Assisstant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Visveswarapura Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bangalore, India
Research Article
Medication Utilization Practices In Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers in the Department Of General Surgery, Kims Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore
Author(s): S.Varun*, Dominick Peter Moonnumackel, Jincy Kunju John, Dr. Shekhar H.S and Dr. Bhagavan B C
Background: Diabetic foot ulcer is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus which results in significant morbidity and mortality and results in increased risk of progression of ulcer that may lead to amputation.
Objectives: The aim of study was to assess the prescribing practices of medications used in the management of Diabetic foot ulcer, Prevalence of patients in the department of surgery and Preparation of patient information leaflet.
Methodology: A prospective observational study was conducted in the department of surgery KIMS Hospital and Research Centre for a period of 6 months. Data collection form with patient consent was used for collecting data.
Results: 52 patients were included in the study and a total of 395 drugs were prescribed. The commonly prescribed drugs were metron.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-6156.1000947
