Abstract

ASSESSMENT OF DRUGS PRESCRIBED IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL

Linsa Linet V.* and Dr. Alfet Raju Anthraper

Abstract

The study was aimed to determine the drugs prescribed in cardiovascular diseases and assess patient knowledge. A prospective observational study was carried out in 100 patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital over a period of 6 months, by collecting patient data from the medical records of patients from Cardiology and General Medicine department. Standard data entry form and patient information leaflets were utilized. By the analysis of prescribed drugs revealed that use of Antiplatelets (18.33%) and Beta blockers (16.66%) were significantly higher than other drugs prescribed such as ACE inhibitors (14.66%), Antihyperlipidaemics (13.33%), Calcium Channel Blockers (6.66%). For improving life style, the patients were counselled with patient information leaflets. The current study has assessed a total of 100 patients. During this study period, the drugs prescribed for cardiovascular diseases were analyse. The most commonly prescribed drugs were Antiplatelets (18.33%), beta-blockers (16.66%), ACE inhibitors (14.66%) and Anti hyperlipidaemia agents (13.33%). The patients were provided with patient information leaflets and advised regarding diet & exercise.

Keywords: Cardiovascular diseases, Drugs in cardiovascular diseases, Patient Information Leaflets.