retrospective study on evaluation of anti-hypertensive drugs used in gestational hypertension

To evaluate the anti-hypertensive drugs used in pregnancy induced hypertension and to determine the safety of the anti-hypertensive drugs administered in gestational hypertensive patients. Pregnancy induced hypertension are very common in women and if unnoticed may lead to severe complications. The appropriate therapy is very much essential for the welfare of both the mother and the child. Hence this study was undertaken to identify the commonly used and safe drugs in pregnancy induced hypertension. This retrospective study was carried out in the Medical Records Department of a specialized gynecological hospital. Patient details - Name, Age, Sex, Occupation, Body Mass Index [BMI], Social History [SH], Past Medical History [PMH], Diagnosis, mother weight and BP, baby weight, specific antihypertensives given, outcome, complication in both mother and baby if any, duration of anti-hypertensive drug use, duration of hospital stay were all recorded in a proforma. Adverse Drug Reactions for anti-hypertensive drugs given were also noted. Nifedipine was the most common drug prescribed both in monotherapy and dual therapy. Adverse drug reaction was seen only in 2% of patients. Pregnancy induced hypertension is one of the riskiest conditions to occur during pregnancy. Dietary modification and lifestyle modification might help in controlling pre-eclampsia

Drug utilization evaluation of third generation cephalosporins using core drug use indicators

To evaluate the drug utilization of third generation cephalosporins using core drug use indicators in various wards of Sri Ramachandra Hospital. Third generation cephalosporins are the most commonly prescribed broad spectrum antibiotic even before the culture sensitivity results arrives. Hence this study was undertaken to study the drug utilization evaluation of third generation cephalosporins in the inpatient department of various wards of Sri Ramachandra Hospital. A prospective study was conducted between July 2009 and February 2010. Prescriptions of 364 patients containing third generation cephalosporins admitted in inpatient department of various wards of Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Chennai were collected and using WHO basic drug indicators, the utilization pattern were analyzed. The average number of drugs per prescription was found to be 7.89 on prescription analysis. Cefixime was the most frequently prescribed [32.69%] oral third generation cephalosporins, followed by cefotaxime [31.32%]. Among IV third generation cephalosporins, cefotaxime was the most frequently prescribed injections [35.4%]. Only 28.02% of drugs were prescribed by generic name. The results obtained represent the over all prescribing pattern of third generation cephalosporins in the Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Chennai