1.A Case of Severe Liver Dysfunction Caused by Pentoxifylline Injection
Erxia SHI ; Laiyun YUN ; Zhongyan ZHOU ; Zhimin JIN ; Hua ZHEN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(5):811-813
A male patient,51 years old,was diagnosed as follows:① type 2 diabetes mellitus;② grade 2 hypertension(extremely high risk).To improve circulation,the patient was administered pentoxifylline injection 0.2 g mixed with 250 mL of 0.9%sodium chloride injection via an intravenous drip,once daily(qd).After 4 days of treatment,liver function tests showed the following results:alanine aminotransferase(ALT)at 2 390.80 U·L-1,aspartate aminotransferase(AST)at 948.28 U·L-1,and gamma-glutamyltransferase(GGT)at 517.81 U·L-1.It was highly probable that pentoxifylline caused abnormally elevated liver enzymes,with a clear drug-related association.After discontinuing pentoxifylline injection and initiating liver-protecting and en-zyme-lowering treatment,the liver function indicators gradually improved.Enhanced monitoring during the clinical use of pentoxi-fylline is essential to ensure patient safety.
2.One Case of Blood Pressure Increase and Body Shivering Induced by Injection of Urinary Kallidinogenase
Kexin WANG ; Erxia SHI ; Zhongyan ZHOU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(10):1678-1680
Objective To introduce a case of elevated blood pressure with chills caused by Urinary Kallidinogenase.Methods The diagnosis and treatment of a patient with hypertension and chills induced by uracillin were analyzed retrospectively,and the correlation of adverse drug reactions(ADR)was analyzed The Chinese and English databases of CNKI,Vip,PubMed and Web of Science were searched to analyze the ADR case reports related to yurekline.Results The patient experienced a sudden increase in blood pressure with chills and sweats during the use of uracillin,and the adverse reaction was relieved gradually after withdrawal.According to Naranjo's ADR assessment scale and our manual of ADR reporting and monitoring,the association between uracillin and increased blood pressure with chills was"Probably".Conclusions The increase of blood pressure is a rare side effect of uracillin,so it is necessary to monitor the patients'blood pressure actively during the course of medication.Once the patients have the symptoms of blood pressure fluctuation,body shivering and mental abnormality,the clinic should judge and stop the medication in time to ensure the safety of the patients'medication.
3.Diabetes ketoacidosis and hypothyroidism caused by tislelizumab
Zhongyan ZHOU ; Kexin WANG ; Yanfang WANG ; Erxia SHI
Adverse Drug Reactions Journal 2025;27(10):629-631
A 70-year-old male patient with T2N2M0 stage Ⅲ A lung squamous cell carcinoma was switched to monotherapy with tislelizumab (200 mg by intravenous infusion on day 1, 21 days as a cycle) after 5 cycles of chemotherapy with paclitaxel protein-bound and cisplatin, one cycle of combined chemotherapy and immunotherapy with tislelizumab, paclitaxel protein-bound and cisplatin. After 10 days of tislelizumab administration in the 4th cycle of monotherapy, the patient developed symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension. Laboratory tests showed fasting blood glucose of 26.3 mmol/L, glycated hemoglobin of 12.5%, fasting C-peptide<0.01 μg/L, free triiodothyronine of 3.31 pmol/L, free thyroxine of 4.9 pmol/L, and thyroid stimulating hormone of 49.4 mU/L, urinary ketones (++), and urinary glucose (++). Ketoacidosis and hypothyroidism were diagnosed, which was considered to be caused by tislelizumab. After 7 days of treatments with insulin, fluid replacement, potassium supplementation, and maintenance of electrolytes and acid-base balance, the patient′s fasting blood glucose was 7.6 mmol/L. The hypoglycemic regimen was changed to subcutaneous injection insulin glargine (10 U in the morning) and insulin lispro (6 U before breakfast, 5 U before lunch and dinner), and levothyroxine sodium 100 μg once daily orally was given at the same time. Two weeks later, due to the condition, the patient received tislelizumab again once, and subsequently developed ketoacidosis 3 times. Tislelizumab was not used again thereafter. Follow-up once a month within 6 months showed no significant changes in the patient′s thyroid function compared to before. The patient continued to use insulin to control blood glucose.
4.Diabetes ketoacidosis and hypothyroidism caused by tislelizumab
Zhongyan ZHOU ; Kexin WANG ; Yanfang WANG ; Erxia SHI
Adverse Drug Reactions Journal 2025;27(10):629-631
A 70-year-old male patient with T2N2M0 stage Ⅲ A lung squamous cell carcinoma was switched to monotherapy with tislelizumab (200 mg by intravenous infusion on day 1, 21 days as a cycle) after 5 cycles of chemotherapy with paclitaxel protein-bound and cisplatin, one cycle of combined chemotherapy and immunotherapy with tislelizumab, paclitaxel protein-bound and cisplatin. After 10 days of tislelizumab administration in the 4th cycle of monotherapy, the patient developed symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and abdominal distension. Laboratory tests showed fasting blood glucose of 26.3 mmol/L, glycated hemoglobin of 12.5%, fasting C-peptide<0.01 μg/L, free triiodothyronine of 3.31 pmol/L, free thyroxine of 4.9 pmol/L, and thyroid stimulating hormone of 49.4 mU/L, urinary ketones (++), and urinary glucose (++). Ketoacidosis and hypothyroidism were diagnosed, which was considered to be caused by tislelizumab. After 7 days of treatments with insulin, fluid replacement, potassium supplementation, and maintenance of electrolytes and acid-base balance, the patient′s fasting blood glucose was 7.6 mmol/L. The hypoglycemic regimen was changed to subcutaneous injection insulin glargine (10 U in the morning) and insulin lispro (6 U before breakfast, 5 U before lunch and dinner), and levothyroxine sodium 100 μg once daily orally was given at the same time. Two weeks later, due to the condition, the patient received tislelizumab again once, and subsequently developed ketoacidosis 3 times. Tislelizumab was not used again thereafter. Follow-up once a month within 6 months showed no significant changes in the patient′s thyroid function compared to before. The patient continued to use insulin to control blood glucose.
5.Severe acute liver injury induced by tolvaptan:a case report
Kexin WANG ; Erxia SHI ; Zhongyan ZHOU ; Xuan HE
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(7):830-834
A 66-year-old man was admitted with acute left heart failure and hyponatremia.On the first day of admission,15 mg tolvaptan tablets were given orally.On the second day of admission,alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase were significantly increased to 916.76 U·L-1 and 1 857.1 U·L-1,respectively,which met the diagnostic criteria of severe acute liver injury.The drug was immediately stopped and hepatoprotective therapy was given,and on the 10th day of admission,the patient's liver function improved significantly,and on the 12th day of admission,the patient was discharged after his condition stabilised.The results of the correlation evaluation indicated that the development of acute liver injury in this patient is likely related to tolvaptan.This article discusses the mechanism,time of occurrence,population and treatment of tolvaptan-induced liver function injury,suggesting that clinical use of tolvaptan should be highly vigilant for acute liver function injury and routine monitoring of patients' liver function to ensure the safe use of the drug.
6.A Case of Severe Liver Dysfunction Caused by Pentoxifylline Injection
Erxia SHI ; Laiyun YUN ; Zhongyan ZHOU ; Zhimin JIN ; Hua ZHEN
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(5):811-813
A male patient,51 years old,was diagnosed as follows:① type 2 diabetes mellitus;② grade 2 hypertension(extremely high risk).To improve circulation,the patient was administered pentoxifylline injection 0.2 g mixed with 250 mL of 0.9%sodium chloride injection via an intravenous drip,once daily(qd).After 4 days of treatment,liver function tests showed the following results:alanine aminotransferase(ALT)at 2 390.80 U·L-1,aspartate aminotransferase(AST)at 948.28 U·L-1,and gamma-glutamyltransferase(GGT)at 517.81 U·L-1.It was highly probable that pentoxifylline caused abnormally elevated liver enzymes,with a clear drug-related association.After discontinuing pentoxifylline injection and initiating liver-protecting and en-zyme-lowering treatment,the liver function indicators gradually improved.Enhanced monitoring during the clinical use of pentoxi-fylline is essential to ensure patient safety.
7.Severe acute liver injury induced by tolvaptan:a case report
Kexin WANG ; Erxia SHI ; Zhongyan ZHOU ; Xuan HE
Chinese Journal of Pharmacoepidemiology 2025;34(7):830-834
A 66-year-old man was admitted with acute left heart failure and hyponatremia.On the first day of admission,15 mg tolvaptan tablets were given orally.On the second day of admission,alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase were significantly increased to 916.76 U·L-1 and 1 857.1 U·L-1,respectively,which met the diagnostic criteria of severe acute liver injury.The drug was immediately stopped and hepatoprotective therapy was given,and on the 10th day of admission,the patient's liver function improved significantly,and on the 12th day of admission,the patient was discharged after his condition stabilised.The results of the correlation evaluation indicated that the development of acute liver injury in this patient is likely related to tolvaptan.This article discusses the mechanism,time of occurrence,population and treatment of tolvaptan-induced liver function injury,suggesting that clinical use of tolvaptan should be highly vigilant for acute liver function injury and routine monitoring of patients' liver function to ensure the safe use of the drug.
8.One Case of Blood Pressure Increase and Body Shivering Induced by Injection of Urinary Kallidinogenase
Kexin WANG ; Erxia SHI ; Zhongyan ZHOU
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(10):1678-1680
Objective To introduce a case of elevated blood pressure with chills caused by Urinary Kallidinogenase.Methods The diagnosis and treatment of a patient with hypertension and chills induced by uracillin were analyzed retrospectively,and the correlation of adverse drug reactions(ADR)was analyzed The Chinese and English databases of CNKI,Vip,PubMed and Web of Science were searched to analyze the ADR case reports related to yurekline.Results The patient experienced a sudden increase in blood pressure with chills and sweats during the use of uracillin,and the adverse reaction was relieved gradually after withdrawal.According to Naranjo's ADR assessment scale and our manual of ADR reporting and monitoring,the association between uracillin and increased blood pressure with chills was"Probably".Conclusions The increase of blood pressure is a rare side effect of uracillin,so it is necessary to monitor the patients'blood pressure actively during the course of medication.Once the patients have the symptoms of blood pressure fluctuation,body shivering and mental abnormality,the clinic should judge and stop the medication in time to ensure the safety of the patients'medication.
9.Literature Analysis of 23 Cases of Anaphylactic Shock Induced by Iohexol Injection
Erxia SHI ; Zhongyan ZHOU ; Laiyun YUN ; Yuntana WU
Herald of Medicine 2024;43(10):1680-1683
Objective To understand the cases of allergic shock induced by iohexol injection,analyze the characteristics of adverse drug reactions(ADRs),and identify potential influencing factors,ensureing the safety of clinical medication.Methods A literature review and bibliometric analysis were conducted on 23 cases of allergic reactions induced by iohexol injections reported in China from 2010 to 2023.Results Among the cases of allergic reactions induced by iohexol injections,17 cases(73.91% )occurred in males,while 6 cases(26.09% )occurred in females.Individuals aged from 41 to 80 years accounted for a significant proportion(82.61% ).Systemic damage was observed in 8 cases(34.78% ),neurological damage in 7 cases(30.43% ),respiratory and circulatory system damage in 5 cases(21.74% ),and skin and appendage involvement in 3 cases(13.04% ).The majority of allergic reactions had a rapid onset(72.91% ).Patients with pre-existing chronic illnesses and other medical conditions had a higher occurrence rate(82.61% ).Conclusions Iohexol injection can lead to allergic reactions influenced by multiple factors.Healthcare professionals should closely monitor adverse reactions,especially severe ones like allergic shock.
10.Effect of immune cells induced and differentiated by umbilical cord blood mononuclearcells on immune function of patients with small cell lung cancer
ZHAO Ruidong ; QIU Ying ; YUN Feiyu ; ZHOU Erxia ; HAN Xia ; LIU Bingchun ; YUN Sheng
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2018;25(8):810-816
Objective: To evaluate the effect of immune cells induced and differentiated by umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells (UCMCs) on the immune function of patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Methods: Ninety patients with SCLC, who were admitted to the Affiliated Hospitalof InnerMongolia Medical University from January 2012 to December 2015, were randomly divided into control group (45 patients, EP regimen), study group (45 patients, EP regimen+UCMC-induced and differentiated immune cells). The study group of patients received immune cell treatment 3-5 d after chemotherapy ([1-3]×1010cells/treatment), 30 d for a cycle. The changes in T cell subsets, IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-10 and TGF-β1 in peripheral blood of patients were observed by flow cytometry at pre-treatment and 12 weeks post-treatment. Life quality and adverse events of patients were evaluated. Results: The study group, 15 cases achieved CR, 25 cases of PR and 5 cases of SD. The percent of T cell subsets in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P<0.01), and the time of return to normal level was obviously shorter (P<0.05). The serum level of inflammatory cytokine IFN-γ increased or exceeded the normal range in 80.9% patients, and IL-10 and TGF-β1 levels were significantly decreased as compared with pretreatment (P<0.05). The quality of life was obviously better than that of the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: Immune cells induced and differentiated by UCMCs can promote the recovery of immune function of patients with SCLC.

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