Journal of the Scientific Society (Jan 2024)

A crosssectional observational research on assessment of patterns of discharge medications in patients with chronic kidney disease associated with diabetes mellitus and hypertension

  • Cyril Sajan,
  • Varunsingh Saggu,
  • Jitin Nair,
  • Krunal Trivedi,
  • Rajesh Hadia,
  • Hemraj Singh Rajput

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/jss.jss_308_22
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 51, no. 1
pp. 37 – 39

Abstract

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Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal insufficiency, progressive kidney deterioration, or nephropathy, is an illness, in which the kidneys fail to function properly. When prescription and over-the-counter medications are combined, the risk of adverse drug reactions and interactions increases, which are the main causes of hospitalizations and mortality. The aims and strategies for reducing the incidence, morbidity, mortality, and health costs of CKD in India are outlined in this new chapter. Aim: A cross-sectional observational study to estimate the pattern of discharge prescription pattern in patients of CKD associated with hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Methodology: 100 patients with CKD and comorbidities of hypertension, diabetes, or both were included in observational cross-sectional research done at the Nephrology Department of Dhiraj Hospital. The laboratory findings, as well as their comorbidity, discharge prescription medicines, and comorbidity, were all documented and examined. Results: Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) were the most often recommended antihypertensive medication for hypertensive patients with CKD. Diuretics were the least often given class of antihypertensive medicine. In antidiabetic medication, class sulfonylurea and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors had similar prescription rates which are the highest prescribing medication for diabetes mellitus with CKD. Biguanides were the least prescribed class of drugs. Conclusion: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers are widely used to treat hypertensive patients with CKD; but due to chances of arrhythmia, CCBs are prescribed. This research might aid in the identification of educational and quality-improvement opportunities to minimize medication-related errors and increase benefits in this population.

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