Title:A Comprehensive Review of Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics in
Animals: Exploration of Interaction with Antibiotics of Shuang-Huang-
Lian Preparations
Volume: 22
Issue: 2
Author(s): Liuyi Liang, Xin Jin, Jinjing Li, Rong Li, Xinyi Jiao, Yuanyuan Ma , Rui Liu*Zheng Li *
Affiliation:
- College of Pharmaceutical Engineering of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, 10 Poyang Lake Road, West Zone of Tuanbo New City, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, China
- College of Pharmaceutical Engineering of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, 10 Poyang Lake Road, West Zone of Tuanbo New City, Jinghai District, Tianjin 301617, China
Keywords:
Shuang-Huang-Lian preparations, Drug-drug interaction, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, COVID-19, TCM.
Abstract: As a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Shuang-Huang-Lian (SHL) has been widely
used for treating infectious diseases of the respiratory tract such as encephalitis, pneumonia, and
asthma. During the past few decades, considerable research has focused on pharmacological action,
pharmacokinetic interaction with antibiotics, and clinical applications of SHL. A huge and
more recent body of pharmacokinetic studies support the combination of SHL and antibiotics have
different effects such as antagonism and synergism. SHL has been one of the best-selling TCM
products. However, there is no systematic review of SHL preparations, ranging from protection
against respiratory tract infections to interaction with antibiotics. Since their important significance
in clinical therapy, the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and interactions with antibiotics of
SHL were reviewed and discussed. In addition, this review attempts to explore the possible potential
mechanism of SHL preparations in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. We are concerned
about the effects of SHL against viruses and bacteria, as well as its interactions with antibiotics
in an attempt to provide a new strategy for expanding the clinical research and medication of
SHL preparations.