A Review on Drug Utilization Trends in Coronary Artery Diseases

Coronary artery disease is a condition in which there is an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to a portion of the myocardium. It is the major cause responsible for mortality more in younger age group than in elderly. Since it is an emergency condition where usage of many drugs during its management is common. The study of drug utilization is a component of a medical audit and periodic evaluation should be done to enable suitable modifications in the prescription of drugs and maximize the therapeutic benefit and minimize the adverse effects. When new drugs are used additional information on safety and efficacy may be generated. In this review most of the prescription contain anti-platelet drugs, ACE inhibitors/ ARBs, Statins, Beta-blockers, Nitrates, Calcium channel blockers and Diuretics. Keywords: Drug Utilization, Coronary Artery Diseases, Anti- Platelet Drugs