Adverse Drug Reactions Induced by Gatifloxacin:Analysis of 866 Cases During 2003～2006 / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To study the characteristics of adverse drug reactions(ADR) induced by gatifloxacin.METHODS:A total of 866 ADR cases induced by gatifloxacin collected in Zhejiang ADR Monitoring Center between Oct.30,2003 and Oct.30,2006 were analyzed with Excel.RESULTS:The common ADR induced by gatifloxacin were lesions of skin and appendages,gastro-intestinal system,systemic and nervous system.Most of the cases were slight in symptoms,but gatifloxacin could also induce severe ADR such as dysglycemia etc that resulting in potential risks to vital human organs.CONCLUSION:ADR monitoring should be emphasized when using gatifloxacin so as to decrease or avoid the occurrence of ADR.