1.Retrospective Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Three High-dose Opioids in the Treatment of Cancer Pain
China Pharmacist 2017;20(7):1236-1240
Objective: To retrospectively analyze the efficacy and safety of three high-dose opioids in the treatment of cancer pain in our hospital.Methods: The medical records of 73 patients with severe cancer pain were collected, and according to the taken drugs, they were divided into group A (sustained-release morphine tablets, 25 ones), group B (sustained-release oxycodone tablets, 36 ones) and group C (transdermal fentanyl, 12 ones).Evaluation of patients with average of pain NRS,breakthough pain NRS,dosage of opioids,quality of life on admission and in 24h after the 4 weeks treatment;In addition,the other analgesic medications,auxiliary medicines,and adverse drug reations were recorded at the same time.Results: The NRS was significantly lowed in the three groups after the 4-week treatment (P<0.01), and that in group B was lowest with notable difference when compared with that in group A (P<0.05).The number of breakthrough pain also significantly decreased in the three groups after the treatment (P<0.01), and there was no significant difference among them (P>0.05).The doses of opioids analgesics after the 4-week treatment were significantly higher than those on admission (P<0.01), and the doses in group B were slightly lower than those in the other two groups, while there was no significant difference among them (P>0.05).The quality of life in the three groups was improved significantly after the treatment (P<0.01), and no significant difference was shown among them (P>0.05).The other pain medications and auxiliary medicines used in the three groups were similar (P>0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions in the three groups had no significant difference (P>0.05).Conclusion: The standardization of the three high-dose opioids analgesics can control pain effectively and improve the quality of life, which is worthy of clinical promotion.In addition, oxycodone shows the best analgesic effect, whiel fentanyl transdermal patches have the lowest incidence of adverse reactions.
2.Analysis of related factors of malignant tumor complicated with venous thromboembolism in 74 cases
Peizhen ZHU ; Xiangwei XU ; Yinqiao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(3):346-350
Objective To discuss the related factors of the malignant tumor complicated with venous throm-boembolism(VTE),which may provide the clinical evidence for prevention,diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Methods Retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of patients with malignant tumor who were diagnosed with VTE from June 2012 to June 2015 in our hospital.Results Among 74 cases with tumor merger VTE,female with thrombosis was higher than the male.67.57% of the tumor with VTE patients was 45 -80 years old.Lung cancer patient with VTE was the highest almost 36.49%.Patients with deep vein catheterization,a history of surgery or merging of hyper-tension were easy occurred VTE,those were 14 cases (18.92%),12 cases (16.22%)and 11 cases (14.86%) respectively.57 VTE patients underwent radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment.The platelet count,D -dimer, fibrinogen and CRP were associated with thrombosis.Among 74 cases with VTE,67 cases (90.54%)accepted anticoagulation therapy.Conclusion Sex,tumor disease,chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment,medical history and coagluative function index were associated with VTE.Early diagnosis and treatment is the key to reduce mortality and improve prognosis of malignant tumor with VTE.
3.Analysis application status of cancer pain medication in GPM -ward of Yongkang First People's Hospital from 2014 to 2015
Xiangwei XU ; Ruya LI ; Xiangqun LYU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(13):1946-1950
Objective To investigate and analyze the application of three steps therapy analgesics in good pain management(GPM)-ward,in order to provide rational analgesics drug application in clinical practice.Methods Through the hospital HIS system,the application data of analgesics in GPM-ward from Jan.2014 to Dec.2015 were collected and analyzed.Results The sum and proportion of the strong opioid drug was lined first.The total DDDs of the three -stage analgesics ranked from high to low was celecoxib >tramadol >oxycontin >morphine >fentanyl trans-dermal.The celecoxib was usually assisted the other;in addition,tramadol's DDDs and expense amount decreased, which was in the line with NCCN guidelines.Moreover,oxycontin's DDDs and expense amount increased.As well as, anesthesia prescription qualified rate was 93.5%,medical record standard rate was 80.5% in 2014,prescription qual-ified rate was rose to 97.5%,medical record standard rate was rose to 91.5% in 2015.Conclusion The application of cancer pain drug was basically rational in GPM-ward,which is in line with the principles of cancer pain relief by the mouth,by the clock,by the ladder and for the individual.
4.Correlation analysis of T lymphocyte subgroup changes before and after chemotherapy with the chemotherapy effect in non-small cell lung cancer
Peizhen ZHU ; Xiangwei XU ; Yinqiao CHEN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(15):2254-2259
Objective To monitor the changes of T lymphocyte subsets during chemotherapy in patients with non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Furthermore,to analyze the relationship between chemotherapy curative effect and the T lymphocyte subsets.Methods 42 cases with NSCLC were selected as the subjects,and 28 people undergoing health examination were selected as control group.All NSCLC patients just received NSCLC standard chemotherapy,then respectively determined T lymphocyte subsets at pre-chemotherapy and after 2,4 courses of chemotherapy.Every two cycles of chemotherapy we would evaluate the effect of chemotherapy.Results Before chemotherapy,the patients′ CD+3(t=3.222,P<0.01),CD+4 (t=9.655,P<0.01),CD+4/CD+8 (t=10.657,P<0.01) and NK lymphocytes (t=5.310,P<0.01) were significantly decreased than those of the control group,and CD+8 lymphocytes (t=7.926,P<0.01) increased significantly.There were no significant differences in patients' gender,age,but Ⅰ-Ⅱ period patients′ CD+4(t=2.097,P<0.05),CD+4/CD+8(t=2.045,P<0.05) immune function were better than Ⅲ-Ⅳ period patients.In patients with adenocarcinoma,CD+8(t=2.015,P<0.05),CD+4/CD+8(t=2.315,P<0.05) immune function were better than squamous carcinoma.The patients received chemotherapy after 2,4 courses,the T lymphocyte subgroup was comprehensively improved (P<0.01).The curative effect of chemotherapy was positively correlated with T lymphocyte function,PR>SD>PD.Conclusion Chemotherapy can improve the NSCLC patients′ T lymphocyte subgroup,and improve the situation related to the curative effect of chemotherapy.
5.The effects of clinical pharmacist intervention on the mental state and quality of life in cancer pain patients and their families
Xiangwei XU ; Xinmiao LI ; Ruya LI ; Xiangqun LYU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(4):526-530
Objective To investigate the clinical effects of the treatment of cancer pain control by the partic-ipation of pharmacist,and the effect on cancer patients and families mental state and quality of life.Methods Clini-cal pharmacists took participate in the standardized treatment of pain,before and after different intervention,NRS scale was used to assess the patients'pain,self -rating anxiety scale(SAS)and self -rating depression scale(SDS)were used to assess the patients and families'psychological mental status.SF -36 scale was used to assess the quality of life.Results Compared with pre -intervention,two weeks later,the overall situation of patients with pain was signifi-cantly improved[NRS score (4.72 ±1.13)points vs.(3.57 ±0.97)points,t =7.722,P <0.01].Patients and their families,anxiety and depression significantly alleviated [patients:SAS (32.56 ±4.66 )points vs.(60.31 ± 4.27)points,t =38.180,P <0.01,SDS (45.89 ±5.46)points vs.(68.34 ±6.23)points,t =28.250,P <0.01;families:SAS(33.76 ±4.82)points vs.(50.31 ±6.47)points,t =15.593,P <0.01,SDS (32.89 ±3.54)points vs. (52.34 ±6.23)points,t =15.593,P <0.01 ].At the same time,the patients and families'quality of life were improved.Conclusion Clinical pharmaceutical care can relieve the body pain,meanwhile,those could effectively relieve the anxiety,depression and other negative psychology of cancer patients and families,improve the whole quality of life.
6.The influences of Decorin gene on biological behavior in human lung adenocarcinoma A549 cell line
Xue ZHANG ; Li WANG ; Xiangwei YAN ; Qingyong XU
Practical Oncology Journal 2016;30(4):289-294
Objective To explore the influences of decorin ( DCN) gene down-regulating on biological behavior in human lung adenocarcinoma A 549 cell line.Methods Chemically synthesis in vitro targeting DCN -siRNA was transfected into human lung adenocarcinoma A 549 cells by LipofectamineTM 2000 .The gene expres-sion of DCN was detected using Real-Time PCR ;The protein expression of DCN was investigated using Western blot;Checkout DCN-siRNA effects on lung adenocarcinoma cancer cell proliferation was detected by CCK -8;The migration and invasion ability were determined by Transwell assay .Results DCN-siRNA was successfully transfected into human lung adenocarcinoma A 549 cells.Real-Time PCR results showed that DCN mRNA ex-pression level significantly decreased ,compared with untransfected group ,negative control group .Western blot re-sults showed that DCN-siRNA transfection inhibited DCN protein expression level;CCK-8 results showed that the proliferation was enhanced in the DCN -siRNA group as compared with untransfected group ,as well as the negative control group and empty vector group .Transwell assay results showed the invasion of A 549 cells in DCN-siRNA group was significantly enhanced as compared with untransfected group [(22.6 ±1.14) vs.(5.2 ± 0.84)].Wound-Healing assay results revealed that the cell repairing rate was markedly increased in DCN -siRNA group.A549 cells were close to complete repair after 48 hours.Apoptosis was not significant in DCN -siR-NA group as compared with untransfected group (P=0.214).Conclusion Down-regulation the expression of DCN gene by DCN-siRNA may enhance the ability of invasion ,migration and proliferation of A 549 cells without affecting apoptosis ,which provides a new evidence of function for advancing research of lung cancer .
7.Influence of EGFR-TKIs on T Lymphocyte Subsets and Its Efficacy in the Treatment of Patients with Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Xiangwei XU ; Yinqiao CHEN ; Ruya LI ; Peizhen ZHU
China Pharmacist 2017;20(5):860-863
Objective: To observe the influence of epidermal growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs) on peripheral blood T lymphocyte subsets, and its efficacy and safety in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.Methods: A total of 35 cases with NSCLC in our hospital were selected as the observation group and 28 healthy persons undergoing health examination at the same time were used as the control group.All the NSCLC patients were with EGFR mutations and accepted the EGFR-TKIs therapy.Flow cytometry was employed to detect T lymphocyte subsets in peripherial blood (including CD3+,CD4+,CD8+,CD4+/CD8+ and NK lymphocy-tes)in one week before the treatment, at the 1st, 2nd and 4th cycle after the EGFR-TKIs treatment, and the curative effect and safety were evaluated as well.Results: Before the chemotherapy, the levels of CD3+, CD4+, CD4+/CD8+ and NK lymphocytes in the NSCLC patients were significantly lower than those in the control group (P<0.01), and CD8+ lymphocytes increased significantly (P<0.01).After the treatment of 1, 2 and 4 cycles, the levels of CD4+and CD4+/CD8+ increased in varying degrees when compared with those before the treatment (P<0.01), and CD8+ decreased significantly when compared with that before the treatment (P<0.01).After the treatment of 2 and 4 cycles, NK cells increased in varying degrees when compared with those before the treatment (P<0.05).After the treatment of 4 cycles, the level of CD3+lymphocytes was significantly higher than that before the treatment (P<0.05).The T lymphocyte immune function in the patients with different therapeutic effects showed statistically significant difference (P<0.05).The order of lymphocyte subgroup improvement was PR>SD>PD.The adverse reactions caused by EGFR-TKIs were slight, and all could be improved markedly after the symptomatic treatment.Conclusion: EGFR-TKIs can significantly regulate the expression of T lymphocyte subsets in NSCLC patients and improve the immune function of the patients with promising safety.
8.Analysis and review of medication order in the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Yongkang from January 2016 to June 2016 by clinical pharmacists
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(21):3221-3224
Objective To investigate the situation of drug use in wards of the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Yongkang,then analyzed the situation of irrational drug for facilitating the rational drug use.Methods 2 691 discharged inpatient medical records were randomly extracted in the Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Yongkang from January 2016 to June 2016,in which the irrational medication orders were analyzed statistically according to Hospital Prescription Review Management Regulations(Trial) and other relative provisions.Results Of the 2 691 medical records,2386(87.4%) records were rational and 305 (12.6%) records were non-rational.The irrational use of drugs manifested in the following aspects such as selection of the drug menstruum,usage,dosage,combination,antibacterial drug prevention and repeated drug use,etc.Conclusion Clinical pharmacists through the medical orders for clinical medication monitor,sequentially can reduce and avoid the happening of irrational drug use,and promote the clinical safety and rational drug use.
9.Value of critical care medicine scoring systems and procalcitonin in evaluation of severe multiple trauma
Xiangwei WU ; Yunliang CUI ; Yonghua XU ; Jun GUAN ; Wenfang LI ; Dechang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2012;28(4):291-295
Objective To compare the value of acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ ),sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) and procalcitonin (PCT) in assessment of severe multiple trauma. Methods A retrospective study was carried out on clinical data of patients with severe multiple trauma who were admitted to ICU from July 1 st 2010 to October 31 st 2011.PCT detection,APECHE Ⅱ and SOFA scoring were routinely performed for all the patients within 24 hours,and were performed again one week later for the patients who were complicated with sepsis within one week.Results The score of APACHE Ⅱ and SOFA in septic shock group was higher than that in severe septic and septic groups (P <0.01 ),while PCT level among septic,severe septic and septic shock groups had no statistical difference (P > 0.05).To determine the predicting accuracy of APECHE Ⅱ score,SOFA score and PCT,receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was constructed.The areas under the curve (AUC) for APECHE Ⅱ score,SOFA score and PCT in predicting the emergence of sepsis on admission was 0.615,0.663 and 0.160 respectively.AUC for APECHE Ⅱ score,SOFA score and PCT in predicting the occurrence of death among the severe multiple trauma patients on admission was 0.576,0.571 and 0.619 respectively.AUC for APECHE Ⅱ,SOFA and PCT in predicting the death of patients complicated with sepsis at one week after admission was 0.746,0.837 and 0.600 respectively. Conclusions Among the APACHE Ⅱ score,SOFA score and PCT,APACHE Ⅱ and SOFA score are better than PCT in assessing the infection severity of sepsis.SOFA score is the best in predicting the occurrence of sepsis,while PCT is the worst.PCT is the best in predicting the occurrence of death of severe multiple trauma patients,while SOFA score is the worst.SOFA score is better than APACHE Ⅱ score and PCT in predicting the occurrence of death of the patients complicated with sepsis.
10.Heart transplantation and follow-up
Shuiben XIE ; Zaigao ZHANG ; Yajun BEI ; Xiangwei JIANG ; Zhe ZHAO ; Han LI ; Haitao CHI ; Xu PAN
Clinical Medicine of China 2010;26(2):116-118
Objective To share the experience of heart thransplantation. Methods 3 recipients with terminal myocardiosis were reviewed. The transplantation was performed with inferior and superior vena anastomofic technique. During perioperative period, we selected and maintained the recipients, protected donor-isolated heart, supported circulation,decreased immune reaction and controlled infections. Results All the 3 patients survived. Heart function improved from NYHA class 1V before heart transplant to NYHA class Ⅰ, Ⅱ. The follow-up time was 19 months ,28 months and 49 months respectively. Rejection occurred in two cases due to non-compliance to medication. Conclusions Suitable recipient, proper donor heart procurement and preservation, suitable maintenance of circulation, proper managements of anti-immunitive reaction, prevention of infections are critical for successfal heart transplantation. Medicine-take required may avoid or reduce rejection.