Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Volume 12, Issue 4
· pp. 215–285 · 15 articles
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- Pages
- 215–285
- Articles
- 15
- Sections
- 4
- ISSN
- Online - 0974-8326
- Journal
- IJPP
In this issue
Editorial
- Forum Article
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Ramjan Shaik
pp. 215–216 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.46 · Published
Since a created thing first takes form within the mind of its creator, it is in some sense a part or an extension of its creator and thus definitionally lesser. Our creations rarely surprise us, and when they do, it’s ei…
Research Article
- Article
Assessment of Inhalation Techniques in COPD and Asthma Patients using Metered Dose Inhaler and Rota-haler
Jalpa Suthar, Zalak A Patel, Bhavik Shelat
pp. 217–224 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.47 · Published
Background: Inhaler dosage forms are cornerstone therapy in respiratory disease. Inhalers are principle vehicles for effective administration of medication. The effectiveness of inhalation drugs can affect by factors inc…
- Article
Development of Point-of-care Paper Based Strip for the Detection of Simple Antipyretic-analgesic Drugs
GVSR Pavan Kumar, K Srinivasa Rao
pp. 225–228 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.48 · Published
A paper-based strip was developed by the authors for the detection and quantitative determination of paracetamol in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations for point-of-care testing prior to the assay prescribed in the resp…
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Interventional Study Based on Prescription Errors in the Inpatient Units of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Calicut
Suresh Arumugam, Sneha Prakash, Sreerag Azhakath, Lydia Abraham, Lakshmi Prakashan, Anusree Anaparakkal
pp. 229–233 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.49 · Published
Background: Medication errors are the main contributors to adverse events in hospitalised patients. Optimization of drug therapy can be done by minimizing the prescription error thus enhancing patient’s quality of life a…
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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis: A Survey among the Medical Staff of Intensive Care Unit and Surgery Ward in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Vinod Kumar, Shraddha P Devarshi
pp. 234–238 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.50 · Published
Background: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis is underutilized in India. This study was designed to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practices of healthcare providers towards VTE prophylaxis in a teaching hospital…
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Assessment of Medication usage in Geriatric Wards in a Teaching Hospital
Zakir Khan, Junaid Khan, Shaista Zafar, Asghar Khan, Faiz Ullah Khan, Sohail Kamran, Muhammad Kamran, Muhammad Nasir Jamal, Bazgha Khan
pp. 239–243 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.51 · Published
Introduction:Evaluation of medication usage pattern is crucial for the better patient care, particularly for the geriatric who often have experience with multiple therapy and problems. This study was conducted to investi…
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A Prospective Study to Evaluate Awareness among Healthcare Personnel about Medication Errors in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Shiv Kumar, Abhinand Chirayil Ramankutty, Shravan Jayachandran
pp. 244–249 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.52 · Published
Objectives:To evaluate awareness among health care personnel about medication errors in a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: A questionnaire comprising of 17 questions pertaining to different aspects of medication…
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An Assessment of Antibiotic Drugs Utilization Pattern in Paediatric Population
Avanthi Bandela, Sonika Rathod, Mounika Mullukuntla, Vijay Kumar Guduru, Goverdhan Puchchakayala
pp. 250–255 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.53 · Published
Background:The study is to improve the quality of prescribing and may help in overcoming the problems associated with irrational use of antibiotics. Aim:To evaluate antibiotic drugs utilisation in paediatric population. …
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Comparison of Safety and Efficacy of Different Class of Anti-hypertensive Drugs Prescribed in Patients with Hypertension
Jalpa Suthar, Amishi Patel, Bhavik Shelat
pp. 256–261 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.54 · Published
Background:Hypertension is considered as key indicator for various cardiovascular diseases. Blood pressure is the pressure of blood on arterial walls. The use of antihypertensive drugs is increased worldwide. Hypertensio…
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Pharmacist Led Assessment of Medication Inappropriateness in a Medicine Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Inamdar Syed Zia, Sunanda Nandikol, Pradeepthi Katragadda, Raghavendra Vinayakarao Kulkarni, Kusal Das, Rucha Kulkarni, Rashmi R, Zulfeqar Z, Gautam G
pp. 262–266 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.55 · Published
Background and Introduction:Inappropriate use of drugs is a major problem which contributes towards morbidity, mortality and increased length of hospital stay among patient population. Prescription inappropriateness is s…
Short Communication
- Communication
Pharmacovigilance in Libya: Current Status and Future Trends
Ahmed Atia
pp. 267–269 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.56 · Published
Libya, like other countries around the world, are working to develop vigorous pharmacovigilance systems. While the majority of the developed countries have established efficient pharmacovigilance systems, Libya still lac…
Case Report
- Article
Acquired Methemoglobinemia- An Overview
Shibi Mary Thomas, Jobin John Cherian, Syama Priya Thampi, Blessy George
pp. 270–276 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.57 · Published
Methemoglobinemia is a life-threatening condition that can be congenital or acquired. It is characterized by the inability of haemoglobin to carry oxygen because the ferrous part of the heme molecule has been oxidized to…
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A Case Report on Dapsone Syndrome
Darga Simrun, K Koteshwar, Thamineni Rajavardhan, Mopuri Bhavani, Languluri Reddannal, V Sreedhar
pp. 277–279 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.58 · Published
Dapsone is useful for treating a variety of infectious, immunological and hypersensitivity disorders. Commonly encountered adverse effects of this drug include dose unrelated (idiosyncratic) skin hypersensitivity reactio…
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A Rare Case Report: Leigh Syndrome
Shashikala C Wali, Mithilesh Shah, Chandani Sheikh, Ashish Singh Parihar, MS Ganachari
pp. 280–282 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.59 · Published
It is a case report on a very rare type of Leigh Syndrome (LS) that is adult-onset subacute necrotizing encephalopathy which generally begun during adolescence or early adulthood. It is characterized by degeneration of t…
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Sulfamethoxazole+Trimethoprim Induced Stevens- Johnson Syndrome in HIV Patient: A Case Report
Manjunath Gandage, Gayathri Panumetcha, Neelkanthreddy Patil, Pooja Salimath, Harish Kumar, Sheetal Ninne
pp. 283–285 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.12.4.60 · Published
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is mucocutaneous cellmediated hypersensitivity reaction which affects 2 to 3 cases per million. SJS is generally rare, but potentially lifethreatening and commonly drug induced. Trimethoprimsulfa…