Abstract:
Objective To observe the protective effects of Jing Yan An, a Chinese medical compound mixed with a few herbs such as Corydalis turber, rhubarb, Biota orientalis, and Pollen Typhae, on pirarubicin-induced venous injury of the rabbit ear vein.
Methods A total of 24 rabbits were used to model the pirarubicin-induced venous injury. The models were divided into the Jing Yan An group, the magnesium sulfate group, and the blank control group. The groups were provided with hydropathic compression of Jing Yah An, magnesium sulfate, and normal saline, respectively. The occurrence of phlebitis was observed. Local vein and peripheral tissue histopathologic slides and HE staining were carried out at 48 hours and 7 days after intervention, respectively. Pathologic damage and healing state of the vein and peripheral tissue were observed. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) expressions in the vein and in the peripheral tissue were detected by immunohistochemistry.
Results Compared with the magnesium sulfate and blartk control groups, the Jing Yah An group exhibited milder phlebitis, earlier healing, and higher VEGF and ICAM-1 expressions.
Conclusion Jing Yan An exhibited good effect on preventing and treating chemotherapy-induced phlebitis.