Analysis of pattern of anti-osteoarthritic drugs in a tertiary care hospital of central India – A drug utilization study

Riyaz Siddiqui; Tanaji Shende; Harshal Mahajan

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Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(4): 826-829

doi: 10.5455/njppp.2023.13.02076202314022023

Analysis of pattern of anti-osteoarthritic drugs in a tertiary care hospital of central India – A drug utilization study

Riyaz Siddiqui, Tanaji Shende, Harshal Mahajan.

Abstract
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common kind of arthritis and symptomatic OA is recognized as a significant cause of disability and participation limitation in middle-aged and older persons.

Aims and Objectives: The present study was done to evaluate drug utilization pattern of drugs used in treatment of OA at tertiary care center in central India.

Materials and Methods: The present study was observational and prospective research carried out at NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Nagpur, a tertiary care hospital. The necessary information was collected from the orthopedics department. The investigation lasted 6 months, from July 2022 to December 2022. The present research included 108 patients diagnosed with OA.

Results: The research included a total of 104 patients comprising of 58 females and 44 men. The majority of the patients were found to be 60 years old or older, with OA impacting their knee joint considerably (45%). NSAIDs were the most regularly given class of medicines in OA which was prescribed to 81% of the patients. Combined treatment of NSAIDs, calcium, and Vitamin D3. It was found that 52% of patients were adhering to OA medication.

Conclusion: The patient’s uncontrolled pain was brought on by medicines, a low-calcium diet, increased stress, obesity, and advanced age, as well as a lack of knowledge about the challenges associated with OA.

Key words: Osteoarthritis; Drug Utilization; Prescription; Orthopaedics

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Siddiqui R, Shende T, Mahajan H. Analysis of pattern of anti-osteoarthritic drugs in a tertiary care hospital of central India – A drug utilization study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(4): 826-829. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.02076202314022023

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Siddiqui, R., Shende, . T. & Mahajan, . H. (2023) Analysis of pattern of anti-osteoarthritic drugs in a tertiary care hospital of central India – A drug utilization study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 13 (4), 826-829. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.02076202314022023

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Siddiqui, Riyaz, Tanaji Shende, and Harshal Mahajan. 2023. Analysis of pattern of anti-osteoarthritic drugs in a tertiary care hospital of central India – A drug utilization study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 13 (4), 826-829. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.02076202314022023

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Siddiqui, Riyaz, Tanaji Shende, and Harshal Mahajan. "Analysis of pattern of anti-osteoarthritic drugs in a tertiary care hospital of central India – A drug utilization study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13 (2023), 826-829. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.02076202314022023

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