1.Analysis of 8 cases of acute chlorfenapyr poisoning
Yiping WANG ; Longwang CHEN ; Guangju ZHAO ; Bin WU ; Mengfang LI ; Zhongqiu LU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(1):72-74
Chinorhodopyr is a widely used pesticide in agriculture, and the mortality rate of acute chinorhodopyr poisoning patients is high, with no effective treatment currently available. This paper summarized the clinical data of 8 patients with acute chlorfenapyr poisoning recently admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, including clinical manifestations, auxiliary examination and treatment process, so as to provide references for disease diagnosis and treatment, and improve clinicians' understanding of acute chlorfenapyr poisoning.
2.Evaluation of pharmacokinetics and metabolism of three marine-derived piericidins for guiding drug lead selection.
Weimin LIANG ; Jindi LU ; Ping YU ; Meiqun CAI ; Danni XIE ; Xini CHEN ; Xi ZHANG ; Lingmin TIAN ; Liyan YAN ; Wenxun LAN ; Zhongqiu LIU ; Xuefeng ZHOU ; Lan TANG
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.) 2025;23(5):614-629
This study investigates the pharmacokinetics and metabolic characteristics of three marine-derived piericidins as potential drug leads for kidney disease: piericidin A (PA) and its two glycosides (GPAs), glucopiericidin A (GPA) and 13-hydroxyglucopiericidin A (13-OH-GPA). The research aims to facilitate lead selection and optimization for developing a viable preclinical candidate. Rapid absorption of PA and GPAs in mice was observed, characterized by short half-lives and low bioavailability. Glycosides and hydroxyl groups significantly enhanced the absorption rate (13-OH-GPA > GPA > PA). PA and GPAs exhibited metabolic instability in liver microsomes due to Cytochrome P450 enzymes (CYPs) and uridine diphosphoglucuronosyl transferases (UGTs). Glucuronidation emerged as the primary metabolic pathway, with UGT1A7, UGT1A8, UGT1A9, and UGT1A10 demonstrating high elimination rates (30%-70%) for PA and GPAs. This rapid glucuronidation may contribute to the low bioavailability of GPAs. Despite its low bioavailability (2.69%), 13-OH-GPA showed higher kidney distribution (19.8%) compared to PA (10.0%) and GPA (7.3%), suggesting enhanced biological efficacy in kidney diseases. Modifying the C-13 hydroxyl group appears to be a promising approach to improve bioavailability. In conclusion, this study provides valuable metabolic insights for the development and optimization of marine-derived piericidins as potential drug leads for kidney disease.
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3.Clinical characteristics and risk factors analysis of acute kidney injury in patients with diquat mixed with paraquat poisoning
Jiujiu GUI ; Ke LI ; Jianping YE ; Yijiao DING ; Hu TANG ; Yahui TANG ; Bin WU ; Zhongqiu LU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2025;34(3):350-358
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics and risk factors of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with diquat mixed with paraquat poisoning.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 210 patients admitted to the department of emergency at our hospital with paraquat, diquat or mixed poisoning from January 20, 2016, to June 10, 2024. Based on the detection results of plasma toxicants, patients were categorized into three groups: the paraquat group (PQ group), and the diquat group (DQ group), the diquat-paraquat mixed group (mixed group). We compared clinical indices, occurrence, and severity of AKI among these groups. In the mixed group, patients were further divided into AKI and non-AKI subgroups based on the presence of AKI during hospitalization, and differences in clinical indices between these subgroups were analyzed. Univariate logistic regression and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (Lasso) regressions were used to screen risk factors, and multivariate logistic regression was applied to establish the model. ROC curves were generated, and factors influencing AKI occurrence in the mixed group were identified.Results:A total of 88 patients were included in the PQ group, 28 in the DQ group, and 57 in the mixed group. Significant differences were observed among the three groups in terms of age, mortality rate, ingestion amount, body mass index(BMI), occurrence of AKI, the incidence of organ support therapy, SIRS score, PSS score, and APACHE Ⅱ score on admission ( P < 0.05). All three groups exhibited various degrees of AKI, with the mixed group showing a higher proportion and more severe conditions. In the mixed group, compared with the non-AKI group, the AKI group showed significantly higher values for age, number of deaths, ingestion amount, SIRS score, PSS score, APACHE Ⅱ score, plasma PQ concentration on admission, plasma DQ concentration on admission, white blood cell count (WBC), neutrophil count (NEUT), monocyte count (MONO), serum creatinine (SCr), procalcitonin (PCT), c-reactive protein (CRP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), blood lactic acid (Lac), and cystatin C (CysC) ( P < 0.05). Conversely, the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PCO2) were significantly lower in the AKI group ( P < 0.05). Additionally, in the mixed group, SCr levels at various times post-poisoning were significantly higher compared with the non-AKI group ( P < 0.05), showing an increasing trend and peaking at 212.19 ± 101.67 μmol/L on the fifth day after poisoning. Age, ingestion amount, SIRS score on admission, WBC, MONO, and PCO 2 were extracted by Lasso-Logistic regression. Multivariate logistic regression identified ingestion amount and SIRS score on admission as the independent risk factors for the occurrence of AKI in the mixed group. The area under the ROC curve for ingestion amount and SIRS score on admission was 0.991 (95% CI: 0.976-1.000), the sensitivity was 0.940 and the specificity was 1.000. Conclusions:The diquat mixed with paraquat poisoning is associated with a higher incidence and greater severity of AKI compared with poisoning with either PQ or DQ alone. Additionally, ingestion amount and SIRS score on admission have been identified as independent risk factors for the occurrence of AKI in patients with the mixed poisoning. The combined assessment of these two factors improves AKI prediction in patients with the mixed poisoning.
4.Application of polymyxin B in treatment of patients with severe infections and distribution of plasma concentration
Jiabing XU ; Guanjun ZHAN ; Jin LU ; Shanshan MENG ; Nini LI ; Zhongjing MENG ; Zhongqiu LIU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(10):1502-1507
OBJECTIVE To analyze the clinical characteristics of the patients with severe infections who were treated with polymyxin B and compare the plasma concentration of polymyxin B among the patients with severe infections with different creatinine clearance rates(Ccr).METHODS The clinical data were collected from 152 patients with severe infections who were treated with intravenous polymyxin B in intensive care unit(ICU)of Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University from Jan.2021 to Mar.2023.The trough concentration(Cmin),median concen-tration(C1/2t)and peak concentration(Cmax)of polymyxin B were determined after 5 doses were completed.Based of the area under the curve(AUC)of drug concentration of polymyxin B(AUC0~24h)combined with the Ccr level[the ≤30 to<60 ml/min group(n=40),the 60 to<130ml/min group(n=79),and the ≥ 130ml/min group(n=33)],the AUC0~24h of polymyxin B were calculated,and the influence of Ccr on the plasma concentration was observed.RESULTS Among the 152 patients with severe infections,118 were male,and 34 were female,with the age ranging between 20 and 90 years old;the patients with high blood pressure accounted for 14.47%(22/152),the patients with diabetes mellitus 7.24%(11/152).Polymyxin B is primarily used in clinical settings for the treatment of pulmonary infections and bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae.The median initial dose and the median maintenance dose were 1.35(1.00,1.67)mg/kg q12 h and 1.07(0.83,1.25)mg/kg q12 h,respectively.The median AUC0~24h of polymyxin B was 76.57(54.65,106.47)μg·h/ml among the 152 patients,and the patients with AUC0~24 h ranging between 50 and 100 μg·h/ml accounted for 53.95%(82/152).Although the median AUC0~24h of polymyxin B of all the three groups ranged between 50 and 100)μg·h/ml,there were significant differences in Cmin,C1/2t,Cmax and AUC0~24h among the three groups(P<0.05).In addition,there were significant differences in the AUC0~24h of polymyxin B less than 50 μg·h/ml,ranging between 50 and 100 μg·h/ml and more than 100 μg·h/ml among the three groups of patients(x2=21.632,P<0.001).CONCLUSION Therapeutic drug monitoring(TDM)is nec-essary for the patients with severe infection who receive the polymyxin B for treatment,especially for the patients with Ccr ≤30 to<60 ml/min and Ccr ≥130 ml/min.
5.Application of polymyxin B in treatment of patients with severe infections and distribution of plasma concentration
Jiabing XU ; Guanjun ZHAN ; Jin LU ; Shanshan MENG ; Nini LI ; Zhongjing MENG ; Zhongqiu LIU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(10):1502-1507
OBJECTIVE To analyze the clinical characteristics of the patients with severe infections who were treated with polymyxin B and compare the plasma concentration of polymyxin B among the patients with severe infections with different creatinine clearance rates(Ccr).METHODS The clinical data were collected from 152 patients with severe infections who were treated with intravenous polymyxin B in intensive care unit(ICU)of Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University from Jan.2021 to Mar.2023.The trough concentration(Cmin),median concen-tration(C1/2t)and peak concentration(Cmax)of polymyxin B were determined after 5 doses were completed.Based of the area under the curve(AUC)of drug concentration of polymyxin B(AUC0~24h)combined with the Ccr level[the ≤30 to<60 ml/min group(n=40),the 60 to<130ml/min group(n=79),and the ≥ 130ml/min group(n=33)],the AUC0~24h of polymyxin B were calculated,and the influence of Ccr on the plasma concentration was observed.RESULTS Among the 152 patients with severe infections,118 were male,and 34 were female,with the age ranging between 20 and 90 years old;the patients with high blood pressure accounted for 14.47%(22/152),the patients with diabetes mellitus 7.24%(11/152).Polymyxin B is primarily used in clinical settings for the treatment of pulmonary infections and bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae.The median initial dose and the median maintenance dose were 1.35(1.00,1.67)mg/kg q12 h and 1.07(0.83,1.25)mg/kg q12 h,respectively.The median AUC0~24h of polymyxin B was 76.57(54.65,106.47)μg·h/ml among the 152 patients,and the patients with AUC0~24 h ranging between 50 and 100 μg·h/ml accounted for 53.95%(82/152).Although the median AUC0~24h of polymyxin B of all the three groups ranged between 50 and 100)μg·h/ml,there were significant differences in Cmin,C1/2t,Cmax and AUC0~24h among the three groups(P<0.05).In addition,there were significant differences in the AUC0~24h of polymyxin B less than 50 μg·h/ml,ranging between 50 and 100 μg·h/ml and more than 100 μg·h/ml among the three groups of patients(x2=21.632,P<0.001).CONCLUSION Therapeutic drug monitoring(TDM)is nec-essary for the patients with severe infection who receive the polymyxin B for treatment,especially for the patients with Ccr ≤30 to<60 ml/min and Ccr ≥130 ml/min.
6.Analysis of 8 cases of acute chlorfenapyr poisoning
Yiping WANG ; Longwang CHEN ; Guangju ZHAO ; Bin WU ; Mengfang LI ; Zhongqiu LU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2025;43(1):72-74
Chinorhodopyr is a widely used pesticide in agriculture, and the mortality rate of acute chinorhodopyr poisoning patients is high, with no effective treatment currently available. This paper summarized the clinical data of 8 patients with acute chlorfenapyr poisoning recently admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, including clinical manifestations, auxiliary examination and treatment process, so as to provide references for disease diagnosis and treatment, and improve clinicians' understanding of acute chlorfenapyr poisoning.
7.A successfully treated case of respiratory failure caused by eating Nassariidaes
Lingqiao CHEN ; Zhenghui WU ; Haiyan ZHANG ; Zhongqiu LU ; Yahui TANG ; Xuemei GU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(4):295-297
Food poisoning caused by Nassariidaes has occurred frequently in coastal areas of China, especially in summer and autumn. Nassariidaes poisoning can be manifested as lip and tongue paralysis, dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting, arrhythmia and even respiratory failure. We admitted a case of respiratory failure caused by eating Nassariidaes. After timely respiratory support, hemoperfusion and other active treatment, the patient was recovered and was discharged. This paper summarized clinical characteristics and treatment of Nassariidaes poisoning, in order to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment of similar cases.
8.A successfully treated case of respiratory failure caused by eating Nassariidaes
Lingqiao CHEN ; Zhenghui WU ; Haiyan ZHANG ; Zhongqiu LU ; Yahui TANG ; Xuemei GU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(4):295-297
Food poisoning caused by Nassariidaes has occurred frequently in coastal areas of China, especially in summer and autumn. Nassariidaes poisoning can be manifested as lip and tongue paralysis, dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting, arrhythmia and even respiratory failure. We admitted a case of respiratory failure caused by eating Nassariidaes. After timely respiratory support, hemoperfusion and other active treatment, the patient was recovered and was discharged. This paper summarized clinical characteristics and treatment of Nassariidaes poisoning, in order to provide reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment of similar cases.
9.Emergency treatment and nursing for diquat and paraquat poisoning
Mingrong HUANG ; Yahui TANG ; Lina WU ; Xiaorong CHEN ; Bing WU ; Zhongqiu LU ; Yingying HU
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2024;31(4):478-481
Objective To analyze the emergency treatment protocols and nursing measures for patients with diquat and paraquat poisoning,aiming to provide references for updating future clinical practice.Methods A retrospective study was conducted involving 53 patients with diquat and paraquat poisoning admitted to the department of emergency of the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from January 1,2019,to December 31,2023.The patients were divided into survival and death groups based on their prognosis.Clinical data were collected to compare organ dysfunction,the proportion of hemoperfusion(HP),average number of HP sessions,the proportion of blood purification,average duration of blood purification,and the proportion of HP combined with continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT)between two groups of patients with different prognoses.Results Among the 53 patients,27(50.94%)were male and 26(49.06%)were female;with an age range of 14 to 86 years and a mean age of(38.13±19.68)years.Fifty-two cases were due to intentional ingestion,and 1 was accidental.The detected blood concentrations of diquat ranged from 57.38 to 119762.00 μg/L,while those of paraquat ranged from 60.12 to 71 244.89 μg/L.Forty patients developed multiple organ dysfunction syndrome(MODS),with 38 ultimately progressing to multiple organ failure,primarily affecting the gastrointestinal tract,kidneys,and liver.After aggressive treatment and nursing,the blood concentrations of 13 patients(24.53%)dropped below 50 μg/L,and they were discharged after 4 to 34 days of hospitalization.Thirty-two patients'families opted for withdrawal of treatment and discharge,with subsequent confirmation of death after follow-up,hospital stay:1-4 days.Eight patients died in-hospital,hospital stay:1-3 days,resulting in a total mortality rate of 40 cases(75.47%).Compared to the survival group,the death group had significantly higher rate of neurological,renal,respiratory,and liver injuries[neurological:90.00%(36/40)vs.15.38%(2/13),renal:95.00%(38/40)vs.69.23%(9/13),respiratory:97.50%(39/40)vs.30.77%(4/13),liver injury:85.00%(34/40)vs.46.15%(6/13),all P<0.05].Furthermore,the death group had significantly lower average number of HP sessions and average duration of blood purification compared to the survival group[average number of HP sessions:4.35±2.42 vs.6.62±1.17,average duration of blood purification time(days):1.53±1.09 vs.5.23±3.90,both P<0.05].Conclusions Poisoning with a mixture of diquat and paraquat is life-threatening and associated with a high mortality.In addition to systematic treatment,individualized and dynamic nursing support should be provided,including close monitoring of the manifestations and laboratory indicators of affected organ systems.Therefore,optimization treatment protocols during the peak mortality period may help reduce mortality in patients with diquat and paraquat poisoning.
10.Analysis on clinical characteristics and risk factors of tigecycline-associated hypofibrinogenemia in critically ill patients
Jin LU ; Guanjun ZHAN ; Jiabing XU ; Zhongjing MENG ; Nini LI ; Zhongqiu LIU ; Linlin HU
Adverse Drug Reactions Journal 2024;26(10):608-614
Objective:To explore the clinical characteristics of tigecycline-associated hypofibrinogenemia in critically ill patients, and analyze risk factors for its occurrence.Methods:Clinical data of patients treated with tigecycline in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Zhongda Hospital Affiliated to Southeast University from January 2021 to December 2022 were collected and retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into hypofibrinogenemia group and non-hypofibrinogenemia group according to their fibrinogen levels. General information, laboratory tests results, tigecycline application, combined drugs, and blood concentration of tigecycline were compared between the 2 groups. Variables with P<0.10 in intergroup comparisons were included in a multivariate logistic regression model to analyze the risk factors for tigecycline-associated hypofibrinogenemia, and odds ratios ( OR) and its 95% confidence intervals ( CI) were calculated. Results:A total of 79 patients using tigecycline were collected, including 43 cases with hypofibrinogenemia and 36 cases without hypofibrinogenemia. Univariate analysis showed that the differences in patients with diabetes [41.9%(18/43) vs. 16.7%(6/36)], acute kidney injury [41.9%(18/43) vs. 19.4%(15/36)], and baseline fibrinogen (before tigecycline treatment) ≤4 g/L [37.2%(16/43) vs. 16.7%(6/36)] between the 2 groups were statistically significant (all P<0.05). The related factors ( P<0.10) of the 2 groups, including diabetes, acute renal injury, continuous renal replacement therapy, baseline FIB ≤4 g/L (before using tigecycline), larger total dose of tegacycline and longer treatment duration, were included in the multivariate logistic regression analysis. The results showed that diabetes ( OR=4.851, 95% CI: 1.180-19.494, P=0.029), continuous renal replacement therapy ( OR=8.610, 95% CI: 1.987-37.311, P=0.004), and longer treatment duration ( OR=1.452, 95% CI: 1.018-2.071, P=0.040) were independent risk factors for tigecycline-related hypofibrinogenemia. Conclusion:In critically ill patients, with diabetes, continuous renal replacement therapy, and longer treatment duration of tigecycline may increase the risk of hypofibrinogenemia.

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