem afetar essas aves. Entre as doenças, o tifo aviário se destaca como uma doença de grande impacto para a indústria avícola. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito de doses e vias de administração da vacina viva 9R na proteção de codornas japonesas contra infecção experimental por Salmonella Gallinarum (SG). Foram utilizadas duzentos e cinquenta aves, divididas em cinco grupos: G1, vacinação oral com uma dose; G2, vacinação oral com 2 doses; G3, vacinação subcutânea com uma dose; G4, vacinação subcutânea com duas doses e G5 não vacinado. Todas as aves dos cinco grupos foram desafiadas com SG aos 45 dias de idade. A SG foi quantificada nos períodos de um, quatro, sete e doze dias após o desafio. Foi observada a presença de sinais clínicos e lesões macroscópicas da doença. Os grupos vacinados por via subcutânea apresentaram maior produção de ovos e menor taxa de mortalidade. Aves recebendo uma dose da vacina por via subcutânea também apresentaram menor quantidade de SG no fígado e baço sete dias após o desafio.(AU)

Evaluation of α-Interferon Applied in COVID-19 Therapy Regimen / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To use IFNα injection as inhalant for there is no proper dosage form for aerosol inhalation and evaluate the feasibility of IFN-α off-label use. METHODS: The clinical studies in SARS and MERS were reviewed to discuss the efficacy and safety of IFN-α application in COVID-19. Meanwhile, the features of aerosol inhalation, characteristics of IFN-α and related clinical researches were analyzed to argue the possibility of IFN-α aerosol inhalation. RESULTS: IFN-α seems to be effective in relieving early symptoms but likely invalid in reducing mortality of severe patients, however, the exact therapeutic effect calls for further clinical tests. Proper atomization of IFN-α injection won't reduce biological activity of the protein, but absorption and utilization of IFN-α in lung may be unsatisfactory for the lack of sorbefacient. More than that, ingredients in IFN-α injection may increase risk of adverse reaction. CONCLUSION: The aerosol inhalation of IFN-α injection should be fully evaluated on the side of patients. If there is a lack of proper atomization device or operation staff, subcutaneous injection of IFN-α may be a tentative administration.

Effect of different glucocorticoid administration routes in treatment of children's secretory otitis media and impacts on immunologic function / 中国免疫学杂志

Objective:To analyze the effect of different glucocorticoid administration routes in the treatment of children's secretory otitis media and impacts on immunologic function.Methods:Clinical data of children with secretory otitis media received treatment at our hospital from January 2016 to June 2016 were analyzed.Patients were divided into two groups by different glucocorticoid administration routes,Group A:intratympanic injection;Group B:oral administration.After one week,clinical effects and immunologic functions were tested and compared between the two groups.Results:A total of 87 patients were analyzed,Group A 45 cases,Group B 42 cases.After one week treatment,both of the two groups got significantly improved in audiology indexe (P<0.05),however,these index were more better in Group A when compared with those of Group B(P<0.05).Meanwhile,Group A patients got higher cure rate than that of Group B (91.1%,41/45 vs 73.8%,31/42;X2=4.558,P=0.033).Both of the two groups got significantly improved in CD3+T,CD4+T and CD4/CD8 (P<0.05) and decreased in CD8,IL-4,IFN-γ and IL-4/IFN-γ(P<0.05),but these markers changed more significant in Group A (P<0.05).Group A patients had a lower recurrence rate than Group B patients one year after treatment, the difference was statistically significant (9.76%,4/41 vs 29.03%,9/31;Log-rank X2=4.698,P=0.030).Conclusion:The treatment of children's secretory otitis media,the intratympanic injection of glucocorticoid shows a better effect than that of oral cortico-steroids.

Pharmacokinetic study of matrine injection in rats with different administration ration routes by LC-MS/MS method / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the pharmacokinetics of matrine injection by different routes of administration. METHODS: Twenty healthy SD rats were enrolled in this study. They were randomly divided into two groups and received intraperitoneal and intravenous administration of matrine injection at dose of 15 mg·kg-1 respectively. Blood samples (0.3-0.4 mL) were immediately collected into heparinized tubes before injection and at 0.033, 0.083, 0.167, 0.333, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 h after injection. Plasma sample concentrations were determined by a validated LC-MS/MS method. The pharmacokinetic parameters including AUC0-12, AUC0-∞, MRT0-12, MRT0-∞, t½, Vd, CL and ρmax were calculated. RESULTS: The main pharmacokinetic parameters for matrine after intraperitoneal and intravenous administration at dose of 15 mg·kg-1 were as follows:AUC0-12 (10 166±2 426), (12 217±2 968) ng·mL-1·h;AUC0-∞ (10 230±2 432), (12 300±3 031)- ng·mL-1·h;MRT0-12 (1.91±0.41), (2.14±0.54) h;MRT0-∞ (2.01±0.41), (2.26±0.64) h; t½(2.26±0.89), (2.60±1.25) h;Vd(4 998±2 010), (6 175±2 540) mL;CL (1 531±315.0), (1 727±475.6) mL·h-1·kg-1; ρmax (5 246±1 187), (8 503±1 101) ng·mL-1, respectively. The bioavailability of intraperitoneal administration is 83.21%. CONCLUSION: No significant differences were observed in AUC, MRT, t½ and CL values of matrine between different administrations except for ρmax and Vd.

Clinical Observation of Amikacin Different Administrations Route in the Treatment of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To observe the efficacy and safety of amikacin different administrations in the treatment of ventila-tor-associated pneumonia. METHODS:Data of 109 patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia were divided into observation group (58 cases) and control group (51 cases) based on different administrations. All patients received 3.0 g Ceftriaxone sodium for injection,adding into 100 ml 0.9% Sodium chloride injection,intravenously,once every 12 h. Based on it,control group re-ceived 7.5 mg/kg Amikacin sulfate injection,once a day. Observation group received 7.5 mg/kg Amikacin sulfate injection,adding into 20 ml 0.45% Sodium chloride injection,aerosol inhalation,twice a day. The treatment course for both groups was 7 d. Clini-cal pulmonary infection score (CPIS),alanine aminotransferase (ALT),serum creatinine (Cr),oxygenation index (PaO2/FiO2), IL-10,IL-6,C-reactive protein(CRP),tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α,cumulative mortality after 3 months of treatment and the incidence of adverse reactions before and after treatment in 2 groups were observed. RESULTS:Before treatment,there were no significant differences in the CPIS score,ALT,Cr,PaO2/FiO2,IL-10,IL-6,CRP and TNF-α levels in 2 groups(P>0.05). After treatment,CPIS score,TNF-α,IL-6 and CRP levels in 2 groups were significantly lower than before,observation group was low-er than control group,the difference was statistically significant(P0.05). PaO2/FiO2 in observation group and ALT,Cr and PaO2/FiO2 in control group were signif-icantly higher than before,PaO2/FiO2 in observation group was higher than control group,ALT and Cr were significantly lower than control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). The cumulative mortality after 3 months of treatment in observation group was significantly lower than control group,the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05). And there were no severe adverse reactions during treatment. CONCLUSIONS:The efficacy of amikacin by aerosol inhalation is superior to by in-travenous infusion in the treatment of ventilator-associated pneumonia,it can effectively reduce inflammatory cytokine levels and mortality rate,do not increase the incidence of adverse reactions.

Effect of salvianolic acid A on anesthetized canine experimental myocardial infarction / 中国中药杂志

Salvianolic acid A (SAA), one of the major active water-soluble salvianolic acids of traditional Chinese medicine Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, has been reported to be effective on anti-myocardial ischemia, anti-oxidation and anti-thrombus. This study aimed to investigate appropriate administration route on dogs with acute myocardial ischemia(AMI). Twenty-four dogs were randomized into four groups (n=6), model, oral administration of SAA (8 mg•kg⁻¹), intravenous administration of SAA (4 mg•kg⁻¹), intravenous administration of Herbesser(0.5 mg•kg⁻¹) as positive drug group. AMI model was established by ligating left anterior descending coronary arteries(LAD) of dogs. Changes of ST segment were determined by epicardial electrocardiogram(ECG), coronary blood flow (CBF) and myocardial oxygen consumption were measured by ultrasonic Doppler flow meter, serum creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were observed by fully automatic biochemical analyser. Myocardial infarct size was assessed by nitro blue tetrazolium (NBT) staining. Both oral and intravenous administration of SAA reduced the myocardial infarct area/left ventricle area significantly [(16.73±6.52)% and (13.19±2.38)%, compared with (24.35±4.89)% in model group, P<0.01). Oral administration of SAA improved the ECG performance of Σ-ST from 30-190 min after ischemia (P<0.05-0.01), while intravenous SAA had a rapid onset (10-190 min after ischemia, P<0.05-0.01). Compared with model group, oral and intravenous SAA both decreased serum CK and LDH significantly (P<0.05-0.01), while the difference of intravenous administration is more significant. SAA protects myocardium in canine experimental myocardial infarction models. Intravenous administration of SAA alleviates myocardial infarction with greater significance than oral route.

Effects of Hormone Therapy on Serum Lipid Levels in Postmenopausal Korean Women

OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to examine the effects of hormone therapy on serum lipid levels in postmenopausal Korean women. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study included 154 healthy postmenopausal Korean women. Seventy-nine women took oral estrogen (conjugated equine estrogen 0.625 mg/day or equivalent), and 75 applied estrogen transdermally using 0.1% 17beta-estradiol gel. Micronized progesterone (MP) was added to 40 women of oral group and 49 women in transdermal group. Serum levels of triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and lipoprotein (a) were measured before, 3 and 6 month after hormone therapy. RESULTS: At baseline, mean body mass index (BMI) were lower (22.76 vs. 23.74 kg/m2) and proportion of family history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) (61 vs. 39%) were higher in oral group. In oral group, LDL-C and lipoprotein(a) levels decreased, and triglyceride and HDL-C levels increased significantly after 3 and 6 months. There was no significant change in lipoprotein levels compared to the baseline in transdermal group. There were also no differences with additional MP. Changing pattern of HDL-C during 6 months was significantly different by the route of estrogen administration. CONCLUSION: Oral estrogen therapy might be more beneficial than transdermal estrogen in terms of lipid in postmenopausal Korean women. The estrogen effects are not influenced by adding MP.

Efeitos anestésicos da administração intranasal ou intramuscular de cetamina S+ e midazolam em pomba-rola (Streptotelia sp) / Anesthetic effects of intranasal or intramuscular administration of S+ Ketamine and Midazolam in ring necked dove (Streptotelia sp)

A via intranasal é uma boa alternativa por ser indolor e de fácil aplicação em aves. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos anestésicos da associação de cetamina S+ e midazolam pela via intranasal (IN) em comparação com a via intramuscular (IM) em pombos. Foram utilizados 12 pombos alocados em dois grupos com 15 dias de intervalo, os quais receberam: grupo IM: 20 mg/kg de cetamina S+ associada a 3,5 mg/kg de midazolam pela via intramuscular (musculatura do peito); e grupo IN, mesmo protocolo, porém, pela via intranasal. Os parâmetros avaliados foram: período de latência, tempo de duração em decúbito dorsal, tempo total de anestesia, tempo de recuperação e efeitos adversos. Para a análise estatística, empregou-se o teste de Wilcoxon, com as diferenças consideradas significativas quando P<0,05. O período de latência obtido foi de 30 [30-47,5] e 40 [30-50] segundos para IM e IN, respectivamente. O tempo de duração de decúbito dorsal foi de 59 [53,25-65] e 63 [37-71,25] minutos para IM e IN, respectivamente, sem diferenças significativas entre os grupos. Com relação à duração total de anestesia, foi observada diferença significativa, com 88 [86,25-94,5] e 68 [53,5-93] minutos para os grupos IM e IN, respectivamente. O tempo de recuperação foi mais curto no grupo IN (15 [4,25-19,5]) comparado ao IM (32 [28,25-38,25] minutos). Dois animais de cada grupo apresentaram regurgitação na fase de recuperação. Conclui-se que a administração de cetamina S+ e midazolam pela via intranasal é um método aceitável de administração de fármacos e produz anestesia rápida e eficaz em pombos.

The intranasal route is a good alternative because is painless and easy to perform in birds. The objective of this study was to evaluate the anesthetic effects of S+ ketamine and midazolam administered by intranasal or intramuscular route in pigeons. Twelve animals were used in a randomized and crossover design. Animals received two treatments with 2-weeks interval. IM group: animals received 20mg/kg of S+ ketamine and 3.5mg/kg of midazolam by intramuscular route (pectoral muscles); IN group: animals received the same protocol by intranasal route. Parameters evaluated were: onset of action, time of duration in dorsal recumbency; total time of anesthesia and side effects. Statistical analysis was performed using Wilcoxon test and the differences were considered significant when P<0.05. Onset of action was 30 [30-47.5] and 40 [30-50] seconds for IM and IN respectively. Time of duration in dorsal recumbency was 59 [53.25-65] and 63 [37-71.25] minutes for IM and IN respectively, without significant differences between treatments. Total time of anesthesia was 88 [86.25-94.5] and 68 [53.5-93] minutes for IM and IN, respectively, with significant difference between groups. The recovery time was lower for IN (15[4.25-19.5] minutes) compared with IM (32 [28.25-38.25] minutes). Two animals of each group presented regurgitation in the recovery period. It was concluded that S+ ketamine and midazolam administered intranasal is an acceptable method of drug delivery and can be used to promote anesthesia in pigeons.

Actualización sobre el uso de antimicrobianos en el Servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital Clinicoquirúrgico Joaquín Albarrán / Updating on the antimicrobial use in the General Surgery Service of the Joaquín Albarrán Clinical Surgical Hospital

Para actualizar la Guía de Buenas Prácticas Médicas sobre el uso de antimicrobianos, en el Servicio de Cirugía General del Hospital Clinicoquirúrgico Joaquín Albarrán, se analizaron, discutieron y aprobaron de forma colectiva las directrices sobre el uso de antibióticos ante cada proceso morboso, en dicho servicio. Se ofrecen recomendaciones sobre la elección de los fármacos según las disponibilidades de la institución, uso profiláctico, momento de comienzo, vía de administración y duración del tratamiento. El hecho de disminuir o evitar la infección de las heridas quirúrgicas confiere a este tipo de análisis importancia singular en la cirugía moderna, por lo que es imprescindible su actualización sistemática(AU)

To update the Good Medical Practices Guide on the use of antimicrobials in the General Surgery Service of the Joaquín Albarrán Cliical Surgical Hospital authors analyzed, discussed and approved in a collective way the guidelines in each morbid process in such service offering recommendations on the drugs choice according to the institution availabilities, the prophylactic use, onset time, administration route and treatment length. To decrease or avoid the infection in the surgical wounds give to this type of analysis a peculiar significance in the current surgery, thus, it is necessary its systemic updating(AU)

Investigação da técnica de administração de medicamentos por sondas enterais em hospital geral / Investigation of the technique of medication administration through enteral feeding tubes in a general hospital / Investigación de la técnica de administración de medicamentos por sondas enterales en hospital general

A administração de fármacos por sondas enterais é uma prática cotidiana nos hospitais indicada para pacientes com transtornos de deglutição. O objetivo do estudo foi verificar a técnica empregada pela equipe de enfermagem no preparo e administração de medicamentos por sondas enterais em hospital geral de Dourados, MS. Tratou-se de estudo exploratório e descritivo realizado entre agosto de 2004 e maio de 2005. Como método, realizou-se a observação não-participante e direta das técnicas de administração, entrevista estruturada e análise dos prontuários. Constatou-se que 78,26% dos medicamentos foram administrados por sonda nasogástrica nas 23 situações observadas. Cerca de 97% dos fármacos estavam em formas farmacêuticas sólidas, tendo que passar por processo de derivação. Foram observados erros no preparo e administração, como trituração de comprimidos de liberação controlada, administração ao mesmo tempo de mais de um medicamento e associação do medicamento com a dieta enteral, levando à possível redução do efeito farmacológico.

The administration of drugs through enteral feeding tubes is an everyday practice in hospitals and indicated for patients with swallowing disorders. The aim of the study was to ascertain the technique applied by the nursing team in preparing and administering drugs through enteral feeding tubes in a general hospital in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul State. This exploratory and descriptive study was conducted between August 2004 and May 2005. The method used was non-participant, direct observation of the administration techniques, structured interview and chart analysis. In the 23 situations observed, 78.26% of the medication was administered through nasal-gastric tubes. About 97% of the drugs were in solid pharmaceutical form and required manipulation before application. Mistakes were observed in preparation and administration, such as grinding of time release tablets, administration of more than one medication at the same time and association of medication with enteral diet, leading to possible reduced pharmacological effect.

La administración de fármacos por sonda enteral es una práctica cotidiana en los hospitales indicada para pacientes con trastornos de deglución. El objetivo del estudio fue verificar la técnica empleada por el equipo de enfermería en el preparo y administración de medicamentos por sonda enteral en hospital general de Dourados, MS-Brasil. Es un estudio exploratorio y descriptivo realizado entre agosto de 2004 hasta mayo de 2005. Como método se ha hecho la observación no participante y directa de las técnicas de administración, entrevista estructurada y análisis de los prontuarios. Se ha constatado que 78,26% de los medicamentos fueron administrados por sonda nasogástrica en las 23 situaciones observadas. Cerca de 97% de los fármacos estaban en formas farmacéuticas sólidas, habiendo que pasar por proceso de derivación. Fueron observados errores en el preparo y administración, como trituración de comprimidos de liberación controlada, administración al mismo tiempo de más de un medicamento y asociación del medicamento con la dieta enteral, llevando a la posible reducción del efecto farmacológico.

Compound Betameth Pharmacokinetics in Plasma of Guinea Pig after Postaurieal Injection / 听力学及言语疾病杂志

Objective To investigate plasma pharmacokinetics profiles of compound betameth in guinea pig after postaurieal and systemic administrations,and to explore the possible pathway for postaurical injection. Methods 1 ml compound-betameth was injected postaurieally and intramuscularly into the guinea pig. Blood were samples obtained 0. 5,1,1.5,2,3,5,7 h and 1,2,4 w after the administration of contralateral sigmoid sinus blood and circulatory blood respectively. High performance liquid chromatography was used to dectet compound betameth in the samlowing postaurieal administration. The Cmax(peak concentration) in sigmoid sinus of postaurieal group was 2.56 and 3.03 higher than those in the contralateral and the systemic group. The AUC((area under the ct curve) was 2.41 postaurieal administration. The Cmax and AUC in postaurieal group were 0. 13 and 0. 32 higher than systemic group. Conclusion The postaurieal injection reached a higher concentration of drugs in the sigmoid sinus blood, and remained a lower concentration in circulatory blood.