Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Volume 12, Issue 1
· pp. 1–64 · 14 articles
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 1
- Published
- Pages
- 1–64
- Articles
- 14
- Sections
- 4
- ISSN
- Online - 0974-8326
- Journal
- IJPP
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Pharmacovigilance: Present Scenario and Future Goals
AK Mohiuddin
pp. 2–9 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.2 · Published
Pharmacovigilance is the science and activities associated with gathering, recognition, appraisal, checking and counteractive action of untoward impacts with pharmaceutical items. Pharmacovigilance essentially sheets saf…
Research Article
- Article
Comparison of Outcomes between Clopidogrel and Ticagrelor in Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Ranakishor Pelluri, Thiruvaipati Sai Prasad, Chandu Madhuri, Kommanaboina Supriya, Kamma Sri Pandu Mukharjee, SYG Prasad, Rebba Sai Susmitha, Chinta Indu Radha, Pydala Sai Prasanna, Puttagunta Srinivasababu
pp. 10–14 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.3 · Published
Background:Ticagrelor is more potent than clopidogrel, but it is not known whether this translates into clinical benefit is not well explored in patients undergoing primary Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with a…
- Article
Drug Utilization Review of Anesthetics in Surgery Department of Teritiary Care Hospitals of Warangal Region
Lakshmi Ravalitha Gajjala, Mounika Adepu, Anuradha Dasari, Korada Baikuntha Prusty, Gondi Arun
pp. 15–20 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.4 · Published
Background:The concept of Drug utilization review lends its pivotal role in healthcare system in understanding, interpreting and improving the prescribing, administration and usage of drugs aiming to facilitate their rat…
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An Assessment of Health Related Quality of Life of HIV Positive Patients in Warangal Region
Gurram Navya Sri, Poka Navya, Valluri Nagalakshmi, Guduru Vasudha, Jupally Venkateshwar Rao, Komaram Swethanjali, Valupadas Chandrasheker, Vadlamanu Usha Rani, Kankala Mallesham, Akula Venkataramaniah
pp. 21–29 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.5 · Published
Many of the people are infected with the pandemic disease HIV either knowingly or unknowingly. Those people are in a misconception that their lives are end if the disease has occurred and many are with stigma and feeling…
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A Case Control Study on the Incidence and Prevalence of Hip Fracture in Association with Hypoglycemic Drugs Among Type II Diabetic Patients in a Major Trauma Care Center
Aishwarya T V, Aleena Sunny, Aleena Sunny, Priya Biji, Britto Duraisingh L, Mohanraj KP, Sivakumar T
pp. 30–33 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.6 · Published
Background:Type II DM is a common metabolic disorder with increasing prevalence throughout the world. There is growing evidence indicating the effects of medications for diabetes on bone metabolism and fracture risk. Mor…
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A Study on Drug use Pattern among Paediatric In-Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital at Gulbarga
Neelkantreddy Patil, Pooja Salimath, Archana Karimungi, Manjunath Gandage, Issac Clayton, Krishnakiran K
pp. 34–40 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.7 · Published
Background: Drug use in pediatric patients is a unique dilemma in the management and monitoring of disease, as safe and effective therapeutic regimen is challenging. So drug use pattern is essential to facilitate rationa…
Short Communication
- Communication
Establishment and Achievements of Drug and Therapeutic Committee at the Oncology-Based Hospital of Nepal
Bijesh Raj Ghimire, Sunil Shrestha, Baburam Adhikari, Sudip Shrestha
pp. 41–44 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.8 · Published
Background:Drug and Therapeutics Committees (DTCs) serve as an assembly place to join and bond with diverse stakeholders of hospitals to improve the utilization of the medicinal fortes. DTCs are a key inclusion to promot…
Case Report
- Article
Case of a Rare Variant of Deep Cerebral Venous Thrombosis after Treatment with Norgestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol
Swapna Bhaskar, Alevoor Rajaram Bhat, Badakare Chidamber Rao
pp. 45–47 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.9 · Published
Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) is a rare but potentially life-threatening disease characterized by thrombosis of the cerebral venous system, frequently seen in young population. Use of Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCP) is…
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A Case Report on Amikacin Induced Vestibular Ototoxicity
Jisha M Lucca, Prathiba Pereira, Rinsa Cherian Amprayil, Ashmy Jose
pp. 48–49 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.10 · Published
Amikacin, a semi-synthetic aminoglycoside, is the drug of choice for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. It may adversely affect auditory, vestibular and renal functions. Reporting here is an interesting case of amikacin i…
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A Rare Case Report on Madura Foot
Vasavi Bysani, Asha Latha Pabbathi, Divya Gopineni
pp. 50–51 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.11 · Published
Mycetoma is a chronic infectious disease of the subcutaneous tissue. It is new designated by World Health Organization (WH0) which is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions.1 Mycetoma can be caused by a large variet…
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Metoprolol Induced Psoriasis: A Case Report
Syed Zia Inamdar, Pradeepthi Katragadda, Ammu Sasikumar, Akhila Mohan, Raghavendra Vinayakarao Kulkarni
pp. 52–55 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.12 · Published
Metoprolol, an antihypertensive drug belonging to the class β 1 receptor blocker inhibits adrenergic receptors in heart muscle cells and decreases heart rate, contractility and cardiac output thereby decreases the blood …
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Ampicillin Induced Oral Candidiasis: A Case Report
George Mathew Panachiyil, Tirin Babu, Juny Sebastian, Mandyam Dhati Ravi
pp. 56–58 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.13 · Published
A six year old boy presented to the outpatient department of the hospital with complaints of dysphagia since 2 days. He was previously treated for nephrotic syndrome with hypertension and was on tablet prednisolone (40mg…
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An Approach to Patient with Chorea: A Case Report
Asadi Shiva Prasad, Thatipelli Ravi Chander, Farmiza Begum, Sandela Anjith Kumar, Nagabelli Nithesh
pp. 59–61 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.14 · Published
Chorea is a movement disorder that causes involuntary, unpredictable body movements. It is one of a group of neurological disorders called dyskinesias which is abnormal, uncontrolled, involuntary movement. It can affect …
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A Case Report on Churg Strauss Syndrome
Danisha P, Rohini SP, Sayed Mohammed Samsudeen
pp. 62–64 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.1.15 · Published
Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) is a rare disorder that affects medium to small sized vessels, multiple organ systems especially the lungs. The disorder is characterized by hypereosinophilia in the blood and tissues, inflam…