The Concentration of Electrolytes of Kampo Preparations Frequently Used in Our Hospital.
10.3937/kampomed.44.579
- VernacularTitle:当院繁用漢方製剤中の電解質濃度についての検討
- Author:
Yoshinobu IIZUKA
;
Akiko HAMADA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Kampo Medicine
1994;44(4):579-582
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
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Abstract:
We measured the concentrations of electrolytes (Na, K, and Cl) contained in Kampo preparations which are frequently used in our hospital and discuss possible clinical problems. The Kampo preparations studied were Kakkon-to, Hachimi-jio-gan, Dai-saiko-to, Sho-saiko-to, Saiko-ka-ryukotsu-borei-to, Hange-syashin-to, Sho-seiryu-to, Sho-hange-ka-bukuryo-to, Toki-shakuyaku-san, Kami-shoyo-san, Keishi-bukuryo-gan, Bakumondo-to, Juzen-taiho-to, Saiboku-to, Unkei-to, Gosha-jinki-gan, and Sairei-to. The electrolytes in these preparations were measured by an autoanalyzer after they were dissolved in distilled water. Potasssium (K) concentrations were 0.18-0.83mEq/L. Relatively lower K concentrations were noted in Sho-hange-ka-bukuryo-to (0.18), Keishi-bukuryo-gan (0.24), and Bakumondo-to (0.34). Relatively high concentrations were observed in Sho-seiryu-to (0.83), Hange-syashin-to (0.79), Gosha-jinki-gan (0.76), and Juzen-taiho-to (0.76). The Kampo preparations we studied do not appear to pose a problem even in patients with renal dysfunction, considering the balance of the formulations with other food and Kampo therapy with decreased doses.
