1.Compatibility of commonly used intravenous drugs in ICU patients with severe pneumonia
Lei ZHANG ; Xiao LI ; Jing WANG ; Xiaokai REN ; Zhanjun DONG
China Pharmacy 2026;37(14):1886-1891
OBJECTIVE To quantitatively assess the compatibility risk of commonly used intravenous drugs in intensive care unit (ICU) patients with severe pneumonia, and provide a reference for reducing the incidence of adverse events caused by incompatibility. METHODS The PASS clinical pharmacy management system was used to retrospectively collect the data of patients diagnosed with “severe pneumonia” in the ICU of Hebei General Hospital from January 2023 to June 2025, and the commonly used intravenous drugs and medication frequency were extracted. Based on authoritative databases such as Micromedex and Stabilis as well as relevant literature, the compatibility data of commonly used intravenous drugs with 0.9% Sodium chloride injection and 5% Glucose injection were summarized. The theoretical and actual compatibility risk values were calculated using formulas, and high-risk drugs were screened and the compatibility query table was drawn. RESULTS A total of 158 ICU patients with severe pneumonia were treated with 89 intravenous drugs, and 24 drugs with high compatibility risk were identified. The drug with the highest theoretical compatibility risk value was Amphotericin B for injection (risk value 146), and the drug with the highest actual compatibility risk value was Propofol medium and long chain fat emulsion injection (risk value 8 740). Among the 24 high-risk drugs, six drugs, namely Esomeprazole sodium for injection, Ambroxol hydrochloride injection, Midazolam injection, Methylprednisolone sodium succinate for injection, Furosemide injection, and Cefoperazone sodium and sulbactam sodium for injection, simultaneously ranked among the top 15 in both theoretical and actual compatibility risk rankings. Among 650 pairwise compatibility combinations of the 24 drugs, 24.62% were compatible, 11.23% were incompatible, 6.77% had conflicting evidence, and 57.38% had missing evidence. CONCLUSIONS This study quantitatively analyzed the medication safety of commonly used intravenous drugs in ICU patients with severe pneumonia, identified 24 drugs with high compatibility risk, and established a compatibility query table for high-risk drugs, which helps reduce the risk of ICU compatibility adverse events.
2.Effect and mechanism of ertugliflozin on pharmacokinetic of sorafenib and donafenib in rats
Yanru DENG ; Zhi WANG ; Gexi CAO ; Bin YAN ; Ying LI ; Zhanjun DONG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(7):826-831
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of ertugliflozin on pharmacokinetic of sorafenib and donafenib in rats and explore the mechanism. METHODS Twenty-four male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups, with 6 rats in each group. Groups A and B were respectively gavaged with 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose solution and ertugliflozin (1.5 mg/kg) for 7 consecutive days, and both were given sorafenib (100 mg/kg) on the 7th day. Groups C and D were administered intragastrically in the same way as those in Groups A and B, respectively, for the first 7 days; after the drug administration on the 7th day, all rats in Groups C and D were further gavaged with donafenib (40 mg/kg). Blood samples were collected at different time points before and after administration of sorafenib or donafenib, the concentrations of sorafenib in plasma of rats in groups A and B and donafenib in groups C and D were determined by UPLC-MS/MS method. The pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by DAS 2.1.1 software. Six additional rats were randomly divided into blank control group and ertugliflozin group, with three rats in each group. Blank control group was given 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose intragastrically, while rats in ertugliflozin group were given ertugliflozin (1.5 mg/kg) once a day for 7 consecutive days. After the last administration, the mRNA expression levels of uridine diphosphate glucuronosyl transferase 1A7 (UGT1A7), breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) in the liver and small intestine tissues of the rats were detected. RESULTS Compared with group A, the AUC0-t, AUC0-∞, cmax, tmax, MRT0-t and MRT0-∞ of sorafenib in group B were decreased significantly, while CL and V were increased significantly. Compared with group C, the AUC0-t, AUC0-∞ , tmax, cmax and MRT0-t of Δ donafenib in group D were decreased significantly, while V and CL were increased significantly (P<0.05). mRNA expression of UGT1A7, P-gp and BCRP in the liver tissue and small intestine of rats were not significantly affected after intragastric administration of ertugliflozin for 7 consecutive days. CONCLUSIONS Ertugliflozin can affect the pharmacokinetics of sorafenib and donafenib in rats and decrease the plasma exposure of them significantly. However, its mechanism of action may not be through the regulation of related metabolic enzymes and transporters. When using drugs in combination clinically, one should be vigilant about the potential for disease progression due to poor therapeutic effects.
3.Risk factors of blood transfusion in total knee revision in the United States
Xiaoyin LI ; Liangxiao BAO ; Hao XIE ; Qinfeng YANG ; Pengcheng GAO ; Jian WANG ; Zhanjun SHI
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(2):201-208
[Objective] To explore the incidence and risk factors of blood transfusion undergoing total knee revision (TKR) using a nationwide database. [Methods] A retrospective data analysis was conducted based on the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS), enrolling patients who underwent TKR from 2015 to 2019 with complete information. Patients under 18 years old and those using anticoagulants, antiplatelets, antithrombotic and non-steroidal were excluded. The patients were divided into two groups based on whether they received blood transfusion or not. The demographic characteristics, length of stay (LOS), total charge of hospitalization, hospital characteristics, hospital mortality, comorbidities and perioperative complications by Wilcoxon rank test for continuous data and chi-square test for categorical data. Logistic regression was performed to identify risk factors of blood transfusion undergoing TKR. [Results] The NIS database included 63 359 patients who underwent TKR. Among them, 5 271 patients received blood transfusion, with an incidence of blood transfusion of 7.8%. There was a decrease in the incidence over the years from 2015 to 2019, dropping from 10.2% to 6.5%. TKR patients requiring transfusions had experienced longer LOS, incurred higher total medical expenses, utilized Medicare more frequently, and had increased in-hospital mortality rates (all P<0.001). Independent risk factors for blood transfusion included female gender, iron-deficiency anemia, rheumatoid disease, collagen vascular disease, chronic blood loss anemia, congestive heart failure, coagulopathy, diabetes with chronic complications, lymphoma, fluid and electrolyte disorders, peripheral vascular disorders, renal failure, valvular disease and weight loss (malnutrition). In addition, risk factors for transfusion in TKR surgery included sepsis, acute myocardial infarction, deep vein thrombosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, heart failure, pneumonia, urinary tract infection, acute renal failure, postoperative delirium, wound infection, lower limb nerve injury, hemorrhage, seroma, hematoma, wound rupture and non healing. [Conclusion] Our findings highlight the importance of recognizing the risk factors of blood transfusion in TKR and establishing corresponding clinical pathways and intervention measures to reduce the occurrence of adverse events.
4.Effects of Shugan jieyu capsules on the pharmacokinetics of voriconazole,rivaroxaban and apixaban in rats
Ying LI ; Chunhui SHAN ; Yizhen SONG ; Yinling MA ; Zhi WANG ; Caihui GUO ; Zhanjun DONG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(12):1470-1475
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of multiple doses of Shugan jieyu capsules on the pharmacokinetics of voriconazole,rivaroxaban and apixaban in rats.METHODS Male SD rats were randomly divided into voriconazole group(30 mg/kg),rivaroxaban group(2 mg/kg),apixaban group(0.5 mg/kg),Shugan jieyu capsules+voriconazole group(145 mg/kg+30 mg/kg),Shugan jieyu capsules+rivaroxaban group(145 mg/kg+2 mg/kg),Shugan jieyu capsules+apixaban group(145 mg/kg+0.5 mg/kg),with 6 rats in each group.After the rats in each group were consecutively administered solvent(0.5%sodium carboxymethyl cellulose solution)or Shugan jieyu capsules by intragastric gavage for 8 days,they were respectively given voriconazole,rivaroxaban and apixaban solution by intragastric gavage on the 8th day.Blood samples were then collected at different time points(in voriconazole group,rivaroxaban group and corresponding drug combination groups,blood was collected before administration and at 0.17,0.34,0.5,0.75,1,1.5,2,3,4,5,6,8,10 and 12 hours post-administration;in apixaban group and corresponding drug combination group,blood was collected before administration and at 0.08,0.17,0.25,0.34,0.5,0.75,1,3,5,7,10 and 12 hours post-administration).Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was employed to determine the mass concentrations of voriconazole,rivaroxaban and apixaban in rat plasma.The main pharmacokinetic parameters of these drugs were calculated using a non-compartmental model,and the comparisons were made between groups.RESULTS Compared with single drug group,after multiple administrations of Shugan jieyu capsules,AUC0-t,AUC0-∞ and cmax of voriconazole were significantly decreased,while CLz/F was significantly increased,and tmax was also significantly prolonged(P<0.05).For rivaroxaban and apixaban,their tmax values were both significantly prolonged(P<0.05).However,there were no statistically significant differences in the other pharmacokinetic parameters between the two groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSIONS The combination of Shugan jieyu capsules can decrease the exposure,increase the clearance,and delay the peak concentration of oral voriconazole.However,it does not affect the exposure levels of rivaroxaban and apixaban,but it does delay the time to reach peak concentration for both drugs.
5.Comprehensive Evaluation of Original Research Sodium-glucose Transporters 2 Inhibitors Based on A Quick Guideline for Drug Evaluation and Selection in Chinese Medical Institutions(the Second Edition)
Cheng JI ; Bing ZHOU ; Pengli ZHU ; Chao WANG ; Xunlong ZHONG ; Aizong SHEN ; Yi ZHANG ; Ruolun WANG ; Weihong GE ; Zhanjun DONG ; Zhigang ZHAO
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(2):251-258
Objective In order to provide a better reference and basis for the selection of reasonable hypoglycemic drugs for clinical treatment,the study conducted a comprehensive clinical evaluation of the innovator sodium-glucose transporters 2(SGLT-2)inhibitors,based on A Quick Guideline for Drug Evaluation and Selection in Chinese Medical Institutions(the Second Edition).Methods The real-world studies,randomized controlled trials,Meta-analysis/systematic review,drug clinical use guidelines,expert consensus and drug description evaluation evidence were collected,and the included drugs were assigned and evaluated from five dimensions:pharmaceutical characteristics,efficacy,safety,economy and other attributes.Results All SGLT-2 inhibitors had evaluation scores above 75,with dagaglifloztin tablets having the highest score of 84.6,and canaglifloztin having the lowest score of 75.1.Conclusions All five original SGLT-2 inhibitors showed good clinical utility,the difference is that the participating original drugs have different advantageous intervals in clinical use.The results show that dagliflozin has the most ideal clinical utility,and its clinical use should be safer and more effective.Due to the short time on the market and insufficient evidence-based reasons,the advantages of clinical use of proline hemegliflozin are not obvious compared with other evaluated drugs.
6.Research progress of empagliflozin in the treatment of type 2 diabe-tes mellitus and cardiovascular and renal benefits
Zihan LIU ; Wenyu DU ; Caihui GUO ; Zhi WANG ; Ying LI ; Zhanjun DONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(3):412-418
Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is an insulin resistance disease.Improving insulin resis-tance and controlling blood glucose are the main means of clinical treatment for T2DM.Empa-gliflozin is a highly selective sodium-dependent glu-cose transporters(SGLT)2 inhibitor,which is inde-pendent of insulin.It can effectively control blood glucose levels,reduce blood pressure and body weight,protect heart and kidney function,reduce the rehospitalization rate and the risk of death in patients with heart failure(HF),and does not in-crease the risk of hypoglycemia.Empagliflozin can be used alone or in combination with other hypo-glycemic drugs to control blood glucose.This arti-cle reviews the mechanism of action,clinical bene-fits,and combination with other drugs of empa-gliflozin,aiming to provide reference for the clinical use of empagliflozin.
7.Research progress of empagliflozin in the treatment of type 2 diabe-tes mellitus and cardiovascular and renal benefits
Zihan LIU ; Wenyu DU ; Caihui GUO ; Zhi WANG ; Ying LI ; Zhanjun DONG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2025;30(3):412-418
Type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)is an insulin resistance disease.Improving insulin resis-tance and controlling blood glucose are the main means of clinical treatment for T2DM.Empa-gliflozin is a highly selective sodium-dependent glu-cose transporters(SGLT)2 inhibitor,which is inde-pendent of insulin.It can effectively control blood glucose levels,reduce blood pressure and body weight,protect heart and kidney function,reduce the rehospitalization rate and the risk of death in patients with heart failure(HF),and does not in-crease the risk of hypoglycemia.Empagliflozin can be used alone or in combination with other hypo-glycemic drugs to control blood glucose.This arti-cle reviews the mechanism of action,clinical bene-fits,and combination with other drugs of empa-gliflozin,aiming to provide reference for the clinical use of empagliflozin.
8.Comprehensive Evaluation of Original Research Sodium-glucose Transporters 2 Inhibitors Based on A Quick Guideline for Drug Evaluation and Selection in Chinese Medical Institutions(the Second Edition)
Cheng JI ; Bing ZHOU ; Pengli ZHU ; Chao WANG ; Xunlong ZHONG ; Aizong SHEN ; Yi ZHANG ; Ruolun WANG ; Weihong GE ; Zhanjun DONG ; Zhigang ZHAO
Herald of Medicine 2025;44(2):251-258
Objective In order to provide a better reference and basis for the selection of reasonable hypoglycemic drugs for clinical treatment,the study conducted a comprehensive clinical evaluation of the innovator sodium-glucose transporters 2(SGLT-2)inhibitors,based on A Quick Guideline for Drug Evaluation and Selection in Chinese Medical Institutions(the Second Edition).Methods The real-world studies,randomized controlled trials,Meta-analysis/systematic review,drug clinical use guidelines,expert consensus and drug description evaluation evidence were collected,and the included drugs were assigned and evaluated from five dimensions:pharmaceutical characteristics,efficacy,safety,economy and other attributes.Results All SGLT-2 inhibitors had evaluation scores above 75,with dagaglifloztin tablets having the highest score of 84.6,and canaglifloztin having the lowest score of 75.1.Conclusions All five original SGLT-2 inhibitors showed good clinical utility,the difference is that the participating original drugs have different advantageous intervals in clinical use.The results show that dagliflozin has the most ideal clinical utility,and its clinical use should be safer and more effective.Due to the short time on the market and insufficient evidence-based reasons,the advantages of clinical use of proline hemegliflozin are not obvious compared with other evaluated drugs.
9.Effects of acute sleep deprivation on behavior and synaptic biomarker expression in rats
Shibin ZHANG ; Lu WANG ; Chu WANG ; Pengcheng GUO ; Xusheng YAN ; Dongsheng HUO ; Zhanjun YANG ; Yanguo WANG ; Jianxin JIA
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2024;34(5):55-64
Objective To investigate the effects of acute sleep deprivation on the behavior and synaptic protein expression of rats.Methods Seventy healthy male Wistar rats were randomly divided into seven groups,a Control group and sleep deprivation groups(24,48,72,96,120 and 144 hours).The sleep deprivation rat model was established by the modified multiplatform water environment sleep deprivation method.Spatial learning and memory were assessed by the Morris water maze.Anxiety was assessed by the open field test.The morphology and quantity of hippocampal neurons were observed by Nissl staining.Western blot and Real-time PCR were used to determine the expression of synaptophysin(SYN),post-synaptic density protein-95(PSD-95),and brain-derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF)in rats.Results Compared with the Control group,the numbers of standing and modification were significantly increased by prolongation of the sleep deprivation time(P<0.05).The escape latency and path length were significantly increased in 120 and 144 h groups(P<0.05),whereas the number of platform crossings and the percentage of the target quadrant time were significantly decreased(P<0.01)and negatively correlated to the sleep deprivation time.The expression levels of BDNF,SYN,and PSD-95 were significantly decreased with the prolongation of sleep deprivation time(P<0.01).Conclusions With the increase in sleep deprivation time,cognitive dysfunction and anxiety gradually deteriorated,which may be related to decreases in the expression of synaptic biomarkers.
10.Altered synaptic currents,mitophagy,mitochondrial dynamics in Alzheimer's disease models and therapeutic potential of Dengzhan Shengmai capsules intervention
Zhao BINBIN ; Wei DONGFENG ; Long QINGHUA ; Chen QINGJIE ; Wang FUSHUN ; Chen LINLIN ; Li ZEFEI ; Li TONG ; Ma TAO ; Liu WEI ; Wang LINSHUANG ; Yang CAISHUI ; Zhang XIAXIA ; Wang PING ; Zhang ZHANJUN
Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis 2024;14(3):348-370
Emerging research suggests a potential association of progression of Alzheimer's disease(AD)with al-terations in synaptic currents and mitochondrial dynamics.However,the specific associations between these pathological changes remain unclear.In this study,we utilized Aβ42-induced AD rats and primary neural cells as in vivo and in vitro models.The investigations included behavioural tests,brain magnetic resonance imaging(MRI),liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)analysis,Nissl staining,thioflavin-S staining,enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay,Golgi-Cox staining,trans-mission electron microscopy(TEM),immunofluorescence staining,proteomics,adenosine triphosphate(ATP)detection,mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP)and reactive oxygen species(ROS)assess-ment,mitochondrial morphology analysis,electrophysiological studies,Western blotting,and molecular docking.The results revealed changes in synaptic currents,mitophagy,and mitochondrial dynamics in the AD models.Remarkably,intervention with Dengzhan Shengmai(DZSM)capsules emerged as a pivotal element in this investigation.Aβ42-induced synaptic dysfunction was significantly mitigated by DZSM intervention,which notably amplified the frequency and amplitude of synaptic transmission.The cognitive impairment observed in AD rats was ameliorated and accompanied by robust protection against structural damage in key brain regions,including the hippocampal CA3,primary cingular cortex,prelimbic system,and dysgranular insular cortex.DZSM intervention led to increased IDE levels,augmented long-term potential(LTP)amplitude,and enhanced dendritic spine density and length.Moreover,DZSM intervention led to favourable changes in mitochondrial parameters,including ROS expression,MMP and ATP contents,and mitochondrial morphology.In conclusion,our findings delved into the realm of altered synaptic currents,mitophagy,and mitochondrial dynamics in AD,concurrently highlighting the therapeutic potential of DZSM intervention.

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