A REVIEW ON DRUG UTILIZATION STUDY OF HYPERTENSIVE DRUGS IN OUTPATIENT IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL MEDICINE OF TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

A hypertensive emergency or a hypertensive urgency (blood pressure more than 180/120 mm Hg) may be present during a hypertensive crisis (severe blood pressure elevation without acute or progressing target organ injury). Hypertension is a substantial risk factor for both cardiovascular disease and stroke. Effective hypertension treatment considerably reduces these issues. Through the current study, we were able to evaluate the general medicine department's antihypertensive drug usage pattern. According to the study report, there were more men than women in the population. The most common diagnosis in the general medicine department was diabetes mellitus. In the study, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers were the two most commonly used medications. Amlodipine and atenolol were the most often used calcium channel blockers and beta blockers in the general medicine department, respectively. The main medication interactions that were evaluated in this investigation were found to be highly significant. Formulating a common therapeutic plan is aided by identifying and keeping track of drug interactions. It has given insight into the antihypertensive prescription trends concerning the degree of blood pressure management. It will enable prescribers to focus more on factors that influence BP results. Studies on drug usage (DU) and prudent drug prescribing are crucial for achieving this. To promote rational prescribing, DU research and prescription monitoring help to identify relevant problems, give the practitioner helpful feedback, and improve awareness of illogical prescribing.