Exploring the Usage Patterns of Antiplatelet Agents in Cardiac Patients | Chapter 9 | Research Highlights in Science and Technology Vol. 4

 The study attended a cross-sectional practical analysis to judge the pattern of antiplatelet drug utilization among heart failure patients and to decide the prevalence of polypharmacy and allure responsible determinants such as age, gender, co-gloomy condition, and patient-related dependence on illegal substance problems. A total of 150 subjects were enrolled in the study, accompanying 79% male and 21% female. The majority of patients belonged to the 51-60 exclusive informal network, and patients pinpointed with IWMI (43.3%) had the topmost prescribed antiplatelet powers. Smoking (54.7%) and alcohol (26.7%) were raise to be the most main risk factors. The study erect that 60.7% of patients had no comorbidity, while 31.3% had a comorbid cardiac condition. The most usually prescribed antiplatelet powers were monotherapy of aspirin (28.8%), clopidogrel (16.7%), and combination medicine of both (51.2%). The study decided that an increase in the number of co-morbidities can significantly increase drug exercise, which can further bring about drug use problems. Clinical pharmacists can play a important role in lessening polypharmacy problems and their results. Overall, the study provides valuable acumens into the antiplatelet drug utilization pattern between cardiovascular disease patients and climaxes the importance of dispassionate pharmacists in addressing polypharmacy questions.

Author(s) Details:

Rajesh Hadia  ,
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Vadodara-391760, Gujarat, India.

Rahul Trivedi,
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Vadodara-391760, Gujarat, India.

Cyril Sajan,
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Vadodara-391760, Gujarat, India.

Varunsingh Saggu,
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Vadodara-391760, Gujarat, India.

Sunil Baile,
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Vadodara-391760, Gujarat, India.

Sunil Kardani,
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Vadodara-391760, Gujarat, India.

Hemraj Singh Rajput,
Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Vadodara-391760, Gujarat, India.

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