STUDY ON PRESCRIPTION PATTERN OF ANTI HYPERTENSIVES IN PATIENTS OF PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL.
Journal Title: International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction:During pregnancy, Hypertension has become the most common medical problem and it is also remains main cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. It complicates almost 10% of all pregnancies. Aim:Present study was conducted to evaluate the prescribing pattern in pregnancy induced hypertension. Methods:A cross sectional study was carried out by evaluating prescription of 110 pregnant womens, who had diagnosed with PIH in Department of Pharmacology in collaboration with Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. The data was analyzed by using SPSS software and results were expressed in percentage. Results:A Total of 110 Prescriptions were collected, among them, 56% of womens were diagnosed with stage-II hypertension (B.P≥160/≥100) and rest were diagnosed stage-I. In this, 77.2% of cases had received a single antihypertensive drug, while 18.1% had received two antihypertensive drugs& 4.5% received triple drugs therapy. Methyldopa was given in 35 patients (i.e. 31.8%. cases) as monotherapy and followed by Labetalol in 27 patients (24.5 %.cases). Combination of methyldopa and labetalol was the most common dual antihypertensive regimen given in 11.8 % of cases. Conclusion: During treatment with antihypertensive agents, prescriber should be very cautious as they are having history of causing foetal abnormality. Our study concluded that incidence of PIH is high and Methyldopa was the commonest drug given either alone or in combination therapy, as it is a safest during pregnancy. Patients also received other drugs for various purposes like, calcium supplements, iron, folic acid and multivitamin
Authors and Affiliations
Shruti Gupta, CH. Nagesh, Ambrish Gupta.
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP654973
- DOI 10.21474/IJAR01/9647
- Views 46
- Downloads 0
ROLE OF CONTINUOUS AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION (CCE) IN ATTAINING EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES AT UPPER PRIMARY LEVEL WITH REGARD RESPONDENTS HAVING CCE MANUAL AND MANAGEMENT OF SCHOOL.
Reforms bring life into school education system. One of them is examination reform suggested by various committees and commissions. In the present study, role of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) in attaining...
ANASARCA.
Anasarca is a severe and generalized form of edema with widespread subcutaneous tissue swelling. It is different from slight swelling or oedema that occurs mainly in the feet. Accumulation of fluid may occur due to illne...
PRODUCTIVITY, PRODUCTION AND EXPORT OF FOOD GRAINS:ODISHA?S CONTEXT TO INDIANSTRATEGIES.
The country has achieved self-sufficiency in food grains especially in rice, wheat, maize. Indian origin rice (both aromatic and non-aromatic) are exported to African, Middle East, South East and Far East countries and o...
TWAKASARATA: ACKNOWLEDGE THE POWER OF FIRST IMPRESSION.
Sara is unique concept illuminated in Ayurveda. It is core or excellence part of Dhatu (tissues). Sara Parikshana (Examination) is very important to rule out Bala (strength) of Dhatu. Skin is one of the largest organs of...
IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF MOBILIZATION ON PAIN AND OVERHEAD REACH INPATIENTS WITH SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME.
Therapists using mobilization techniques commonly implement a pre- post session (application) evaluation of symptoms. Symptoms usually checked are pain intensity and range of motion. This suggests an immediate effect of...