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Aims And Objectives: The study aims to study about hypertension its management and its associated complications at tertiary care teaching hospital To evaluate the reasons of non- adherence for anti-hypertensive drugs, To observe management of hypertension and its complications Methodology: It is a prospective observational study which was conducted for 6 month at the general medicine department of the tertiary care OsmaniaGeneral Hospital. The study covered all in patients hypertension and associated consequences, regardless of their sex or presence of co-morbid conditions and . Patientsabove the age of 18 were enrolled in this study. Pregnant or nursing women, patientswho refused to participate in the trial, and patients under the age of 18 were excluded from the study. Results: During the study period, a total 100 Patients were enrolled. Out of which 58% weremales and common age group was ≥48years. Up to 34% were alcoholic,32% were smokers. Majority of the subjects developed co morbidities like Endocrinological disorders which is 30%. It was found that 74% have HTN for a duration of >2 years, 66% were taking medication for HTN, 31% had no knowledge about their medications. Diuretics were the most commonly prescribed class . It was reported that55% were adherent to HTN medication, 34% were not following low salt diet, non-adherence to physical activity was 46%, adherence to non-smoking was 61% and 53% of the patients were not adhered to alcohol abstinence. Conclusion: HTN is high among old aged (>48yrs) diabetic males with High risk of cardiovascular disease and kidney disease with stage II hypertension, Defined as systolic blood pressure of ≥160mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of ≥100mmHg.Ourstudy revealed that the majority of patients experienced HTN for >two years. Diuretics were prescribed frequently, followed by other anti-hypertensives. Poor understanding of consequences with uncontrolled hypertension, non-adherence to medication and low salt diet , alcohol abstinence, ,increased stress, decreased physical activity, and advanced age were the causes of uncontrolled BP. Early bloodpressure monitoring by a clinical pharmacist can improve patient’s quality of life . To prevent problems, ongoingpatient counselling, health education, and information about patients' adherence and satisfactionin each follow-up are crucial. KEYWORDS: Hypertension, Diabetes, Coronary artery disease, Diuretics, Clinical pharmacist
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