Classification of Drug Safety Levels for Pregnant Women

When serum bilirubin concentration is high, about 43 mol/l or more, jaundice appears. Some cases of jaundice such as hemolytic jaundice, neonatal jaundice, obstructive jaundice (gallstones, pancreatic head cancer, etc.)


Enzyme alterations in hyperbilirubinemia

Reason

Fecal bilirubin

Urine bilirubin

Direct bilirubin

next(%total)

ASAT

ALAT

Alkaline phosphatase

Hemolysis

-

< 20

Jar

often

Jar

often

Normal

Cell destruction

liver (viral or toxic)



+


> 40










Jaundice or cholestasis

+

> 50



Alcoholic cirrhosis

Jar

often

< 30





Maybe you are interested!

Classification of Drug Safety Levels for Pregnant Women


3. SOME HEMATOLOGICAL TESTS


3.1. RED BLOOD CELLS

(1mm 3 in men has 4,200,000 ± 200,000; in women has 3,850,000 ‚� 150,000 )

The main function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen from the lungs to the tissues thanks to the role of hemoglobin. Normal hemoglobin concentration in Vietnamese people is: male 14.6 0.6g/dl; female 13.2 0.5g/dl.

Anemia is when hemoglobin concentration is lower than 13g/dl in men and 12g/dl in women.

There are also cases of pseudocyesis due to blood dilution causing increased plasma volume.


Hematocrite (male: 39- 45%; female 35- 42%)

If anticoagulated whole blood is centrifuged in a capillary tube, two parts will be separated: plasma and blood cells. The comparison of the percentage between the volume of blood cells and whole blood is called hematocrite. Hematocrite decreases in hemolytic anemia and increases in dehydration due to diarrhea, vomiting, and prolonged fever.


Red blood cell index

These indices are used to classify anemia Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)

MCV = Hematocrite / Red blood cell count Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH)

MCH = Hemoglobin / Red Blood Cell Count Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC)

MCHC = Hemoglobin / Hematocrite MCHC = MCH / MCV

Normal value

Meaning


MCV

88- 100 m 3

1fl (femtolite) = 10 -15 liters = 1 m 3

Detect changes in red blood cell size:

<80: microcytic

>100: large red blood cells

>160: giant red blood cells

MCH

28- 32pg (picogram)

1.8- 2fmol (femtomol)



MCHC

320- 350g/l =

20- 22mmol/l

Determine the nature of isochromatic, hyperchromatic or hypochromatic

of anemia

Red blood cell index

The following are common anemia conditions:

Hypochromic anemia, small red blood cell size, hemoglobin is much lower than the number of red blood cells, seen in anemia due to chronic bleeding, stomach ulcers, hookworms, hemorrhoids, malaria, iron deficiency in diet.

Normochromic anemia, normal red blood cell size, hemoglobin decreases parallel to red blood cell count, seen in acute bleeding, some cases of hemolytic anemia, some infectious diseases, typhoid.

Hyperchromic anemia, large red blood cells, low hemoglobin compared to the number of red blood cells, seen in Biermer anemia, anemia after gastrectomy, pregnancy, cirrhosis, vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency.

Reticulocytes (0.5- 1.5% of RBCs; SI = 0.005- 0.015)

These are young red blood cells that have just been released into the blood. After 24-48 hours, these red blood cells become normal red blood cells. After bleeding or hemolysis, this rate can be up to 30-40%.

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (3-7mm/hour in men; 5-10mm/hour in women)

The erythrocyte sedimentation rate is the sedimentation rate of red blood cells in anticoagulated blood drawn into a capillary tube of a certain diameter in an upright position.

Plasma column height is usually obtained after the first 1 or 2 hours.

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate increases in inflammatory diseases such as rheumatism, progressive tuberculosis, cancer...

3.2. LEUKOCYTE (3200- 9800/mm 3 )

White blood cells help the body fight pathogens through phagocytosis or immunity. Based on shape and structure, white blood cells are divided into 5 types with the following ratio:

Neutrophils 50-70%

Basophils 0-1%

Acidophilic granulocytes 1- 4%

Lymphocytes 20-25%

Monocytes 5-7%

White blood cell count above 10,000/mm 3 is called leukocytosis, below 3,000/mm 3 is considered leukopenia .

Neutrophils (1,100- 7,000 /mm 3 )

Has a phagocytic role.

Neutropenia is found in acute infections such as pneumonia, appendicitis, pus-causing diseases, boils, etc.

Neutropenia can be due to decreased reproduction or increased destruction seen in infections such as typhoid, influenza, measles, HIV, malaria or due to some

Drugs that affect DNA synthesis such as phenothiazines, phenytoin, antibiotics, sulfonamides, anticancer drugs...

A severe condition is agranulocytosis, which is manifested by a sudden, very severe decrease in granulocytes (<200/mm3 ) accompanied by fever, ulcers, and necrosis of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa... Agranulocytosis occurs in cases where the bone marrow is severely damaged by infection, poisoning...


Eosinophils (eosinophils = 0 - 400/ mm 3 )

Has the ability to act as a macrophage but is weaker than a neutrophil. Increased in allergies, asthma, eczema, worms, parasites...

Decreased in shock, Cushing's disease, and states of complete bone marrow failure.


Basophils (0 - 150/ mm 3 )

Very rare in blood, they are incapable of motility and phagocytosis.

They also play a role in allergies.

Basophils increase in hypersensitivity states, hypothyroidism and decrease in corticosteroid treatment.


Monocytes (200 - 700/mm3)

After being produced in the bone marrow, monocytes enter the blood for a short time and then enter the tissues, becoming macrophages. A macrophage can engulf up to 100 bacterial cells, eat old red blood cells, dead neutrophils, parasites, necrotic tissue... In addition, they also play a role in initiating the immune process.

Monocytes increase in acute and chronic infections such as tuberculosis, influenza, typhoid, fungus, hepatitis, cancer...


Lymphocytes (1,500 - 3,000/mm3)

Are immune cells, localized in the spleen and lymphoid tissues.

There are 2 types:

B lymphocytes have humoral immune function.

T lymphocytes have cellular immune functions.

Lymphocyte proliferation and deregulation also change in some viral and bacterial infections.

When the number of lymphocytes decreases significantly, the patient suffers from immunodeficiency. Immunodeficiency can be congenital or acquired (due to chemicals used in cancer, immune substances used in tissue transplantation, radiation, HIV infection, etc.).


3.3. PLATELETS (150,000- 300,000/mm3)

These are non-nucleated cells that participate in the process of hemostasis. Thrombocytopenia below 100,000/mm3 can easily cause bleeding. Thrombocytopenia can be caused by bone marrow failure, cancer, arsenic poisoning, benzene poisoning, bacterial and viral infections.

Many drugs can cause thrombocytopenia such as chloramphenicol, quinidine, heparin, anticancer drugs... Many drugs have the ability to inhibit platelet adhesion such as Aspirin.

EVALUATION QUESTION

1) Name 7 blood biochemical test indicators that help diagnose and monitor disease progression and monitor drug effects.

2) Characteristics of plasma creatinine

3) Meaning of plasma creatinine test

4) Relationship between clearance coefficient and plasma creatinine content

5) Characteristics of urea in blood

6) Meaning of blood urea test

7) Characteristics of plasma glucose

8) Significance of plasma glucose testing

9) Characteristics of uric acid in the blood

10) The significance of blood uric acid testing

11) Characteristics of serum proteins

12) Significance of serum protein testing

13) Characteristics of creatine kinase (CK) or creatine phosphokinase (CPK)

14) The significance of testing creatinine kinase or Creatin phosphokinase CPK)

15) Characteristics of aspartate amino transferase

16) Significance of aspartate amino transferase (ASAT) test

17) Characteristics of alanine amino transferase (ALAT)

18) Significance of alanine amino transferase (ALAT) test

19) Characteristics of bilirubin

20) Significance of bilirubin test

21) Name the hematological tests that help diagnose and monitor disease progression and drug effects.

22) Normal values ​​in hematological tests

23) How do the values ​​of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, reticulocytes... reflect the patient's condition?

24) List 3 causes of high blood urea (> 50 mg/dl)

25) List 3 cytotoxic drugs that can increase blood uric acid.

26) Which enzyme increases earliest in myocardial infarction? Why?

27) Hematocrite changes in which pathological cases?

28) In which pathological cases does the erythrocyte sedimentation rate increase?

Distinguish right from wrong

29) Urea is the main degradation product of protein, formed in the intestine and excreted mainly in the feces.

30) Fasting blood glucose levels higher than 140 mg/dl are considered pathological.

31) ASAT is also known as GOT

32) ALAT is also known as GPT

33) Alkaline phosphatase is excreted in the bile.

Choose the correct answer

34. Creatinine is excreted in urine mainly due to:

AAGFR

BBRenal tubular secretion

CCNegative tubular secretion or reabsorption

DDA and C are correct

35. Diseases that lead to hyperglycemia

A. Diabetes

B. Cushing's syndrome, hyperthyroidism

C. Due to use of drugs such as Hydrochlorothiazide

D. A, B, C are correct

36. Causes of hypoglycemia

A. Insulin Overdose

B. Hypopituitarism, thyroid deficiency

C. Pancreatic tumors, liver failure

D. A, B, C are correct 37. The most specific enzyme for the liver:

A. CK

B. Alkaline phosphatase

C. ASAT

D. ALAT

LESSON 7

USE OF DRUG IN SPECIAL SUBJECTS


LEARNING OBJECTIVES

List the subjects that need special monitoring when taking the drug, and the reasons why they need to be concerned.

List some groups of drugs that should not be used or should be used with caution in the above subjects.

Analyze changes in the effects and impacts of drugs when using drugs for the above subjects compared to normal people.

Present issues to note when using drugs for these subjects.

above.

CONTENT

1. NEWBORNS AND CHILDREN UNDER 1 YEAR OLD

1.1. DRUG ABSORPTION

1.1.2. Oral and rectal route

o Stomach pH is higher than in older children because they still secrete less acid.

o The gastric emptying time is long, but intestinal motility is stronger than in older children.

o Immature intestinal mucosa. Incomplete enzymes Therefore:

o Slows absorption of weak acids: phenobarbital, paracetamol, aspirin

o Increases absorption of weak bases: theophylline, ampicillin

o Poor release of active drug: chloramphenicol palmitate cannot separate the ester group to release the free form, reducing absorption.

o But absorption through the rectum is good

1.1.3. By injection

Skeletal muscle system is still weak, blood volume is low, easy to constrict due to reflex, water volume is high. Therefore, absorption is slow and irregular. Should be injected intravenously.

1.1.4. Through the skin

The stratum corneum is still thin and easily absorbs medicine. Therefore:

Be careful with corticosteroids

Do not rub strong essential oils: menthol, camphor, because strong irritation can easily cause respiratory reflex.

Do not use irritants: salicylic acid, iodine, alcohol

1.2. DRUG DISTRIBUTION

Plasma protein content is still low in both quantity and quality, so free drug is high or there is competition between endogenous substances and drugs.

Drugs enter the central nervous system faster and in greater quantities

1.3. DRUG METABOLISM

In the first year, the enzyme activity is poor, but then suddenly increases, sometimes 5 times that of adults.

1.4. DRUG EXCRETION

Under 1 year old, kidney function is still poor so the half-life of the drug is long.

Therefore, the dose of the drug needs to be reduced and the frequency of doses should be less. After one year, the kidneys function like adults.

Some points to note when giving medicine to children

1. Dosage for children

Children should not be treated as miniature adults. Dosage for children should take into account age, weight, and body surface area, and should be based on the ability of the liver and kidneys to function properly. Dosage for children is usually calculated in mg/kg.

2. Choosing a drug for children

Oral medication

Oral medications are the safest and most convenient. Medications should have attractive colors and flavors to make them easier for children to take, making them feel interested and willing to take the medication, which will help the treatment to be successful.

For children under 5 years old, the medicine should be given in liquid form. Older children can take medicine in solid form. In many cases, the tablets are crushed with a spoon and then mixed with something like honey, fruit juice, etc. for the child to drink. Do not mix the medicine with the child's food.

Injectable drugs

As analyzed above, intramuscular injection should be avoided for young children. With intravenous infusion, attention should be paid to slow infusion rate and the volume of fluid allowed for use in children.

Rectal suppositories

This is a convenient route of administration because children often refuse to take medicine. This route of administration can achieve a quick effect, suitable for children with severe vomiting, coma or intestinal obstruction, and parents can easily intervene. However, do not abuse this route of administration because it can cause local irritation.

Aerosol medicine

Children under 5 years old have difficulty using metered dose inhalers because they do not know how to coordinate inhalation and exhalation when spraying the medicine, so a nebulizer or spray booth (for children under 3 years old, a mask is required) is more suitable.

2. PREGNANT WOMEN

2.1. USE OF MEDICATION FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

2.1.1 Effects of drugs on the fetus

When a pregnant woman takes medication, most drugs cross the placenta to varying degrees and enter the fetal circulation.

The concern when using drugs in pregnant women is that the drugs enter the fetal circulation and cause harm to the fetus. Drugs used for the mother can have direct or indirect effects on the fetus. The effects of drugs on the fetus depend on when the drug is used during pregnancy.

When to take medication during pregnancy and its effects

Teratogenic substances rarely cause a single malformation. Usually, a series of malformations will occur. From the moment the egg is fertilized, pregnancy lasts for 38 weeks, and is divided into three stages: pre-embryonic, embryonic, and fetal.

Pre-embryonic period.

Lasting 17 days after the egg is fertilized, it is usually insensitive to harmful factors because the cells have not yet begun to differentiate. Drug toxicity to the fetus follows the “All or Nothing” rule.

Embryonic period

From day 18 to day 56, most of the body's organs are formed during this period. Taking medication during this period can cause abnormalities.

severe morphological effects on the child. For example, some sedatives, antibiotics, hormonal drugs, anticancer drugs: Thailidomide disaster. Each organ has a certain stage that is most sensitive to the toxicity of the drug.

Pregnancy period

From week 8-9 onwards (2nd month), lasting until birth. During this period, the body parts continue to develop and mature. The fetus is less sensitive to toxic substances. However, the parts of the fetus's body that are still at high risk are the central nervous system, eyes, teeth, ears and external genitalia. For example: tetracycline antibiotics, aminoside antibiotics. Right before labor, some drugs can still affect the fetus such as morphine...

2.1.2 Effects of drugs used by pregnant women on children after birth

Newborns may be exposed to the effects of medications given to their mothers during pregnancy. Because newborns have poor drug excretion, some medications may accumulate significantly and be toxic to the baby. Therefore, special attention should be paid to certain medications when given to pregnant women near the due date.

2.2 Classification of drug safety levels for pregnant women

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified drugs into five categories:

Type A

Controlled studies have shown no risk to the fetus at any point during pregnancy.

Type B

Tested on animals and found no risk and not tested on pregnant women, or tested on animals with risk but no reliable evidence to prove risk to pregnant women (prednisone, insulin).

Type C

Fetal risk. Human studies are insufficient, but animal studies demonstrate a risk to the fetus; or animal studies are not available and human studies are insufficient.

Type D

There is a definite risk to the fetus. Research data or post-marketing data indicate that the drug has a risk of harm to the fetus, but the therapeutic benefit outweighs the risk.

Type X

Contraindicated in pregnant women. (Isotretinone)

Teratogenic drugs:

Alcohol, ACE inhibitors, androgens, anticonvulsants, cancer drugs, diethlstilbestrol, iodine, isotretinone, lithium, thalidomide, warfarin….

2.3 Principles in using drugs for pregnant women

- Minimize the use of drugs, should choose non-drug treatment methods

medicine.


- Avoid taking medication during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

- Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time.

- Choose drugs that have been proven safe, avoid using drugs that have not been

widely used for pregnant women.

3. BREASTFEEDING WOMEN

Systemic drugs when administered to nursing mothers can be excreted in milk, to a greater or lesser extent. An example of a drug that is excreted in milk is a drug containing iodine derivatives (Lugol's solution, used to treat hyperthyroidism), which is particularly

Comment


Agree Privacy Policy *