Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Volume 17, Issue 1
· pp. 1–92 · 15 articles
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 1
- Published
- Pages
- 1–92
- Articles
- 15
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- Online - 0974-8326
- Journal
- IJPP
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Effects of Early and Premature Menopause on Women Health
Lata Potey, Shilpa Chapekar, Ashwini Armarkar, Pooja Birade, Yogini Shete, Suchita Waghmare, Prafulla Sabale
pp. 1–9 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.1 · Published
The families and communities health are no doubt depends on the health of women. Improvement in women health is very essential for achieving gender equality. As per the “World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Report” ranks ou…
- Review
Fibrinolytic Interventions Targeting Coagulation in COVID-19: A Narrative Review
Megha Hegde, Saurav Raj, Dhananjay Tikadar, Agadi Hiremath Viswanatha Swamy, Sanatkumar Bharamu Nyamagoud
pp. 10–16 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.2 · Published
Background:Coagulation abnormalities, particularly Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT), have emerged as consequential complications associated with COVID-19, significantly …
- Review
A Review on Emerging Biomarkers for Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
Blessy Fernandes
pp. 17–20 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.3 · Published
Ovarian cancer is a serious and complex disease that primarily affects the ovaries. Detecting it in its early stages is important for successful treatment and improved outcomes. While common symptoms such as abdominal pa…
- Review
AI-Driven Natural Language Processing in Healthcare: Transforming Patient-Provider Communication
Prakash Nathaniel Kumar Sarella, Vinny Therissa Mangam
pp. 21–26 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.4 · Published
Healthcare communication is the lifeblood of effective patient care. The ability of patients and providers to exchange information, comprehends diagnoses, and collaboratively make decisions directly influences healthcare…
Original Article
- Article
Comparative Study of the Prevalence of Psychological and Physiological Symptoms of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome between Rural and Urban Adolescent School-Going Girls
Shambaditya Goswami, Arjav Jain, Supriya Suman, Soumya Pathak, Nikita Pal, Ravindra Pal Singh
pp. 27–33 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.5 · Published
Objectives:Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is the most common and significant public health issue among younger adults. The main purpose of the study was to compare the prevalence of physiological and psychological symptoms …
- Article
Creating and Appraising a Patient Educational Pamphlet for Migraine Sufferers
Nithya Raju, Divya Palaniappan, Femina Hakkim, Gayathri Palani, Jensilin Devakumari Thilagar, Jessly Lalu
pp. 34–41 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.6 · Published
Background: Migraine, an intricate genetic ailment, is identified by recurrent, intense headaches that typically impact one side of the head and frequently come with symptoms such as nausea and heightened sensitivity to …
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An Interventional Study to Evaluate Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Insulin Administration among Diabetic Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Dakshina Kannada
Ramakrishna Shabaraya A, Blessy Fernandes, Suchetha Kumari
pp. 42–49 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.7 · Published
Background:Hyperglycemia is the defining characteristic of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) caused by abnormalities in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. In order to prevent complications, optimal glycemic management is ne…
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A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study on Drug Adherence, Prescription Patterns, Associated Comorbidities and Quality of Life in Patients with Sub-clinical Thyroid Disorders
Syed Aamer Nawaz, Kota Lavanya, Akula Bhavitha, Kavya Prasad, Rathnashree R, Shura Khan
pp. 50–55 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.8 · Published
Aim: The evident rise in prevalence of Thyroid disorders in India emphasizes on patient care to be addressed with few challenges like failure to monitor disease condition, poor medication adherence and low frequency of f…
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A Prospective Study on Evaluation of Antibiotic Usage Pattern in Hospitals
Rutul Patel, Rohan Patel, Komal Patel, Meshwa Soni, Priyanshee Rathod, Shrikalp Deshpande
pp. 56–67 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.9 · Published
Background: Antibacterials are the most imperative weapons in our hands accounting for majority of ambulatory care prescriptions and one of the most irrationally prescribed drugs. Irrational usage can lead to treatment f…
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Impacts of Diuretic Use in Pre-Dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patient in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Midhun Ramesh, Sujith S Nair, Mridul K V, Aleena Benny, Ameesha R V, Gopika C
pp. 68–74 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.10 · Published
Background:CKD is a global health concern with an estimated prevalence of 13.4%. Blood pressure can be a cause or consequence of CKD. In patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), hypertension is a common illness that c…
Case Report
- Article
Case Report on Presentation of Castleman’s Disease in a Patient with Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder
Ashwin Karuppan. V, Deepika Ganesh, Christina Jayaseely. P. S
pp. 75–77 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.11 · Published
Castleman disease is also known as Angio follicular lymph node hyperplasia or giant lymph node hyperplasia. It is an uncommon benign B-cell lymphoproliferative condition which involves a hyperactive immune system. A 56-y…
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Cerebral Mucormycosis: Navigating Fungal Intrusion, Immune Challenges and Vascular Consequences: A Multifaceted Case Report
Kannan Vangiliappan, Nithya Raju, Redlin Jani Rajan, Neesha Solanky Kartik
pp. 78–82 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.12 · Published
A 63-years-old male patient with a medical history of Hypothyroidism and T2DM, who had been irregularly adhering to his medication regimen, was admitted to a nearby hospital. He presented with complaints of altered senso…
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Case Report on Drug Induced Orthostatic Hypotension and Vertigo in Hypertensive and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Patient
Pravin Kumar Ray, Amit Kumar
pp. 83–86 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.13 · Published
Orthostatic hypotension is a clinical condition characterized by a drop in blood pressure upon standing, leading to symptoms such as dizziness and lightheadedness. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that a…
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Case Report on Cerebral Venous Thrombosis and Phenytoin Withdrawal
Vigneswaran R, Thenmozhi PM, Natarajan P
pp. 87–88 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.14 · Published
The majority of patients with stroke who suffer from Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) are young people and children. Women have venous thromboembolism three times more frequently than men do. Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (…
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Etoricoxib Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: A Case Report
Saba Farooqui, Zuha Shyma, Suha Zulekha, Jacintha Martis, Adarsh V V
pp. 89–92 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.1.15 · Published
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) is a rare and life-threatening skin reaction that can quickly lead to dehydration and infection. TEN is perhaps the most formidable disease encountered by dermatologists, and it remains a…

