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[A field trial for evaluating the safety of recombinant human interferon alpha-2b for nasal spray].
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Zhonghua shi yan he lin chuang bing du xue za zhi = Zhonghua shiyan he linchuang bingduxue zazhi = Chinese journal of experimental and clinical virology [Zhonghua Shi Yan He Lin Chuang Bing Du Xue Za Zhi] 2005 Sep; Vol. 19 (3), pp. 211-5. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Objective: To evaluate the safety of recombinant human interferon alpha-2b for nasal spray for the prevention of SARS and other upper respiratory viral infections.<br />Methods: Field epidemiologic evaluation was conducted, the design was randomized and had a synchronously parallel control group. In the study, the drugs were given for five days and all subjects were followed up for ten days.<br />Results: During the period of using interferon, body temperature of the experimental group was normal compared to the control group. Experimental group had more influenza-like symptoms than the control group (P < 0.05), such as headache (4.83%-7.09%), dizziness (7.17%-11.63%), lassitude (8.55%-15.06%), muscular soreness (4.43%-7.09%), pharynx dryness (12.10%-17.85%), angina (6.25%-8.72%), abdominal pain (2.30%-5.50%) and diarrhea (2.45%-5.66%). Most of side effects reached their peak with in the first 3 days. Except for pharynx dryness, the incidences of all other side effects declined after completion of the use of the trial drug, and incidences of some symptoms in experimental group were lower than those of the control group. There were no significant differences in the symptoms of cough and expectoration between the experimental group and the control group. The incidence of exanthem in the control group was significantly higher than that in the experimental group. The side effect of bloody nasal mucus was not observed in experimental group, which had been reported by other authors in several volunteer studies.<br />Conclusion: Using recombinant human interferon alpha-2b for nasal spray could lead to some influenza-like symptoms, however, all those symptoms were mild , reversible, and relieved after completion of the use of the trial drug. No serious side effects were found during the period of following up. The authors conclude that the drug is safe.
- Subjects :
- Abdominal Pain chemically induced
Adolescent
Adult
Antiviral Agents administration & dosage
Antiviral Agents adverse effects
Antiviral Agents therapeutic use
Dizziness chemically induced
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Headache chemically induced
Humans
Interferon alpha-2
Interferon-alpha administration & dosage
Interferon-alpha adverse effects
Male
Recombinant Proteins
Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus drug effects
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome virology
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
Interferon-alpha therapeutic use
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome prevention & control
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- Chinese
- ISSN :
- 1003-9279
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Zhonghua shi yan he lin chuang bing du xue za zhi = Zhonghua shiyan he linchuang bingduxue zazhi = Chinese journal of experimental and clinical virology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16261199