فهرست مطالب
Journal of Research in Pharmacy Practice
Volume:4 Issue: 1, Jan-Mar 2015
- تاریخ انتشار: 1399/01/01
- تعداد عناوین: 8
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Pages 4-8Objective
Etomidate is an imidazole derivative and formulated in 35% propylene glycol. When given without a rapid lidocaine injection, etomidate is associated with pain after injection. Magnesium (Mg) is a calcium channel blocker and influences the N‑methyl‑D‑aspartate receptor ion channel. The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficiency of preemptive injection of magnesium sulfate and lidocaine on pain alleviation on etomidate intravenous injection.
MethodsIn a randomized, double‑blinded trial study, 135 adult patients scheduled for elective outpatient or inpatient surgery were divided into three groups. Group M received 620 mg magnesium sulfate, Group L received 3 ml lidocaine 1% and Group S received normal saline, all in a volume of 5 mL followed by a maximal dose of 0.3 mg/kg of 1% etomidate. Pain was assessed on a four‑point scale: 0 = no pain, 1 = mild pain, 2 = moderate pain and 3 = severe pain at the time of pretreatment and etomidate injection.
FindingsAbout 60% of patients in the control group had pain during etomidate injection as compared to 22.2% and 40% in the lidocaine and magnesium sulfate groups, respectively. There was difference in induction pain score between three treatment groups, significantly (P = 0.01) and observed differences in pain scores between “normal saline and lidocaine group” (P < 0.001) and “normal saline and magnesium sulfate groups” were statistically meaningful (P = 0.044).
ConclusionIntravenous magnesium sulfate and lidocaine injection are comparably effective in reducing etomidate‑induced pain.
Keywords: Etomidate, Lidocaine, Magnesium sulfate, pain, pretreatment, prevention -
Pages 9-17Objective
The aim of this study was to review the current methods of pharmaceutical purchasing by Iranian insurance organizations within the World Bank conceptual framework model so as to provide applicable pharmaceutical resource allocation and purchasing (RAP) arrangements in Iran.
MethodsThis qualitative study was conducted through a qualitative document analysis (QDA), applying the four‑step Scott method in document selection, and conducting 20 semi‑structured interviews using a triangulation method. Furthermore, the data were analyzed applying five steps framework analysis using Atlas‑ti software.
FindingsThe QDA showed that the purchasers face many structural, financing, payment, delivery and service procurement and purchasing challenges. Moreover, the findings of interviews are provided in three sections including demand‑side, supply‑side and price and incentive regime.
ConclusionLocalizing RAP arrangements as a World Bank Framework in a developing country like Iran considers the following as the prerequisite for implementing strategic purchasing in pharmaceutical sector: The improvement of accessibility, subsidiary mechanisms, reimbursement of new drugs, rational use, uniform pharmacopeia, best supplier selection, reduction of induced demand and moral hazard, payment reform. It is obvious that for Iran, these customized aspects are more various and detailed than those proposed in a World Bank model for developing countries.
Keywords: Insurance organization, Iran, pharmaceutical, resource allocation andpurchasing arrangements, strategic purchasing -
Pages 18-23Objective
We aimed to investigate the frequency of seizure after acute carbamazepine poisoning and the important risk factors related to the outcomes of therapy.
MethodsIn this two-year cross‑sectional study conducted in a University Hospital in Iran, 114 patients with acute carbamazepine poisoning were divided into two groups of with seizure (n = 8) and without seizure (n = 106) after intoxication. Demographic data, average amount of drug ingestion, time elapsed from ingestion to hospital admission, history of seizure before poisoning, mental status, visual disturbances and nystagmus, duration of hospitalization, the outcomes of therapy, arterial blood gas values and serum biochemical indices were compared between the two groups.
FindingsPatients with seizure had an estimated (Mean ± SD) ingestion of 14,300 ± 570 mg carbamazepine, which was significantly higher (P < 0.0001) than the seizure‑free group (4600 ± 420 mg). The estimated average time between drug ingestion and hospital admission in patients with seizure and the seizure‑free group were 515 ± 275 and 370 ± 46 minutes, respectively (P < 0.0001). In this study, 104 out of the total number of patients had recovered without any complication. Need for respiratory support, including airway support or intubation were the most recorded complication. One patient died after status epilepticus and aspiration pneumonia.
ConclusionThe ingested amount of carbamazepine and the time elapsed from the ingestion of drug to hospital admission may influence the occurrence of seizure after acute carbamazepine poisoning; however, the outcome of supportive care in these patients seems to be positive
Keywords: Carbamazepine, outcome, poisoning, seizure -
Pages 24-30Objective
Emergence agitation (EA), a short‑lived, self‑limiting phenomenon, arises frequently after the use of inhalational agents and hampers the implementation of pediatric ambulatory surgery in spite of using so many drugs with variable efficacy.
MethodsIn this prospective, double‑blinded, parallel group study (2008–2009), 80 children of both sex aged 3–7 years, with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status grade I-II, undergoing sevoflurane‑based general anesthesia for elective day care surgery were randomly assigned into groups C or D. Group C received 4 µg/kg intranasal clonidine, whereas group D received 1 µg/kg intranasal dexmedetomidine, 45 min before induction of anesthesia. In postanesthesia care unit (PACU), the incidence of EA was assessed with Aonos four‑point scale and the severity of EA was assessed with pediatric anesthesia emergence delirium scale upon admission (T0), after 5 min (T5), 15 min (T15), and 25 min (T25). Extubation time, emergence time, duration of PACU stay, dose and incidence of fentanyl use for pain control were noted.
FindingsBased on comparable demographic profiles, the incidence and severity of EA were significantly lower in group D as compared to group C at T0, T5, T15, and T25. But time of regular breathing, awakening, extubation, and emergence were significantly delayed in group D than C. The number and dose of fentanyl used in group C were significantly higher than group D. PACU and hospital stay were quite comparable between groups.
ConclusionIntranasal dexmedetomidine 1 µg/kg was more effective than clonidine 4 µg/kg in decreasing the incidence and severity of EA, when administered 45 min before the induction of anesthesia with sevoflurane for pediatric day care surgery. Dexmedetomidine also significantly reduced fentanyl consumption in PACU.
Keywords: Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine, emergence agitation, postanesthesia care unit -
Pages 31-36Objective
Currently, the method of early nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) and selective administration of surfactant via an endotracheal tube is widely used in the treatment of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. To prevent complications related to endotracheal intubation and even a brief period of mechanical ventilation, in this study, we compared the effectiveness of surfactant administration via a thin intratracheal catheter versus the current method using an endotracheal tube.
MethodsThirty eight preterm infants ≤34 weeks’ gestation with birth weight of 1000–1800 g who were putted on nCPAP for RDS within the first hour of life, were randomly assigned to receive surfactant either via endotracheal tube (ET group) or via thin intratracheal catheter (CATH group). The primary outcomes were the need for mechanical ventilation and duration of oxygen therapy. Data were analyzed by independent t-test, Mann–Whitney U-test, and Chi-square test, using SPSS v. 21.
FindingsThere was no significant difference between groups regarding to need for mechanical ventilation during the first 72 h of birth (3 [15.8%] in ET group vs. 2 [10.5%] in CATH group; P = 0.99). Duration of oxygen therapy in CATH group was significantly lower than ET group (243.7 ± 74.3 h vs. 476.8 ± 106.8 h, respectively; P = 0.018). The incidence of adverse events during all times of surfactant administration was not statistically significant between groups (P = 0.14), but the number of infants who experienced adverse events during surfactant administration was significantly lower in CATH group than ET group (6 [31.6%] vs. 12 [63.2%], respectively; P = 0.049). All other outcomes, including duration of treatment with CPAP and mechanical ventilation, times of surfactant administration and the need for more than one dose of the drug, the rate of intraventricular hemorrhage, mortality and combined outcome of chronic lung disease or mortality were statistically similar between the groups
ConclusionSurfactant administration via thin intratracheal catheter in preterm infants receiving nCPAP for treatment of RDS has similar efficacy, feasibility and safety to its administration via endotracheal tube.
Keywords: Endotracheal tube, preterm infants, respiratory distress syndrome, surfactant, thin catheter -
Knowledge, attitude and practice of B.Sc. Pharmacy students about antibiotics in Trinidad and TobagoPages 37-41Objective
The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of B.Sc. Pharmacy students about usage and resistance of antibiotics in Trinidad and Tobago.
MethodsThis was a cross‑sectional questionnaire‑based study involving B.Sc. Pharmacy students. The questionnaire was divided into five components including Demographics data, knowledge about antibiotic use, attitude toward antibiotic use and resistance, self‑antibiotic usage and possible causes of antibiotic resistance. Data were analyzed by employing Mann–Whitney and Chi‑square tests using SPSS version 20.
FindingsThe response rate was 83.07%. The results showed good knowledge of antibiotic use among students. The overall attitude of pharmacy students was poor. About 75% of participants rarely use antibiotics, whereas self‑decision was the major reason of antibiotic use (40.7%) and main source of information was retail pharmacist (42.6%). Common cold and flu is a major problem for which antibiotics were mainly utilized by pharmacy students(35.2%).
ConclusionThe study showed good knowledge of pharmacy students regarding antibiotic usage. However, students’ attitude towards antibiotic use was poor. The study recommends future studies to be conducted with interventional design to improve knowledge and attitude of pharmacy students about antibiotic use and resistance.
Keywords: Antibiotics, knowledge, pharmacy students, resistance, Trinidad, Tobago