Abstract

A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON MONITORING OF PRESCRIPTION PATTERN AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG THE PATIENTS WITH EPILEPSY

Thasni K.*, Shamna Sadan and Dr. Abdurahiman

Abstract

Prescription pattern monitoring studies (PPMS) and Quality of life (QOL) in epileptic patients is the tool for assessing the prescribing, dispensing and distribution of medicines and their effect on quality of life. The main aim of the review is to discuss the topic of the prescription pattern and quality of life in patients with epilepsy. From the prescription pattern study, we can assess the various factors affecting anti-epileptic drug (AED) usage; the main factors are the type of epilepsy, age and gender of patient and availability of medicines and affordability of the patient, and preference of the treating physician. To control epilepsy, the treatment attempt is done by using mono and polytherapy. To analyze commonly prescribed drugs as newer or old AEDs. 50% to 70% of patients can be treated with one antiepileptic drug (AED) as monotherapy, but all are not seizure free. So patients with seizures should generally be started on two or more AEDs. The study was designed to evaluate patterns of AED use and to examine the impact of factors, namely, demographic, clinical, and pharmacotherapy characteristics, affecting QOL. People with epilepsy face many psychosocial challenges can negatively impact the quality of life (QOL). Hence, to achieve optimal seizure control, the convenient antiepileptic drug (AED) use, along with monitoring of adverse effect, and assessment of QOL as an outcome measure are important in the management of epilepsy.

Keywords: Epilepsy, Prevalence, Prescription pattern monitoring study (PPMS), Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), Quality of life (QOL).