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Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Volume 13, Issue 4

· pp. 287–376 · 16 articles

Volume
13
Issue
4
Published
Pages
287–376
Articles
16
Sections
5
ISSN
Online - 0974-8326
Journal
IJPP
Invited ArticleReview ArticleResearch ArticleCase ReportEditorial

In this issue

Invited Article

  1. Article

    COVID-19 Pandemic and Road Ahead

    Shobha Rani R Hiremath

    pp. 287 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.49 · Published

    It is evident that COVID-19 cases are raising constantly in the country and worldwide. As on October 30, 2020, there were over 45 million global cases of COVID-19. Over 33 million people had recovered from the disease an…

Review Article

  1. Review

    A Review on Pathogenesis and Epidemiology of Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)

    Mohammed Misbah Ul Haq

    pp. 288–293 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.50 · Published

    Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a communicable disease and SARS-COV 2 is the causative agent of a potentially fatal disease this is of exceptional international public fitness concern. Based on the large number of infe…

  2. Review

    Acute Coronary Syndrome – Exploring the Evidences Clinical Pharmacist Driven Cardiac Review

    Aftab Alam, Tarun Wadhwa, Elwaleed Hassan

    pp. 304–310 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.52 · Published

    Acute Coronary Syndrome is the most common type of coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome together responsible for approx. 7 million deaths which accounts for around half of the glob…

Research Article

  1. Article

    The Incidence of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Patients on Maintenance of Hemodialysis Visiting to HAH Hospital, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

    Mohd Arman Arif, Mohammad Anwar Habib, Vindu Amitabh, Abul Kalam Najmi, Mohd Akhtar

    pp. 311–316 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.53 · Published

    Aim:The present study was planned to record the incidences of heparin induced thrombocytopenia of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients on maintenance of hemodialysis. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective observa…

  2. Article

    Incidence and Impact of Various Complications on Pregnancy Related Anxiety in Women Attending an Obstetrics Clinic in a Tertiary Care Hospital

    Srinivasan A, Smitha Sarah Thambi, Krishnarajan D, Arul Prakasam KC

    pp. 317–325 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.54 · Published

    Background:Pregnancy itself is associated with a slight percentage of risk. The presence of any complication can worsen it. Objectives:The study aimed to check the incidence and impact of various complications on pregnan…

  3. Article

    The Assessment of Sleep Quality and Insomnia Severity in Cardiovascular Diseases

    Dhontha Chaitra, Kampelli Manasa, Usha Sree Puneem, Santosh Kumar Peravena, Madhu Kurapati, Sindgi Vasudeva Murthy

    pp. 326–331 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.55 · Published

    Background: Presence of altered sleep quality in cardiovascular disease proceeds to worsen the disease burden and shows an impact on quality of life. The aim of the study is to assess the sleep quality and insomnia sever…

  4. Article

    Impact of Drug Interaction on Time in Therapeutic Range of Patients Receiving Oral Anticoagulation Therapy

    Ramya M, Nitya Suresh, Josna Jose

    pp. 332–335 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.56 · Published

    Objectives:Drug-drug interactions (DDIs) are a significant consideration in Anticoagulation management. The objective of this study was to identify DDIs with Vitamin K Antagonists (VKAs) and to assess the effect of DDIs …

  5. Article

    Antibiotic Dispensing Practices at Community Pharmacies in Kathmandu and Lalitpur Districts of Nepal

    Nisha Jha, Sunil Shrestha, Pathiyil Ravi Shankar, Anil Khadka, Mukhtar Ansari, Binaya Sapkota

    pp. 336–340 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.57 · Published

    Objectives: Antibiotics are often dispensed irrationally especially in community pharmacies. The present study was conducted to evaluate antibiotic dispensing practices among community pharmacies. Methods:A crosssectiona…

  6. Article

    Knowledge, Behavior, Attitude and Practice of Hospital Pharmacists to Adverse Drug Reactions in the Elderly in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

    Stella Folajole Usifoh, Oluwakemi Abiodun Olutayo

    pp. 341–347 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.58 · Published

    Introduction:Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) including interactions is a drug therapy problem worldwide in the elderly and are a common cause of hospitalization. Objectives:To assess the knowledge, behavior and attitude of…

  7. Article

    Morbidity Pattern and Drug Prescribing Study in Pregnant Women of Rural Part of Charotar Region

    Jalpa Suthar, Riya Patel

    pp. 348–354 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.59 · Published

    Background:Pregnancy is a normal physiological condition where drug treatment presents a special concern because certain drugs that harm to the fetus due to the potential teratogenic effects of drugs. Therefore, the pres…

Case Report

  1. Article

    Coconut Oil as a Therapeutic agent in Medication Induced Contact Dermatitis

    Sai Karthik Dhondi, Ushasree Puneem, Ashwini Guttedar, Kalpana Bommakanti, Vasudeva Murthy Sindgi

    pp. 355–358 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.60 · Published

    Penile Candidiasis is said to be an infection of the penis caused by the yeasts from the genus Candida. Contact dermatitis is an intense or incessant skin inflammation brought about by cutaneous association with a substa…

  2. Article

    A Case Report on Methotrexate Overdose Induced Pancytopenia and Mucocutaneous Ulcerations

    Brunda Mysore Srinivasa, SN Padmini, Praveen Kumar, Aneena Annu Philip, Athira K Presannan, Riny Thomas, Arshiya Arif

    pp. 359–361 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.61 · Published

    Methotrexate (MTX) is commonly used in autoimmune conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, sarcoidosis and eczema due to its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effect. The following report descri…

  3. Article

    To err is…Drug? Patient? Doctor? Healthcare System?

    Bhargavi Kumar, Saravanan Thangavelu, Aashiq Ahamed Shukkoor, Nandhini Ramakrishnan Kanthimathi

    pp. 362–369 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.62 · Published

    Medicine is a practicing art. This is because we evolve constantly with everyday learning. The core of the health care system is management of patients with pharmacological measures. However the role of the health care d…

  4. Article

    A Case Report on Zinner Syndrome – A Rare Congenital Malformation

    Haripriya Sunkara, Adusumilli Pramod Kumar, Giduturi Srinivasa Rao, Avinash Gottumukkala

    pp. 370–372 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.63 · Published

    Zinner syndrome is a rare congenital triad of unilateral seminal vesicle cyst, unilateral ejaculatory duct obstruction or agenesis and ipsilateral renal agenesis. Here we present a case of a healthy 22 year-old male pres…

  5. Article

    Phenytoin Induced Steven Johnson Syndrome: A Case Report

    Syed Zia Inamdar, Swapnapriya Chirasani, Ajit Janagond, Sushilkumar Londhe, Pradeepthi Katragadda, Mallinath Paramagond, Raghavendra Vinayakarao Kulkarni, Akram Naikwadi, Anant Khot, Arvind Patil

    pp. 373–376 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.13.4.64 · Published

    Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a disastrous consequence of hypersensitivity reaction precipitated by certain drugs and viral infections. It is an idiosyncratic drug reaction usually associated with drugs like anti-epi…

Editorial

  1. Forum Article

    Covid Vaccine – A Promising Light

    Bhagya Venkanna Rao

    pp. iii · DOI: · Published

    We all had one simple question this year, is there a vaccine for COVID-19? Yes, finally, there is good news for all of us. Multiple vaccine candidates have shown promising preliminary data in large studies as safe and ef…