Pharmacovigilance monitoring and treatment adherence in patients on antihypertensive drugs at a tertiary care centre.

Background: Hypertension is one of the main factors contributing to the global burden of non-communicable diseases. Previous research has revealed that stress, bad lifestyle choices and a lack of knowledge about the disease are the main causes of hypertension that can be controlled. The key cause behind the prevalence of the condition is the lack of medication adherence by patients.

Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice of fixed-dose combinations amongst attending physicians and residents: a cross-sectional evaluation.

Background: Fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) were brought into the market with the intent of providing benefits primarily to patients and physicians. Nevertheless, despite their multiple advantages, they have their own set of drawbacks, especially regarding irrational FDCs. If physicians continue to prescribe them, prohibiting their sale would become all the more challenging.

The usefulness of crossword puzzle as a self-learning tool in pharmacology.

Introduction: Pharmacology is perceived as a volatile subject as it's difficult to recall and recite the core of the subject. Enriching the learning environment through incorporation of a variety of teaching and learning strategies and methods yields enhanced learning. Crossword puzzles provide expansion of vocabulary, stimulate thinking capacity, boost confidence, and fasten up the learning capacity; hence, the present study was conducted to investigate the usefulness of crossword puzzle as an innovative self-learning tool in pharmacology.