Chinese Hepatolgy ›› 2024, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (1): 81-84.

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Analysis of hepatitis B reactivation risk warning label in drug instructions based on livertox database

WU Ling, WEI Long, SU Qiong-li   

  1. Department of Pharmacy, The Affifiliated Zhuzhou Hospital Xiangya Medical College CSU, Hunan 412007, China
  • Received:2023-05-09 Online:2024-01-31 Published:2024-03-01
  • Contact: SU Qiong-li,Email:suqiongli151@163.com

Abstract: Objective To investigate and analyze the record of 996 drugs associated with hepatitis B reactivation (HBVr) documented in the livertox database, and to compare this information with the HBVr medication warnings provided in the drug instructions. Methods The HBVr prompt information of drugs in the Livertox database was counted and compared with the HBVr medication warning information in the drug instructions included in the DRUGS.dxy.cn. Results The Livertox database contained information on 47 drugs and 1 drug class, all of which had HBVr risk information prompts and were marketed in China. It was concerning to note that glucocorticoid drugs and 10 drug instructions did not mention HBVr risk information, while 2 drug instructions only partially mentioned the risk. Conclusion Drug manufacturer should promptly update drug descriptions and add warning labels based on the latest HBVr risk information. Clinicians and pharmacists need to enhance medication monitoring for patients with viral infection to promote safe drug use.

Key words: Livertox, Drug-induced liver injury, HBV reactivation, Hepatitis B