Polytherapy was prescribed to 94.7% of hypertensive patients, with diuretics being the most common drug class and cardiovascular events the most frequent adverse drug reactions.
Cross-Sectional (n=150)
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In a North Indian tertiary care hospital, polytherapy with diuretics was the most common antihypertensive regimen, with a high prevalence of mild-to-moderate adverse drug reactions.
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Amit Sharma (Mon,) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=150). Antihypertensive medications was evaluated on Drug utilization pattern and adverse drug reactions. Polytherapy was prescribed to 94.7% of hypertensive patients, with diuretics being the most common drug class and cardiovascular events the most frequent adverse drug reactions.