One case of severe cardiac arrhythmias caused by Huoxiang Zhengqi liquid
10.12173/j.issn.1005-0689.202311009
- VernacularTitle:藿香正气水致严重心律失常1例
- Author:
Yinping ZHAO
1
;
Xiaoyu XIN
;
Guibo XIE
;
Huayan LI
;
Yuan YAN
Author Information
1. 南方医科大学南方医院增城院区药学部(广州 511300)
- Keywords:
Huoxiang Zhengqi liquid;
Cardiac arhythmia;
Adverse drug reactions
- From:
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology
2024;33(4):476-480
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
A 22-year-old male self-administered Huoxiang Zhengqi liquid(10 mL,bid)orally due to abdominal pain and diarrhea.The symptoms improved significantly on the same day.Palpitations occurred about 30 minutes after 10 mL Huoxiang Zhengqi Liuquid administration in the morning and afternoon of the next day and in the morning of the third day,respectively,which was spontaneously relieved.Electrocardiogram showed that multiple arrhythmias alternated,including disordered atrial rhythm,paroxysmal atrial fibrillation,paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia,frequent premature ventricular contractions,junctional premature contractions,atrioventricular block,and sinus bradycardia.After admission,the patient was given electrocardiography monitoring,polarizing fluid,verapamil injection,and other treatment methods to relieve symptoms,after 12 days of treatment,the patient's condition improved,and the electrocardiogram showed sinus rhythm.This case suggests that as an over-the-counter drug,the safety of Huoxiang Zhengqi liquid should be paid more attention by clinic and public.If patients manifest palpitation symptoms while using Huoxiang Zhengqi liquid,it is imperative to consider the potential for drug-induced serious arrhythmia and get medical treatment promptly.
