Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Volume 19, Issue 4
2026 · pp. 447–575 · 20 articles
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- 2026
- Pages
- 447–575
- Articles
- 20
- Sections
- 3
- ISSN
- Online - 0974-8326
- Journal
- IJPP
In this issue
Review Article
- Review
Adverse Drug Reactions Associated with Cancer Immunotherapy: Mechanisms, Clinical Spectrum, and Management Strategies
Darshan TM, Balakeshwa Ramaiah, Delvin Kumar
pp. 447–450 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260743 · Published 2026
Cancer immunotherapy has substantially reshaped contemporary oncology by improving survival outcomes across solid tumours and haematological malignancies. Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) and Chimeric Antigen Receptor…
- Review
Impact of Guideline Adherence on the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: A Narrative Review
Fasmiya Thabassum, Jayakrishnan SadaSivan, Keerthana Koliyate, Najiya Mahamood, Amiya Narangoli Thazhe
pp. 451–457 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260829 · Published 2026
Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) is among the most distressing adverse effects experienced by patients receiving cancer chemotherapy. Inadequate control of CINV is still a serious clinical concern despite …
- Review
Barriers and Facilitators of Deprescribing in Indian Geriatric Patients: A Clinical Pharmacist Perspective
Nagadeepthi N
pp. 458–469 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260861 · Published 2026
The elderly population in India is growing rapidly and is projected to exceed 340 million by 2050. Polypharmacy, defined as the concurrent use of five or more medications, affects 50-79% of Indian geriatric patients and …
- Review
Community Pharmacist in Dementia Care: A New Avenue in Community Pharmacy Practice: An Indian Perspective
Karthik Dhananjayan
pp. 470–479 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260717 · Published 2026
Dementia is a critical and growing public health challenge in India, with cases projected to triple by 2050. This crisis is exacerbated by a fragmented healthcare system, a severe shortage of specialists, and profound so…
Original Article
- Article
Survey to Solutions: A Digital Health Platform to Promote Safe Drug Disposal Practices in India
Mayuri Ghadge, Nikhil Yadav, Tanmayee Joshi
pp. 480–486 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260641 · Published 2026
Background: Improper disposal of unused or expired medicines poses serious risks to both public health and the environment. In India, limited awareness of official guidelines and the absence of systematic collection mech…
- Article
Prescription Pattern Analysis of Antidiabetic Drugs in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Observational Study
Damineni Saritha, Anupama Koneru, Zaina Naqi, Syeda Sameera Anjum
pp. 487–493 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260823 · Published 2026
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia, associated with significant morbidity and mortality if inadequately managed. Prescription pattern analysis serves as a vital ph…
- Article
Evaluation of Amoxicillin Utilization at Outpatient Department in Abebe Bikila Health Center, Addis Ketema Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Drug Use Evaluation Study
Abduselam Ahmed, Jemal Agdew, Alem Tizazu, Sisay Regasa, Dagne Zenebe, Tsegaye menji, Gosaye Abera, Micheal Siyum
pp. 494–502 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260825 · Published 2026
Background: Amoxicillin is a widely used β-lactam antibiotic belonging to the penicillin class and is commonly prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial infections in both primary and secondary healthcare setting…
- Article
Impact of Educational Intervention on Pharmacovigilance Knowledge, Attitude, and ADR Reporting among Pharmacy Students: An Interventional Study
Lijo Joseph Thomas, Athira Parakadavil, Fathimath Nidha K, Rahana Rahana, Lal Prasanth M L
pp. 503–509 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260828 · Published 2026
Aim: To assess the awareness and identify barriers related to pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting among healthcare students, and to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention. Materials and Methods: A prospective…
- Article
An Ambispective Observational Study on the Efficacy of Different Antithrombotic Therapies in Preventing Recurrent Cardiac Events in Patients with Myocardial Infarction
Prince Manishkumar Mehta, Shivam Vikasbhai Patel, Winnie Rakesh Desai, Ami Vyas
pp. 510–516 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260835 · Published 2026
Background: Myocardial infarction remains a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in India. Antithrombotic therapy plays a crucial role in secondary prevention, yet comparative real-world data from Indi…
- Article
Drug-Related Problems and Pharmacist Interventions in Paediatric In-Patients at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital: A Prospective Observational Study
Raghavendra Shivaram Hegde, Sowmya Sowmya, Ramya Sree, Ajeet Singh Rathod, Mallappa Shalavadi, Mudakappa Keshannavar
pp. 517–524 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260927 · Published 2026
Background: Paediatric in-patients are particularly vulnerable to Drug-Related Problems (DRPs) owing to physiological immaturity, weight-based dosing, and widespread off-label medicine use. Objectives: To identify and ca…
- Article
Assessment of Risk Factors, Microbiological Pattern and Management of Urinary Tract Infection in Diabetic Patients
Alena Riya Sajan, Megha Anna Joy, Neenu George, Lakshmi Ramachandran, Romia Rodrigues
pp. 525–530 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260881 · Published 2026
Background and Aim: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) refers to an infection affecting any part of the urinary tract that can be bacterial, fungal or viral. Due to the higher incidence of glucosuria and impaired immune funct…
- Article
Evaluation of Self-Medication Among Non-Medical Lebanese International University Students in Sana'a City, Yemen
Khaled Al-Akhali, Abdullah Mahyuob
pp. 531–539 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260888 · Published 2026
Background: Self-medication, especially among college students, is becoming a major global public health concern. Nevertheless, nothing is known about its frequency among Yemeni non-medical students. Objectives: To evalu…
Case Report
- Article
Heparin-Induced Ecchymosis Following Intravenous Unfractionated Heparin Therapy: A Case Report
Mohamed Sudais, Priyadharsini Ravi, Rabiyath Riswana Ismail
pp. 540–542 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260601 · Published 2026
Heparin is one of the most widely used anticoagulants for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders. Although bleeding complications and thrombocytopenia are well-recognized adverse effects, cutaneous mani…
- Article
Severe Microcytic Anaemia and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient on Long-Term Corticosteroids: A Case Report
Nandini Palivela, Suchitra Landa
pp. 543–547 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260831 · Published 2026
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder associated with multiple extra-articular manifestations, including hematological abnormalities and pulmonary complications. Anaemia in RA is often multifactorial…
- Article
A Case Report on Necrotizing Fasciitis Due to Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa in an Elderly Patient from South India: Highlighting Economic Burden and Treatment Inaccessibility
Balaji M, Sowmya R, SriPriya M, Suji V, Swetha S, P Dhivyaprasath
pp. 548–553 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260738 · Published 2026
The report emphasizes on the case of necrotizing fasciitis with multi-drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. A 70-year-old male admitted with lower limb swelling and pus discharge was later diagnosed with necrotizing fas…
- Article
Iodixanol-Induced Hypersensitivity During Coronary Intervention: A Case Report
Druthi MS, Subhanita Roy, Kumar Masum, Sandeep Srinivas, Balakeshwa Ramaiah
pp. 554–556 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260824 · Published 2026
Iodinated contrast media, such as Iodixanol (Visipaque®), are dyes used to improve the clarity of blood vessels and organs during imaging procedures. Iodixanol is a non-ionic, iso-osmolar agent designed to be safer and b…
- Article
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: A Comprehensive Literature Review with Illustrative Case Series
Ganjala Hemalatha, Valaparla Ramya, Gunde Pragna, Pasam Madhu Mitha, Shaik Muskan, Korikani Lavanya, Galanki Arundathi Kavya, Gajula Ram Nageswara Rao, Vadduri Sandhya
pp. 557–560 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260002 · Published 2026
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome (PJS) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder characterized by hamartomatous gastrointestinal polyps and mucocutaneous pigmentation, with an increased risk of malignancy. To present a comprehensive o…
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Clinical Pharmacist-Led Perioperative Management and Pharmaceutical Care in a Patient Undergoing Extended Right Hemicolectomy for Suspected Colon Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report
Subhasis Mishra, Raghavendra Shivaram Hegde
pp. 561–563 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260918 · Published 2026
Colorectal cancer is among the most frequently diagnosed malignancies worldwide and a leading contributor to cancer-related mortality. The perioperative course of patients undergoing major colorectal resection is frequen…
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A Rare Presentation of Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia: A Case Report
Ganjala Hemalatha, Shaik Muskan, Gunde Pragna, Pasam Madhu Mitha, Dileep Kumar Vinnakota, Uzma Aafreen Shaik, Siva Bhanu Jonnadula, Kollipara Mohana, Gajula Ram Nageswara Rao
pp. 566–569 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260003 · Published 2026
Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia (AdSD) is a focal laryngeal dystonia characterized by involuntary contractions of the vocal fold adductor muscles, particularly the thyroarytenoid muscle, resulting in strained, effortful, an…
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Warfarin-Induced Supratherapeutic Anticoagulation Presenting as an Iliopsoas/Iliacus Haematoma with Lower Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
Subhasis Mishra, Raghavendra Shivaram Hegde
pp. 570–575 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260915 · Published 2026
Warfarin remains one of the most frequent causes of serious bleeding-related hospital admissions because of its narrow therapeutic index and unpredictable inter-individual response, and the iliopsoas/iliacus compartment …