Observational studyIndian journal of pharmacology
Prescribing patterns of medicines in chronic kidney disease patients on maintenance hemodialysis.
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- The Effectiveness of Pharmacist Interventions in the Management of Patient with Renal Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
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- Family support, stigma, and psychological detachment in hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional mediation analysis.BMC nephrology · 2026Article
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- Mediation effect of self-neglect in family resilience and medication adherence in older patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences · 2023Article
- Antihypertensive Medications Use among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients Visiting the Outpatient Department of Nephrology of a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2023Article
- Prescription Practices in Patients With Mild to Moderate CKD in India.Kidney international reports · 2021Article
- Impact of Adverse Drug Reactions in Patients with End Stage Renal Disease in Greece.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Pharmacotherapy related quality of life in Thai patients with chronic diseases.International journal of clinical pharmacy · 2019Article
- Polypharmacy and Multimorbidity Among Medicaid Enrollees: A Multistate Analysis.Population health management · 2018Article
- Prescription pattern, short-term outcomes, and its determinants in patients with chronic kidney disease attending a tertiary care hospital.Indian journal of pharmacologyObservational
- Evaluation of prescribing practices and drug-related problems in chronic kidney disease patients: A cross-sectional study.Perspectives in clinical researchArticle
- Evaluation of self medication practices and prescription patterns in patients of chronic kidney disease: A cross-sectional, questionnaire based study.Perspectives in clinical researchArticle
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Abstract
objectivesTo study medicine prescribing pattern for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients on maintenance hemodialysis. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis prospective observational study was conducted in hemodialysis unit of a teaching hospital with adult CKD patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Patients' clinical profile, drug-use pattern, and medication-related problem data were captured in a structured case report form and the data were analyzed descriptively. Adherence level was assessed by Morisky Medication-Taking Adherence Scale 4-item.
resultsData from 100 patients recruited over 6 months have been analyzed. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) age was 51 (42-57) years; 57% were male, mean [standard deviation (SD)] urea level was 160.11 (70.32) mg/dL, mean (SD) creatinine level was 8.73 (5.29) mg/dL. A large number (46%) were suffering from diabetic nephropathy. The common comorbidities were anemia (89%) followed by hypertension (85%). The median (IQR) number of drugs per prescription was 10 (9-13), with the bulk being cardiovascular drugs (23.41%) followed by gastrointestinal drugs (15.76%) and vitamins (12.29%). The median (IQR) number of potential drug-drug interaction per prescription was 2 (2-3). The incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) was 46% with hyponatremia being most common (32%), followed by hypoglycemia (16%) and hypokalemia (10%). Adherence level was low in the majority (64%) of patients.
conclusionsThere is a high incidence of polypharmacy along with significant medication-related problems such as high drug-drug interactions/prescription, high incidence of ADRs, and low adherence.
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