Objective: Antiepileptic drug therapy is the mainstay of treatment for the majority of patients with epilepsy. Drug utilisation research is an important aspect of pharmacoepidemiology. It highlights the gaps in the present prescribing practice and helps in improving patient care....
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/44547
Purpose: Adherence to the chronic pharmacotherapeutic regimen is poor resulting in negative therapeutic outcomes. Health education has been shown to improve the adherence of patients to their antiepileptic medication. The Pharmacist has the responsibility of providing patient edu...
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Research Article10.9734/JPRI/2018/44377
Introduction: Blockade of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) has been shown to be beneficial in patients with hypertension, acute myocardial infarction, chronic heart failure and diabetic renal disease. However, RAAS inhibitors and diuretic therapy are associated with so...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMPS/2018/39209
Background: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of under–five morbidity and mortality. Diarrhoeal deaths can be prevented by adequate case management of diarrhoeal episodes in children. With majority of cases being treated initially or completely in the home and community, the level of...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35704