2019 Volume 10 Issue 2 Special Issue
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Anti-Hypertensive Drug Utilization Pattern in Hypertensive Diabetic Patients, Jayanagar General Hospital, Bangalore


Kourosh Kord*, Ravi Kumar A. R, Forouzan Ahmadpour
Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the utilization patterns of antihypertensive specialists among hypertensive diabetic patients. Methodology: A prospective observational investigation was conducted for a period of 6 months in Jayanagar General Hospital, Bengaluru. We included 50 hypertensive diabetic patients with or without other comorbid conditions and patients aged below 18 years and pregnant women were barred. Point by point understanding data was gotten from patient’s case sheet, including patient demographics, diagnosis and history of medical and medication details. The laboratory data details like blood pressure values, blood glucose values, etc. were noted down, documented in a suitably designed patient data collection form and investigated for use design concerning antihypertensive drugs. Result: Out of 50 patients, half were male and half were female. Most extreme patients had a place with age gathering of 50-60 years. Chronic Kidney Disease (18%) was the most widely perceived related disease with hypertension and diabetes mellitus. The greater part of the patients had gotten one antihypertensive medications (60%), followed by two (28%), three (10%) and four (2%) antihypertensive drugs. Amlodipine (CCB) was the most generally recommended antihypertensive drug (64%). Conclusion: Amlodipine and furosemide were the most every now and again endorsed antihypertensive drugs. Medicine of antihypertensive drugs for certain patients with convincing signs, were not in congruent with JNC 8 guidelines. This study highlights some therapeutic rationality in this health center. However, directed instruction of the remedy suppliers and dispersal of treatment guideline could encourage sound utilization of drugs and adherence to treatment guidelines.


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