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- Title
Study of Prescribing Patterns for Prophylaxis and Treatment of Complications of Liver Cirrhosis in Hospitalised Patients at A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital.
- Authors
Dumatar, Chandresh B.; Malpure, Rakesh Ashok
- Abstract
Introduction: Managing patients with cirrhosis can be a challenge and requires an organized and systematic approach. Adherence to available guidelines for management of cirrhosis complications and optimal treatment in actual practice is low. Aims and Objectives: To study the prescribing pattern of the drugs used for treatment of complications of liver cirrhosis on admission and on discharge and to study adverse drug reactions of drugs. Methods: Continuous, longitudinal, prospective, observational, single centre study conducted at in-patient ward of Medicine department, Civil Hospital Ahmedabad. Result: Alcohol was most common aetiology. Ascites with hepatic encephalopathy were most common combination of complications. Thirteen different drug groups were prescribed like antimicrobials, antiemetics, ulcer protective, laxatives, anti-haemorrhagics, LOLA, diuretics, blood components, minerals, vasoactive agents, beta blockers and chologogues. Most common drug group causing ADRs was diuretic and most common drug was Furosemide. Conclusion: Some deficient areas in quality of care of complications of cirrhosis patients were observed.
- Subjects
TERTIARY care; TREATMENT of cirrhosis of the liver; PREVENTIVE medicine
- Publication
National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 2017, Vol 8, Issue 3, p98
- ISSN
2230-9969
- Publication type
Article