Survey on Xiaoke pill treating diabetes mellitus in small cities' Chinese medicine hospital for post-marketing surveillance.
- Author:
Yanming XIE
1
;
Yijun ZHAO
;
Huan LIU
;
Yongyan WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; drug therapy; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; administration & dosage; adverse effects; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Product Surveillance, Postmarketing
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2011;36(20):2859-2861
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore different opinions in different people about Chinese patent medicine, Xiaoke pill, in post-marketing surveillance.
METHODEffectiveness, safety and cost of Xiaoke pill treating diabetes were investigated by clinical experts, clinical professionals and patients about mellitus.
RESULTBoth consensus and different views were found in the three subgroups.
CONCLUSIONXiaoke pill has a good effectiveness with few adverse reactions. However compared with other advanced anti-diabetes mellitus, Xiaoke pill is now earning a big market in hospital in small cities and population with low income. Hence it is necessary to re-evaluate post-marketing Xiaoke pill for more evidences about effectiveness and safety.
