Analysis of 60 Cases of ADR Caused by Methimazole and Propylthiouracil in Our Hospital / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for rational use of antithyroid drugs (ATD) in the clinic. METHODS:Retro-spective analyzed 60 cases of adverse reaction caused by Methimazole and Propylthiouracil in terms of age,gender,incubation peri-od,organ or system involved and clinical manifestation,which were searched from 2004 May-2014 Dec. in First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University. RESULTS:Among 60 ADR cases,male was more than female,and the ratio of male to female was 1∶2.75;average age was(39.7 ± 13.4)years old,and 83.3%ADR occurred between 20 and 59 years old;66.7%ADR occurred within 30 days. Most common clinical manifestations were drug-induced liver disease(66.7%,40/60)and neutropenia(25%,15/60). There was statistical significance in the proportion of drug-induced liver disease caused by methimazole and propylthiouracil in all ADR cases(P0.05). CON-CLUSIONSBefore and after the treatment of antithyroid drugs,it’s necessary to check hepatic function and the number of neutro-phile granulocyte,and we should monitor and follow up it to ensure the safe use of drugs.