Drug Related Problems (DRPs) Analysis Of An Obesity Patient Who Received Antihypertension And Oral Antidiabetic Drugs

Metabolic disorder needs lifelong treatment, in order to increase their quality of life. Medication adherence and healthy lifestyle is a key to stabilize patient’s condition. This research is a case report of an obesity woman aged 50 yo who received amlodipine, simvastatin, dan metformin. Patient had embolic stroke 13 years ago. Patient’s blood pressure is 144/81 mmHg, fasting blood glucose level is 211 mg/dL, cholesterol level is 279 mg/dL, body weight 59 kg, 150 cm tall. Nutritional status of this patient is obesity level 1 due to BMI 26,2. DRP analysis was performed by using literature review. Some DRPs occur, but it can be solved by educating patient. Some dose arrangements can be useful for this patient.