Gastric Lavage ; methods ; Humans ; Mannitol ; administration & dosage ; Norepinephrine ; administration & dosage ; Organophosphate Poisoning ; Pesticides ; poisoning ; Poisoning ; therapy

A study of cortical blood flow changes using laser Doppler was conducted in seven head injuried rats with subsequent intravenous administration of mannitol. Cortical blood flow after head trauma by the fluid-percussion model was decreased in 6 cases and initially increased and then decreased in 1 case. Cortical blood flows were dramatically increased about three to six times after intravenous administration of mannitol. These results suggest that the modified fluid-percussion cortical injury system is more stable and consistent than the old fluid-percussion injury model. It, therefore, seems applicable to be used as experimental models for head trauma.
Administration, Intravenous ; Animals ; Craniocerebral Trauma* ; Head* ; Hemodynamics* ; Mannitol ; Models, Theoretical ; Rats

AIMTo prepare salcatonin dry powder inhalations (sCT-DPIs) A (mixture of mannitol and L-leucine) and B (mixture of manntiol and lactose) by spray-drying and then to study their main pharmaceutical properties.

METHODSDumping rate of sCT-DPIs capsules and deposited fraction of sCT at effective part were determined according to Chinese Pharmacopiea 2000. Particle morphology under different relative humidity (RH) was observed by scanning electronics microphotograph, particle size and its distribution were determined by Malvern Mastersizer and the transition of morphorous state for carriers before and after spray-drying was investigated by differential thermal analysis (DTA) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD).

RESULTSDumping rates of sCT-DPIs A and B capsules were both above 10% and deposited fraction of sCT at effective part was above 90% for both A and B, which were all in agreement with the standard of Chinese Pharmacopiea 2000. Powder particle of sCT-DPIs A was round and existed one by one after keeping one month under RH 0, 23% and 52%, but aggregation can be observed under RH 75%; many particles which were also round agglomerated in sCT-DPIs B even under zero RH; mean particle size of sCT-DPIs A was 1.67 microns, which was much smaller than that of sCT-DPIs B; In sCT-DPIs A particle with empty core which was lighter than the same size particle with concreted core was observed. It was shown by DTA that melted heat of L-leucine in sCT-DPIs composed of mannitol and L-leucine lowered much more than that of L-leucine exisited alone after spray-drying. It was confirmed by XRPD that diffraction intensity of carriers in sCT-DPIs decreased more than that of carriers before spray-drying.

CONCLUSIONRound particle can be made when mannitol was added to carriers and ultra low density carriers can be formed when L-leucine was added. It was suggested by SEM that DPIs should be kept under certain RH. Particle size and distribution of sCT-DPIs all accorded with demand of DPIs. Complex spray-drying carriers formed amorphous state easier than single carrier.

Administration, Inhalation ; Anti-Asthmatic Agents ; administration & dosage ; Calcitonin ; administration & dosage ; Differential Thermal Analysis ; Leucine ; Mannitol ; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning ; Particle Size ; Powders ; Technology, Pharmaceutical ; methods

OBJECTIVETo compare the effects of mannitol and hypertonic saline (HS) in treatment of intracranial hypertension (ICH) of rabbits.

METHODSThe animal mode of ICH was established by perfusing artificial cerebrospinal fluids (aCSF) with controlled pressure into the cerebral ventricles of rabbits. The mean arterial pressure, respiratory rate, tidal volume, perfusion rate of aCSF and water content of cerebrum were investigated in rabbits with ICH after a single bolus of 20% mannitol (5 ml/kg), 7.5% HS (2.2 ml/kg) or 23.4% HS (2.2 ml/kg).

RESULTSAfter the intracranial pressure was elevated from 15 cmH₂O to 75 cmH₂O, the mean arterial pressure was increased and the tidal volume was decreased. After treatment by 20% mannitol, 7.5% HS or 23.4% HS, the increased percentage of mean arterial pressure and the decreased percentage of tidal volume were similar to the changes in control group. However, the perfusion rate of CSF was increased and water content of cerebrum was decreased after treatment by either 20% mannitol or 23.4% HS, but not by 7.5% HS. No different effects were found between 20% mannitol and 23.4% HS.

CONCLUSIONWith the similar osmotic burden, 20% mannitol is more effective in treating ICH than 7.5% HS. With higher osmotic load, the efficacy of HS is enhanced, and 23.4% HS may be used as an alternative to mannitol in treatment of ICH.

Animals ; Disease Models, Animal ; Female ; Intracranial Hypertension ; drug therapy ; Male ; Mannitol ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Rabbits ; Saline Solution, Hypertonic ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use

PURPOSE: Methcillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) is known as a major cause of hospital acquired infection. The infection with MRSA bacteria is becoming frequent in the community because there are many people who have risk factors with low immunity. This study is intended to investigate the prevalence of MRSA in children and determine risk factors using genetic analysis. METHODS: Children aged between 3 and 7 years were recruited from six preschool institutions from Nov. 2004 to Feb. 2005 based in Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Gyeongsang Province. A questionnaires was distributed to 1,000 parent of these children along with the letter of consent. A total of 242 questionnaires were collected and used for this study. Nasal secretion samples were collected using sterilized specimen containers and incubated in culture medium using mannitol salt agar to separate S. aureus. MRSA samples were identified through coagulase test and MICRO SCAN. PCR was performed on MRSA isolates to detect genetic sequence specific of MRSA. RESULTS: Of total 242 respondents, 16(6.6%) were found to be positive for MRSA. By residence area, 2(1.9%) out of 103 were positive in Seoul, 4(10.3%) out of 39 were positive in Gyeonggi Province and 10(10.0%) out of 100 were positive in Gyeongsang Province, showing a significant difference(p=0.037). A logistics regression was performed to evaluate the influences of variables that were significant. Gyeongsang Province had prevalence of MRSA(OR=5.520), and Gyeonggi Province(OR=5.710). Based on PCR, the distribution of genotypes of MRSA showed various patterns. But there was no difference between regions. CONCLUSIONS: MRSA infection was high in children when one of their parents were working in hospital or when one of their family members have underlying disease. This study provided evidence that the prevalence of MRSA is largely influenced by individual element such as family and health condition.
Agar ; Bacteria ; Child ; Coagulase ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Genotype ; Gyeonggi-do ; Humans ; Mannitol ; Methicillin Resistance* ; Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus ; Organization and Administration ; Parents ; Polymerase Chain Reaction ; Prevalence ; Risk Factors ; Seoul ; Staphylococcus

OBJECTIVETo observe the therapeutic effect of Xuesaitong soft capsule (XST) and its effect on platelet counts, coagulation factor 1 (CF1) as well as hemorrheologic indexes in treating patients with acute cerebral infarction (ACI).

METHODSTwo hundred and four patients with ACI were assigned into two groups, the control group (n = 96) and the treated group (n = 108). They were all treated with conventional Western medicines, including mannitol, troxerutin, citicoline, piracetam and aspirin, while to the treated group, XST was given additionally through oral intake, twice a day, 2 capsules each time for 8 successive weeks. The clinical efficacy was evaluated according to the nerve function deficits scoring and the changes of platelet count. CF1 and hemorrheological indexes were measured before and after treatment.

RESULTSThe total effective rate was 87.0% in the treated group, and 87.5% in the control group, respectively, showing insignificant difference between them. But the markedly effective rate in the treated group (66.7%) was significantly higher than that in the control group (27.1%, P < 0.01). The count of platelet was not changed significantly in both groups after treatment, while CF1 in them evidently lowered at the end of the 4th and 8th weeks of treatment, but showed insignificant difference between the two groups. The hematocrit, whole blood viscosity and plasma viscosity in both groups were all improved significantly after treatment, but also showed insignificant difference in comparison of the two groups.

CONCLUSIONXST has good efficacy in auxiliary treatment of patients with ACI, though its mechanism remains to be further explored.

Acute Disease ; Adult ; Aged ; Aspirin ; administration & dosage ; Blood Viscosity ; drug effects ; Capsules ; Cerebral Infarction ; drug therapy ; physiopathology ; Cytidine Diphosphate Choline ; administration & dosage ; Diuretics, Osmotic ; administration & dosage ; Drug Therapy, Combination ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; administration & dosage ; Female ; Hematocrit ; Hemorheology ; Humans ; Male ; Mannitol ; administration & dosage ; Middle Aged ; Nootropic Agents ; administration & dosage ; Piracetam ; administration & dosage ; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors ; administration & dosage

Aspirin ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Fever ; drug therapy ; Humans ; Infant ; Mannitol ; administration & dosage ; therapeutic use ; Meningitis, Aseptic ; complications ; drug therapy ; pathology ; Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome ; complications ; drug therapy ; pathology

This study aimed to investigate the antibody responses in mice immunized with Gnathostoma spinigerum crude antigen (GsAg) incorporated with the combined adjuvant, a synthetic oligonucleotide containing unmethylated CpG motif (CpG ODN 1826) and a stable water in oil emulsion (Montanide ISA720). Mice immunized with GsAg and combined adjuvant produced all antibody classes and subclasses to GsAg except IgA. IgG2a/2b/3 but not IgG1 subclasses were enhanced by immunization with CpG ODN 1826 when compared with the control groups immunized with non-CpG ODN and Montanide ISA or only with Montanide ISA, suggesting a biased induction of a Th1-type response by CpG ODN. After challenge infection with live G. spinigerum larvae, the levels of IgG2a/2b/3 antibody subclasses decreased immediately and continuously, while the IgG1 subclass remained at high levels. This also corresponded to a continuous decrease of the IgG2a/IgG1 ratio after infection. Only IgM and IgG1 antibodies, but not IgG2a/2b/3, were significantly produced in adjuvant control groups after infection. These findings suggest that G. spinigerum infection potently induces a Th2-type biased response.
Adjuvants, Immunologic/*administration & dosage ; Animals ; Antibodies, Helminth/*blood ; Antigens, Helminth/*administration & dosage/*immunology ; Gnathostoma/*immunology ; Immunoglobulin G/blood ; Immunoglobulin M/blood ; Male ; Mannitol/administration & dosage/*analogs & derivatives ; Mice ; Oleic Acids/*administration & dosage ; Oligodeoxyribonucleotides/*administration & dosage ; Th1 Cells/immunology ; Th2 Cells/immunology

This study is to investigate the effects of concentration, intestinal section, pH, paracellular route, substrate/inhibitor of enzyme (CYP3A) and proteins (P-gp, MRP2, SGL1) on the absorption of forsythoside A. The absorption of three concentrations (2.6, 5.2, and 10.4 microg x mL(-1)) of forsythoside A in different intestinal segments was studied with phenol red as the marker by rat circulation in situ. The results showed that the residue of forsythoside A with different concentrations had little significant difference from that obtained after perfusing via duodenum, jejunum, ileum and colon, which indicated that the absorption of forsythoside A was passive diffusion and had no difference in different segments of rat intestine. The residue of forsythoside A increased to 466.160 and 463.429 microg respectively when cyclosporine (4 microg x mL(-1)) or midazolam (50 micromol x L(-1)) was added to the circulation fluid, which showed significant difference compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Moreover, the residue of forsythoside A showed a tendency of increase with the increase of cyclosporine or midazolam. When digoxin (50 micromol x L(-1)) or EDTA (10 microg x mL(-1)) was added to the circulation fluid, the residue of forsythoside A decreased to 325.110 and 369.888 microg respectively, which showed significant difference as compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Besides, the residue of forsythoside A showed a tendency of reduction with the increase of digoxin or EDTA. However, there is no significant change in the absorption of forsythoside A when the different concentrations of mannitol were added to the circulation fluid. The results above indicated that the absorption of forsythoside A was mainly passive diffusion and involved paracellular route at the same time. In addition, the substrates of P-gp or CYP3A had dose-dependent effect on the absorption of forsythoside A.
Animals ; Colon ; metabolism ; Cyclosporine ; pharmacology ; Digoxin ; pharmacology ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Duodenum ; metabolism ; Edetic Acid ; pharmacology ; Glycosides ; administration & dosage ; pharmacokinetics ; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration ; Ileum ; metabolism ; Intestinal Absorption ; Jejunum ; metabolism ; Male ; Mannitol ; pharmacology ; Midazolam ; pharmacology ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley

OBJECTIVE: To observe the changes of vasoactive substances in rabbits administered with mannitol at different dosages and to investigate the mechanism of acute renal failure (ARF) induced by massive mannitol administration. METHODS: Eighteen healthy male New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups: a minor mannitol group (n=6, mannitol 8 g/kg within 2 hours), a control group (n=6, saline of the same volume), and a massive mannitol group with free water taking (n=6, mannitol 40~60 g/kg within 3 days). The changes of renin, angiotensin-I (ang-I), angiotensin-II (ang-II), endothelin (ET), and atrial natriuretic factor(ANF) in the serum were observed. RESULTS: No significant changes in the renin, ang-I, ang-II, ET, and ANF in the serum were found between the minor mannitol group and the saline control group (P> 0.05). In the massive mannitol group with free water taking, renin, ang-I, and ang-II in the serum increased significantly compared with the other 2 groups; ET in the serum decreased significantly compared with the saline control group (P< 0.05); no significant changes in the ANF in the serum were found compared with the other 2 groups(P> 0.05). CONCLUSION ARF induced by massive mannitol administration is associated with a significant change of vasoactive substances.
Acute Kidney Injury ; blood ; chemically induced ; physiopathology ; Angiotensins ; blood ; Animals ; Atrial Natriuretic Factor ; blood ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Endothelins ; blood ; Male ; Mannitol ; administration & dosage ; toxicity ; Rabbits ; Random Allocation ; Renal Circulation ; drug effects ; Renin-Angiotensin System ; drug effects