Analysis of 137 Adverse Drug Reaction Cases Induced by Levofloxacin Injection in Our Hospital / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the characteristics of adverse drug reaction (ADR) induced by Levofloxacin (LVFX) injection and to promote rational use of drugs in the clinic. METHODS: 137 LVFX injection-induced ADR cases reported in our hospital during 2006～2009 were collected and analyzed statistically with Excel in respect of age, gender, medication and clinical manifestation, etc. RESULTS: ADR cases occurred nearly in all ages of people, and 32.85% were appeared in people over 60 years. Main clinical manifestations were lesion of skin and its appedants (62.04%) and gastrointestinal injury (16.06%). Most of them were mild and medium ADR. CONCLUSION: Great importance should be attached to the rational use of LVFX injection and ADR monitoring to guarantee the safety of patients.