Abstract

A PROSPECTIVE SURVEY OF ADR APPRAISAL BY NARANJO/SEVERITY SCALE ASSESSMENT IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTENSION AT A HOSPITAL IN PALA

Pramod C.*, Aryamol P. S., Meenu Babu, Aswani R., Anushka Suresh, Preeta M., Anagha Raveendran and Raiza Fathima

ABSTRACT

A prospective survey was conducted to evaluate the ADR associated with telmisartan, HCTZ, and its combination using the Severity and Seriousness Assessment in hypertensive patients at a hospital in Pala and provide awareness about the management of hypertension. The study was conducted through a telephonic interview using a valid questionnaire, and 83 patients were selected according to study criteria. Result: In telmisartan monotherapy, 11 patients suffered from mild ADR; two patients were reported to have ADR in HCTZ monotherapy, and 8 patients were reported to have ADR in combination therapy. Combination therapy had fewer ADRs than monotherapy. Conclusion: Without any anti-dote, a proper lifestyle modification can help alleviate the ADR.

Keywords: Hypertension, blood pressure, angiotensin II receptor blockers, Telmisartan, diuretics, HCTZ, ADR, severity and seriousness assessment, prospective survey, hospital, questionnaire