Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice

Drug-related Problems in Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-sectional Study from Indonesia

. Larasati Arrum Kusumawardani; . Retnosari Andrajati; . Azizah Nusaibah

Volume 9, Issue 3 , July 2020, , Pages 140-145

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Objective: The treatment of hypertension requires special attention because of comorbidities and polypharmacy. In a previous study, polypharmacy has been associated with a ... Read More

A study of medication‑related problems in stroke patients: A need for pharmaceutical care

. Viswa Srujani Kanagala; . Annapareddy Anusha; . Bhukya Srinivasa Rao; . Siva Reddy Challa; . Krishna Sri Nalla; . Raja Sree Gadde

Volume 5, Issue 3 , July 2016, , Pages 222-225

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Objective: The study was aimed to assess the incidence and characteristics of drug‑related problems (DRPs).Methods: A prospective, observational study was conducted among 133 ... Read More

Drug‑related problems among medical ward patients in Jimma university specialized hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

. Bereket Molla Tigabu; . Daniel Daba; . Belete Habte

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2014, , Pages 1-5

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Objective: The increasing number of available drugs and drug users, as well as more complex drug regimens led to more side effects and drug interactions and complicates follow‑up. ... Read More Objective: The increasing number of available drugs and drug users, as well as more complex drug regimens led to more side effects and drug interactions and complicates follow‑up. The objective of this study was to assess drug‑related problems (DRPs) and associated factors in hospitalized patients.Methods: A hospital‑based cross‑sectional study design was employed. The study was conducted in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Jimma, located in the south west of Addis Ababa. All patients who were admitted to the medical ward from February 2011 to March 2011 were included in the study. Data on sociodemographic variables, past medical history, drug history, current diagnosis, current medications, vital signs, and relevant laboratory data were collected using semi‑structured questionnaire and data collection forms which were filling through patient interview and card review. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 for windows. Descriptive statistics, cross‑tabs, Chi‑square, and logistic regression were utilized.Findings: Out of 257 study participants, 189 (73.5%) had DRPs and a total of 316 DRPs were identified. From the six classes of DRPs studied, 103 (32.6%) cases related to untreated indication or need additional drug therapy, and 49 (15.5%) cases related to high medication dosage. Unnecessary drug therapy in 49 (15.5%) cases, low medication dosage in 44 (13.9%) cases, and ineffective drug therapy in 42 (13.3%) cases were the other classes of problems identified. Noncompliance in 31 (9.8%) cases was the least prevalent DRP. Independent factors which predicted the occurrence of DRPs in the study population were sex, age, polypharmacy, and clinically significant potential drug‑drug interactions. The prevalence of DRPs was substantially high (73.5%).Conclusion: Drug‑related problems are common among medical ward patients. Indication‑related problems, untreated indication and unnecessary drug therapy were the most common types of DRPs among patients of our medical ward.

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Keywords = Drug‑related problems

Drug-related Problems in Hypertensive Patients: A Cross-sectional Study from Indonesia

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A study of medication‑related problems in stroke patients: A need for pharmaceutical care

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Drug‑related problems among medical ward patients in Jimma university specialized hospital, Southwest Ethiopia

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