Volume 16, Issue 1

· pp. 1–68 · 11 articles

Volume: 16
Issue: 1
Published
Pages: 1–68
Articles: 11
Sections: 2
ISSN: Online - 0974-8326
Journal: IJPP

Original Article Case Report

In this issue

Original Article

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A Prospective Observational Study on Assessment of Prescribing Pattern and Effectiveness of Psychotropic Medication on Schizophrenia in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Muhammed Shamnad, Carolin Antony, Zainaba Ajmajashy, Muktha K, Mohamed Huwais
pp. 1–7 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261180 · Published
Aim: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that is related to poor physical health, early death and severe functional impairment. Schizophrenia is a worldwide condition that affects 1% of the population. It refers t…
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A Prospective Observational Study about Prevalence, Comorbidities, Treatment Modalities, and Drug-drug interactions among Anaemic Inpatients at a Government Medical College Hospital in Tamil Nadu
Murugakadavul Arumugavignesh, Jessica Paul Alexander, Mohamed Sali Abdulla, Akshara Sreekumaran, Jeevitha Lakshmi Palani
pp. 8–12 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261405 · Published
Objectives: Anaemia is a well acknowledged nutritional deficiency disorder in the world. This study is pivoted on to examine the prevalence of anaemia among hospitalized inpatients and classifying them according to WHO’s…
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Skin Changes on the Face Caused by Over-thecounter Cosmetic Creams: An Observational Study of Clinical and Dermoscopy Features
Balachandra S Ankad, Halehalli L Anusha, Chekuri Raghuveer, Balkrishna P Nikam, Manjula Rangappa
pp. 13–19 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261413 · Published
Introduction: One of the most often prescribed medications in dermatology is TCS (Topical Corticosteroids). Misuse and extended usage of TCS over the face cause “Topical steroid damaged/dependent face” (TSDF). The advers…
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Evaluation of Prescription Pattern of Antibiotic for Surgical Prophylaxis Use in a Tertiary Care Hospital
R Vigneswaran, J Renita Cresenciya, P Jeevithalakshmi, RV Sakthisuvetha, SR Senthilkumar
pp. 20–24 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261355 · Published
Objectives:The aim of this study was to evaluate the utilization pattern of antibiotics for surgical prophylaxis in patients undergone surgery at Government District Headquarters Hospital, Virudhunagar. Materials and Met…
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Role of Clinical Pharmacist in Drug Therapy Management in a Teritary Care Hospital
Sri Sai Lakshmi Jayanthi Pokkuluri, Kode Srujana, Bikkina Venkata Sai Sri Harsha, Mavulati Sri Chandana, Shaik Faizan Ali
pp. 25–32 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261381 · Published
Objectives: Drug Therapy Management is a collaborative approach between a physician and a pharmacist. Implementation of DTM in hospitals have a higher chance of reducing DRP’s and increase in patients’ Quality of Life. T…
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Assessment of Medication Complexity and Adherence in Geriatric Patients
Nikhilesh Andhi, J Pravalika, M Surya Teja, V Thulasi Prasanna, CH Sai Suma
pp. 33–40 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261391 · Published
Objectives:The main objective of the study was to assess the medication complexity and adherence in geriatric patients. Materials and Methods:On the geriatrics department of a tertiary care hospital, prospective observat…
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Detection of Plasmid-Mediated Colistin Resistance Genes in Clinical Isolates of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli from Some Hospitals in Khartoum
Aya Ali Abdelmagid, Maha M Hamoda, Tahani H Hassan, Ehsan A Mustafa, Samah S Mahmoud, Einas Awad Ibrahim Osman, Osama Mohamed, Azhari Elnour HajElamin, Emad M Abdallah, Elamin M Ibrahim
pp. 41–45 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261402 · Published
Background:Currently, a final-resort therapy for MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli is the antibiotic colistin (polymyxin E). Plasmid-mediated colistinresistance genes (mcr-9, mcr-8, mcr-5, mcr-3, mcr-2 and m…
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Adherence to International Guidelines in Antihypertensive Prescriptions among National Health Insurance Enrollees in a Tertiary Hospital Located in Abuja, Nigeria
Grace Julcit Shedul, Sylvester Okhuelegbe Eraga, Valentine Uche Odili, Dikejiunor Bevis Ojji
pp. 46–51 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261422 · Published
Background: Irrational prescription of antihypertensive drugs has become a major problem worldwide. The study aimed at investigating the conformity of antihypertensive prescriptions to current international guidelines am…
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Putative Role of Community Pharmacies in Case Detection of Dengue in South India: A Community Intervention Trial
Vamsee K, Pankaj B Shah, Gopi Rajendhran, Rajanandh Muhasaparur Ganesan
pp. 52–59 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261324 · Published
Background: Before visiting a doctor, the majority of people in developing countries stroll to the community pharmacy to buy over-the-counter (OTC) fever medications. Objectives: The purpose of the current study is to ev…

Case Report

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Management of Guillain-Barre Syndrome with SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pediatrics: A Case Series
Jatin Arora, Kavya Manjunath
pp. 60–64 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261415 · Published
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated response that causes muscle and limb weakness. Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the attack of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronaviru…
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Prednisolone-induced Steroid Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome: A Case Report
Riya Johns, Dharitri G Joshi, Asha Mathew
pp. 65–68 · DOI: 10.5530/097483261419 · Published
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition that affects the kidney’s glomeruli and causes protein to be excreted in the urine. In paediatric population, the drug of choice for nephrotic syndrome is prednisolone which resol…