Estimation of Risk Associated with ADR of Drugs that Cause Urinary Tract Infection in Type 2 DM Patients: A Retrospective Case Control Study

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic health condition which if not kept under control can lead to severe complications that could affect the quality of life and even lead to death. UTI is more common and more severe among the Type 2 DM patients. Objective: To estimate the risk of ADR of drugs such as metabolic disturbances, immunosuppressants, anticholinergics and SGLT2i that cause UTI in Type 2 DM patients. Materials and methodology: The study was a hospital-based Retrospective case control study conducted in 2713 people with Type 2 DM who were tested for UTI at BCMCH hospital Thiruvalla over a period of 6 months. Observation and conclusion: The study shows that DM patients who took drugs have more chances of getting UTI than people who don't take the drugs, specifically metabolic disturbants.