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Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Volume 15, Issue 3

· pp. 162–255 · 15 articles

Volume
15
Issue
3
Published
Pages
162–255
Articles
15
Sections
4
ISSN
Online - 0974-8326
Journal
IJPP
Review ArticleOriginal ArticleShort CommunicationCase Report

In this issue

Review Article

  1. Review

    Re-emerging Antibiotic- A Systematic Review on Colistin

    Shangavi Vellingiri, Sharmila Nirojini Palanisamy, Nithyakala Pushpanathan, Nithya Raju, Malarvizhi Palanivel, Vaishnavi Devi Chinraj

    pp. 162–166 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.31 · Published

    Multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria have become more common in India, and they are linked to lengthier hospital stays. Colistin (Polymyxin E) is a clinically employed antibacterial inactive prodrug of colistin sul…

  2. Review

    NSAID Induced Stevens Johnson Syndrome or Tumor Epidermal Necrolysis

    Meriga Pramod Kumar, Tiruttani Sasi Kumar, Dornadula Girirajsekhar

    pp. 167–171 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.32 · Published

    Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are the drugs which commonly prescribed and consumed by worldwide. NSAIDs are the several drugs which are having the high risk of inducing SJS or TEN. SJS or TEN are the cut…

Original Article

  1. Article

    Assessment of Prescribing Pattern of Corticosteroids and Bronchodilators in the Management of COPD Patients

    Zainabath Sazmi, Sanjiv Karale, Sharanya S Rao, Amrutha Sathyan

    pp. 172–176 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.33 · Published

    Introduction:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by chronic airflow limitation and a variety of structural changes in the lung, some severe extra pulmonary consequences, and significant comorbidities t…

  2. Article

    A Study on Antimicrobial Evaluation of Different Generic and Branded Tablet of Ciprofloxacin HCl Marketed in Wardha District

    Sachin J. Dighade, Shramika A Chore, Sunit D Gaurkar

    pp. 177–183 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.34 · Published

    Bacterial infection is responsible for various activity including respiratory, urinary tract, gastrointestinal and abdominal infections. Ciprofloxacin HCl, a second-generation fluroquinolone antibiotic that can treat a n…

  3. Article

    A Prospective Observational Study of Medication Reconciliation at Admission, Transfer and Discharge to Reduce Medication Discrepancies in Inpatient

    Hiren Rasikbhai Devani, Charmiben Sunilbhai Patel, Mansi Chetan Modi

    pp. 184–190 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.35 · Published

    Background: Medication reconciliation is the method in which patient’s medication orders were compared to all the medications that the patient has been taking. This Reconciliation process for circumvent the medication di…

  4. Article

    Use of Self Medicated Antibiotics in the Population of Peelamedu City, Tamil Nadu

    Prudence A Rodrigues, P.S.M. Gayathri, Devaki O. N, Nawaf Abdulla, S.L. Ravi Shankar, Karan K, K. Abimaheshwaran

    pp. 191–197 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.36 · Published

    Background:One of the major consequences of Self-medication with antibiotics is Antibiotic resistance. Poor community knowledge and attitude towards antibiotic use is a major concern. This study aimed at assessing and im…

  5. Article

    Drug Related Problems Identified by Clinical Pharmacist in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India: An Observational Study

    Maddela Vinay Kumar, Mohammad Mohasin Pasha, Gandla Varshith, Borampeta Pravalika, Mudugu Shameela

    pp. 198–204 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.37 · Published

    Introduction: Drug related problems (DRP) negatively impact the quality of life of the patient and increase the burden of illnesses in terms of economic and social factors. In order to reduce medication errors, adverse r…

  6. Article

    Assessment of Prescribing Patterns of Drugs in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital

    Conrial Marion Tauro, Jagadish V Kamath, Mohammed Mishal, Zainabath Hateefa

    pp. 205–209 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.38 · Published

    Introduction:A decrease in the Glomerular Reduction Rate, urinary abnormalities, or anatomical abnormalities of the renal tract are all signs of chronic kidney disease. Objectives:The main aim of our study is an assessme…

  7. Article

    Role of Pharmacist Interventions in Drug Related Problem among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

    Deepthi Cheravathoor Denny, Gunaseelan Balamanikandan, M Radhakrishnan, Sona Sabu

    pp. 210–217 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.39 · Published

    Background:Chronic kidney disease is a longstanding disease which leads to gradual loss of kidney function causing renal failure. Although medications are more effective, Increase in the number of drugs can lead to vario…

  8. Article

    Readability of Medication Package Inserts Accompanying Prescription Drugs and Conformity of the Package Inserts Information with Regulatory Requirements

    Segun Johnson Showande, Victor Olumuyiwa Babalola

    pp. 218–226 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.40 · Published

    Background:Medication package inserts (MPIs) provides patients with appropriate information on the rational use of drugs. This study evaluated the level of conformity of MPIs with the regulatory drug labelling requiremen…

  9. Article

    An Observational Study on Tolerability and Safety of Cisplatin Chemotherapy in Various Cancer

    Nikhilesh Andhi, Aluru Sravya, Sate Praneetha, Sri Romoju Govinda Raghavi, Kancharla Kusuma

    pp. 227–234 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.41 · Published

    Aim:To find out the safety and tolerability of cisplatin either given as individual therapy or in combination with other anticancer drugs or with radiotherapy.Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was …

  10. Article

    Liquid Medication Dosing Error amongst Parents/ Caregivers at Outpatient Clinic

    Smit Patel, Sharvari Kolte, Hemal Magdalia, Sandipkumar Bhatt, Rohit Patel

    pp. 235–243 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.42 · Published

    Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) based educational intervention to improve liquid medication measuring ability of parents/ caregivers. Simultaneously, to assess parents’ meas…

Short Communication

  1. Communication

    The Increasing Sustainability Threats to Community Pharmacies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Insurance Coverage Barriers and Policy Recommendations

    Roland Nnaemeka Okoro

    pp. 244–248 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.43 · Published

    Because of the nature of their practice and location, community pharmacies subject their owners and employees to heightened risk from theft, fire, and malpractice, among other threats. As a result, liability insurance is…

  2. Communication

    Impact of Coronavirus and COVID-19 on the Present and Future of the Pharmacy Field

    Ramesh Ganpisetti, Aikaterini Lalatsa

    pp. 249–252 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.44 · Published

    Given that coronavirus is new to the world, staying informed is vital. The world does not know much about curing the virus but experts in the pharmacy field should take it upon themselves to keep the public informed on w…

Case Report

  1. Article

    Tramadol Induced Hypoglycaemia: A Case Report

    Dhruv Zaveri, Riki Patel, Pankti Solanki, Jay Rane, Miral Thakkar

    pp. 253–255 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.3.45 · Published

    Tramadol is most commonly used opioid analgesic. It has a very rare and serious endocrine metabolic side effect as hypoglycaemia. The reason behind hypoglycaemia is still unclear but it may lead due to increased insulin …