A Prospective Investigation Of The General Medicine Department Of A Tertiary Care Hospital’s Prescription Patterns For Drugs Used In Stroke Treatment

Abstract

This study aimed to identify stroke risk factors and evaluate drug prescribing patterns in a tertiary care hospital's general medicine department. The research focused on assessing stroke categories, with ischemic strokes being more prevalent than hemorrhagic strokes. The study found that male patients outnumbered females, and hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and smoking were the major stroke risk factors. The most commonly prescribed drugs for stroke patients included antiplatelets, antidepressants, hyperlipidemia drugs, anticoagulants, anti-ulcer drugs, antibiotics, antidiabetics, vitamin supplements, analgesics, antihypertensives, and nootropics. Clinical symptoms often included hemiplegia, speech changes, mouth deviation, numbness, and tingling sensations. The study emphasized the importance of adhering to standard treatment guidelines, effective prescribing patterns, and regular awareness programs on stroke prevention, risk factors, and lifestyle modifications to improve outcomes and reduce complications.