scholarly journals Drug utilization study in dengue infection in a tertiary care hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 569
Author(s):  
Smita Bhandare ◽  
Santoshkumar R. Jeevangi
Keyword(s):  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Dengue Infection ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Rational Approach ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Utilization Pattern

Background: Dengue fever (DF) is a serious public health problem, gaining global attention because of its morbidity and mortality. Less studies on Drug utilization pattern of DF in India. The present study was undertaken to analyze Drug utilization pattern of dengue infection in a tertiary care hospital.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of 2 months in a tertiary care hospital and the data was analyzed by using various drug use indicators.Results: A total of 52 prescriptions were analyzed. Male and female were (46.16%, 53.84%), A total of 330 drugs were prescribed. 86 (26.06%) antibiotics, 70 (21.21%) antipyretics, 51 (15.46%) antacids, 19 (5.76%) multivitamins, 52 (15.76%) anti-emetics and 52 (15.76%) papaya leaf extract was prescribed. 84 (25.46%) oral and 246 (74.54%) injectable drugs. IV-fluids given to all patients. 10 (19.24%) were given blood transfusion. 6.17 drugs per prescription. 96% drugs were prescribed by brand names. High DDD for drugs like diclofenac (184), doxycycline (115), metronidazole (2.5), pantoprazole (161.5), rabeprazole (34.6), ondansetron (200) was observed.Conclusions: Most commonly used drugs are antipyretics, antibiotics, antacids, antiemetic, papaya leaf extract. As the incidence of DF is increasing with epidemics, demand for specific treatment guidelines is in great need. Early recognition of the disease, with a rational approach in case management leads good clinical outcome.

scholarly journals DRUG UTILIZATION PATTERN IN OPTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 205-210
Author(s):  
Pooja Prajwal ◽  
Mohandas Rai ◽  
Sharath K Kumar ◽  
Srinivas U Bhat ◽  
Floyd Vernon Dsouza
Keyword(s):  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Utilization Pattern

scholarly journals DRUG UTILIZATION PATTERN IN CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS OF OUTPATIENTS AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN GUJARAT

2020 ◽  
pp. 28-30
Author(s):  
Neha Raval ◽  
Neeta K
Keyword(s):  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Utilization Pattern ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Case Record ◽  
Cardiovascular Comorbidity ◽  
Treatment Measures

Background: Despite alarming rise in prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), there is paucity of Indian data in such population. Drug Utilization Study (DUS) in government clinical setup is instrumental in developing effective healthcare system of the country. The study was carried out with objectives to study the pattern of usage of drugs in CVDs in patients of Medicine Outpatient Department (MOD), Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, Vadodara and to have information about the current trends with CVDs and their correlation with different WHO indicators. Methods: A cross-sectional, observational DUS was carried out in adult patients of either sex. The data were recorded in previously prepared case record form for a period of four months (March 2014 to July 2014). The data were analyzed as per WHO prescribing indicators. Results: Among 1020 patients, 570 (55.88%) were female and 450 (44.11%) were male. Most of patients (30.49%) belonged to the age-group of 60-69 years. Total 19 CVDs were observed during the study period, with hypertension prevailing in maximum cases (70.88%). Diabetes mellitus was most frequently encountered (21.6%) non-cardiovascular comorbidity. Number of drugs prescribed by brand name was as low as 15 (19.7%) and >80%, drugs were prescribed by generic name. Number of drugs per prescription was 6.4. Conclusion: This study gives an idea of treatment measures being conducted in a large population at a tertiary care hospital in Gujarat and gives a comparative description of drug utilization pattern in similar settings across other regions of India.

Drug Utilization Pattern in the Intensive Care Unit of a Tertiary Care Hospital

2006 ◽  
Vol 46 (8) ◽  
pp. 945-951 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Biswal ◽  
P. Mishra ◽  
S. Malhotra ◽  
G. D. Puri ◽  
P. Pandhi
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Drug Utilization ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Utilization Pattern
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