An investigation performed in a Bangladeshi general hospital on the use of proton pump inhibitors drugs by patients

Introduction: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are anti-ulcer drugs that have reportedly been used inappropriately in therapeutic settings, raising the risk of adverse effects, drug interactions , and costs. Aim: This study aimed to evto evaluate the inappropriate use of PPI medication and which catego...

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Main Authors: Sony Tahmina Akter, Alam Md Nur, Hoque Majedul M.
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Language:English
Published: Srpsko lekarsko drustvo 2024-01-01
Series:Hospital Pharmacology
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author Sony Tahmina Akter
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Hoque Majedul M.
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description Introduction: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are anti-ulcer drugs that have reportedly been used inappropriately in therapeutic settings, raising the risk of adverse effects, drug interactions , and costs. Aim: This study aimed to evto evaluate the inappropriate use of PPI medication and which category of PPIs frequently was used for patients in Bangladeshi hospitals. Material and Methods: A one month cross-sectional study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital to evaluate the kinds of PPI prescriptions, their appropriateness, and their tendency to be utilized among patients. Results: Among 298 patients interviewed,140 patients used PPIs inappropriately. The most common reasons for inappropriate use included gastric appetite (29.59%, 29 individuals) and nausea. Other reasons included (15%) no clear indication, (20%) gastric discomfort, (13.57%) asthma, and (8.57%) infections. Esomeprazole was the most prescribed PPI, used by 41% of patients, followed by omeprazole at 32%. Nearly 44% of the 140 patients exhibited a strong tendency to use PPIs. Conclusion: Important steps must be taken to ensure that PPIs are used properly, to increase knowledge, and implement educational TV programs that can reduce the risk of drug interactions, side effects, and unnecessary expenses.
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spelling doaj-art-4b47b89946964b1da7bbb4890ecbf6052025-02-05T13:12:34ZengSrpsko lekarsko drustvoHospital Pharmacology2334-94922024-01-011131476148210.5937/hpimj2403476S2334-94922403476SAn investigation performed in a Bangladeshi general hospital on the use of proton pump inhibitors drugs by patientsSony Tahmina Akter0Alam Md Nur1Hoque Majedul M.2Jahangirnagar University, Department of Pharmacy, Dhaka, BangladeshJahangirnagar University, Department of Pharmacy, Dhaka, BangladeshJahangirnagar University, Department of Pharmacy, Dhaka, BangladeshIntroduction: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are anti-ulcer drugs that have reportedly been used inappropriately in therapeutic settings, raising the risk of adverse effects, drug interactions , and costs. Aim: This study aimed to evto evaluate the inappropriate use of PPI medication and which category of PPIs frequently was used for patients in Bangladeshi hospitals. Material and Methods: A one month cross-sectional study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital to evaluate the kinds of PPI prescriptions, their appropriateness, and their tendency to be utilized among patients. Results: Among 298 patients interviewed,140 patients used PPIs inappropriately. The most common reasons for inappropriate use included gastric appetite (29.59%, 29 individuals) and nausea. Other reasons included (15%) no clear indication, (20%) gastric discomfort, (13.57%) asthma, and (8.57%) infections. Esomeprazole was the most prescribed PPI, used by 41% of patients, followed by omeprazole at 32%. Nearly 44% of the 140 patients exhibited a strong tendency to use PPIs. Conclusion: Important steps must be taken to ensure that PPIs are used properly, to increase knowledge, and implement educational TV programs that can reduce the risk of drug interactions, side effects, and unnecessary expenses.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/2334-9492/2024/2334-94922403476S.pdfppismedicationesomeprazoleoveruseawarenessgastric discomfortmorbiditytendencyindication
spellingShingle Sony Tahmina Akter
Alam Md Nur
Hoque Majedul M.
An investigation performed in a Bangladeshi general hospital on the use of proton pump inhibitors drugs by patients
Hospital Pharmacology
ppis
medication
esomeprazole
overuse
awareness
gastric discomfort
morbidity
tendency
indication
title An investigation performed in a Bangladeshi general hospital on the use of proton pump inhibitors drugs by patients
title_full An investigation performed in a Bangladeshi general hospital on the use of proton pump inhibitors drugs by patients
title_fullStr An investigation performed in a Bangladeshi general hospital on the use of proton pump inhibitors drugs by patients
title_full_unstemmed An investigation performed in a Bangladeshi general hospital on the use of proton pump inhibitors drugs by patients
title_short An investigation performed in a Bangladeshi general hospital on the use of proton pump inhibitors drugs by patients
title_sort investigation performed in a bangladeshi general hospital on the use of proton pump inhibitors drugs by patients
topic ppis
medication
esomeprazole
overuse
awareness
gastric discomfort
morbidity
tendency
indication
url https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/2334-9492/2024/2334-94922403476S.pdf
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