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Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice

Volume 15, Issue 4

· pp. 256–341 · 17 articles

Volume
15
Issue
4
Published
Pages
256–341
Articles
17
Sections
4
ISSN
Online - 0974-8326
Journal
IJPP
EditorialOpinionOriginal ArticleCase Report

In this issue

Editorial

  1. Forum Article

    PCOD and PCOS: Are they same or Different ???

    Bhagya Venkanna Rao

    pp. 256–257 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.46 · Published

    Dear Readers,When we hear the terms "PCOD" and "PCOS," the first thing we probably think of is "irregular periods," isn't it? Regarding these diseases, there is still a lot of ignorance. The two abbreviations are frequen…

Opinion

  1. Article

    COVID-19 is a Global Threat, But Why Mucormycosis upsurged in India Alone?

    Antriya Annie Tom, Sulaikha Abdul Kareem, Chrins Thomas Jojo

    pp. 258–262 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.47 · Published

    A fatal problem associated with SARS-CoV-2 called mucormycosis or black fungus was observed in COVID-19 patients worldwide, in particular from India. The rare infection rose more rapidly during the second wave of COVID i…

Original Article

  1. Article

    A Retrospective Study to Determine the Side Effects and Complications Associated with the Usage of Loop Diuretics in ADHF or Left Ventricular Heart Failure Patients

    Goutham Retheesh, Beenu Maria Joseph, Kavya Surendran, Jobin Kunjumon Vilapurathu

    pp. 263–268 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.48 · Published

    Since the incidence of adverse events associated with the use of class of diuretics, named loop diuretics are increasing per subject, this study was found to be significant. The aim or hypothesis of the study was to moni…

  2. Article

    Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Dispensing of Antibiotics and Over the Counter Drugs among Community Pharmacists in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

    Ranakishor Pelluri, Monikasurya Thummapudi, Harika Paritala, Thota Sai Kiran Kumar, Raziya Sulthana, Chinta Indu Radha, Madhuri Chandu, Sai Susmitha Rebba, Amrutha Kara, Geethika Rayapati, Prudhvi Sai Velavarthipati, Sruthi Doddapaneni, Srinivasababu Puttagunta

    pp. 269–275 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.49 · Published

    Aim:To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) concerning dispensing pattern of antibiotics and OTC medication among the retail dispersers in community pharmacies. Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study…

  3. Article

    Correlation between Non-communicable Diseases and Curcumin Use

    Viswa S, Roshny A, Naveen Kumar B, Linsha Babu, Anandhaseyanam S, Senthil Kumar N

    pp. 276–283 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.50 · Published

    Background: Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) are increasing rapidly all over the world, on the other hand, curcumin has various medicinal properties against NCDs and it is a major ingredient in our household/recipes. So …

  4. Article

    A Step to Improve Pharmacovigilance System: A Cross Sectional Study among Outpatients Visiting Multi Super Speciality Hospital in Kerala Established with ADR Monitoring Centre

    Veerankutty Basheera, Thahmina Shahnas, Sneha Thankappan, Sumayya Salam

    pp. 284–289 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.51 · Published

    Objectives:To evaluate knowledge and awareness about ADR and Pharmacovigilance system among out patients visiting different department of a super speciality hospital. Secondary objective is to sensitize patients on ADR r…

  5. Article

    Impact of Pharmacists’ Intervention in Breastfeeding Mothers’ Knowledge about Child Immunization

    Gifty Acsa George, Manjunath Kandur, Milju Kanniyamannil Idicula, Salini Kizhakkepayipottu Sasikumar, Arun Chandran Ramachandran

    pp. 290–294 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.52 · Published

    Vaccines are recommended during the early phases of life to prevent against the serious deadly diseases that may occur in the long run.Aim:The aim of the study is to find out the impact of Pharmacists’ intervention on Kn…

  6. Article

    A Retrospective Case Series Study on Drug Adherence Patterns and Associated Complications in PLHIV on HAART in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

    Zahed Ulla Khan, Jibin Mathai, Mallappa Mudkappa Keshannavar,Shalavadi

    pp. 295–302 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.53 · Published

    Background:HIV/AIDS is reduced from a formerly lethal disease to a manageable chronic condition post advent of ART, the art era has promised new life standards and improving QOL of PLHIV, anyhow there are issues regardin…

  7. Article

    An Observational Study on Treatments Used in Orthopaedic Patients

    Yeluru Saivineesha, Mahadevamma Lingaiah, Tejaswini Radhakrishna, Diptanu Paul, Sharath Chandra H

    pp. 303–307 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.54 · Published

    Objectives:This research aimed to assess and evaluate pharmacotherapy and nonpharmacotherapy treatments in orthopaedic disorders. Methods: This was a prospective and observational study which was performed on 122 subject…

  8. Article

    Ethics of Pharmacy Practice: Ethical Principles Knowledge and Perceived Ethical Practices of Community and Hospital Pharmacists in Nigeria

    Roland Nnaemeka Okoro, Erick Wesley Hedima, Siyaka Abdullateef, Chinelo Nneka Aguiyi-Ikeanyi, Steward Mudenda

    pp. 308–314 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.55 · Published

    Background:Professions and occupations are distinguished by ethical obligations and guidelines. The objectives of the study were to assess the ethical principles knowledge and perceived ethical practices of community and…

Case Report

  1. Article

    Diclofenac Induced Rapidly Progressive Renal Failure in Elderly Patient – A Case Report

    Chandana C, Srirangam Anusha, Kavya H B

    pp. 315–317 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.56 · Published

    (RPRF) Rapidly progressive renal failure is categorized by a rapid loss of kidney functions over days to weeks. Acute kidney injury is a sudden episode of kidney failure or kidney damage that happens within a few hours t…

  2. Article

    Dengue Shock Syndrome – A Case Report

    Sharmila Nirojini P, Durga V, Dahlia Dixcy S, Bharathi J, Asifa Shaz A, Anjana AG

    pp. 318–320 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.57 · Published

    Dengue shock syndrome is the terrible form of dengue infection. The people with defective immune system or with persistent dengue infection are more likely to develop shock syndrome at higher risk. Initial warning sign o…

  3. Article

    Drug Utilization and Evaluation of Antiepileptic Drugs in a Tertiary Care Hospital

    Arifa Begum SK, Ch Vaishnavi Durga, B Sahithi, K Leema, K Vaishnavi, R P Swathi, B Swathi, V Rajendra, Shaheen Begum

    pp. 321–324 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.58 · Published

    Aim:Drug utilization and evaluation (DUE) study of antiepileptic drugs in a tertiary care hospital. Methods:A total of 110 case records of patients were included in a prospective observational study which was conducted f…

  4. Article

    Case Report Study of Integrated Treatment with T-AYU-HM Premium in a Child of Sickle Cell Disease: A 7 Year Follow up Study

    Atul Desai, Kavita Desai, Hemshree Desai, Rutvij Desai, Chirag Desai, Pinky Purohit, Nikita Champaneri, Anali Patel, Pragna Mahida

    pp. 325–330 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.59 · Published

    Sickle cell anemia is a type of hemoglobin disorder that no longer requires an introduction to countries like India, Africa, and America. Although the pathogenesis is identified and well defined the clinical picture of s…

  5. Article

    Typical Kawasaki Disease in a Pediatric Patient with Pre-existing Atopic Disorder

    Rimisha Thomas, Arshamol Varghese, Aaja Alosious, Tany Maritta George, Jobin Kunjumon Vilapurathu

    pp. 331–333 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.60 · Published

    Kawasaki disease (KD), is an acute febrile illness that is known to be a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity, if not adequately treated. The association between preexisting allergic diseases and Kawasaki disease ha…

  6. Article

    Drug Induced Coagulopathy with Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis: A Case Report

    Umme Habeeba A Pathan, Safiya Anhar

    pp. 334–337 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.61 · Published

    This case report presents de-challenge of acenocoumarol after abnormal increase of International Normalized Ratio and re-challenge of drug after stabilizing the abnormal values. A 66-year-old female came with the complai…

  7. Article

    Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis with Interstitial Lung Disease and Severe Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Case Report

    Syed Zia Inamdar, Sushilkumar Londhe, Ravina Mehta, Sumanyu Katageri, Siddanagouda Biradar, Shashidhar Devaramani, Sharan Badiger

    pp. 338–341 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.15.4.62 · Published

    Systemic sclerosis is a rare connective tissue disease categorized by extensive lung fibrosis, vascular and immunologic abnormalities. Autoimmune antibodies like anticentromere, anti-Scl-70 (anti-topoisomerase I), and an…