Comprehensive Study of Drug-Induced Pruritus Based on Adverse Drug Reaction Report Database
August 2023
TLDR Certain drugs, especially those for eyes, bacterial infections, imaging tests, and skin conditions, are more likely to cause itching, with differences seen across gender, age, and weight.
The study "Comprehensive Study of Drug-Induced Pruritus Based on Adverse Drug Reaction Report Database" used data mining techniques to analyze the characteristics of drugs linked to pruritus (itching) using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System Data. The study found that reports linked to pruritus showed significant differences in gender, age, and weight compared to non-pruritus cases. The drugs most commonly associated with pruritus were ophthalmic drugs, systemic antibacterials, contrast media, dermatological antifungals, and dermatological preparations. The study also found that the site of pruritus onset and the method of drug administration could potentially classify drugs. These findings could help develop targeted prevention and treatment strategies to avoid pruritus in clinical practice.
