التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Study on Prescribing Pattern among the Outpatients with Eczema in the Dermatology Department of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital. |
| المؤلفون: |
K. H., Ahmad Thouseef, K. C., Bharath Raj, Shetty, Shricharith, K., Shreyas, Shetty, Sinchana R., K., Nidhi |
| المصدر: |
Journal of Young Pharmacists; Jan-Mar2022, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p106-109, 4p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
ECZEMA, TEACHING hospitals, SLEEP interruptions, TERTIARY care, HOSPITAL care, PATIENTS' attitudes |
| مستخلص: |
Background: Eczema is a chronic, usual, non-infective inflammatory state characterized by intense pruritis, redness, and swelling. Eczema patients experience mild to severe systemic symptoms such as itching, pain, and sleep disturbances, resulting in a significantly diminished quality of life. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted for six months to study the prescribing pattern of various drugs in eczema patients in the outpatient department of dermatology. 86 anti-eczema prescriptions were analyzed. Factors considered were age, gender, types of diagnosis, site of the disease, and anti-eczema drugs prescribed. Results: Out of 86 patients, females (53.5%) were more than males (46.5%). The majority of the patients (44.18%) belonged to the age group 21 to 40 years and allergic contact dermatitis was the most common (39.53%) and most commonly affected was lower limb (43.02%). Most drugs prescribed were topical agents (60.38%) when compared to oral drugs (39.62%). Antihistamines (37.68%) were found to be the most commonly prescribed medication class. Levocetirizine (25.60%) was the most common drug prescribed in this study. Most of the prescriptions contained at least two drugs (61.63%). Conclusion: A clinical pharmacist can help improve a patient’s quality of life by assisting with prescription analysis and prescribing patterns. Studies can assist in providing feedback to physicians on current prescribing practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |
