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ABSTRACT
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PREVALANCE OF VARIOUS SKIN DISORDERS AND PRESCRIBING PATTERN OF ANTIHISTAMINES IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, PUNE |
| Authors |
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Mrs. Manjusha Sajith |
| Keywords |
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Dermatology, prescribing pattern, Out Patient Department, Drug Utilization, Antihistamines. |
| Issue Date |
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March 2014 |
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Objectives: Dermatological conditions account for up to 2% of consultations in general practice worldwide. Skin diseases in developing countries have a serious impact on quality of life. The objective of the present study is to assess the prevalence of various skin diseases and to assess the drug utilization pattern of antihistamines in Dermatology Outpatient Department.
Methods: A prospective study was carried out in Dermatology department of Bharati Hospital and Research Centre, Pune. The data collection form was prepared which includes patient and medication related information. The prescriptions were analyzed for common skin conditions and prescription patterns.
Results: During the study period 320 prescriptions were analyzed including males 158 (49.37%) and females 162 (50.62%). The maximum number of patients (38.75%) were in the age group of adults (20 to 30years) and minimum were children (<10 yrs) is 6.25%. Most of them were having Acne problems (31.25%), followed by Eczema (8.75). Antibiotics (31.91%) were mostly prescribed class of drugs, followed by steroids (20.33%) and antihistamines (17.73%). Among antihistamines, Levocetirizine is mostly prescribed (66.66%). Antihistamines were mostly prescribed in skin problems like Urticaria (20.0%), followed by Dermatitis (18.66%). Ranitidine is prescribed along with other antihistamines to treat Urticaria( hives).
Conclusion: Most of the patients were having Acne problems. Antihistamines were mostly prescribed in allergic conditions and rashes. Majority of drugs were prescribed in brand names. Periodic evaluation of prescribing pattern is necessary to improve prescribing standards. |
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73-77 |
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0975-9492 |
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Vol. 5, No.3 |
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