Current Issue : July-September Volume : 2024 Issue Number : 3 Articles : 6 Articles
The report presents a case of adverse drug reaction induced by moxifloxacin eye drops in a 26-year-old male patient who self-administered the medication for eye itching. The patient developed swelling of the eyelid and redness of the eye, which were identified as hypersensitivity reactions to the drug. The adverse event was managed by discontinuing the eye drops and providing supportive therapy, leading to the patient's recovery. The Naranjo ADR probability scale categorized this reaction as a probable adverse drug reaction with major severity. The study highlights the importance of considering a patient's medical history, allergies and potential drug interactions when prescribing moxifloxacin eye drops. Healthcare professionals should be vigilant for adverse reactions such as irritation, burning, or blurred vision and promptly address any such events to ensure patient safety. This case report underscores the significance of monitoring for adverse drug reactions and providing appropriate management to optimize patient outcomes....
Anemia affects one third of the world population. It negatively affects on productive and reproductive health of women. Main objective of this research was to find out prevalence of anemia and associated risk factors among female undergraduate and postgraduate students of Anand. Female undergraduate and postgraduate students were evaluated for Hb level using Hb colour scale, associated risk factors and impact of socio-demographic status were evaluated. Total 390 participants were included. Majority (67.95%) of participants were found anemic. In anemic girls, majority (45.66%) of them belonged to age range of 20-22 years, 52.70% belonging to upper middle class, 65.66% of them residing in urban area, 78.48% were taking vegetarian diet, 74.72% having 3-5 days of bleeding during menstruation cycle and 84.53% were having high fast-food intake. Age, Socio-economic status, diet, locality, fast food intake and longer menstruation cycles were found as a major risk factor for anemia in college girls of Anand....
The study conducted was aimed to assess prescribing pattern among pediatric patients by using WHO prescribing indicators with a focus of enhancing rational medication use and improving prescribing practices among pediatric population. The present study aims to analyse the prescribing pattern among pediatric patients by using WHO prescribing indicators and to assess the rational prescribing pattern of drugs according to NLEM-2022 and WHO-EML for children (9th list 2023). A Descriptive observational cross-sectional study was carried out in pediatric outpatients with a sample size of 78 patients for a period of three months. Among the patients, 53% were males and 47% were females and many were from the age group of early and late childhood. Respiratory tract infections were the major diagnosis made among the sample size. The drug class commonly prescribed were analgesics and antipyretics (16.53%) followed by antibiotics (14.61%). In the category of antibiotics Cephalosporin group (42%) of antibiotics are most commonly prescribed. The average numbers of drugs per prescription were 3.33. Among the total number of prescription percentage of drugs prescribed by generic name and antibiotics were 24.23% and 48.71% respectively. Percentage of patients prescribed with injection was 8.97%. The findings in this study shed light on the need to establish national strategies to improve prescribing practices among the pediatric population. It helps in reinforcing rational prescribing practices and increases awareness among physicians and medical students....
Cancer therapy has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, driven by groundbreaking innovations and the advent of personalized medicine. This review article delves into the latest advancements that are revolutionizing cancer treatment, offering new hope for patients worldwide. Key innovations include the development of targeted therapies, which hone in on specific molecular abnormalities within cancer cells and immunotherapies that harness the body's immune system to fight cancer more effectively. Additionally, the emergence of precision medicine, fueled by genomic and proteomic profiling, allows for highly individualized treatment plans that consider a patient's unique genetic makeup and the molecular characteristics of their tumor. The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in oncology further enhances the ability to predict treatment responses and optimize therapeutic strategies. This article explores these cutting-edge developments, highlighting their clinical applications, potential benefits and the challenges that must be addressed to fully realize their promise. By breaking barriers and embracing innovation, the field of cancer therapy is poised to achieve unprecedented levels of efficacy and personalization, ultimately transforming the landscape of cancer care....
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is considered as a major public health problem in the current era. In India COPD found to be more common in the general population and it is one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality. The chronic airflow limitation is caused by mixture of small airways disease (obstructive bronchiolitis) and parenchymal destruction (emphysema). Aim of this research was to study and analyse the clinical demographic characteristics and management of COPD patients admitted at Navodaya Medical college Hospital & Research Centre (NMCH & RC). A cross-sectional observational study was conducted for a period of 3 months at Navodaya Medical college Hospital & Research Centre. Patients with age 40 and above with known case or a newly diagnosed case of COPD and who gave the consent were included in the study. A total of 50 patients with COPD were included in our study. History related to alcohol intake and any other exposure to smoke and dust and any other addiction were noted. A complete general physical examination and systemic examination including a thorough respiratory system examination was conducted....
Elderly people have multiple co morbidities and are often prescribed potentially inappropriate medications. The goal of prescription pattern is to facilitate the rational use of drugs in geriatric population as irrational use of medicines is a major problem. Hence, the aim of present research was to study the prescribing pattern in geriatric adults of a tertiary care teaching hospital. A 3-month prospective observational study was conducted for 3 months at Navodaya Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Raichur, Karnataka, analyzing patient data on demographics, diagnosis, prescribed drugs and generic names. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. A total of 60 samples were collected. The results showed that most patients were male, aged 65-75 and had an average of 7.4 drugs per prescription. Polypharmacy was evident and 52 patients received at least one inappropriate drug followed by drugs that could cause inappropriate drug-drug interactions as per BEERS criteria. 86.8% of prescription medications were from the essential medicine list and 17.5% were prescribed by generic name. The proportion of average drugs prescribed was high and most medications were from essential medicine list. Many of drugs were prescribed by brand names. Awareness among geriatrics should be created to improve their health and to avoid them from exposure to many drugs....
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