Adverse Drug Reactions Induced by Traditional Chinese Drugs
- VernacularTitle:也谈中药不良反应
- Author:
Jianzhong XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Traditional Chinese Medicine;
Adverse drug reactions;
Increase
- From:
China Pharmacy
2007;0(33):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To probe into the reasons why there has been increase in the adverse drug reactions(ADRs)induced by traditional Chinese drugs.METHODS:The concept of ADRs induced by traditional Chinese drugs,the naming,the actual condition,and the statistical methods of ADRs induced by traditional Chinese drugs as well as the combined use of traditional Chinese drugs with western medicines were analyzed.RESULTS & CONCLUSION:The ADRs induced by traditional Chinese drugs were less than those induced by western medicines,which should be evaluated scientifically and objectively.We should tighten control on ADRs monitoring and improve our academic level to achieve a correct and rational administration of traditional Chinese drugs.
