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Prescription Pattern of Antihypertensive Agents in T2DM Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Centre in North India
Joint Authors
Dhanaraj, Ethiraj
Tiwari, Pramil
Yadav, Rajbharan
Raval, Amit D.
Bhansali, Anil
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Hypertension management is of a paramount importance in diabetic patients for cardiovascular risk reduction.
Aim.
To evaluate prescribing pattern of antihypertensive in T2DM (type 2 diabetes) patients and compare with existing recent guidelines.
Methods.
A cross-sectional study involving evaluation of all T2DM patients referred to endocrinology unit at tertiary care centre for hypertension, comorbid complications, and recording prescription.
Utilization of 5 different antihypertensive drug classes was compared for all patients receiving 1, 2, 3, 4, or more drugs.
Logistical regression was used to assess likelihood of prescription of drugs and/or therapy for specific conditions mentioned in the guidelines.
Results.
Out of 1358, T2DM enrolled patients 1186 (87%) had hypertension (males 52%, females 48%).
The median duration (IQ) of hypertension diabetics was 4 (1–10) years.
A total of 25% patients had controlled BP and 75% with uncontrolled blood pressure (13% isolated systolic hypertension, 6% isolated diastolic hypertension, and 55% both elevated).
Overall, ACE inhibitors (ACEIs) were prescribed the highest (59%) followed by angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) (52%), calcium channel blockers (CCBs) (29%), diuretics (27%), and beta-blockers (14%).
Overall, 55% of T2DM patients were on polytherapy, 41% on monotherapy, and 4% had no antihypertensive treatment.
Polytherapy was more predominant with age, duration of diabetes, duration of hypertension, and comorbid complications.
Conclusion.
Although prescribing pattern of antihypertensive showed adherence to existing evidence-based guidelines, higher proportion of uncontrolled hypertensive patients was found.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dhanaraj, Ethiraj& Raval, Amit D.& Yadav, Rajbharan& Bhansali, Anil& Tiwari, Pramil. 2012. Prescription Pattern of Antihypertensive Agents in T2DM Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Centre in North India. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dhanaraj, Ethiraj…[et al.]. Prescription Pattern of Antihypertensive Agents in T2DM Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Centre in North India. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Dhanaraj, Ethiraj& Raval, Amit D.& Yadav, Rajbharan& Bhansali, Anil& Tiwari, Pramil. Prescription Pattern of Antihypertensive Agents in T2DM Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Centre in North India. International Journal of Hypertension. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478304
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-478304