Analysis on 113 cases of adverse reactions caused by β-lactam antibiotics

Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 2013 May 16;10(4):83-7. doi: 10.4314/ajtcam.v10i4.14. eCollection 2013.

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to learn about the characteristics and rules of the occurrence of adverse reactions caused by lactam antibiotics and provide a reference for clinical drug use.

Methods: A retrospective study was made to analyse the 113 case reports of adverse reactions caused by β-lactam antibiotics collected in our hospital between 2007 and 2009.

Results: 113 cases of ADR involved 17 kinds of β-lactam antibiotics, headed by ceftriaxone sodium. The most common manifestation was skin and accessory damage; nervous system and gastrointestinal system damage were also easier to find, and the administration route was mainly intravenous infusion.

Conclusion: The clinical application of β-lactam antibiotics should pay attention to adverse reaction monitoring and rational drug use to reduce the incidence of adverse reactions.

Keywords: adverse drug reactions; β-lactam antibiotics.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Ceftriaxone / adverse effects
  • Child
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Tract / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nervous System / drug effects
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Skin / drug effects
  • Young Adult
  • beta-Lactams / administration & dosage
  • beta-Lactams / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • beta-Lactams
  • Ceftriaxone