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Eberl S, Heus P, Toni I, Bachmat I, Neubert A. The epidemiology of drug-related hospital admissions in paediatrics - a systematic review. Arch Public Health 2024; 82:81. [PMID: 38835105 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-024-01295-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite previous efforts, medication safety in paediatrics remains a major concern. To inform improvement strategies and further research especially in outpatient care, we systematically reviewed the literature on the frequency and nature of drug-related hospital admissions in children. METHODS Searches covered Embase, Medline, Web of Science, grey literature sources and relevant article citations. Studies reporting epidemiological data on paediatric drug-related hospital admissions published between 01/2000 and 01/2024 were eligible. Study identification, data extraction, and critical appraisal were conducted independently in duplicate using templates based on the 'Joanna Briggs Institute' recommendations. RESULTS The review included data from 45 studies reporting > 24,000 hospitalisations for adverse drug events (ADEs) or adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Due to different reference groups, a total of 52 relative frequency values were provided. We stratified these results by study characteristics. As a percentage of inpatients, the highest frequency of drug-related hospitalisation was found with 'intensive ADE monitoring', ranging from 3.1% to 5.8% (5 values), whereas with 'routine ADE monitoring', it ranged from 0.2% to 1.0% (3 values). The relative frequencies of 'ADR-related hospitalisations' ranged from 0.2% to 6.9% for 'intensive monitoring' (23 values) and from 0.04% to 3.8% for 'routine monitoring' (8 values). Per emergency department visits, five relative frequency values ranged from 0.1% to 3.8% in studies with 'intensive ADE monitoring', while all other eight values were ≤ 0.1%. Heterogeneity prevented pooled estimates. Studies rarely reported on the nature of the problems, or studies with broader objectives lacked disaggregated data. Limited data indicated that one in three (median) drug-related admissions could have been prevented, especially by more attentive prescribing. Besides polypharmacy and oncological therapy, no other risk factors could be clearly identified. Insufficient information and a high risk of bias, especially in retrospective and routine observational studies, hampered the assessment. CONCLUSION Given the high frequency of drug-related hospitalisations, medication safety in paediatrics needs to be further improved. As routine identification appears unreliable, clinical awareness needs to be raised. To gain more profound insights especially for generating improvement strategies, we have to address under-reporting and methodological issues in future research. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD42021296986).
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- Sonja Eberl
- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.
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- Cochrane Netherlands, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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Sutaria A, Rawlani S, Sutaria AH. Causes and Management of Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions: A Comprehensive Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e55318. [PMID: 38562325 PMCID: PMC10982164 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) are one of the most broadly studied and rigorously researched conditions in recent dermatological advancements. Also termed as "toxidermia," they are heavily involved and are of utmost importance to be understood and studied in the modern healthcare industry. In simple terms, they are dermatological manifestations which result from systemic drug administration to patients. Since allopathy is influenced by the medicines and drugs provided to the patients, cutaneous skin eruptions are a common occurrence in recent times. It is a need of the hour to understand the causative factors for such skin eruptions and the correct management and handling of such disorders to provide better healthcare to patients. The withdrawal of the causative drug which induces the reaction plays a key role in treatment. The risk factors are to be thoroughly studied, and dosages must be in accordance with the patient's situation. They are some of the common public health problems. The age group which is affected is highly variable as people from all age groups can be affected. Those who are affected comprise approximately 10% of all hospitalized patients, and it is also observed in about 1-4% of people who are on multiple medications.
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- Arsh Sutaria
- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND
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- Anatomy, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Wardha, IND
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- Dermatology, Byramjee Jeejeebhoy (BJ) Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, IND
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Yan H, Wang P, Yang F, Cheng W, Chen C, Zhai B, Zhou Y. Anticancer therapy-induced adverse drug reactions in children and preventive and control measures. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1329220. [PMID: 38425652 PMCID: PMC10902428 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1329220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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In recent years, considerable achievements have been made in pediatric oncology with the innovation and development of antitumor drugs. However, compared to adults, children as a special group have not yet matured fully in terms of liver and kidney function. Moreover, pediatric patients are prone to more adverse drug reactions (ADRs) from the accumulation of antineoplastic drugs due to their smaller body size and larger body surface area. Chemotherapy-related ADRs have become a non-negligible factor that affects cancer remission. To date, studies on ADRs in pediatric cancer patients have emerged internationally, but few systematic summaries are available. Here, we reviewed the various systemic ADRs associated with antitumor drugs in children and adolescent patients, as well as the advances in strategies to cope with ADRs, which consisted of neurotoxicity, hematological toxicity, cardiotoxicity, ADRs of the respiratory system and gastrointestinal system and urinary system, ADRs of the skin and its adnexa, allergic reactions, and other ADRs. For clinicians and researchers, understanding the causes, symptoms, and coping strategies for ADRs caused by anticancer treatments will undoubtedly benefit more children.
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- Hui Yan
- Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Pediatric Diseases, Henan Key Laboratory of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Pediatric Diseases, Henan Key Laboratory of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Pediatric Diseases, Henan Key Laboratory of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial Clinical Research Center for Pediatric Diseases, Henan Key Laboratory of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolic Diseases, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children’s Hospital Affiliated to Zhengzhou University, Henan Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou Children’s Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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Hernández García E, Naranjo L, Pichardo-Macías LA, Bernad Bernad MJ, Castro-Pastrana LI, Ruíz García M, García Bernal TA, Mendoza Solís JL, Calderón Guzmán D, Díaz-García L, Mendoza-Torreblanca JG, Chávez Pacheco JL. Analysis of Adverse Drug Reactions in Pediatric Patients with Epilepsy: An Intensive Pharmacovigilance Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1775. [PMID: 38002866 PMCID: PMC10670375 DOI: 10.3390/children10111775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterized by the presence of spontaneous seizures, with a higher incidence in the pediatric population. Anti-seizure medication (ASM) may produce adverse drug reactions (ADRs) with an elevated frequency and a high severity. Thus, the objective of the present study was to analyze, through intensive pharmacovigilance over 112 months, the ADRs produced by valproic acid (VPA), oxcarbazepine (OXC), phenytoin (PHT), and levetiracetam (LEV), among others, administered to monotherapy or polytherapy for Mexican hospitalized pediatric epilepsy patients. A total of 1034 patients were interviewed; 315 met the inclusion criteria, 211 patients presented ADRs, and 104 did not. A total of 548 ASM-ADRs were identified, and VPA, LEV, and PHT were the main culprit drugs. The most frequent ADRs were drowsiness, irritability, and thrombocytopenia, and the main systems affected were hematologic, nervous, and dermatologic. LEV and OXC caused more nonsevere ADRs, and PHT caused more severe ADRs. The risk analysis showed an association between belonging to the younger groups and polytherapy with ADR presence and between polytherapy and malnutrition with severe ADRs. In addition, most of the severe ADRs were preventable, and most of the nonsevere ADRs were nonpreventable.
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- Ernestina Hernández García
- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Subdirección de Medicina Experimental, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Ciudad de Mexico 04530, Mexico;
- Programa de Maestría y Doctorado en Ciencias Médicas, Odontológicas y de la Salud, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Ciudad de Mexico 04960, Mexico
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- Departamento de Matemáticas, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico 04510, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas, Ciudad de Mexico 07738, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico 04510, Mexico;
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- Servicio de Neurología, Dirección Médica, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Ciudad de Mexico 04530, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Neurociencias, Subdirección de Medicina Experimental, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Ciudad de Mexico 04530, Mexico; (D.C.G.); (J.G.M.-T.)
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- Departamento de Metodología de la Investigación, Subdirección de Investigación Clínica, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Ciudad de Mexico 04530, Mexico;
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- Laboratorio de Neurociencias, Subdirección de Medicina Experimental, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Ciudad de Mexico 04530, Mexico; (D.C.G.); (J.G.M.-T.)
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- Laboratorio de Farmacología, Subdirección de Medicina Experimental, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Ciudad de Mexico 04530, Mexico;
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Li S, Huang L, Zeng L, Yu D, Jia ZJ, Cheng G, Wang H, Zhang L. Potentially inappropriate prescribing in hospitalised children: a retrospective, cross-sectional study at a tertiary children's hospital in China. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e068680. [PMID: 37130666 PMCID: PMC10163496 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION For improving and optimising drug use in children, we previously developed a tool (including a series of criteria for identifying potentially inappropriate prescribing in children) by literature review and the two-round Delphi technique to prevent inappropriate medication prescriptions at the prescribing stage. OBJECTIVE To assess the prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescription (PIP) among hospitalised children and explore risk factors associated with PIP. DESIGN A retrospective cross-sectional study. SETTING A tertiary children's hospital in China. PARTICIPANTS Hospitalised children with complete medical records who received drug treatment and discharged from 1 January to 31 December 2021. OUTCOME MEASURES We evaluated the medication prescriptions by using a series of previously developed criteria for detecting the prevalence of PIP in hospitalised children and used logistic regression to explore the risk factors (including sex, age, number of drugs, number of comorbidities, days of hospitalisation and admission departments) for PIP in children. RESULTS A total of 87 555 medication prescriptions for 16 995 hospitalised children were analysed, and 19 722 PIPs were detected. The prevalence of PIP was 22.53%, and 36.92% of the children had at least one PIP during hospitalisation. The department with the highest prevalence of PIP was the surgical department (OR 9.413; 95% CI 5.521 to 16.046), followed by the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU; OR 8.206; 95% CI 6.643 to 10.137). 'Inhaled corticosteroids for children with respiratory infections but without chronic respiratory diseases' was the most frequent PIP. Logistic regression results showed that PIP was more likely to occur in male patients (OR 1.128, 95% CI 1.059 to 1.202) and younger patients (<2 years old; OR 1.974; 95% CI 1.739 to 2.241), and in those with more comorbidities (≥11 types; OR 4.181; 95% CI 3.671 to 4.761), concomitant drugs (≥11 types; OR 22.250; 95% CI 14.468 to 34.223) or longer hospital stay (≥30 days; OR 8.130; 95% CI 6.727 to 9.827). CONCLUSIONS Medications for long-term hospitalised young children with multiple comorbidities should be minimised and optimised, to avoid PIP, reduce adverse drug reactions and ensure children's medication safety. The surgery department and PICU had a high prevalence of PIP in the studied hospital and should be the focus of supervision and management in routine prescription review.
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- Siyu Li
- Department of Pharmacy, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Evidence-based Pharmacy Center, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technical Research on Drug Products In Vitro and In Vivo Correlation, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Evidence-based Pharmacy Center, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technical Research on Drug Products In Vitro and In Vivo Correlation, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Evidence-based Pharmacy Center, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technical Research on Drug Products In Vitro and In Vivo Correlation, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Evidence-based Pharmacy Center, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technical Research on Drug Products In Vitro and In Vivo Correlation, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
- West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
- Department of Pediatrics, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Laboratory of Molecular Translational Medicine, Center for Translational Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Medical Simulation Centre, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Evidence-based Pharmacy Center, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- NMPA Key Laboratory for Technical Research on Drug Products In Vitro and In Vivo Correlation, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China
- Chinese Evidence-based Medicine Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Aung AK, Zubrinich CM, Goh MSY, Snyder B, Tang MJ, Khu CYL, Lee JI, Graudins LV. Development and application of Adverse drug reactions reports QUality Algorithm (AQUA-12) score: a single-centre quality improvement initiative. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 79:513-522. [PMID: 36806970 PMCID: PMC10038939 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-023-03457-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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PURPOSE To develop a reliable assessment tool to monitor the quality of adverse drug reaction (ADR) reports and evaluate its performance within a quaternary hospital setting. METHODS Adverse drug reactions report QUality Algorithm (AQUA-12) was developed by a multidisciplinary team with the expertise in the management of ADRs. The design was based on data elements required to establish medication causality. Inter-rater reliability of AQUA-12 was evaluated over three rounds in two phases: development and prospective evaluation phases, by independent assessors both internal and external to the institutional ADR review processes. The characteristics and quality of ADR reports were subsequently assessed, and potential factors contributing to low-quality reports were identified. RESULTS A total of 70 ADR reports were assessed, 20 in development and 50 in evaluation phases. The inter-rater reliability of AQUA-12 was found to be excellent in all three rounds (Cronbach's alpha of ≥ 0.9, p < 0.001 for all). Approximately one in five reports concerned immediate hypersensitivity reactions while delayed hypersensitivity reactions constituted 60% of all reactions. AQUA-12 identified 18 (25.7%) reports as 'low-quality' with a score of < 10. Identification of suspected medications (37.1%), description of index ADR (27.1%), and key events (ADR narrative, 35.7%) were the top data elements incomplete or missing from all reports. Univariable analyses identified the severity of the reaction as a factor associated with low quality of reports (p = 0.008). CONCLUSIONS AQUA-12 is a practical and highly reliable assessment tool that can be utilised in hospital settings to regularly monitor the completeness of ADR reports to guide quality improvement initiatives.
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- Ar Kar Aung
- Department of General Medicine, Alfred Health, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of General Medicine, Alfred Health, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
- Therapeutic Goods Administration, Canberra, Australia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of General Medicine, Alfred Health, 55 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, USA
- Quality Improvement Academy, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, USA
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Zhou Y, Nevosadová L, Eliasson E, Lauschke VM. Global distribution of functionally important CYP2C9 alleles and their inferred metabolic consequences. Hum Genomics 2023; 17:15. [PMID: 36855170 PMCID: PMC9976394 DOI: 10.1186/s40246-023-00461-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Genetic variability in the cytochrome P450 CYP2C9 constitutes an important predictor for efficacy and safety of various commonly prescribed drugs, including coumarin anticoagulants, phenytoin and multiple non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). A global map of CYP2C9 variability and its inferred functional consequences has been lacking. RESULTS Frequencies of eight functionally relevant CYP2C9 alleles (*2, *3, *5, *6, *8, *11, *13 and *14) were analyzed. In total, 108 original articles were identified that included genotype data from a total of 81,662 unrelated individuals across 70 countries and 40 unique ethnic groups. The results revealed that CYP2C9*2 was most abundant in Europe and the Middle East, whereas CYP2C9*3 was the main reason for reduced CYP2C9 activity across South Asia. Our data show extensive variation within superpopulations with up to tenfold differences between geographically adjacent populations in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Translation of genetic CYP2C9 variability into functional consequences indicates that up to 40% of patients in Southern Europe and the Middle East might benefit from warfarin and phenytoin dose reductions, while 3% of patients in Southern Europe and Israel are recommended to reduce starting doses of NSAIDs. CONCLUSIONS This study provides a comprehensive map of the genetic and functional variability of CYP2C9 with high ethnogeographic resolution. The presented data can serve as a useful resource for CYP2C9 allele and phenotype frequencies and might guide the optimization of genotyping strategies, particularly for indigenous and founder populations with distinct genetic profiles.
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- Yitian Zhou
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 141 52, Huddinge, Sweden.
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, 141 52 Huddinge, Sweden ,grid.24381.3c0000 0000 9241 5705Medical Diagnostics, Clinical Pharmacology, Karolinska University Hospital, 141 86 Stockholm, Sweden
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- grid.4714.60000 0004 1937 0626Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden ,grid.502798.10000 0004 0561 903XDr Margarete Fischer-Bosch Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Stuttgart, Germany ,grid.10392.390000 0001 2190 1447University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Urtasun A, Olivera GG, Sendra L, Aliño SF, Berlanga P, Gargallo P, Hervás D, Balaguer J, Juan-Ribelles A, Andrés MDM, Cañete A, Herrero MJ. Personalized Medicine in Infant Population with Cancer: Pharmacogenetic Pilot Study of Polymorphisms Related to Toxicity and Response to Chemotherapy. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15051424. [PMID: 36900216 PMCID: PMC10000841 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15051424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pharmacogenetics is a personalized medicine tool that aims to optimize treatments by adapting them to each individual's genetics, maximizing their efficacy while minimizing their toxicity. Infants with cancer are especially vulnerable, and their co-morbidities have vital repercussions. The study of their pharmacogenetics is new in this clinical field. METHODS A unicentric, ambispective study of a cohort of infants receiving chemotherapy (from January 2007 to August 2019). The genotypes of 64 patients under 18 months of age were correlated with severe drug toxicities and survival. A pharmacogenetics panel was configured based on PharmGKB, drug labels, and international experts' consortiums. RESULTS Associations between SNPs and hematological toxicity were found. Most meaningful were: MTHFR rs1801131 GT increasing the anemia risk (OR 1.73); rs1517114 GC, XPC rs2228001 GT, increasing neutropenia risk (OR 1.50 and 4.63); ABCB1 rs1045642 AG, TNFRSF11B rs2073618 GG, CYP2B6 rs4802101 TC and SOD2 rs4880 GG increasing thrombocytopenia risk (OR 1.70, 1.77, 1.70, 1.73, respectively). Regarding survival, MTHFR rs1801133 GG, TNFRSF11B rs2073618 GG, XPC rs2228001 GT, CYP3A4 rs2740574 CT, CDA rs3215400 del.del, and SLC01B1 rs4149015 GA were associated with lower overall survival probabilities (HR 3.12, 1.84, 1.68, 2.92, 1.90, and 3.96, respectively). Lastly, for event-free survival, SLC19A1 rs1051266 TT and CDA rs3215400 del.del increased the relapse probability (HR 1.61 and 2.19, respectively). CONCLUSIONS This pharmacogenetic study is a pioneer in dealing with infants under 18 months of age. Further studies are needed to confirm the utility of the findings in this work to be used as predictive genetic biomarkers of toxicity and therapeutic efficacy in the infant population. If confirmed, their use in therapeutic decisions could improve the quality of life and prognosis of these patients.
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- Andrea Urtasun
- Pediatrics Department, Pediatric Oncology Unit, University Clinic of Navarra, Av. de Pío XII, 36, 31008 Pamplona, Spain
- Pediatric Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Av. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de València, Av. Blasco Ibáñez 15, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Pharmacogenetics and Gene Therapy Platform, IIS La Fe, Torre A-Lab 4.03, Av. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de València, Av. Blasco Ibáñez 15, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Pharmacogenetics and Gene Therapy Platform, IIS La Fe, Torre A-Lab 4.03, Av. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (S.F.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de València, Av. Blasco Ibáñez 15, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Pharmacogenetics and Gene Therapy Platform, IIS La Fe, Torre A-Lab 4.03, Av. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Correspondence: (L.S.); (S.F.A.)
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- Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Oncology, Institute Gustave Roussy Center, Rue Edouard Vaillant 114, 94800 Villejuif, France
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- Pediatric Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Av. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain
- Health in Code Group, Oncology Department, 46980 Paterna, Spain
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- Department of Applied Statistics and Operations Research and Quality, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera, s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Pediatric Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Av. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- Pediatric Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Av. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- Pediatric Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Av. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- Pediatric Oncology Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Av. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitat de València, Av. Blasco Ibáñez 15, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Pharmacogenetics and Gene Therapy Platform, IIS La Fe, Torre A-Lab 4.03, Av. Fernando Abril Martorell 106, 46026 Valencia, Spain
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Srisuriyachanchai W, Cox AR, Kampichit S, Jarernsiripornkul N. Severity and Management of Adverse Drug Reactions Reported by Patients and Healthcare Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3725. [PMID: 36834422 PMCID: PMC9959449 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Adverse drug reaction (ADR) severity levels are mainly rated by healthcare professionals (HCPs), but patient ratings are limited. This study aimed to compare patient-rated and pharmacist-rated ADR severity levels and determined methods employed for ADR management and prevention by patients and HCPs. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in outpatients visiting two hospitals. Patients were asked about ADR experiences using a self-administered questionnaire, and additional information was retrieved from the medical records. In total, 617 out of 5594 patients had experienced ADRs (11.0%), but 419 patients were valid (68.0%). Patients commonly reported that their ADR severity level was moderate (39.4%), whereas pharmacists rated the ADRs as mild (52.5%). There was little agreement between patient-rated and pharmacist-rated ADR severity levels (κ = 0.144; p < 0.001). The major method of ADR management by physicians was drug withdrawal (84.7%), while for patients, it was physician consultation (67.5%). The main methods for ADR prevention by patients and HCPs were carrying an allergy card (37.2%) and recording drug allergy history (51.1%), respectively. A higher level of ADR bothersomeness was associated with higher ADR severity levels (p < 0.001). Patients and HCPs rated ADR severity and used ADR management and prevention methods differently. However, patient rating of ADR severity is a potential signal for severe ADR detection of HCPs.
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- Warisara Srisuriyachanchai
- Division of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- School of Pharmacy, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- Department of Pharmacy Service, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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Fekete S, Kulpok C, Taurines R, Egberts K, Geissler J, Gerlach M, Malonga Makosi D, König J, Urschitz MS, Toni I, Neubert A, Romanos M. Value of a web-based pediatric drug information system to prevent serious adverse drug reactions in child and adolescent psychiatry. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2023; 130:53-63. [PMID: 36324035 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-022-02563-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Psychotropic drugs are frequently prescribed 'off-label' to children and adolescents and carry the risk of serious adverse drug reactions (sADR). We examined the frequency of sADRs of psychotropic drugs in pediatric inpatients and explored their potential preventability through following the recommendations of a web-based pediatric drug information system (PDIS). The potential socio-economic impacts of using this online system is also addressed. Routine clinical data from all inpatients treated in a child and adolescent psychiatry department between January 2017 and December 2018 were retrospectively examined for the occurrence of sADRs as defined by the European Medicines Agency. The preventability of the sADRs was assessed based on the information of the PDIS. Furthermore, the expected prolongation of the hospital stay due to sADRs was calculated as well as the associated treatment costs. The study was supported by the Innovation Fund of the Joint Federal Committee, grant number 01NVF16021. In total, 1036 patients were screened of whom 658 (63.5%) received psychopharmacological treatment. In 53 (8.1%) of these patients 54 sADRs were documented, of which 37 sADRs were identified as potentially preventable through PDIS. Mitigating sADR through PDIS would likely have prevented prolonged hospital stays and conferred considerable savings for health insurance companies. PDIS provides systematic and evidence-based information about pediatric psychopharmacotherapy and helps to prevent prescribing errors. Therefore, PDIS is a useful tool to increase drug therapy safety in child and adolescent psychiatry. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm the results.
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- Stefanie Fekete
- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Center of Mental Health, University Hospital of Wuerzburg, Margarete-Höppel-Platz 1, 97080, Würzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Center of Mental Health, University Hospital of Wuerzburg, Margarete-Höppel-Platz 1, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Center of Mental Health, University Hospital of Wuerzburg, Margarete-Höppel-Platz 1, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Center of Mental Health, University Hospital of Wuerzburg, Margarete-Höppel-Platz 1, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Center of Mental Health, University Hospital of Wuerzburg, Margarete-Höppel-Platz 1, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Center of Mental Health, University Hospital of Wuerzburg, Margarete-Höppel-Platz 1, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Division of Paediatric Epidemiology, Institute of Medical Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Division of Paediatric Epidemiology, Institute of Medical Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Division of Paediatric Epidemiology, Institute of Medical Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Loschgestraße 15, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Loschgestraße 15, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Center of Mental Health, University Hospital of Wuerzburg, Margarete-Höppel-Platz 1, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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Drug Allergy in Children: What is the Actual Frequency of Drug Allergies? SISLI ETFAL HASTANESI TIP BULTENI 2022; 56:552-558. [PMID: 36660386 PMCID: PMC9833352 DOI: 10.14744/semb.2022.65642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Objectives Drug hypersensitivity reactions are immunologically mediated reactions resulting in the production of drug-specific antibodies and/or T-cells and constituting only <15% of all drug reactions. Based on the clinical observations, both patients and their parents refer to any undesirable drug reactions as drug allergy, regardless of whether the underlying mechanism is immunological or not. After allergy examinations, only a small percentage of the patients who were reported positive for drug reactions based on their clinical history are actually confirmed to have hypersensitivity. This study aims to determine the actual frequency of drug allergies in children, the drugs that cause the most common allergies in patients with a complaint of drug allergy and evaluate the accompanying demographic and clinical features. Methods The study evaluated data from a total of 266 patients (ages of 0-18) with suspected drug allergy during a 3-year period. Twenty-four patients with doctor-diagnosed drug-related anaphylaxis and 85 patients who did not accept diagnostic tests were excluded from the study and the study continued with a total of 157 patients. The allergy work-up consisted of in vivo and in vitro tests, in accordance with the recommendations of the ENDA/EAACI guidelines. Results Data from a group of 157 patients (M [54.6%]; F [45.4%]) were retrospectively analyzed. Beta-lactams (BLs) were the most common drugs involved in the reported clinical history followed by non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Allergic reactions occurred on the median 1st day (min: 1-max: 8) after drug intake and were most frequently observed as urticaria (55.3%). Immediate reactions (IRs) were observed in 53.5% and non-IRs in 46.5% of the patients. Conclusion Our data demonstrated that only 15.5% of patients confirmed to be positive to allergy during testing which is in line with the data in the literature. An allergy work-up is mandatory for excluding suspected hypersensitivity.
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Milosevic K, Malinic M, Plavec D, Lekovic Z, Lekovic A, Cobeljic M, Rsovac S. Diagnosing Single and Multiple Drug Hypersensitivity in Children: A Tertiary Care Center Retrospective Study. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 9:children9121954. [PMID: 36553397 PMCID: PMC9776612 DOI: 10.3390/children9121954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) are a type of adverse drug reactions with heterogeneous pathophysiological mechanisms and a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. Since over-diagnosing is common in children, a complete allergy work-up is needed. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care institution, covering the five-year period. Five hundred and four patients of both sexes, mean age 7.5 and with a medical history suggestive of DHR were evaluated. ENDA/EAACI guidelines were used for a diagnostic algorithm. Single drug hypersensitivity was registered in 375 patients and multiple drug hypersensitivity in 129. The main culprits in medical history were antibiotics (83%), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (8.4%) and analgoantipyretics (3.8%). Skin involvement was registered in 96.2%. DHRs were confirmed in 4.4% patients-six patients had positive skin tests and 13 had a positive drug provocation test. In the proven DHRs group, the main agents were antibiotics (72.7%), followed by NSAIDs (8.3%), and of all the skin manifestations, urticaria was most common (78.2%), followed by exanthema (10.5%) and angioedema (5.3%). Considering the above, anticipating DHRs and a proper referral of children to an allergologist is a key step in the assessment of drug hypersensitivity. A complete allergy work-up prevents unnecessary drug exclusion and allows most children to safely continue the use of first-line medications when needed.
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- Katarina Milosevic
- Department of Pulmonology and Allergology, University Children’s Hospital, Tirsova 10, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr. Subotica 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Clinic of Dermatovenereology, University Clinical Center of Serbia, Deligradska 34, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Medical Faculty Osijek, J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Josipa Huttlera 4, 31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Srebrnjak Children’s Hospital, Srebrnjak 100, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr. Subotica 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Children’s Hospital, Tirsova 10, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr. Subotica 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care, University Children’s Hospital, Tirsova 10, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +381-645390030
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Dr. Subotica 8, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
- Department of Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care, University Children’s Hospital, Tirsova 10, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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Metabolic activation of drugs by cytochrome P450 enzymes: Biochemical insights into mechanism-based inactivation by fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitors and chemical approaches to attenuate reactive metabolite formation. Biochem Pharmacol 2022; 206:115336. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bcp.2022.115336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Li S, Huang L, Zeng L, Yu D, Jia ZJ, Cheng G, Zhang L. A tool for screening potentially inappropriate prescribing in Chinese children. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1019795. [DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1019795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: More than half of adverse drug events in pediatric patients are avoidable and blocking medication errors at the prescribing stage might be one of the most effective preventive measures.Objective: To form a tool (a series of criteria) for detecting potentially inappropriate prescriptions in children, promote clinical rational drug use and reduce risks of medication in children.Methods: Potentially inappropriate prescription propositions for children were collected through a systematic review. Then, the Delphi technique was adopted to form the final criteria. Panelists were asked to use a 5-point Likert scale to rate their agreement with each potentially inappropriate prescription proposition and were encouraged to add new propositions based on their clinical experience and knowledge. After 2 rounds of Delphi survey and propositions were fully revised and improved, the final criteria for identifying potentially inappropriate prescriptions in children were formed.Results: The final criteria for identifying potential inappropriate prescriptions in children has 136 propositions, which were divided into “criteria for children with non-specific diseases/conditions” (71 propositions: 68 for potentially inappropriate medication, 3 for potential prescribing omission) and “criteria for children with specific diseases/conditions” (65 propositions: 55 for potentially inappropriate medication, 10 for potential prescribing omission), according to whether the proposition was about identifying specific risks associated with one drug in children with a specific other diseases/conditions that do not exist in children with other diseases/conditions.Conclusion: A tool for screening potentially inappropriate prescriptions in children is formed to detect potentially inappropriate medication and prescribing omission in pediatrics and is available to all medical professionals liable to prescribe or dispense medicines to children.
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Martins ACM, Giordani F, Gonçalves MDC, Guaraldo L, Rozenfeld S. [Deaths from adverse drug events in Brazil: Mortality Information System as a source of information]. CAD SAUDE PUBLICA 2022; 38:e00291221. [PMID: 36169445 DOI: 10.1590/0102-311xpt291221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 08/30/2023] Open
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Adverse drug events (ADEs) are harmful events caused by medication, and some of which can lead to death. Death records are an important source of information when using codes from the 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) suggestive of ADE. This study aimed to identify the ADEs registered in Brazililian Mortality Information System (SIM), analyzing data distribution by year, age group, and type of event. This is an ecological study with retrospective data collection, identifying ADEs in the SIM, using the ICD-10 codes. The study included deaths that occurred in Brazil from 2008 to 2016. An increase in the number of deaths associated with ADE was observed from 2008 to 2016, with a mortality rate per 1 million inhabitants ranging from 8.70 to 14.40 in the period. Most events corresponded to mental and behavioral disorders due to the use of psychotropic drugs. Most deaths (12,311) related to ADE codes were identified in several chapters of the ICD-10. Chapter XX, about adverse events, allowed the identification of a smaller number of deaths (4,893). Higher event rates were observed among individuals aged 60 years and over (39.8/1 million) and children younger than one year (22.0/1 million). The identification of ADE-related deaths on the SIM is an important strategy for addressing undesirable drug-related events. Deaths related to the use of psychotropic drugs were the most frequent ADE-related deaths and the elderly were the age group most affected by ADEs.
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- Instituto Nacional de Infectologia Evandro Chagas, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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- Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
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Siemens A, Anderson SJ, Rassekh SR, Ross CJD, Carleton BC. A Systematic Review of Polygenic Models for Predicting Drug Outcomes. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12091394. [PMID: 36143179 PMCID: PMC9505711 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12091394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polygenic models have emerged as promising prediction tools for the prediction of complex traits. Currently, the majority of polygenic models are developed in the context of predicting disease risk, but polygenic models may also prove useful in predicting drug outcomes. This study sought to understand how polygenic models incorporating pharmacogenetic variants are being used in the prediction of drug outcomes. A systematic review was conducted with the aim of gaining insights into the methods used to construct polygenic models, as well as their performance in drug outcome prediction. The search uncovered 89 papers that incorporated pharmacogenetic variants in the development of polygenic models. It was found that the most common polygenic models were constructed for drug dosing predictions in anticoagulant therapies (n = 27). While nearly all studies found a significant association with their polygenic model and the investigated drug outcome (93.3%), less than half (47.2%) compared the performance of the polygenic model against clinical predictors, and even fewer (40.4%) sought to validate model predictions in an independent cohort. Additionally, the heterogeneity of reported performance measures makes the comparison of models across studies challenging. These findings highlight key considerations for future work in developing polygenic models in pharmacogenomic research.
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- Angela Siemens
- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada
- BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4, Canada
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada
- BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4, Canada
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- Division of Translational Therapeutics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4, Canada
- Division of Oncology, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4, Canada
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada
- BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4, Canada
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada
- Division of Translational Therapeutics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4, Canada
- Pharmaceutical Outcomes Programme, British Columbia Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4, Canada
- Correspondence:
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Giangreco NP, Tatonetti NP. A database of pediatric drug effects to evaluate ontogenic mechanisms from child growth and development. MED 2022; 3:579-595.e7. [PMID: 35752163 PMCID: PMC9378670 DOI: 10.1016/j.medj.2022.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Revised: 11/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adverse drug effects (ADEs) in children are common and may result in disability and death, necessitating post-marketing monitoring of their use. Evaluating drug safety is especially challenging in children due to the processes of growth and maturation, which can alter how children respond to treatment. Current drug safety-signal-detection methods do not account for these dynamics. METHODS We recently developed a method called disproportionality generalized additive models (dGAMs) to better identify safety signals for drugs across child-development stages. FINDINGS We used dGAMs on a database of 264,453 pediatric adverse-event reports and found 19,438 ADEs signals associated with development and validated these signals against a small reference set of pediatric ADEs. Using our approach, we can hypothesize on the ontogenic dynamics of ADE signals, such as that montelukast-induced psychiatric disorders appear most significant in the second year of life. Additionally, we integrated pediatric enzyme expression data and found that pharmacogenes with dynamic childhood expression, such as CYP2C18 and CYP27B1, are associated with pediatric ADEs. CONCLUSIONS We curated KidSIDES, a database of pediatric drug safety signals, for the research community and developed the Pediatric Drug Safety portal (PDSportal) to facilitate evaluation of drug safety signals across childhood growth and development. FUNDING This study was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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- Nicholas P Giangreco
- Departments of Systems Biology and Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, 622 W. 168(th) Street, New York, NY 10032, USA
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- Departments of Systems Biology and Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, 622 W. 168(th) Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.
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Elzagallaai AA, Rieder MJ. Genetic markers of drug hypersensitivity in pediatrics: current state and promise. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2022; 15:715-728. [DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2022.2100345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Abdelbaset A Elzagallaai
- Department of Paediatrics Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Panda G, Mishra N, Sharma D, Kutum R, Bhoyar RC, Jain A, Imran M, Senthilvel V, Divakar MK, Mishra A, Garg P, Banerjee P, Sivasubbu S, Scaria V, Ray A. Comprehensive Assessment of Indian Variations in the Druggable Kinome Landscape Highlights Distinct Insights at the Sequence, Structure and Pharmacogenomic Stratum. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:858345. [PMID: 35865963 PMCID: PMC9294532 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.858345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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India confines more than 17% of the world’s population and has a diverse genetic makeup with several clinically relevant rare mutations belonging to many sub-group which are undervalued in global sequencing datasets like the 1000 Genome data (1KG) containing limited samples for Indian ethnicity. Such databases are critical for the pharmaceutical and drug development industry where diversity plays a crucial role in identifying genetic disposition towards adverse drug reactions. A qualitative and comparative sequence and structural study utilizing variant information present in the recently published, largest curated Indian genome database (IndiGen) and the 1000 Genome data was performed for variants belonging to the kinase coding genes, the second most targeted group of drug targets. The sequence-level analysis identified similarities and differences among different populations based on the nsSNVs and amino acid exchange frequencies whereas a comparative structural analysis of IndiGen variants was performed with pathogenic variants reported in UniProtKB Humsavar data. The influence of these variations on structural features of the protein, such as structural stability, solvent accessibility, hydrophobicity, and the hydrogen-bond network was investigated. In-silico screening of the known drugs to these Indian variation-containing proteins reveals critical differences imparted in the strength of binding due to the variations present in the Indian population. In conclusion, this study constitutes a comprehensive investigation into the understanding of common variations present in the second largest population in the world and investigating its implications in the sequence, structural and pharmacogenomic landscape. The preliminary investigation reported in this paper, supporting the screening and detection of ADRs specific to the Indian population could aid in the development of techniques for pre-clinical and post-market screening of drug-related adverse events in the Indian population.
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- Gayatri Panda
- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Okhla, India
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Okhla, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, India
- Ashoka University, Sonipat, India
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- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, India
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- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, India
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Okhla, India
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- Institute for Physiology, Charité-University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, India
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- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, India
- CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, Delhi, India
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- Department of Computational Biology, Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Okhla, India
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Şengül Emeksiz Z, Metbulut P, Akyan Soydaş ŞS, Tuğcu G, Cinel G, Dibek Mısırlıoğlu E. Evaluation of Frequency and Characteristics of Drug Allergy in Pediatric Patients with Cystic Fibrosis. PEDIATRIC ALLERGY, IMMUNOLOGY, AND PULMONOLOGY 2022; 35:74-78. [PMID: 35588286 PMCID: PMC9247676 DOI: 10.1089/ped.2021.0165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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Background: Previous studies reported that the prevalence of drug allergy is higher in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) than in the general population. It is important to exclude or confirm the drug allergy diagnosis with detailed allergic evaluation for preventing drug allergy overdiagnosis. Our study aims to determine the actual frequency of drug allergy proven by diagnostic tests in children with CF and to compare it with the control group. Methods: Patients diagnosed with CF who were followed up in the Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic were included in the study group. Children with similar gender and age characteristics who did not have any chronic diseases and who applied to the Pediatric Polyclinics were included in the control group. We reviewed the medical data of patients with CF. Also, we evaluated the parents of the patients via phone conversation and/or during the control of the outpatient clinic and questioned them in terms of drug allergy. In addition, we assessed those with suspected drug allergies in the pediatric allergy clinic for diagnostic tests and compared it to the control group. Results: CF patients (n = 44) and control group (n = 100) were included in the study. Only 1 patient (2.2%) out of the 44 patients in the study group had a suspicion of drug-related hypersensitivity history. In the control group, 1 patient had a history of rash, provocation test was performed to rule out drug hypersensitivity reaction, and it was evaluated as a negative result. Conclusions: The result of our study showed that the frequency of drug allergy in children diagnosed with CF was not different from the control group. However, it will be useful to confirm the data of pediatric patients with CF in larger groups. In the presence of suspicion of drug allergy, a diagnostic evaluation can prevent unnecessary drug allergy diagnoses.
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- Zeynep Şengül Emeksiz
- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Children's Hospital, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
- Address correspondence to: Zeynep Şengül Emeksiz, MD, Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Ankara Children's Hospital, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Children's Hospital, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Children's Hospital, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Children's Hospital, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara Children's Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Children's Hospital, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Alvarez-Cuesta E, Madrigal-Burgaleta R, Broyles AD, Cuesta-Herranz J, Guzman-Melendez MA, Maciag MC, Phillips EJ, Trubiano JA, Wong JT, Ansotegui I. Standards for practical intravenous rapid drug desensitization & delabeling: A WAO committee statement. World Allergy Organ J 2022; 15:100640. [PMID: 35694005 PMCID: PMC9163606 DOI: 10.1016/j.waojou.2022.100640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) to intravenous drugs can be severe and might leave patients and doctors in a difficult position where an essential treatment or intervention has to be suspended. Even if virtually any intravenous medication can potentially trigger a life-threatening DHR, chemotherapeutics, biologics, and antibiotics are amongst the intravenous drugs most frequently involved in these reactions. Admittedly, suspending such treatments may negatively impact the survival outcomes or the quality of life of affected patients. Delabeling pathways and rapid drug desensitization (RDD) can help reactive patients stay on first-choice therapies instead of turning to less efficacious, less cost-effective, or more toxic alternatives. However, these are high-complexity and high-risk techniques, which usually need expert teams and allergy-specific techniques (skin testing, in vitro testing, drug provocation testing) to ensure safety, an accurate diagnosis, and personalized management. Unfortunately, there are significant inequalities within and among countries in access to allergy departments with the necessary expertise and resources to offer these techniques and tackle these DHRs optimally. The main objective of this consensus document is to create a great benefit for patients worldwide by aiding allergists to expand the scope of their practice and support them with evidence, data, and experience from leading groups from around the globe. This statement of the Drug Hypersensitivity Committee of the World Allergy Organization (WAO) aims to be a comprehensive practical guide on the technical aspects of implementing acute-onset intravenous hypersensitivity delabeling and RDD for a wide range of drugs. Thus, the manuscript does not only focus on clinical pathways. Instead, it also provides guidance on topics usually left unaddressed, namely, internal validation, continuous quality improvement, creating a healthy multidisciplinary environment, and redesigning care (including a specific supplemental section on a real-life example of how to design a dedicated space that can combine basic and complex diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in allergy).
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- Allergy & Severe Asthma Service, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
- Drug Desensitisation Centre, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Barcelona, Spain
- Corresponding author. Allergy & Severe Asthma Service, Respiratory Department, 4th Floor, King George V Building, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, West Smithfield, London EC1A 7BE, UK
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- Division of Allergy & Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Allergy and Immunology, FIIS-Fundación Jiménez Díaz, UAM, Madrid, Spain
- RETIC ARADyAL, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Spain
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- Division of Allergy & Immunology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine & Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Centre for Antibiotic Allergy and Research, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Australia
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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RunaMBBS, PhD, FRCPaxAngel-PereiraDenisseMDlBanerjiAleenaMDayBerges-GimenoMaria PilarMD, PhDmBernal-RubioLorenaMDmBrockowKnutMDnCardona VillaRicardoMDoCastellsMariana C.MD, PhDpCaubetJean-ChristophMDqChangYoon-SeokMD, PhDrEnsinaLuis FelipeMD, MSc, PhDsChikhladzeMananaPhDtChiriacAnca MirelaMD, PhDuChungWeng-HungMD, PhDvEbisawaMotohiroMD, PhDwFernandesBryanMBBS, MRCPaxGarveyLene HeiseMD, PhDxawGomezMaximilianoMD, PhDyGomez VeraJavierMDzGonzalez DiazSandraMD, PhDaaHongDavid I.MDpIvancevichJuan CarlosMDabKangHye-RyunMD, PhDacKhanDavid A.MDadKuruvillaMerinMDaeLarco SousaJose IgnacioMDafLatour-StaffeldPatriciaMDagLiuAnne Y.MDahMacyEricMDaiMallingHans JorgenMDajMasperoJorgeMDakMaySara M.MDalMayorgaCristobalinaPhDamParkMiguel A.MDanPeterJonathanMBChB, PhDaoPicardMatthieuMD, FRCPCapRodriguez-BouzaTitoMD, PhDaq2RomanoAntoninoMDarSanchez-BorgesMarioMDazbaTannoLuciana KaseMD, PhDuTorresMaria JoseMD, PhDamUreña-TaveraAliciaMDasValluzziRocco L.MDatVolcheckGerald W.MDauYamaguchiMasaoMD, PhDavHospital Universitario de Canarias, Tenerife, SpainAllergy Division, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, SpainDepartment of Dermatology and Allergy Biederstein, School of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Munich, GermanyUniversidad de Antioquia, Medellín, ColombiaDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USAPediatric Allergy Unit, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, SwitzerlandDivision of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaDivision of Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Federal University of Sao Paulo, BrazilMedical Faculty at Akaki Tsereteli State University, KuTaisi, Tskaltubo, GeorgiaDivision of Allergy, Department of Pulmonology, Hôpital Arnaud de Villeneuve, University Hospital of Montpellier, Montpellier, FranceDepartment of Dermatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Linko and Keelung, TaiwanClinical Research Center for Allergy and Rheumatology, National Hospital Organization Sagamihara National Hospital, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, JapanAllergy Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte, Copenhagen, DenmarkSchool of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Salta, ArgentinaInstitute of Security and Social Services of State Workers, López Mateos Regional Hospital, Mexico City, MexicoRegional Center of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University Hospital “Dr. José Eleuterio González”, Gonzalitos y Madero s/n Colonia Mitras Centro, Monterrey, MexicoServicio de Alergia e Immunologia, Clinica Santa Isabel, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaInstitute of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Seoul National University Medical Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Division of Allergy & Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USADivision of Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USAAllergy Department, Clinica San Felipe, Lima, PeruCentro Avanzado de Alergia y Asma de Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicStanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USASouthern California Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente Southern California, San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA, USADanish Allergy Centre, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, DenmarkAllergy and Respiratory Research Unit, Fundación CIDEA, Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDivision of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USAAllergy Unit and Research Group, Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, UMA-IBIMA-BIONAND, ARADyAL, Málaga, SpainDivision of Allergic Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USADivision of Allergology and Clinical Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South AfricaDepartment of Medicine, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, CanadaCentro de Patología Alérgica, Hospital Quirón Palmaplanas, Palma, SpainOasi Research Institute – IRCCS, Troina, ItalyClinica Union Medica del Norte, Santiago, Dominican RepublicMultifactorial and Systemic Diseases Research Area, Predictive and Preventive Medicine Research Unit, Division of Allergy, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital IRCCS, Rome, ItalyDivision of Allergic Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USADivision of Respiratory Medicine, Third Department of Medicine, Teikyo University Chiba Medical Center, Anesaki, Ichihara, Chiba, JapanDepartment of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, DenmarkAllergy & Severe Asthma Service, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UKDivision of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USAAllergy and Clinical Immunology Department, Centro Médico Docente La Trinidad, Caracas, VenezuelaAllergy and Clinical Immunology Department, Clínica El Avila, Caracas, Venezuela
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Balsamo C, Del Bono C, Pagano G, Valastro V, Ghizzi C, Lombardi F. Pediatric Adverse Drug Reactions: An Observational Cohort Study After Health Care Workers' Training. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2022; 27:324-329. [PMID: 35558357 PMCID: PMC9088431 DOI: 10.5863/1551-6776-27.4.324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in children are an important but underestimated public health issue. This study describes ADRs in a registered pediatric population of Bologna and demonstrates that ADRs might be better detected after health care personnel training. METHODS A prospective cohort was recruited from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2019, after health care worker sensitization, and compared to a retrospective cohort enrolled from 2013 to 2016. The ADRs are classified by system organ classes and drugs are categorized according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification system. RESULTS We retrospectively recruited 78 pediatric patients with ADRs in the 2013 to 2016 period, and we prospectively enrolled 127 children in the 2016 to 2019 period. In both periods, most of the ADRs reported were classified as non-serious reactions (68.8%). The most frequent ADRs were general and administration site disorders. During 2013 to 2016 vaccines were the most frequent cause of ADRs (83.3%;) and the main reporters were health care workers other than physicians (84.6%), whereas during the second period, medical doctors become the main signalers (65.4%) and ADRs related to vaccines significantly decreased (55.1%). During the 2016 to 2019 period the number of drug categories was higher than in the 2013 to 2016 period (24 vs 8). Patients with ADRs due to vaccinations present more frequently a favourable outcome (63%). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that active pharmacovigilance and health care personnel sensitization are associated with improved ADR detection, providing valuable information about drugs' safety profile in pediatric patients.
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- Claudia Balsamo
- Pediatric Department (CB, CG, FL), Maggiore Hospital Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna AUSL, Bologna, Italy
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- Specialty School of Paediatrics (CDB, GP), Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Specialty School of Paediatrics (CDB, GP), Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatric Department (CB, CG, FL), Maggiore Hospital Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna AUSL, Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatric Department (CB, CG, FL), Maggiore Hospital Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Ospedale Maggiore Carlo Alberto Pizzardi, Bologna AUSL, Bologna, Italy
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Telemedicine in Drug Hypersensitivity. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am 2022; 42:323-333. [DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2021.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Aung AK, Walker S, Khu YL, Tang MJ, Lee JI, Graudins LV. Adverse drug reaction management in hospital settings: review on practice variations, quality indicators and education focus. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2022; 78:781-791. [PMID: 35171316 PMCID: PMC9005418 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-022-03287-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Purpose Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) contribute significantly to healthcare burden. However, they are largely preventable through appropriate management processes. This narrative review aims to identify the quality indicators that should be considered for routine monitoring of processes within hospital ADR management systems. It also examines the potential reasons behind variation in ADR management practices amongst HCPs, and explores possible solutions, focusing on targeted education programmes, to improve both the quality and quantity indicators of ADR management processes. Methods A comprehensive literature review was conducted to explore relevant themes and topics concerning ADR management, quality indicators and educational interventions. Results Substantial variability exists in ADR management amongst healthcare professionals (HCPs) with regard to reporting rates, characteristics of ADRs reported, quality of assessment, completeness of reports and, most importantly, risk communication practices. These variable practices not only threaten patient safety but also undermine pharmacovigilance processes. To date, quality indicators to monitor ADR management practices within hospital settings remain ill-defined. Furthermore, evidence behind effective interventions, especially in the form of targeted education strategies, to improve the quality of ADR management remains limited. Conclusions The focus of ADR management in hospitals should be to promote patient safety through comprehensive assessment, risk communication and safe prescribing. There is a need to develop a system to define, measure and monitor the quality of ADR management. Educational strategies may help improve the quality of ADR management processes.
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- Ar Kar Aung
- Department of General Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. .,School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of General Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of General Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, USA.,Quality Improvement Academy, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, USA
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Amaro-Hosey K, Danés I, Agustí A. Adverse Drug Reactions in Pediatric Oncohematology: A Systematic Review. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:777498. [PMID: 35185536 PMCID: PMC8850382 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.777498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Introduction: Adverse drug reactions (ADR) are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients. Due to the disease severity and chemotherapy safety profile, oncologic patients are at higher risk of ADR. However, there is little evidence on pharmacovigilance studies evaluating drug safety in this specific population. Methods: In order to assess the incidence and characteristics of ADR in pediatric patients with oncohematogical diseases and the methodology used in the studies, a systematic review was carried out using both free search and a combination of MeSH terms. Data extraction and critical appraisal were performed independently using a predefined form. Results: Fourteen studies were included, of which eight were prospective and half focused in inpatients. Sample size and study duration varied widely. Different methods of ADR identification were detected, used alone or combined. Causality and severity were assessed frequently, whereas preventability was lacking in most studies. ADR incidence varied between 14.4 and 67% in inpatients, and 19.6–68.1% in admissions, mainly in the form of hematological, gastrointestinal and skin toxicity. Between 11 and 16.4% ADR were considered severe, and preventability ranged from 0 to 74.5%. Conclusion: ADR in oncohematology pediatric patients are frequent. A high variability in study design and results has been found. The use of methodological standards and preventability assessment should be reinforced in order to allow results comparison between studies and centers, and to detected areas of improvement. Systematic Review Registration:https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=96513, identifier CRD42018096513.
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- Kristopher Amaro-Hosey
- Clinical Pharmacology Service, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Vall d’Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Vall d’Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
- Clinical Pharmacology Service, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
- *Correspondence: Immaculada Danés,
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- Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Vall d’Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
- Clinical Pharmacology Service, Vall d’Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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Mi X, Zeng L, Zhang L. Systematic review of the prevalence and nature of drug‐related problems in paediatric patients. J Clin Pharm Ther 2022; 47:776-782. [PMID: 35098566 PMCID: PMC9306611 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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What is known and objective Methods Results What is new and conclusion
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- Xue Mi
- College of Pharmacy Ningxia Medical University Yinchuan China
- Evidence‐Based Pharmacy Center West China Second University HospitalSichuan University Chengdu China
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- Evidence‐Based Pharmacy Center West China Second University HospitalSichuan University Chengdu China
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- Evidence‐Based Pharmacy Center West China Second University HospitalSichuan University Chengdu China
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Sakamoto K, Yamamoto-Hanada K, Kubota M, Ishiguro A, Ohya Y. Type B adverse drug reactions to antibiotics and antibiotic allergy in infants and children. Pediatr Int 2022; 64:e15126. [PMID: 35616171 DOI: 10.1111/ped.15126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Distinguishing allergic reactions from non-allergic type B adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to antibiotics is challenging, particularly in children, because we lack epidemiological information that can be used in primary care situations. This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of type B ADRs to antibiotics and antibiotic allergy (AA) in previously healthy children. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of previously healthy children admitted for treating urinary tract infections over a 10 year period. The primary outcome was the frequency of type B ADRs and AAs that were assessed by pediatricians. Secondary outcomes include demographic data about patients' backgrounds, infections, treatments, ADRs, and action against ADRs. All the data were collected via patients' medical records. RESULTS Out of 791 participants, type B ADRs were reported in 77 children (9.7%), and AA labeling was performed in six children (0.8%). Physicians assessed 30.4% of type B ADRs as severe or life-threatening symptoms. All patients were discharged without long-term complications. Physicians detected the primary cause (individual patient host factors or environmental risks) in 39 cases of type B ADRs. CONCLUSION Type B ADRs to antibiotics were frequently reported even in previously healthy children. Physicians should use appropriate techniques (e.g., specialist consulting and skin testing) when they suspect that a type B ADR might be an AA. Labeling and de-labeling programs and tools for type B ADRs related to antibiotics should be implemented to prevent the mislabeling of AA.
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- Kei Sakamoto
- Department of General Pediatrics and Interdisciplinary Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan.,Center for Postgraduate Education and Training, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Pediatrics and Interdisciplinary Medicine, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Postgraduate Education and Training, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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- Allergy Center, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan
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Jiao Z, Feng Z, Yan Z, Zhang J, Li G, Wang G, Wang Q, Feng D. Suspected Adverse Drug Reactions in Pediatric Cancer Patients in China: An Analysis of Henan Province Spontaneous Reporting System Database. Front Oncol 2021; 11:807171. [PMID: 34988029 PMCID: PMC8721046 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.807171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Introduction Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in pediatric cancer patients have not yet received due attention in the world. Antineoplastic drugs are frequently related to ADRs. Few studies focus on the ADR and the intervention measures in pediatric cancer patients. Methods ADR reports submitted to Henan Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Center from 2016 to 2020 for individuals aged from birth to 17 years (including 17 years) were included. Data were analyzed with respect to gender, age, disease types, past history of ADR, occurrence time of ADR, polypharmacy, route of administration, off-label drug use, name of suspected drugs per ADR report, and severity of ADR reports. Results A total of 431 ADR reports related to antineoplastic drugs in pediatric patients were collected, 31.55% were serious ADRs (SADRs). The median age of patients was six years (inter quartile range, IQR: 3-11), the age groups with higher reporting rates were concentrated in 1-3-year-olds (130). Past history of ADR, occurrence time of ADR and polypharmacy were statistically associated with SADR. Myelosuppression was the most frequent ADR (15.55%), cytarabine was the most frequent drug (26.22%). The signal mining method produced 14 signals, three signals were off-label ADRs. Conclusions This study described the characteristics of ADRs in pediatric cancer patients. By conducting signal mining method, three off-label ADRs need further study. We should pay more attention to these ADRs and develop relative management strategies. More researches are needed to achieve a better understanding of the characteristics of ADRs in pediatric cancer patients of China.
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- Zhiming Jiao
- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Medical Products Administration and Center for Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring of Henan, Zhengzhou, China
- College of Public Administration, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Medicine and Health Management, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- *Correspondence: Da Feng ,
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Tripathy R, Das S, Das P, Mohakud NK, Das M. Adverse Drug Reactions in the Pediatric Population: Findings From the Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Center of a Teaching Hospital in Odisha (2015-2020). Cureus 2021; 13:e19424. [PMID: 34909334 PMCID: PMC8661494 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.19424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background and objective The incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in hospitalized children varies from 0.6-16.8%. There is a lack of uniformity and an absence of quality reporting with respect to the collection of data on ADRs worldwide, resulting in a scarcity of data regarding ADRs in children. In light of this, we aimed to analyze various factors related to ADRs in the pediatric population in the ADR Monitoring Center (AMC) of a teaching hospital in Odisha, India. Methods This was a record-based study conducted by the department of pharmacology in collaboration with the department of pediatrics. Detailed information regarding all ADR cases in children (<14 years of age) was collected in a format designed by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC). A total of 105 ADRs reported during a five-year period (2015-20) were subjected to analysis. Results The largest number of ADRs were reported in the age group zero to five years (41%). Males were affected more compared to females (1.7:1). Cutaneous ADRs were the most common type (86.5%) followed by the involvement of the gastrointestinal system (10%); 21% of cases were serious in nature, i.e., they required either hospitalization or led to a prolonged hospital stay. Antibiotics were the major drug category involved in causing drug reactions (66%) and among them, ceftriaxone (24.6%) was the most common causative agent. Conclusions One-fifth of the pediatric cases of ADRs were serious in nature. The most common causative agent was antibiotics, especially beta-lactams. There is an urgent need to raise awareness among healthcare professionals by conducting training programs to encourage the spontaneous reporting of ADRs, which will help to ensure drug safety in the pediatric population.
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- Pediatrics, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Pediatric Medicine, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Pediatric Medicine, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND
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- Pharmacology, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, IND
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Khan Z, Karataş Y, Kıroğlu O. Evaluation of Adverse Drug Reactions in Paediatric Patients: A Retrospective Study in Turkish Hospital. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:786182. [PMID: 34867419 PMCID: PMC8638749 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.786182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Drug safety in paediatric patients is a serious public health concern around the world. The paediatric patients are more prone to adverse drug reactions (ADRs) than adults. Moreover, there is a scarcity of information about ADRs in paediatric patients. This study was conducted to determine the frequency, causality, severity, preventability of paediatric patients’ ADRs reported in a tertiary care hospital in Adana, Turkey. A retrospective study was conducted on all spontaneously reported ADRs between January 01, 2020, to July 30, 2021, in paediatric patients. The ADRs reports were evaluated in terms of gender, age, ADR characteristics, suspected drugs and reporting source. All included ADRs reports were characterized according to the Naranjo Algorithm/World Health Organization (WHO) causality scales, Hartwig/Siegel and Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) severity scales, the modified Schoumock and Thornton preventability scale and hospital pharmacovigilance center criteria for seriousness. Therapeutic groups were also coded using the WHO-Anatomical Therapeutic and Chemical (ATC) classification. During the study period, 8,912 paediatric patients who were admitted had 16 ADRs with 1.7 ADRs/1,000 admissions. The majority of ADRs were found in infants (31.2%) and children (56.2%) as compared to adolescents (12.5%). ADRs were observed more in females (81.2%) than males. Skin (62.5%) was the most affected organ due to the ADRs, and maculopapular rash and erythema multiforme were the most commonly reported symptoms. Most ADRs were probable/likely (93.7%), severe (50%), preventable or probably preventable (43.7%) and serious (37.5%). Antibiotics (93.7%) were found to be the most common cause of ADRs in paediatric patients. The majority of ADRs were associated with vancomycin (68.7%). Most of the ADRs were reported by a medical doctor in this study. This small sample size study highlights significant problems of ADRs in paediatric patients, mainly caused by antibiotics and with a majority of ADRs manifest as skin reactions. Furthermore, a high proportion of the identified ADRs were found to be preventable. More focused efforts are needed at the national level to avoid preventable ADRs in hospitals. Monitoring and management of ADRs and future studies would be beneficial for better patient care and safety.
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- Zakir Khan
- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey.,Pharmacovigilance Specialist, Balcali Hospital, Faculty of Medicines, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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Mouton JP, Jobanputra N, Tatz G, Cohen K. Serious adverse drug reactions in sub-Saharan Africa in the era of antiretroviral treatment: A systematic review. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2021; 9:e00875. [PMID: 34738728 PMCID: PMC8569857 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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We aimed to summarize and describe the burden of serious adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in the era of antiretroviral therapy. We searched Medline, CINAHL, Africa-Wide Information, Scopus, and Web of Science, without language restriction up to March 2021. We hand-searched reference lists, conference abstracts, and dissertation databases. We included studies reporting proportions of admissions attributed to ADRs, admissions prolonged by ADRs, or in-hospital deaths attributed to ADRs. Two reviewers independently screened the studies, reviewed the study quality using a previously published tool, and extracted the data. We tested for heterogeneity using I2 -statistics and summarized the study results using medians and interquartile ranges. Subgroup analyses summarized the results by study quality, setting, methodology, and population. From 1005 unique references identified, we included 15 studies. Median study quality was 7/10; heterogeneity was very high. Median [IQR] proportion of admissions attributed to ADRs was 4.8% [1.5% to 7.0%] (14 studies) and 6.4% [4.0% to 8.4%] in nine active surveillance studies in adults. Two pediatric studies reported the proportion of admissions prolonged by ADRs (0.29% and 0.99%). Three studies reported the proportion of in-hospital deaths attributed to ADRs (2.5%, 13%, and 16%). Antiretroviral and antituberculosis drugs were often implicated in serious ADRs. Evidence of the burden of serious ADRs in SSA is patchy and heterogeneous. A few high-quality studies suggest that the burden is considerable, and that it reflects the regional impact of the HIV pandemic. Further characterization of this burden is required, ideally in studies of standardized methodology.
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- Johannes P. Mouton
- Division of Clinical PharmacologyDepartment of MedicineUniversity of Cape TownCape TownSouth Africa
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- Division of Clinical PharmacologyDepartment of MedicineUniversity of Cape TownCape TownSouth Africa
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- Division of Clinical PharmacologyDepartment of MedicineUniversity of Cape TownCape TownSouth Africa
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- Division of Clinical PharmacologyDepartment of MedicineUniversity of Cape TownCape TownSouth Africa
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López-Valverde L, Domènech È, Roguera M, Gich I, Farré M, Rodrigo C, Montané E. Spontaneous Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions in a Pediatric Population in a Tertiary Hospital. J Clin Med 2021; 10:5531. [PMID: 34884233 PMCID: PMC8658366 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10235531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The pediatric population is a vulnerable group for adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and data on spontaneous reporting of ADRs in the hospital setting are scarce. We conducted a retrospective analysis of ADRs in pediatric patients spontaneously reported by health care professionals to a Pharmacovigilance Program in a tertiary hospital between 2010 and 2020, and we compared characteristics of ADRs between pediatric age subgroups. From 1787 spontaneously reported ADRs in an 11-year period, 103 (5.85%) were pediatric ADRs. The median age of patients with ADRs was 8.4 years (range 1 day-17 years) and 57.3% were male. The most frequent ADRs reported were nervous system disorders (13.6%) and the most frequently involved drugs were antineoplastics and immunodulators (32.4%). A 59.2% of the ADRs were serious and 55.3% were classified as being type B reactions. Medication errors were involved in 7.8% of the ADRs and 11.9% of the suspected drugs were used off-label. Spontaneous reports of ADRs in newborns, infants, and toddlers were more serious and less often described in the product data sheet than in children and adolescents (p < 0.001 and p = 0.004 respectively). Medication errors were more frequent in patients under two years of age. These results should be interpreted with caution due to under-reporting and biases in spontaneous reporting of ADRs.
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- Laura López-Valverde
- Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (L.L.-V.); (I.G.); (M.F.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, 08916 Badalona, Spain; (È.D.); (M.R.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, 08916 Badalona, Spain; (È.D.); (M.R.); (C.R.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (L.L.-V.); (I.G.); (M.F.)
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hospital Universitari Sant Pau, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (L.L.-V.); (I.G.); (M.F.)
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, 08916 Badalona, Spain
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, 08916 Badalona, Spain; (È.D.); (M.R.); (C.R.)
- Department of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Spain; (L.L.-V.); (I.G.); (M.F.)
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, 08916 Badalona, Spain
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Ercan N, Konukbay D. The knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers on drug hypersensitivity reactions in children: A tertiary centre experience from Turkey. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14444. [PMID: 34105870 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Adverse drug reactions are an important public health concern that affects doctor and dentist prescriptions and healthcare workers' practice. We planned to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare workers in our country about drug hypersensitivity reactions in paediatric patients and to determine the risk factors that may affect them. METHOD This study was carried out in a capital-located university hospital. Healthcare workers authorized to intervene in children (0-18 age group), including medical doctors, nurses, and dentists, were enrolled in the study. The study questionnaire was developed by paediatric allergy and immunology specialists and paediatric nurses by considering the other studies on the same subject. RESULTS Three hundred fifty-four (88.5%) out of 400 healthcare workers, whose study survey was distributed, returned to us by filling the questionnaire. According to the groups of the profession, there was a statistically significant difference between the average of correct answers given to the questions evaluating knowledge levels (P < .001). The doctors' knowledge score (M ± SD 18.6 ± 2.1) was the highest. The general attitudes of healthcare workers towards drug hypersensitivity reactions in children were similar and were positive (P < .053). However, general practice patterns were significantly different (P < .001). Nurses were observed to practice more positively than doctors and dentists. As the healthcare worker gets older, his practice score increased by 0.546; on the other hand, being a resident reduced the score from the practice score by 3.770. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that advanced training programmes must be provided for healthcare workers in learning drug hypersensitivity reactions, particularly in paediatric patients.
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- Nazli Ercan
- Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Gulhane Research and Training Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Etlik, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Gulhane Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Etlik, Turkey
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Giangreco NP, Tatonetti NP. Evaluating risk detection methods to uncover ontogenic-mediated adverse drug effect mechanisms in children. BioData Min 2021; 14:34. [PMID: 34294093 PMCID: PMC8296590 DOI: 10.1186/s13040-021-00264-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Identifying adverse drugs effects (ADEs) in children, overall and within pediatric age groups, is essential for preventing disability and death from marketed drugs. At the same time, however, detection is challenging due to dynamic biological processes during growth and maturation, called ontogeny, that alter pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. As a result, methodologies in pediatric drug safety have been limited to event surveillance and have not focused on investigating adverse event mechanisms. There is an opportunity to identify drug event patterns within observational databases for evaluating ontogenic-mediated adverse event mechanisms. The first step of which is to establish statistical models that can identify temporal trends of adverse effects across childhood. RESULTS Using simulation, we evaluated a population stratification method (the proportional reporting ratio or PRR) and a population modeling method (the generalized additive model or GAM) to identify and quantify ADE risk at varying reporting rates and dynamics. We found that GAMs showed improved performance over the PRR in detecting dynamic drug event reporting across child development stages. Moreover, GAMs exhibited normally distributed and robust ADE risk estimation at all development stages by sharing information across child development stages. CONCLUSIONS Our study underscores the opportunity for using population modeling techniques, which leverage drug event reporting across development stages, as biologically-inspired detection methods for evaluating ontogenic mechanisms.
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- Nicholas P. Giangreco
- Departments of Systems Biology and Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, 622 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032 USA
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- Departments of Systems Biology and Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, 622 W. 168th Street, New York, NY 10032 USA
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Amaro-Hosey K, Danés I, Vendrell L, Alonso L, Renedo B, Gros L, Vidal X, Cereza G, Agustí A. Adverse Reactions to Drugs of Special Interest in a Pediatric Oncohematology Service. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:670945. [PMID: 34025429 PMCID: PMC8131830 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.670945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Introduction: Drugs used in oncological diseases are frequently related to adverse drug reactions (ADR). Few studies have analyzed the toxicity of cancer treatments in children in real practice. Methods: An observational, longitudinal and prospective study has been carried out in an Oncohematology Service of a tertiary hospital. During 2017, patients exposed to one or more drugs of a previously agreed list were identified and followed-up for at least 6 months each. Characteristics of ADR, incidence, causality and possible preventability, have been evaluated. Results: 72 patients have been treated with at least one study drug, and 159 ADR episodes involving at least one of these drugs have been identified, with a total of 293 ADR. Most episodes required hospital admission (35.2%) or happened during the hospital stay (33%), and 91.2% were severe. Blood disorders were the most frequent ADR (96; 32.8%), related to thioguanine (42) and pegaspargase (39) mainly, followed by infections (86; 29.4%) related to thioguanine (32), pegaspargase (27), Erwinia asparaginase (14) and rituximab (13). Two ADR were unknown. Most ADR were dose-dependent or expectable (>90%). The global incidence of ADR was 3.1/100 days at risk (95% CI 2.7–3.5), with 3.5 ADR/100 days at risk with pegaspargase (95% CI 2.9–4.2), 1.2/100 days at risk with rituximab (95% CI 0.8–1.8) and 11.6/100 days at risk with thioguanine (95% CI 9.4–14.2). Controversial additional measures of prevention, other than those already used, were identified. Conclusion: ADR are frequent in pediatric oncohematological patients, mainly blood disorders and infectious diseases. Findings regarding incidence and preventability may be useful to compare data between different centers and to evaluate new possibilities for action or prevention.
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- Kristopher Amaro-Hosey
- Clinical Pharmacology Service, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinical Pharmacology Service, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinical Pharmacology Service, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Pharmacy Service, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinical Pharmacology Service, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.,Catalan Institute of Pharmacology Foundation, Vall Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinical Pharmacology Service, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Vall d'Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain
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Elzagallaai AA, Rieder MJ. Model Based Evaluation of Hypersensitivity Adverse Drug Reactions to Antimicrobial Agents in Children. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:638881. [PMID: 33995043 PMCID: PMC8120305 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.638881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Drug use in children is-in most cases-supported by extrapolation of data generated from clinical trials in adult populations. This puts children at higher risk of developing adverse drug reactions (ADRs) due to "off-label" use of drugs and dosing issues. Major types of ADRs are drug hypersensitivity reactions, an idiosyncratic type of ADRs that are largely unpredictable and can cause high morbidity and mortality in a hard-to-identify specific population of patients. Lack of a complete understanding of the pathophysiology of DHRs and their unpredictive nature make them problematic in clinical practice and in drug development. In addition, ethical and legal obstacles hinder conducting large clinical trials in children, which in turn make children a "therapeutic orphan" where clear clinical guidelines are lacking, and practice is based largely on the personal experience of the clinician, hence making modeling desirable. This brief review summarizes the current knowledge of model-based evaluation of diagnosis and management of drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) to antimicrobial drugs in the pediatric population. Ethical and legal aspects of drug research in children and the effect of different stages of child development and other factors on the risk of DHRs are discussed. The role of animal models, in vitro models and oral provocation test in management of DHRs are examined in the context of the current understanding of the pathophysiology of DHRs. Finally, recent changes in drug development legislations have been put forward to encourage drug developers to conduct trials in children clearly indicate the urgent need for evidence to support drug safety in children and for modeling to guide these clinical trials.
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- Abdelbaset A Elzagallaai
- Department of Paediatrics, London, ON, Canada.,Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, London, ON, Canada.,Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Carvalho IV, de Sousa VM, Visacri MB, Quintanilha JCF, de Souza CM, Ambrósio RFL, Reis MCD, de Queiroz RA, Mazzola PG, Galvao TF, Moriel P. Adverse Drug Event-Related Admissions to a Pediatric Emergency Unit. Pediatr Emerg Care 2021; 37:e152-e158. [PMID: 30106866 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to analyze adverse drug events (ADEs) related to admissions to a pediatric emergency unit and to identify the associated risk factors. METHODS This was a prospective study. Demographic data and details of medications were collected for each patient admitted. Case studies were performed by clinical pharmacists and the clinical team to discuss whether the admission was due to an ADE and to characterize the ADE. Multivariate logistic regression was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS In total, 1708 pediatric patients were included in this study. Adverse drug events were the cause of hospital admission in 12.3% of the studied population. The majority of patients presenting with an ADE were in the age group of 0 to 5 years (61.6%), had a mean ± SD age of 4.9 ± 3.9 years, were female (51.2%), were Caucasian (72.0%), and had infectious disorders (49.3%). High frequencies of medication errors (68.8%), use of drugs to treat respiratory disorders (27.7%), and ADEs of mild severity (75.3%) were reported. The risk of being admitted to the pediatric emergency unit for any ADE increased in cases of neurological (odds ratio [OR], 4.63; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.38-8.99), dermatological (OR, 3.16; 95% CI, 1.93-5.18), and respiratory (OR, 3.02; 95% CI, 1.89-4.83) disorders. CONCLUSIONS A high frequency of ADE-related admissions to the pediatric emergency unit was observed. The risk of being admitted to the pediatric emergency unit for any ADE increased in cases of neurological, dermatological, and respiratory disorders. Clinical pharmacists play an important role in the identification of ADEs and the education of child caregivers and health care providers concerning pediatric medication.
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- Pediatric Emergency Unit, Hospital of Clinics, University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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Leitzen S, Dubrall D, Toni I, Stingl J, Schulz M, Schmid M, Neubert A, Sachs B. Analysis of the reporting of adverse drug reactions in children and adolescents in Germany in the time period from 2000 to 2019. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0247446. [PMID: 33657139 PMCID: PMC7928460 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0247446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The objective of this study was to analyse reports on adverse drug reactions (ADRs) from Germany in the particularly vulnerable patient group of children and adolescents. Reporting characteristics, demographic parameters and off-label use were examined among others. The ratio of ADR reports per number of German inhabitants and the ratio of ADR reports per number of German inhabitants exposed to drugs were calculated and compared. These parameters were examined to derive trends in reporting of ADRs. 20,854 spontaneous ADR reports for the age group 0-17 years were identified in the European ADR database EudraVigilance for the time period 01.01.2000-28.02.2019 and analysed with regard to the aforementioned criteria. 86.5% (18,036/20,854) of the ADR reports originated from Healthcare Professionals and 12.2% (2,546/20,854) from non-Healthcare Professionals. 74.4% (15,522/20,854) of the ADR reports were classified as serious. The proportion of ADR reports per age group was 11.8% (0-1 month), 11.0% (2 months-1 year), 7.4% (2-3 years), 9.3% (4-6 years), 25.8% (7-12 years), and 34.8% (13-17 years) years, respectively. Male sex slightly dominated (51.2% vs. 44.8% females). Only 3.5% of the ADR reports reported off-label use. The annual number of ADR reports increased since 2000, even if set in context with the number of inhabitants and assumed drug-exposed inhabitants. The pediatric population declined in the study period which argues against its prominent role for the increase in the total number of ADR reports. Instead, among others, changes in reporting obligations may apply. The high proportion of serious ADR reports underlines the importance of pediatric drug safety.
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- Sarah Leitzen
- Research Division, Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, Bonn, Germany
- Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Research Division, Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, Bonn, Germany
- Institute for Medical Biometry, Informatics and Epidemiology, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, University Hospital of the RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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- Central Research Institute of Ambulatory Health Care in Germany, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Biometry, Informatics and Epidemiology, University Hospital of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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- Research Division, Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, Bonn, Germany
- Department for Dermatology and Allergy, University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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Healthcare professionals’ knowledge and practice of and attitudes towards pharmacovigilance in Alexandria, Egypt: a cross-sectional survey. DRUGS & THERAPY PERSPECTIVES 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40267-020-00798-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Montané E, Castells X. Epidemiology of drug-related deaths in European hospitals: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2021; 87:3659-3671. [PMID: 33629366 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.14799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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- Eva Montané
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Toxicology, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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Drug Allergy Labels Lost in Translation: From Patient to Charts and Backwards. THE JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY-IN PRACTICE 2021; 9:3015-3020. [PMID: 33607342 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaip.2021.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The current method of defining, reporting, assessment, labeling, delabeling, and reconciliation of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), and specifically immunologically mediated drug hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs), in electronic health records (EHRs) is inadequate and compromises care quality and safety. It is critical to accurately and succinctly report the signs and symptoms associated with ADRs and suspected HSRs to enable clinicians to determine the plausible reaction type and help guide appropriate future management plans. Despite the current limitations of the EHR allergy module, we must encourage improved clinical documentation and demand technological improvements. Telehealth methods have been shown to be valuable in the assessment of ADRs and HSRs, particularly in the case of penicillin allergy evaluation and delabeling. The implementation, assessment, and refinement of advanced technologies, including clinical informatics and artificial intelligence, along with continued education of health care providers have potential to improve EHR documentation and communication, thereby advancing patient safety efforts.
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Sharma JB, Krishnamurthy MN, Awase A, Joshi A, Patil V, Noronha V, Prabhash K, Gota V. Validation of a novel causality assessment scale for adverse events in non-small cell lung carcinoma patients treated with platinum and pemetrexed doublet chemotherapy. Ther Adv Drug Saf 2021; 12:2042098621991280. [PMID: 33628419 PMCID: PMC7882752 DOI: 10.1177/2042098621991280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Aim: Accurate causality assessment (CA) of adverse events (AEs) is important in clinical research and routine clinical practice. The Naranjo scale (NS) used for CA lacks specificity, leading to a high rate of false positive causal associations. NS is a simple scale for CA; however, its limitations have reduced its popularity in favour of other scales. We therefore attempted to improvise the algorithm by addressing specific lacunae in NS. Methods: We attempted to modify the existing NS by (a) changing the weightage given to certain responses, (b) achieving higher resolution to certain responses for delineating drug related and unrelated AEs and (c) modifying the slabs for classification of association as ‘likely’ and ‘unlikely’. The new scale, named as the Sharma-Nookala-Gota (SNG) algorithm, was evaluated in a training set of 19 AEs in a tertiary care cancer hospital in western India, and further validated in a set of 104 AEs. Consensus of four physician opinion was taken as gold standard for comparison. Results: Of the 19 AEs in the training set, 6 were described by the treating physician as ‘not related’ and 13 as related to the drug. The SNG algorithm had 100% concordance with physician opinion, whereas the NS had only 73.7% concordance. NS showed a tendency to misclassify AEs as ‘related’ when they were indeed ‘not related’. In the validation set of 104 AEs, NS and SNG algorithms misclassified 30 and 2 AEs, respectively, leading to a concordance of 70.2% and 98.1%, respectively, with physician opinion. Conclusion: Decisive modifications of the NS resulted in the SNG scale, with superior specificity while retaining sensitivity against the gold standard. Plain Language Summary SNG algorithm – A novel tool for causality assessment of adverse drug reactions Adverse events (AEs) can cause increased morbidity, hospitalisation, and even death. Hence it is essential to recognise AEs and to establish their correct causal relationship to a drug. Many causality assessment methods, scales and algorithms are available to assess the relationship between an AE and a drug. The Naranjo algorithm is most commonly employed in spite of its many drawbacks as it is simple to use. Concerns have been raised regarding the performance of the scale, and researchers have tried to answer them, but none of them could address all issues satisfactorily. We too experienced many problems while using it in our routine clinical practice and in clinical trials. For instance, the Naranjo scale is non-specific and shows a bias toward implicating the drug as the causal factor for AEs. This improper assessment has often led to drug discontinuation, thereby compromising the efficacy of treatment. Hence, we modified the existing Naranjo scale to a new one (the Sharma-Nookala-Gota – SNG algorithm) to address these shortcomings. We piloted the SNG causality assessment algorithm in patients suffering from AEs due to various drugs. The SNG algorithm was found to have good concordance with the physicians’ assessment of causality. As a next step, we validated the SNG algorithm in patients receiving a standard drug combination of pemetrexed and carboplatin for lung cancer combination. Out of the 104 AEs observed in 65 patients, the SNG causality assessment algorithm showed good concordance (except in two cases) with the physicians’ decision of causality assessment, while the Naranjo algorithm was not so successful. Hence, the SNG algorithm can be a better guide for causality assessment of AEs.
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- Jyoti Bhagatram Sharma
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Kharghar, Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai 410210, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Dr. E. Borge's Road, Parel, Mumbai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Dr. E. Borge's Road, Parel, Mumbai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Dr. E. Borge's Road, Parel, Mumbai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Tata Memorial Centre, Dr. E. Borge's Road, Parel, Mumbai, India; Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Advanced Centre for Treatment Research and Education in Cancer, Tata Memorial Centre, Navi Mumbai, India Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, India
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Sun JW, Hernández-Díaz S, Haneuse S, Bourgeois FT, Vine SM, Olfson M, Bateman BT, Huybrechts KF. Association of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors With the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents. JAMA Psychiatry 2021; 78:91-100. [PMID: 32876659 PMCID: PMC7489393 DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2020.2762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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IMPORTANCE Concerns exist that use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in adults, but evidence in children and adolescents is limited. In the absence of a randomized clinical trial, evidence must be generated using real-world data. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety of SSRI use in children and adolescents with respect to the associated risk of T2D. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This cohort study of patients aged 10 to 19 years with a diagnosis for an SSRI treatment indication was conducted within the nationwide Medicaid Analytic eXtract (MAX; January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2014) and the IBM MarketScan (January 1, 2003, to September 30, 2015) databases. Data were analyzed from November 1, 2018, to December 6, 2019. EXPOSURES New users of an SSRI medication and comparator groups with no known metabolic adverse effects (no antidepressant exposure, bupropion hydrochloride exposure, or psychotherapy exposure). Within-class individual SSRI medications were compared with fluoxetine hydrochloride. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Incident T2D during follow-up. Intention-to-treat effects were estimated using Cox proportional hazards regression models, adjusting for confounding through propensity score stratification. As-treated effects to account for continuous treatment were estimated using inverse probability weighting and marginal structural models. RESULTS A total of 1 582 914 patients were included in the analysis (58.3% female; mean [SD] age, 15.1 [2.3] years). The SSRI-treated group included 316 178 patients in the MAX database (publicly insured; mean [SD] age, 14.7 [2.1] years; 62.2% female) and 211 460 in the MarketScan database (privately insured; mean [SD] age, 15.8 [2.3] years; 63.9% female) with at least 2 SSRI prescriptions filled, followed up for a mean (SD) of 2.3 (2.0) and 2.2 (1.9) years, respectively. In publicly insured patients, initiation of SSRI treatment was associated with a 13% increased hazard of T2DM (intention-to-treat adjusted hazard ratio [aHR], 1.13; 95% CI, 1.04-1.22) compared with untreated patients. The association strengthened for continuous SSRI treatment (as-treated aHR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.21-1.47), corresponding to 6.6 (95% CI, 4.2-10.4) additional cases of T2D per 10 000 patients treated for at least 2 years. Adjusted HRs were lower in privately insured patients (intention-to-treat aHR, 1.01 [95% CI, 0.84-1.23]; as-treated aHR, 1.10 [95% CI, 0.88-1.36]). Findings were similar when comparing SSRI treatment with psychotherapy (publicly insured as-treated aHR, 1.44 [95% CI, 1.25-1.65]; privately insured as-treated aHR, 1.21 [95% CI, 0.93-1.57]), whereas no increased risk was observed compared with bupropion treatment publicly insured as-treated aHR, 1.01 [95% CI, 0.79-1.29]; privately insured as-treated aHR, 0.87 [95% CI, 0.44-1.70]). For the within-class analysis, no medication had an increased hazard of T2D compared with fluoxetine. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE These findings suggest that children and adolescents initiating SSRI treatment may be at a small increased risk of developing T2D, particularly publicly insured patients. The magnitude of association was more modest than previously reported, and the absolute risk was small. The potential small risk should be viewed in relation to the efficacy of SSRIs for its major indications in young patients.
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- Jenny W. Sun
- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts,Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York
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- Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts,Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts,Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Ul Mustafa Z, Salman M, Raza MH, Yasmin K, Shehzadi N, Hussain K, Asif N, Saleem Z, Mehmood Khan T. Ceftriaxone Induced Cardiopulmonary Arrest: A Fatal Case Report. ARCHIVES OF PHARMACY PRACTICE 2021. [DOI: 10.51847/jcbslpkyby] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Giangreco NP, Elias JE, Tatonetti NP. No population left behind: Improving paediatric drug safety using informatics and systems biology. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2020; 88:1464-1470. [PMID: 33332641 PMCID: PMC8209126 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.14705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 12/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Adverse drugs effects (ADEs) in children are common and may result in disability and death. The current paediatric drug safety landscape, including clinical trials, is limited as it rarely includes children and relies on extrapolation from adults. Children are not small adults but go through an evolutionarily conserved and physiologically dynamic process of growth and maturation. Novel quantitative approaches, integrating observations from clinical trials and drug safety databases with dynamic mechanisms, can be used to systematically identify ADEs unique to childhood. In this perspective, we discuss three critical research directions using systems biology methodologies and novel informatics to improve paediatric drug safety, namely child versus adult drug safety profiles, age-dependent drug toxicities and genetic susceptibility of ADEs across childhood. We argue that a data-driven framework that leverages observational data, biomedical knowledge and systems biology modelling will reveal previously unknown mechanisms of pediatric adverse drug events and lead to improved paediatric drug safety.
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- Nicholas P Giangreco
- Department of Biomedical Informatics and Systems Biology, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Instructor in Pediatrics, Assistant Medical Director of Information Services, Weill Cornell Medical & NYP Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics and Systems Biology, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
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Effects of the number of drugs used on the prevalence of adverse drug reactions in children. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21341. [PMID: 33288793 PMCID: PMC7721890 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78358-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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In pediatric individuals, polypharmacy would increase the prevalence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). However, there is no report on the ADR increase adjusted for the influence of concomitant disease types. We conducted a retrospective study in pediatric patients to determine whether polypharmacy is a risk factor for ADR development, after the adjustment. Patients aged 1–14 years on medication who visited Gifu Municipal Hospital (Gifu, Japan) were included. We evaluated patient characteristics, ADR causality, ADR classification and severity, and ADR-causing drugs. We examined the association between ADR prevalence and number of drugs used. We performed multiple logistic regression analyses to investigate risk factors for ADR development. Of 1330 patients, 3.5% sought medical attention for ADRs. ADR causality was most often assessed as “possible,” with gastrointestinal ADRs being the most common. Grade 1 ADRs were the most and antibiotics were the most common suspected ADR-inducing drug. The multiple logistic regression analysis showed that ≥ 2 or ≥ 4 drug use, neoplasms, mental and behavioral disorders, and circulatory system diseases significantly increased ADR prevalence. Polypharmacy increased the prevalence of ADR resulting in hospital visits in children, after adjusting for the influence of disease types. Therefore, proactive polypharmacy control measures are necessary for children.
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Sadozai L, Sable S, Le Roux E, Coste P, Guillot C, Boizeau P, Berthe-Aucejo A, Angoulvant F, Lorrot M, Bourdon O, Prot-Labarthe S. International consensus validation of the POPI tool (Pediatrics: Omission of Prescriptions and Inappropriate prescriptions) to identify inappropriate prescribing in pediatrics. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0240105. [PMID: 33017423 PMCID: PMC7535059 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0240105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION While drug prescription should be based on established recommendations stemming from clinical trials but in pediatrics, many drugs are used without marketing authorization. Consequently recommendations are often based on clinical experience and the risk of inappropriate prescription (IP) is high. A tool for detecting IP in pediatrics-called POPI (Pediatrics: Omission of Prescriptions and Inappropriate prescriptions)-has been developed in France. However the relevance of its use at an international level is not known. Our aim has been to adapt POPI for a worldwide use. MATERIAL AND METHOD A two-round Delphi online questionnaire was completed and validated by international experts to identify consensual items. They were asked to rate the validity of each items taking into account the recommendations and practices in their countries. Only propositions obtaining a median score in the upper tertile with an agreement of more than 75% of the panel-for the first round-and 85%-for the second round-were retained. RESULTS Our panel included 11 pharmacists (55%) and 9 physicians (45%). The panelists came from 12 different countries: England, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Ivory Coast, Ireland, Malaysia, Portugal, Switzerland, Turkey and Vietnam. At the end of the first round, of the 105 items of the original POPI tool, 80 items were retained including 16 items reworded and 25 items were deleted. In the second round, 14 experts participated in the study. This final international POPI tool is composed of 73 IP and omissions of prescriptions in the fields of neuropsychiatry, dermatology, infectiology, pneumology, gastroenterology, pain and fever. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION This study highlights international consensus on prescription practice in pediatrics. The use of this tool in everyday practice could reduce the risk of inappropriate prescription. The impact of the diffusion of POPI tool will be assessed in a prospective multicentric study.
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- Laily Sadozai
- Pharmacy Department, Robert-Debré Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Robert-Debré Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Unité d’épidémiologie clinique, Hôpital Universitaire Robert Debré, AP-HP.Nord-Université de Paris, Inserm, CIC 1426, Paris, France
- ECEVE UMR 1123, Université de Paris, Inserm, Paris, France
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- Unité d’épidémiologie clinique, Hôpital Universitaire Robert Debré, AP-HP.Nord-Université de Paris, Inserm, CIC 1426, Paris, France
- ECEVE UMR 1123, Université de Paris, Inserm, Paris, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Robert-Debré Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Unité d’épidémiologie clinique, Hôpital Universitaire Robert Debré, AP-HP.Nord-Université de Paris, Inserm, CIC 1426, Paris, France
- ECEVE UMR 1123, Université de Paris, Inserm, Paris, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Robert-Debré Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
- ECEVE UMR 1123, Université de Paris, Inserm, Paris, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Robert-Debré Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
- Clinical Pharmacy, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France
- Education and Health Practices, Paris XIII University, Bobigny, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Robert-Debré Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
- ECEVE UMR 1123, Université de Paris, Inserm, Paris, France
- Pediatric Group, Société Française de Pharmacie Clinique, Paris, France
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Khan Z, Muhammad K, Karatas Y, Bilen C, Khan FU, Khan FU. Pharmacovigilance and incidence of adverse drug reactions in hospitalized pediatric patients: a mini systematic review. EGYPTIAN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION GAZETTE 2020. [DOI: 10.1186/s43054-020-00038-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Pharmacovigilance is an identifying and responding process against an adverse drug reaction (ADRs) problem encountered in the drug administration. ADRs are among the common reasons for morbidity and fatality in pediatrics throughout the globe.
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A systemic review of the previous 10 years (2010–2019) published studies were taken into consideration to describe observational studies on ADRs and to determine the incidence and characteristics of ADRs in pediatrics. Electronic relevant literature was searched in PMC, PubMed, Google Scholar, and OvidSP databases using MESH heading and text words. The titles, text, and abstracts were checked for patients below 18 years of age, nature of ADRs, observational studies (prospective or retrospective), and maximum information was recorded to count their frequency. The studies which discussed specific or particular drug exposures were not selected in this review. Of the 36,689 titles retrieved, 27 studies were selected for full-text review. Ten observational studies were added in the final review. Observational studies on pediatric were carried out in seven distinct nations. The predominant study design within observational methodological studies was prospective (n = 5, 50%). The overall average occurrence of ADRs incidence was 9.52%. ADRs reporting in male patients (54.6%) were more than females (45.4%). The severe types of ADRs were reported in four studies. Anti-microbials were the most common class of drugs related to ADRs.
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This systematic review reveals that ADRs in pediatrics are serious public health problems. Periodic drug surveillance studies are mandatory for the safe and appropriate usage of medicines in pediatrics.
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Ekhart C, Vries TD, Hunsel FV. Psychiatric adverse drug reactions in the paediatric population. Arch Dis Child 2020; 105:749-755. [PMID: 32060030 DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2019-317933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Due to lack of information on drug use in children, many drugs are used off-label in paediatrics. Increased knowledge of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) would enable a better risk-benefit analysis. Our aim was to characterise drugs causing psychiatric ADRs in children by conducting a descriptive study based on pharmacovigilance reports. DESIGN Reports submitted to the Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre Lareb from 2003 to 2016 were used to investigate drugs causing psychiatric ADRs in the Dutch paediatric population. These data were corrected for drug utilisation in order to correct the number of reports for the number of users of a drug. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES ORs were calculated as a measure of disproportionality for drug-ADR associations for three different age groups. Significant drug-ADR associations were checked if it was labelled in the product information. RESULTS Lareb received 918 reports of psychiatric ADRs, which constitute 15% of the reports of ADRs in children. Drugs used for the treatment of ADHD (methylphenidate and atomoxetine) and drugs used for the treatment of asthma (montelukast and fluticasone) were the most frequently reported. However, psychiatric ADRs were also reported for less often prescribed medications such as oxybutynin and isotretinoin. CONCLUSIONS Real-world data on psychiatric ADRs in the Dutch paediatric population show a consistent pattern with what is known from drug labels and the literature. Reports of psychiatric ADRs should be taken seriously because of the impact on medication adherence and the well-being of the child and its family.
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- Netherlands Pharmacovigilance Centre, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatrics, Medical Center Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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Procaccini D, Rapaport R, Petty B, Moore D, Lee D, Kudchadkar SR. Design and Implementation of an Analgesia, Sedation, and Paralysis Order Set to Enhance Compliance of pro re nata Medication Orders with Joint Commission Medication Management Standards in a Pediatric ICU. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2020; 46:706-714. [PMID: 32653365 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2020.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2020] [Revised: 05/29/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of pro re nata (PRN) medication orders increases nursing flexibility and efficiency of bedside patient care. However, misuse and/or ambiguity of PRN medication orders may increase the propensity for medication errors. The Joint Commission has Medication Management (MM) standards to mitigate such risks. This quality improvement study with a pre-post design aimed to increase compliance of PRN sedative and analgesic orders with use of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) and human factors risk assessment methodologies in a pediatric ICU (PICU). METHODS Staff education and a PICU analgesia, sedation, and paralysis order set, with predefined PRN orders, were implemented to enhance PRN medication compliance with Joint Commission MM standards. The primary goal was to achieve and maintain a weekly average compliance of ≥ 90%. Proportions of compliant PRN analgesic and sedative orders before and after interventions were compared. RESULTS Weekly average PRN orders compliance increased from 62.0% ± 9.2% to 77.7% ± 10.1% after staff education was implemented (p = 0.013). After order set implementation, weekly average compliance further increased to 93.2% ± 3.6% (p < 0.0001) and remained > 90% until the end of the study period. CONCLUSION Interdisciplinary synthesis using FMEA and human factors risk assessment is effective for identifying system failure modes associated with Joint Commission MM standard noncompliance. Implementation of an order set with forced functionality to include order information compliant with Joint Commission MM standards can enhance and maintain Joint Commission-compliant PRN medication orders.
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