Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2018
Pattern of adverse drug reactions of antitubercular drugs in tertiary care hospital
Dr. Meenakshi Maurya
Abstract :
Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the pattern of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) of anti–tubercular drugs
Materials and Methods: A prospective, observational study was carried out in 650 patients for period of eighteen months at nodal RNTCP center. Details of adverse drug events were recorded and severity was assessed.
Results: 32.62% patients presented with ADRs. Most ADRs (79.25%) were mild in nature and among it gastrointestinal disturbances were most common. However, 67.38% patients did not present with any ADRs.
Conclusion: Need of intensive monitoring of ADRs due to anti–tubercular therapy is mandatory to maintain compliance.
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DOI : https://www.doi.org/10.36106/paripex
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Dr. MEENAKSHI MAURYA, Pattern of adverse drug reactions of antitubercular drugs in tertiary care hospital, PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-2 | February-2018
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Dr. MEENAKSHI MAURYA, Pattern of adverse drug reactions of antitubercular drugs in tertiary care hospital, PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-7 | Issue-2 | February-2018