Why the study?
To assess the utilization pattern of antihypertensive drugs in concordance with the JNC 8 guidelines.
What is the drug utilization pattern of antihypertensive drugs in a tertiary care hospital?
What is the drug utilization pattern of antihypertensive drugs in a tertiary care hospital?
ACEI/ARBs are the most commonly prescribed antihypertensive agents in this tertiary care setting, which is consistent with guidelines for patients with comorbidities such as diabetes.
Observational antihypertensive utilization data supports local audits; leaves open impact on outcomes and needs prospective validation.
The JNC 8 guidelines published in 2014 are the most recent guidelines for the management of hypertension in different clinical settings. antihypertensive drugs in concordance with the guidelines. Aim: The aim of the study is the utilization of anti Method: A total of 150 patients were recruit the pattern of utilization of antihypertensive drugs data was sorted on the basis of demographic characteristic, drug category. Result: It was found that prevalence of (48%). Most of the patients were found to have diabetes as the co morbid condition. The prescribed category of antihypertensive drugs utilized were (68.6%), diuretics (45.4%), calcium channel blocker (38%), beta blocker (26.6%) and alpha blockers (3.4%). ACEI/ARB was the most frequently prescribed antihypertensive class of drug. Conclusion: ACEI/ARB was the most common a for better therapeutic outcomes.
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