Prescription Pattern of Antibiotics in Paediatric In-Patient Department at a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India

Midhuna K; Banupriya B; Dr. Thirunavukkarasu J; Dr. Srinivasan V

Prescription Pattern of Antibiotics in Paediatric In-Patient Department at a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India

Authors

Midhuna K Second MBBS, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, SIMATS, Chennai-602105, India
Banupriya B M.D Pharmacology (Post Graduate), Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, SIMATS, Chennai-602105, India
Dr. Thirunavukkarasu J Professor & HOD, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, SIMATS, Chennai-602105, India
Dr. Srinivasan V Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, SIMATS, Chennai-602105, India

Keywords:

Rational, Paediatric, FDCs, NLEM

Abstract

Introduction: Antibiotics are the most commonly used dug in paediatric age group. Widespread use of antibiotics can cause antimicrobial resistance.

Aim: To analyse the prescription pattern of antibiotics in paediatric age group.

Method: A retrospective study of 75 patients was carried out from January 2019 till March 2019.Age, sex, antibiotics used, route of administration, concurrent drugs were used as parameters.

Result: Most of the children who were prescribed antibiotic belonged to the age group1-5years. Cefexime is the most commonly used antibiotic followed by Augmentin (amoxicillin+clauvinic acid combination)

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Published

2019-10-01

How to Cite

Midhuna K, Banupriya B, Dr. Thirunavukkarasu J, & Dr. Srinivasan V. (2019). Prescription Pattern of Antibiotics in Paediatric In-Patient Department at a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 7(10), 44–48. Retrieved from https://wjpsonline.com/index.php/wjps/article/view/prescription-pattern-antibiotics-paediatric