Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Volume 11, Issue 4
· pp. 168–215 · 9 articles
- Volume
- 11
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- Pages
- 168–215
- Articles
- 9
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- Online - 0974-8326
- Journal
- IJPP
In this issue
Research Article
- Article
Community Pharmacists’ Perceptions on Ethical Dilemmas, Pharmacy Values and Decision-making
Kingston Rajiah, Rajesh Venkataraman
pp. 168–176 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.11.4.36 · Published
Background: Ethics can be predisposed by an individual’s values, education, social activities, professional activities, belief, and individual’s need. Objective: This study was designed to find out the dilemma in handlin…
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A Retrospective Comparison Study between the Effectiveness and Safety of Fixed Dose Combination of Vildagliptin versus Sitagliptin with Metformin in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Ndayishimye Samuel, Prudence A. Rodrigues
pp. 177–181 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.11.4.37 · Published
Aim:To compare the effectiveness and safety of fixed dose combination of vildagliptin 50mg versus sitagliptin 50mg with metformin 500mg in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients. Method: Retrospectively 160 subjects were divi…
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Application of Six Sigma DMAIC Methodology to Reduce Medication Errors in a Major Trauma Care Centre in India
Ankitha George, Aida Mary Joseph, Sreenath Kolencherry, Vishnu Vettekkaram Kodath, Kaliyan Menaka, Britto Duraisingh, Sheik Haja Sherief, Thangavel Shivakumar
pp. 182–187 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.11.4.38 · Published
Introduction:Medication error is a continuing global phenomenon. It is an important public health problem that poses a serious threat to patient safety. This study was carried out to analyze the effect of Six Sigma metho…
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Medication Adherence and Clinical Outcomes towards Oral Hypoglycemic Agents among Type II Diabetic Cohort
Mohanraj Rathinavelu Mudaliar, Priyanka Pichala Tejashwani, Ishrar Shaik Mohammad Ghouse, Sahithi Bogireddy, Gavini Siva Bharat, Sasikala Boreddy
pp. 188–192 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.11.4.39 · Published
Introduction:Clinical outcomes are measurable clinical parameter which predicts the glycemic control of the disease. Poor adherence to oral hypoglycemic agents remains as one of the main reasons for poor metabolic contro…
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Study of Prescribing Pattern of Antihypertensive Drugs and Evaluation of the Prescription with JNC 8 Guidelines in North Karnataka Hospital
Ashok Kumar Malpani, Manjunath Waggi, Palash Panja, Thella Monica Christien
pp. 193–197 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.11.4.40 · Published
Aim:To conduct a prospective observational study on prescribing pattern of antihypertensive drugs and to evaluate the current practice of antihypertensive drug by comparing with JNC-8 guidelines in north Karnataka hospit…
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A Study on Role of Clinical Pharmacist in Identification and Prevention of Medication Errors at a Teritiary Care Hospital
Manjunath Gandage, Sheetal Ninne, Pooja salimath, Prathusha Reddy, Shweta Buchanalli, Harshitha Reddy, Kishwanth Samson
pp. 198–203 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.11.4.41 · Published
Introduction:Medication errors are at forefront and common provision of modern healthcare and one of the many hazards of hospitalization. The problem is of multidisciplinary and multifactorial in nature. Objective: Ident…
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The Prevalence and Severity of Sickle Cell Disease in Amravati District of Maharashtra
Maryam. M. Ahmad, H. N Gupta, D.S. Shinde, N. D Ruparel
pp. 204–207 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.11.4.42 · Published
Objective:The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and severity of Sickle Cell Disease among carriers and sufferers belonging to Amravati district. Methodology: Screening camps were held in different …
Short communication
- Communication
Monitoring the Level of Antibiotic Purchase without a Prescription among Libyan Young Adults
Ahmed Atia
pp. 208–211 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.11.4.43 · Published
Antibiotics are typically prescription only medicines. A high percentage of world’s antibiotics are sold without prescription by health-care specialists. The study assessed use of antibiotics without prescription among y…
Case Report
- Article
A Case Report on Secondary Infection in a -2-Year -Male Old Child Treated with Topical Scabicidal Agent
Kabakama`C. Clement, Keerthana Chandrasekar
pp. 212–215 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.11.4.44 · Published
Scabies is one of the common dermatological conditions accounting for a substantial proportion of skin disease in developing countries caused by the microscopic mite Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. Comes from the latin w…