Abstract
Cataract is a clouding of the lens sufficient to reduce vision. The present study evaluates the pattern of drug usage of cataract Patients The Study was conducted in Department of Ophthalmology, MGM Hospital, Navi Mumbai between October 2013 to may 2014. A questionnaire was specifically designed factoring patients’ demographical profile, diagnosis of disease, Drug regimen. A total 100 prescriptions of patients were analyzed who visited Ophthalmology OPD Department. The total 352 drug were prescribed in 100 prescriptions of the patients. Among all 100 prescription, 45 prescription showed Four drug,30 prescription (Two drug), 15 prescription (5 drug) and 10 prescription with one drug prescribed. Average drug prescribed was 3.52. Maximum no of drugs were found in the form eye drops (65%), tablet (23%) ,Ointment (10%) and 2% other dosage form. Around 95% of diagnosis accounted for senile immature cataract remaining 5% acconting for congenital cataract .The no of drug prescribed were antibiotic(10%), Steriod(10%), Analgesic(5%), Mydriatic(5%) Antibiotc+Steriod(60%) and Other(10%). Most common antibiotic prescribed was Ciprofloxacin and prednisolone was most common steroid prescribed. Other Miscellenious drug found in cataract prescription were Timolol, Acetazolamide, Prostglandin, Ranitidine, dorzolamide, Lubricants etc. All the drugs were prescribed by brand name. Most commonly prescribed drug was antibiotic mainly Ciprofloxacin followed by prednisolone as Steroids.
