Effectiveness and Monitoring of Side Effects of Hypertension Drugs in the Elderly in Kalijaga Village

Hypertension is the disease with the highest prevalence in Indonesia. Prevalence of hypertension in the elderly aged 55-75 years and above, which is 62.63% of the overall percentage of people with hypertension. However, many elderly people are not aware and responsive to the treatment of hypertension. The use of anti-hypertensive drugs is often not taken with good procedures. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness and side effects of anti-hypertensive drugs consumed by the elderly in Kalijaga. Sampling using purposive sampling technique with a sample of 30 respondents with blood pressure criteria ≥140/90 mm Hg. Data analysis used wilcoxon and chi-square tests. The results showed a significant effectiveness after the administration of anti-hypertensive drugs as shown by 26 people reaching the target blood pressure therapy. Many of the side effects felt were derived from the use of anti-hypertensive drugs.