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ASSESSMENT OF ANTICOAGULANT DRUG UTILIZATION PATTERN AMONG PATIENTS THOSE UNDERWENT ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINE SURGERIES AT TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Shaziya Parveen*, Kanchana N. Dussa and Armana Saher
ABSTRACT
Aim of the study was to assess drug utilization pattern among patients underwent orthopaedic and spine surgeries. Design of study was prospective observational carried out for six months after obtaining ethics committee approval. Collected data was documented and statistical analysis was done. Total 200 patients were included after obtaining consent. Majority, 40% followed by 36% of patients were diagnosed with bone fractures and osteoarthritis respectively. Common comorbidity noticed in 41.74% and 28.26% of patients was hypertension (HTN) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) respectively. Total 2018 number of drugs were prescribed. However, 214 anticoagulants drugs were prescribed. Out of 214 anticoagulants drugs prescribed 92.06% Enoxaparin and 7.01% Apixaban. Majority 93% and 56.50% of patients were prescribed with single anticoagulant Keywords: Adverse drug reaction, Combination therapy, Comorbidity, Collaboration, Pharmacist, Rational. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |