Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Griseofulvin has been the mainstay of treatment for dermatophytosis since many years. Since it is a penicillium antibiotic and used commonly in the outpatient department, the prescription should be audited for its safety and quality. Clinical pharmacists being an important member of the healthcare system have an immense responsibility in delivering pharmaceutical care by auditing prescriptions in order to achieve rational and cost-effective medical care thereby improving patient's Quality of Life (QOL). AIMS: To study the utilization of griseofulvin by auditing prescriptions, to assess the impact of griseofulvin on the QOL of patients and to emphasize role and responsibilities of a clinical pharmacist in the treatment outcome of dermatophytosis. METHODS: 120 patients prescribed with griseofulvin in the dermatology outpatient department were included in the study. On the basis of therapeutic response, improvement was graded at the end of the treatment regimen. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) during the treatment period were recorded. Laboratory investigations were performed at baseline and at the end of treatment. Quality of Life was measured at baseline and at the end of therapy. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | M Hepsi Bai Kirubha |
Journal | Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology
(Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol)
2009 Nov-Dec
Vol. 75
Issue 6
Pg. 588-92
ISSN: 0973-3922 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 19915239
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antifungal Agents
- Griseofulvin
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Antifungal Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Dermatomycoses
(drug therapy)
- Drug Prescriptions
(statistics & numerical data)
- Drug Utilization Review
- Female
- Griseofulvin
(therapeutic use)
- Hospitals, Teaching
(statistics & numerical data)
- Humans
- India
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pharmacists
(statistics & numerical data)
- Quality of Life
- Young Adult
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