Utilization of anti-peptic ulcer drugs in outpatient clinics of Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India
Keywords:
Anti-ulcer, clinic, drugs, Himachal Pradesh, outpatient
Abstract
Objective: The aim is to know the utilization of anti-peptic ulcer drugs in outpatient clinics of Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Materials and Methods: Data were collected from October 2017 to Feburary 2018 by visiting outpatient departments of the hospital for 2 weeks each and reviewing the prescriptions during the study period.
Results: The most common form was tablets (36%), followed by capsules (11%) and liquid formulations (8%). The use of injectable preparations of anti-peptic ulcer drugs was in the current study which was similar with the average results (40%) of drug utilizations studies on different classes of drugs in Poanta Sahib.
Conclusion: Lasix injection is the most common antiseptic ulcer drugs prescribed.
Published
2018-10-31
How to Cite
Mangla, B., Bhardwaj, N., & Kakar, S. (2018). Utilization of anti-peptic ulcer drugs in outpatient clinics of Paonta Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, India. International Research in Medical and Health Sciences, 1(1), 21-24. https://doi.org/10.36437/irmhs.2018.1.1.F
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