Athif Noor M.1*, T. Vithya1, Shankar Prasad2, V. Chandrashekar Roa3, Manjunath S3*
1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al- Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru, India
2Medical Director, St. Philomena’s Hospital, Bengaluru, India
3Department of Urology, St Philomena’s Hospital, Bengaluru, India
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Athif Noor M.
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru, India
Abstract
The most prevalent urological issue among elderly men is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is becoming more and more widespread globally. To assess LUTS owing to BPH, the international Prostate symptom score (IPSS) is a helpful and validate questionnaire. Treatment for BPH is based on the severity of symptoms and seeks to reduce progression risk, enhance quality of life, and improve symptoms. Objective: To study the prevalence and treatment pattern of BPH. Methodology: A hospital based prospective observational study was carried out over a period of nine months at the urology department of St. Philomena's Hospital, Bangalore. Results: A total of 80 patients were enrolled and majority were in the age group of 60-70 years. According to IPSS scoring, maximum patients had Mild symptoms. The incidence rate of LUTS among BPH patients was found to 100%. Majority of the patients were treated with combination of tamsulosin and dutasteride followed by tamsulosin alone. 2.5% patients developed adverse drug reactions and which was found to be Erectile dysfunction induced by tamsulosin and alfuzosin. It was found that the relationship between age and QoL and IPSS is statistically insignificant. Conclusion: Here by I conclude the study by stating that BPH was managed with combination of tamsulosin and dutasteride followed by tamsulosin alone. Majority of patients quality of life was found to be dissatisfied. So, a counselling from clinical pharmacist would help them to improve their quality of life.
Keywords: Benign prostate hyperplasia, Lower urinary tract symptoms, International prostate symptom score
