Chinese Journal of Pharmacovigilance ›› 2016, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (4): 233-235.

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Literature Analysis of 165 Cases of Poisoning Adverse Events Induced by Datura metel L.

JIANG Yi-fan1, GAO Jian-chao2, TIAN Chun-hua2, PENG Dan-bing2, XIA Dong-sheng2   

  1. 1Guizhou Province Center for Drug Reevaluation, Guizhou Guiyang 550001, China;
    2Center for Drug Reevaluation, CFDA, Beijing 100045, China
  • Received:2015-12-03 Revised:2016-06-30 Online:2016-04-20 Published:2016-06-30

Abstract: Objective To analyze and summarize the poisoning events induced by Datura metel L.in the literature. Methods The cases in the literature of poisoning events induced by Datura metel L. were searched and then a related database was established for statistical analysis. Results A lot of poisoning cases caused by Datura metel L. had been reported. The reasons included misuse, irrational dosage in folk prescriptions or accidentally ingested Datura metel L.by wrong prescription. Conclusion The risks of Datura metel L. should be seriously considered by related departments in order to guarantee safe drug use and safeguard the physical health of people.

Key words: Datura metel L., adverse drug reactions/events, literature analysis.

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