Objective To investigate the information of label use of high-alert drugs for children of high risk population, in the Military General Hospital of Beijing PLA.
Methods We selected high-alert drugs used in this hospital as objectives. The package inserts of these drugs were investigated and medication parts for children were analyzed.
Results 201 drugs regarded as high-alert drugs were included, of which only 78 drugs have accurate detailed description of medication for children, accounting for 38.8% of the total of investigated high-alert drugs.
Conclusion Children, as high-risk population, needs more attention concerning the use of high-alert drugs. However, risks in the use of high-alert drugs increased due to the lack of the information of label use of high-alert drugs. To ensure the safety of drug use in children, the information of drug use for children in the package inserts should be urgently supplemented.
Citation: SUN Shiguang,SHI Yafei,YAN Hui,CUI Jie,WANG Rui,SUN Xiaodi,LI Yang,WANG Suhui. Investigation on the Information of the Label Use of High-Alert Drugs for Children of High Risk Population. Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2013, 13(7): 785-788. doi: 10.7507/1672-2531.20130140 Copy