Volume 17, Issue 4

· pp. 305–399 · 17 articles

Volume: 17
Issue: 4
Published
Pages: 305–399
Articles: 17
Sections: 3
ISSN: Online - 0974-8326
Journal: IJPP

Review Article Original Article Case Report

In this issue

Review Article

Review
Exploring Nausea and Vomiting: Pathophysiology, Mechanisms and Future Research Directions
Komal K, Ashish A, Tarun Parashar, Neha Singh
pp. 305–310 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.49 · Published
Nausea and Vomiting are among the major health burdens affecting nearly 90-95% of the worldwide population. Nausea and vomiting, commonly called emesis, are prevalent symptoms associated with various medical conditions a…

Original Article

Article
Prevalence of Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients in A Rheumatology Centre at Hanamkonda
Sandeep Goud Mitta, Goparaju Kavya, Oragala Sridhar, Naresh Aremanda
pp. 311–316 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.50 · Published
Background:Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic illness with an unclear cause that manifests autoimmune inflammatory disorders marked by joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Depression is a mental illness linked to frequent…
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A Dashboard for Monitoring Opioids: Initiating and Assessing the Impact of Opioid Stewardship Programme in the Pain Management at Multispeciality Hospital in India
Dhandapani C, Rajkumar K. S, Lokesh P, Madhumitha L, Aravinth C, Mohamed Sharif S
pp. 317–324 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.51 · Published
Introduction:Pain affects 20% of adults globally and has an effect on their quality of life. Since 1999, the number of opioid overdose deaths has increased, leading to an opioid crisis. India’s opioid prevalence is three…
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Assessment of Compliance in Hypertensive and Diabetic Patients at Primary Health Care: A Prospective Study
Jinesh Bahubali Nagavi, Sahana Krishna Kumar, Lakshmi Shivamallaiah, Chandra Sekar Meenakshi
pp. 325–331 · DOI: · Published
Background:Recent data in India have identified 77 million people as having diabetes (8.9% prevalence in 20-79 years), and these numbers are expected to increase to 100 million by 2030. Nearly 30% of Indians have hyperte…
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Comparison of Effectiveness of Insulin Glargine in Combination with Oral Hypoglycemic Agents Versus Continued Premixed Insulin in Indian Type II Diabetes Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial
Akankchha Verma, Aditya V, Girish B S, Kiran Nagaraju
pp. 332–337 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.53 · Published
Background and Objectives: The development of novel insulin analogs and the availability of glucose-lowering medications revolutionized the diabetes therapy protocol. The aim was to compare the efficacy and therapeutic o…
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Evaluation of Risk on Cardiovascular Problem Reoccurrence by Assessing the Prescription and Lifestyle Modifications: A Cross-Sectional Study
Pradeep Battula, Akhila Narapureddy, Pavithra Ammireddy, Abdul Haseeb Mulla, Karishma Khyder Shaik, Mulla Saddar Basha, Setlem Venkata Sai Krishna, Venkata Chenchaiah Perla
pp. 338–350 · DOI: doctorbattulapradeep@gmail.com · Published
Objectives:To determine the risk of reoccurrence in CVD patients based on questionnaire, drug interactions and ejection fraction.Materials and Methods:It was a cross-sectional hospital-based observational study. The stud…
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Comparative Study of Hypovitaminosis B12 Associated with Metformin in Combination with Sulfonylurea or Dpp-4 Inhibitors
Syed Aseem, Shehzad Ruman, Sheema Tabassum, Shaheestha Tabasum, Samreen Fatima, Safa Begum, Shoeb Malik
pp. 351–357 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.55 · Published
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of hypovitaminosis B12 effect of metformin and its combination with sulfonylureas or DPP-4 inhibitors for type-2 diabetes mellitus patients. Retrospe…
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Impact of Educational Intervention on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Diabetes Mellitus among the Students of Pharmacy Profession of a College
Tiyasa Dey, Kunal Gupta, Suchandra Sen
pp. 358–362 · DOI: kunal_gupta1985@mail.com · Published
Background: The ever-increasing rise in the number of diabetic patients is alarming and needs immediate tackling as it is on the brink of reaching epidemic proportions. An interesting trend is the spurt in cases among th…
Article
To Measure the Level of Depression Anxiety and Stress Using a Dass-21-Based Questionnaire on the Students of Shri Guru Ram Rai University, India
Alisha Naaz, Afsha Anjum, Ujjwal Gowami, Kanishk Kala
pp. 363–368 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.57 · Published
Objectives: The goal of this study is to evaluate the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress in university students by utilizing the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS) and comparing the scores between male a…
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A Prospective Study to Determine the Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension in Cataract Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Mohammed Abdul Shoeb Malik, Umme Kulsum Hafsa, Syeda Khadija Tazeen, Saifa Mansur Shah, Hannan Ahmed Sharaf
pp. 369–373 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.58 · Published
Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus in patients diagnosed with cataract in low-income category. Materials and Methods: The study included 100 cataract pat…

Case Report

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Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders: Unravelling the Complexities of a Rare Entity
Neethu Jose, Akshatha M, Girish B S, Bharath Gowda H C
pp. 374–377 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.59 · Published
Eosinophilic ascites is a rare manifestation of serosal eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease. We present case of a 61-year-old female k/c/o Hypothyroidism who presented with eosinophilic ascites and was managed with tap…
Article
A Rare Presentation of Hiccups Caused by Lung Abscess: A Case Report
Amal Raj, Anjana Chathambath, Bilha Baby, Sobha Subramaniam, Kunal Waghray, Goutham Seema Ajith, Selin C Joy
pp. 378–382 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.60 · Published
Background: A lung abscess is a pus-filled microbial infection of the lung that results in necrosis of the pulmonary parenchyma, which may compress the vagal and phrenic nerves, leading to hiccups. Hiccups are usually ha…
Article
Navigating Tuberous Sclerosis in a 41-Year-Old Patient: Clinical Insights and Management
Pavan Kumar Yanamadala, Hema Ratna Sai Lakshmi Vemana, Praveen Sana, Manogna Allavarapu, Bhagya Aruna Chikkala
pp. 383–386 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.61 · Published
Tuberous sclerosis complex is a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by the presence of non-cancerous tumors in different organs, primarily affecting the brain, skin, kidneys, heart, and lungs. This condition is c…
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Divulge the Dual Challenge: A Case Report of Phenytoin Induced Dress Syndrome and Steroid-Induced Hyperglycaemia
Vellaisamy Arumugakani, Rajapandi Guna Seelan, Arjunan Surendhar, Ravi Pradeeba, Saikrishna Sairishika, Ravichandran Harishankar
pp. 387–390 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.62 · Published
Medication-induced skin and organ damage is an uncommon systemic reaction known as DRESS. This condition is caused by medication hypersensitivity and is linked to anticonvulsants, sulfur compounds, antidepressants, NSAID…
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Triple Threat: A Case Report of Phenytoin, Lamotrigine and Oxcarbazepine Induced Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Bhaskar Rao Chavakala, Likhitha Chintha, Yeshwanth Gurugari, Poojitha Reddy Cheppalli, Giri Raja Sekhar Dornadula, Pramod Kumar Meriga, Sireesha Mallela
pp. 391–393 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.63 · Published
Rationale: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) is a potentially life-threatening dermatologic disorder that can be triggered by medications, infections, vaccines, or idiopathic causes. According to reports from the EuroSCAR…
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Oseltamivir-Induced Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in a Patient with Chronic Kidney Disease
Mohammad Irfan Abdul Kader, Faris Hussain K, Namitha R, Alida K S
pp. 394–395 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.64 · Published
Oseltamivir, a Neuraminidase Inhibitor (NAI) frequently prescribed for influenza treatment and prevention, has been linked to several neuropsychiatric side effects, such as delirium, delusions and aberrant behavior. The …
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Paralytic Ileus as a Rare Complication of Vincristine Therapy: A Case Report
Keshavini Saravana Kumar, Prithiha Balaji, Leena Muppa
pp. 396–399 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.17.4.65 · Published
Paralytic ileus, a rare but serious complication of Vincristine therapy, is often underrecognized despite its potential to significantly impact patient outcomes. This case study describes a 68-year old woman who had non-…