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Drug Utilization Evaluation Among Hypertensive Patients In A Tertiary Care Setting Of Southern Rajasthan
Hypertension, a prevalent cardiovascular condition, is a significant public health concern globally. This burden is particularly pronounced in India, affecting a substantial proportion of the population. Effective management of hypertension relies heavily on the appropriate utilization of antihypertensive medications. This prospective observational cohort study, conducted in a tertiary hospital in Southern Rajasthan, recruited 220 hypertensive patients on antihypertensive drug therapy and followed them at intervals of 0, 24 hours, 7 days, and 30 days. The study found that angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were the most frequently used class of drugs in monotherapy, accounting for 15%. In dual therapies, ARB combined with calcium channel blockers (CCBs) was used by 20% of patients, while 11% of patients were on triple therapy involving ARB, CCB, and diuretics.