Analysis of Drug Use of Chinese Government Medical Detachment in Nepal Earthquake

VernacularTitle:中国政府医疗队在尼泊尔地震救援中的药品使用分析
Author: Lei YU ; Mei ZHAN ; Xuehua JIANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Nepal; Earthquake; Drug; Chinese government medical detachment; Analysis of drug use
From: China Pharmacy 2016;27(17):2317-2319,2320
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for rational allocation of earth quake medical rescue drugs. METHODS:The number and types of drugs used by Chinese government medical detachment in Nepal earthquake in 2015 were analyzed statistical-ly. RESULTS:Top three kinds of drugs were antipyretic analgesics,Chinese patent medicine for activating meridians to stop pain and antihypertensive drugs;among which,Yunnan baiyao capsule,Ibuprofer sustained release tablet,Nifedipine sustained release tablet were more used;main dosage form was oral preparation,followed by external application and topical preparation. CONCLU-SIONS:Foreign aid relief teams can foresee the quantity and type of rescue drugs depending on station sanitary conditions,medica-tion habits,the characteristics of patients to guarantee the medical detachment work and avoid medical resources waste.