Résumé
Antimicrobials are very frequently used medications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in there wide range of operative procedures and in treating various infections. Administering antimicrobial prophylaxis is a standard practice in caesarean section which is given in pre, intra and postoperative peroids. The present study was aimed to explore the antibiotic usage pattern in caesarean section in Bankura Sammilani Medical College , Bankura. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (G&O) in collaboration with the Department of Pharmacology of the Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura. The study was carried out for a period of two months from February to March 2019. Results: Among 364 cases mostly were primigravida, commonest prescribed antibiotic being ceftriaxone parenteral followed by cefuroxime by oral route. Conclusion: Appropriate dose with proper duration of antimicrobial therapy in both elective and emergency Caesarean Section reduces the infective complication of mother and the new born.