ASSESSMENT OF DRUG UTILISATION PATTERN FOR STROKE PATIENTS IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

BACKGROUND: Stroke represents a major public health concern globally, with significant implications for both patients and healthcare systems. The appropriate use of medications is essential in managing strokes to lower the risk of serious disease and demise. Pharmacotherapy plays a central role in the acute and long-term management of stroke, encompassing a range of medications aimed at preventing recurrence, managing risk factors, and promoting recovery. OBJECTIVE: Evaluating the pattern of drug usage in stroke patients admitted to a specialized referral hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this study data of the patients receiving treatment of stroke is obtained. Total 154 patients’ data was collected and observed from Parul sevashram hospital. In the data collection analysis form, the data was reported and analysed using graphical representations and is summarized. RESULT: In 154 patients the common medications like enoxaparin, heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel were used. Various classes of antihypertensive drugs were prescribed for 53 hypertensive patients, while phenytoin was administered to those with seizures. Atorvastatin and mannitol were also frequently prescribed. Antibiotics, lactulose, and cerebral activators like citicholine were utilized to address specific needs. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that males are more prone to stroke and patients with age of 46-60 years have more common occurrence for stroke with risk factor of hypertension and high cholesterol levels. Atorvastatin, aspirin and clopidogrel is the usually prescribed drug in the study. To promote safe and efficient drug use, the selection of drugs should be focused.