ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2023
Pharmacoeconomic Assessment of Antiallergic Drugs by Comparing Serum Immunoglobulin E Level as a Diagnostic and Monitoring Indicator of Allergic Rhinitis in Rural Population of India.
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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic inflammatory disease induced by IgE mediated reaction and identified clinically by presence of nasal discharge, sneezing, itching and nasal congestion. Aim of this study was to determine Serum IgE level which is an important indicator of AR. To analyse the diagnostic significance of serum IgE level and their pharmacoeconomic status in the management of AR with commonly used antihistaminic. Estimation of serum IgE can serve as a simple and reliable investigative tool in the diagnostic and management of AR. Fifty two adult patient with history of allergic rhinitis were randomly divided into four study groups and administered either Cetirizine, Levocetirizine, Loratidine or Fexofenadine respectively for one week. Blood samples were analysed to determine serum IgE level and the results were subjected to statistical analysis. The mean value and standard deviation were obtained and tabulated using paired t test. A total 52 patient were divided into four group, 13 in each group of age between 18 and 65 years (mean age 33.73 ± 10.23 years); 48.08% females and 51.92% male were randomized. Mean compliance with treatment was 100% for all study groups. The mean serum IgE level was significantly reduced in Levocetirizine as compared to Cetirizine, Loratidine and Fexofenadine groups. Levocetirizine controls the symptoms of AR better as compared to Cetirizine, Loratidine and Fexofenadine and is a better choice due to its cost effectiveness, tolerability and safety profile.
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