EVALUATION OF THE USE OF ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS IN INPATIENT PREECLAMPSIA PATIENTS IN THE LEMBANG REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Abstract

Preeclampsia is one of the complications that often occurs in pregnant women. The prevalence of preeclampsia in Indonesia occurs in three point three percent of pregnant women and often leads to death. The mortality rate due to preeclampsia is the second highest cause after hemorrhage. However, with proper management, deaths due to preeclampsia can be prevented. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of the use of antihypertensive drugs in pregnant women with preeclampsia at one hospital in the Lembang area. The research method is descriptive observational and retrospectively, using medical record data from patients with the primary diagnosis of preeclampsia. Samples were taken using consecutive sampling method that met the inclusion criteria. Parameters observed were appropriate indication, dosage, drug, and frequency of administration. The research indiacted that the administration of antihypertensive drugs in preeclampsia womens at one hospital in the Lembang area has met the criteria for appropriate indication, drug, dosage, and frequency of drug administration.