Abstract
Objective: In this study our main goal is to identify the frequency of NSAIDs use in orthopedic patients. Method: This cross-sectional study was carried out at tertiary care hospital, in the department of orthopedics. Where data were collected from January 2019 to January 2020. During the study, a total of 100 patients of orthopedic department who have used or will be using NSAIDs for more than a week were include. Sample were collected through purposive sampling as per inclusion criteria. Results: During the study, most of the patients were belong to 47-57 years. 30.8% and majority were male. Arthritis was the most common indication for NSAIDs (42%) followed by Knee arthritis 29% and Spinal diseases 13%. Majority cases 45% prescribed to Aceclofenac followed by Lornoxicam cases were 25%, 15% were Diclofenac, 10% were Etoricoxib. During discharge 60% patients prescribed with Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Conclusion: NSAIDs were the frequently prescribed drugs in the orthopedic OPD where Aceclofenac mostly prescribed. Most of the cases to avoid GI tract conditions PPI were prescribed during discharge.
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Published 06-03-2022
Keywords
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
- orthopedics,
- Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
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