Optimizing Noncardiac Prescription in a Cardiac Patient

JOURNAL TITLE: Bengal Physician Journal

Author
1. Ashraf Kader Sahib
2. Meenakshisundaram Chenniappan
ISSN
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10070-7032
Volume
7
Issue
3
Publishing Year
2020
Pages
7
Author Affiliations
    1. Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
    1. The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    2. Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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    Abstract

    Comorbidities are present in greater than 75% of cardiac patients. While choosing therapy for such patients it is important to keep in mind the complex interactions of various drugs in the background of comorbidities. Safety should be the prime concern though the efficacy of the drugs should not be compromised too much. This article touches upon the therapy of cardiac patients with anemia, diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, thyroid disorders, sleep disorders, psychiatric illness, or malignancies. Drug class, dosage, drug route, or contraindications have been highlighted for optimal management.

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