Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Volume 13, Issue 1
· pp. 1–94 · 14 articles
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 1
- Published
- Pages
- 1–94
- Articles
- 14
- Sections
- 4
- ISSN
- Online - 0974-8326
- Journal
- IJPP
In this issue
Editorial
- Forum Article
From Valsartan to Ranitidine: The Story of Nitrosamines So Far
Mahvash Iram
pp. 1–2 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.1 · Published
Every point in the process of caregiving contains a certain degree of inherent unsafety!The very idea of patient safety is the prevention of adverse effects to patients associated with health care. While healthcare has b…
Review Article
- Review
The Role of Finasteride in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia in Male: A Narrative Review
Anil Tumkur, Charmine Caryn Teo Cher Ern, Chang Ching Shuang, Amilia Chai Hui Yong, Chan Poh Yee, Chai Tze Leen, Lee Kah Lock, Nermesh Singh
pp. 3–13 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.2 · Published
The purpose of this review was to evaluate the role of finasteride, a type-II 5α-reductase inhibitor in the prevention and treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in males. Finasteride inhibits 5α-reductase and reduce t…
- Review
Metformin Induced Vitamin B12 Deficiency among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Viswa S, Sivasakthi K, Monitta Robinson D, Hariharan V
pp. 14–19 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.3 · Published
Metformin is the most frequently prescribed medication in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. It is widely approved that it suppresses hepatic glucose production and improves insulin signalling mainly in muscle, …
Research Article
- Article
A Prospective Study on Risk Factors and Drug Utilization Review Based on Clinical Profiles in Diabetic Emergency in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Avvari Sanjeeva Kumar, Amatinthala Ashok, Maddika Anusha, Aeman Shafeen, Reddypogu Jona Methusala
pp. 20–26 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.4 · Published
Background:Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a triad of Diabetes, ketosis and metabolic acidosis. Aim:To estimate the risk factors and drug utilization review based on clinical profiles in diabetic emergency (DKA) in a tert…
- Article
A Prospective Study on Clinical Profile with Special Reference to Etiology, Management and Drug Utilisation Review on Cerebrovascular Accident with Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke
Basheer Sayyed, Mohammad Akbar Shaik, Sripriya Kamitkar, Muazzamma Shaik, Govindarajan Nagarajan
pp. 27–35 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.5 · Published
Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in world. Stroke is an important cause of premature death and disability in low-income and middle-income countries like India, largely dri…
- Article
A Case Control Study on Factors Influencing Suicide Attempts
Sushmitha Gutti, Surya Sunanda Koppisetty, Sruthi Paladugu, Maddirevula Maneesh Kumar Reddy, Nalluri Murali Krishna, Nadendla Rama Rao
pp. 36–41 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.6 · Published
Aim:We aim to study psychosocial, socio-demographic and personality related factors associated with suicide attempts.Methods: From 1st September 2018 to 28th February 2019, we conducted a hospital-based case control stud…
- Article
Epidemiological Study of Various Skin Diseases and Prescription Pattern of Drugs in Dermatological OPD in Khammam Region
T Praveen Kumar, S Shivani
pp. 42–49 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.7 · Published
Background:The study is conducted to identify the epidemiology of various skin diseases in and around Khammam (District Government Hospital, Khammam) and to assess the prescription pattern of drugs in dermatological OPD.…
- Article
Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Interventions and Tele-Monitoring on Clinical Outcomes of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Swetha Reddy Ramidi, Manasa Vancha, Vamshi Guggila, Syeda Nishat Fathima, Satyanarayana Reddy K, Rama Manda, Vasudeva Murthy Sindgi
pp. 50–56 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.8 · Published
Background:Since the occurrence of diabetes is increasing, contact between doctor and patient, decreasing, hence as the effective counselling which projects a need for the clinical pharmacist. Aim:To evaluate the outcome…
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Evaluation of Drug use Pattern and Behavior in Rural and Urban Population
P Rama, Eldhose Jose, Jisni M Paul, Keerthana R, Geetha Raghava V
pp. 57–62 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.9 · Published
Background:Irrational use of medicines leads to problems such as ineffective treatment, health risks non-adherence, medication wastages, needless expenditure, improper storage and disposal of medicine. Self-medication an…
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Role of Pharm.D in Better Patient Care: Perspective of Indian Health Care Practitioners
Rajesh Venkataraman, Muhammed Rashid, Mary Cherian, Ashna Abraham, Shahinur Islam, Gloriya Grifth Manuel
pp. 63–67 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.10 · Published
Background:Clinical Pharmacists (CP) are less prized in direct patient care compared to both physicians and nurses even though most of the professionals identified that the CP is an inexorable part of the medical team. O…
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Prescribing Pattern of Medications in Geriatric Patients in a South Indian Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Pavani Golla, Ranga Rao Bheemathati, Sai Pawan Adepu Ramesh, Namratha Edara, Ramesh Adepu
pp. 68–72 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.11 · Published
Background:Globally, the population of elderly is gradually rising. Co-morbidities and polypharmacy are the prime reasons for the inappropriate use of medications. Objective:A prospective, observational study was conduct…
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Prescription Pattern and Drug Utilization Analysis in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome
Dona Saju, Cristina Joy, Moushmi Arul Moorthy, Bivin Wilson, Jithin Antony, Sengottuvelu Singaravel, Sheik Haja Sherief, Sivakumar Thangavel
pp. 73–79 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.12 · Published
Background: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries, which illustrates the need for rational prescribing of drugs to the patients. Aim: The aim of the s…
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A Study on Antenatal Corticosteroids to Reduce Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality
Geisha Merin Varghese, Anju Antony, Thasleena T
pp. 80–82 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.13 · Published
The prime factor for insufficient surfactant production and pulmonary immaturity is birth of a new-born before reaching the term. Objectives: The current study is to estimate the effect of antenatal steroid administratio…
Case Report
- Article
Adult Onset Stills Disease- “A Need for Early Diagnosis and Detection of Systemic Score”
Rubaina Ali, Javvaji Sai Kumar, Patchigolla Ganesh
pp. 83–94 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.1.14 · Published
AOSD (adult onset stills disease) is a rare systemic inflammatory disorder of unknown etiology, which is typically characterized by a clinical triad (a high spiking fever, {an evanescent, nonpruritic, macular and salmon …