Evaluation of patterns of use of drugs for management of rheumatoid arthritis in patients attending rheumatology opd in B.Y.L. Nair charitable hospital
2008
Evaluation of Drug Use Patterns in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Sample size: 69
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Jadhav A, Bhide S
Primary Institution: Topiwala National Medical College and B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai
Hypothesis
What are the patterns of drug use for managing rheumatoid arthritis in patients attending a specific hospital?
Conclusion
Methotrexate was the most commonly prescribed DMARD, aligning with Indian guidelines.
Supporting Evidence
- Out of 69 patients interviewed, 55 were females.
- 31 patients had been on treatment for 2 years or less.
- Most common DMARD prescribed was Methotrexate.
Takeaway
Doctors looked at how patients with rheumatoid arthritis use their medications, and found that most patients were taking Methotrexate.
Methodology
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis were interviewed over four months to gather detailed drug history and assess any adverse drug reactions.
Participant Demographics
Majority were females, average age was 43 years.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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