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Satish Kumar Bassattikoppalu Puttegowda, Saniya Shaikh, Amarmani Shivapur, Sowjanya Annajappa

pp. 1-6 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260424 · 2025

Background:Prescribing drugs during pregnancy requires careful evaluation to ensure maternal health and fetal safety. Drug pharmacokinetics are altered during pregnancy, and certain medications pose teratogenic risks. De…

Mule Narasimha Rohith Reddy, Shaik Chilabanda Fareeha, Golla Surendra, Mudavath Kusha Bai, Masapogu Swapna

pp. 7-12 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260372 · 2025

High haemoglobin levels during pregnancy are increasingly recognized as a potential risk factor for adverse maternal and foetal outcomes. The development of the foetus and the overall results of the pregnancy are greatly…

Bharathi Bhogenahalli Venkatappa, Vandana Sharma, Isbha Stephen, Amulya Chikke Gowda, Muchukota Sushma, Shobha Rani Rajeev Hiremath, Priyank Tripathi

pp. 13-19 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260429 · 2025

Breast cancer continues to hold the title of most common cancer among females around the world as it remains a significant contributor to cancer-related deaths. The speed and exactness of diagnosis serve as critical dete…

Ambati Vamsi Krishna, Kommaraju Sree Vijaya Bharathy, Adusumalli Chakravarthy

pp. 20-25 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260451 · 2025

Oral Microbiome Transplantation (OMT) is a novel therapeutic strategy designed to restore microbial equilibrium in the oral cavity to address diseases linked to oral dysbiosis, such as dental caries and periodontitis, as…

Priyadharsini Ravi, Priyadharsini Ravi, Rabiyath Riswana Ismail, Subiksha Jayaprakash, Prathap Arumugam

pp. 26-31 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260437 · 2025

Obesity frequently makes Osteoarthritis (OA), a degenerative joint disease, worse by increasing systemic inflammation and mechanical stress. Semaglutide is a medicine that helps people with type 2 diabetes and obesity. I…

Shaik Khadeer Ahamad, Sreeteja Panjala, Shravani Vanga, Chandraprakash Gollapelli, Rama Rao Rao

pp. 32-37 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260001 · 2025

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, or Mullerian agenesis, affects approximately 1 in 4,500 women, characterized by congenital absence of the uterus and upper two-thirds of the vagina. While patients possess …

Ali Hassan, Muhammad Amir, Naeem-Ur- Rehman, Muhammad Shahid Latif

pp. 38-45 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260373 · 2025

Introduction:Cost-effectiveness analysis describes measurement of relative costs of drugs with their effectiveness. Antibiotics are one of highly consumed medicine in any hospital especially rural areas have high discrep…

Eldho Mathew Paul, Sneha Joy, Emi Rose Abraham, Dinu Varghese, Susan John, Jibin John, Janet Maria James

pp. 46-54 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260380 · 2025

Objectives:To analyze the pivotal role of clinical pharmacists illustrated via their expertise in drug information services and to justify the crucial need to establish structured drug information centers for upgrading q…

Dayabaran Kiran Khanna, Abdul Ajeed Mohathasim Billah, Kesava Moorthy Govindaraji, Kaiser Tony Sebastine, Nikita Ashok, Rakshaya Baskar, Jeyavarshini Anuraman, Keerthana Suresh, Monika Mohana Sundar

pp. 55-60 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260399 · 2025

Background:Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is characterized by abnormal hepatic cholesterol accumulation, leading to metabolic disturbances and chronic liver conditions. The liver’s role in glucose, cholesterol…

Raghavendra Konnur, Jayanthi Mallappa Kumar, Pankaja Shivaramu Singanahalli, Saddique Choudhury, Manu Gangadhar

pp. 61-69 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260412 · 2025

Background:This study investigates the patterns of medication usage and evaluates the pharmacoeconomic implications of drugs administered during abdominal surgeries in a tertiary care hospital setting. Particular emphasi…

Anulakshmi Perumthattuthara Baiju, Farisa Thottunkal Asan, Nourin Fathima, Rini Rose Benny, Siby Joseph, Binu Upendran

pp. 70-75 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260392 · 2025

Background: Anemia is a common and significant complication of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This study focuses on the change in haemoglobin levels of CKD patients during treatment with Erythropoietin stimulating agent (…

Leena Muppa, Narmadha Udayakumaran, Balaji Thiyagarajan, Madhumitha Balaji, Lavanya Arumugam

pp. 76-83 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260430 · 2025

Background:Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections affecting women worldwide, often leading to serious complications if not managed appropriately.Aim and Objectives:To evaluate the …

Sachin Abnekalli, Balakeshwa Ramaiah, Banjara Raju Prabhudev, Merit Koju

pp. 84-91 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260433 · 2025

Background:Antibiotic use is common in haemodialysis patients, increasing the risk of multidrug resistance and toxicity. Monitoring renal function and ensuring prescribing practices are essential to prevent adverse outco…

Leena Muppa, Subha Priyan, Swarna Akash, Reshmi Fathima

pp. 92-97 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260435 · 2025

Background:First aid is a critical skill for healthcare professionals, including pharmacy students, who often serve as the first point of contact in medical emergencies. Despite its importance, the extent of first aid kn…

Marie Reine Maboune Kamdem, Blessy Karimcholathundiyil George, Balakeshwa Ramaiah

pp. 98-103 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260426 · 2025

Background:Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with a rising burden in developing countries like India. Understanding the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of ACS in…

Sharmila Nirojini Palanisamy, Femina Hakkim, Gayathri Palani, Jensilin Devakumari Thilagar, Jayaprakash Kuppusamy

pp. 104-110 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260494 · 2025

Background:To evaluate the incidence of Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting in General and Regional anaesthesia using Apfel Scoring System and Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting Intensity Scale.Materials and Methods:A Pro…

Vaishnavi Katta, Yasaswi Ramana, Manas Kumar, Navyasri Chejarla, Lavanya Velpula, Shaik Shammi

pp. 111-115 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260422 · 2025

Background:Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint condition globally, especially in older adults. Factors like gender, hormones, BMI, affected joints, and other health issues can affect the onset and p…

Shirly Sasikumar, Mathesh Anandan, Darius Alan, Dhivya Kothandan

pp. 120-122 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260387 · 2025

Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (CHL) is a malignant lymphoproliferative disorder characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells(R-SC), which are large, multinucleated cells within an inflammatory microenvironment of i…

Ravishankar Kakaraparthy, Nandini Palivela, Lakshya Gayathri Reddy Karri

pp. 116-119 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260432 · 2025

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) represents a significant and potentially life-threatening complication, especially in patients undergoing treatment with chemotherapeutic agents. Numerous chemotherapy medications have been asso…

Dhanush R, Yogeesha BS, Ganesh P Surahonne

pp. 123-126 · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.20260258 · 2025

Rhino-Orbital Cerebral Mucormycosis (ROCM) is a serious and often life-threatening fungal infection. The fungi class called zygomycetes are responsible for causing rhino-orbital mucormycosis which usually affects diabeti…