Review of Literature about Adverse Reactions to Astragalus Injection in41Cases / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To study the characteristics and preventive measures of the ADRs associated with astragalus in?jection.METHODS:ADRs to astragalus injection in41cases,reported in domestic medical journals from1988～2003,were col?lected and analysed.RESULTS:The ADRs to astragalus injection were independent of patient's sex and age.ADRs occured du_ ring intravenous drop in32cases(78.05%)mostly within30min after injection,and24cases(41.46%)had ADRs at a second time or repeated injection.The clinical manifestations of ADRs were varying,of which the allergic reaction was the commonest one including anaphylactic shock.CONCLUSION:Clinical physicians and pharmacists should pay attention to the ADRs of as?tragalus injection and rationally use the preparation.