Prescribing pattern of drugs in stroke patients: A prospective study

A Prospective Observational Study on Prescribing Trends and Adverse Drug Reactions in Stroke Patients

“…In our study, at most 28 % could reach the hospital within three hours. The main factors that contribute to the delay in providing thrombolysis included patient's unawareness regarding the stroke symptoms, delayed transportation, heavy traffic, increased the cost of the drug and delayed diagnosis [3,17]. The use of alteplase in our study was similar to the study performed by Padma et al (5%).…”

“…The neuroprotectors use pattern was similar to the study conducted by Abbasi et al [17]. Preclinical animal studies and several small studies have shown positive results for neuroprotective action of citicoline.…”

“…The trend of generic drug prescribing was very least seen through our study. Drug categories used in our study were similar to the study conducted by Abbasi et al [17].…”

Study of Symptoms, Risk Factors and Prescribing Patterns in Cerebral Stroke Patients

“…6 In India incidence of stroke is 145/100,000 per year during 2003-06. 7,10 One in six people suffer from stroke in their life time.…”

“…It is a major cause of mortality worldwide. 2,7,19 It is the leading cause of death only next to cancer. 11,29,33 There are three types of strokes, which include Ischemic (88%) Hemorrhagic (12%) and Transient (rare type).…”