A Study on Drug Utilization Evaluation of Anti-Hypertensive’s in the Cardiology ICU Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

Arguably, the most significant risk factor for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and renal illness is hypertension, which may be changed by prompt diagnosis and prompt treatment action. The Joint National Committee (JNC) on detection, assessment, and treatment of blood pressure is the body that proposes the guidelines for the management of hypertension. This 6-month, cross-sectional observational study included 219 participants and was conducted at Yashoda Multispeciality Hospital in Secunderabad. The purpose of the current study was to assess the usage of anti-hypertensives in hypertensive cardiology patients admitted to the intensive care unit at a tertiary care facility. According to the study, a large percentage of male hypertension patients also have co-morbid diabetes mellitus. Alpha+beta blockers were the most often given class of antihypertensive medications, followed by calcium channel blockers and diuretics. Regarding patient therapy, 27.0% of patients were given monotherapy, while 53.0% were given combination therapy, of which 20% were given FDCs. According to the study's findings, clinical pharmacists can be crucial in fostering rational prescribing and enhancing drug adherence.