Abstract

Drug utilisation study on Antihypertensive data are useful for implementation of rational use of drugs among population.

AIM: The aim of the study is to conduct the prescribing survey of antihypertensives in moderate to severe hypertension and in hypertensive complications by the physicians of a tertiary care hospital.

Objectives of the study are to investigate the 1) most commonly used antihypertensive drug groups, 2) To determine the preferred drug which suits all age groups and controls symptomatic blood pressure and 3) the antihypertensive drug preferred in diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia 4) and to evaluate the regimen commonly followed Result and conclusion In this prescription survey, calcium channel blockers were most commonly prescribed drug in monotherapy as well as combination therapy. Beta blockers were most commonly used in patients with hypertension associated cardiovascular disease. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers were most commonly used in concomitant diseases like, diabetes, mellitus and hyperlipidemia

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