Self medication pattern in rural areas in Pune, India

• DOI: 10.5530/ijmedph.2.4.2
• Publication Date: 2012-10-05T18:59:54Z
• Authors: Yogendra Keche; Radha Yegnanarayan; Shraddha Bhoyar; Rashi Agrawal; Roshani Chavan; Priyanka Mahendrakar
• Keywords: Self-medication

International Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2012,2,4,7-11.DOI:10.5530/ijmedph.2.4.2Published:Oct 2012Type:Original ArticleSelf medication pattern in rural areas Pune, IndiaYogendra Keche, Radha Yegnanarayan, Shraddha Bhoyar, Rashi Agrawal, Roshani Chavan, Priyanka Mahendrakar Yogendra Chavan Department Pharmacology, Smt Kashibai Navale Medical College Hospital, Narhe Abmegaon, Maharashtra, India-411041 Abstract:Objective: This study was carried to analyze the self Pune. Method: Semi-structured questionnaire used for collection data. Information about age, sex, name medication, diagnosis use source information adverse effects reported medications collected. Results: NSAIDs (33.33), antibiotics (10.32), vitamins (14.08) GIT ailment drugs (13.61) are most commonly as areas. Other that medicated are: upper respiratory tract infection, antibiotics, antihypertensives, anticonvulsants diuretics. predominantly obtained from previous prescription doctors (64.32%) chemists (23%). Antibiotics like macrolides, fluoroquinolones, cephalosporins, antihelminthics, furazolidine were taken 50% associated with development ADRs. The were: vomiting, hyperacidity, gastrointestinal discomfort. 21.13% persons medication. Adverse analgesic this skin rashes, nausea. Conclusions: NSAIDs, is disturbing, these liable drug resistance severe ADRs hence should be under supervision only. Pharmacists, key person areas, can provide also guide proper precautions Keywords:ADRs Antibiotic medicationView:PDF (294.47 KB)