Analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions in Children Appeared Between Jan.2002 and Sept.2007 in Our City / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To explore the factors,general pattern and characteristics of adverse drug reactions(ADR) in children.METHODS: A total of 188 pediatric ADR reports collected in our city from Jan.2002 to Sept.2007 were statistically analyzed in respect of children's age and sex,route of administration,ADR severity,category of drugs involved,organs or systems involved and clinical manifestations etc.RESULTS: Of the 188 pediatric ADR cases,95(50.5%) were induced by intravenous route.A total of 112 kinds of drugs were involved in the ADR,with anti-infective agents showing the highest proportion.Digestive system,neural system,urinary system and skin etc were involved in the ADR.CONCLUSION: Clinic should attach great importance to the monitoring and reporting of pediatric ADR to reduce or avoid the occurrence of ADR.