Antibiotics Prescribing Pattern in Pediatrics Ward in Tertiary Care Hospital

ABSTRACT

Background: Aims & Objective:- The present study was suggested with the objective to of antimicrobial drug use in different indication in the tertiary care hospital.Methods: The case study was carried out in the Departments of pharmacology and pediatrics of carrier institute of Medical sciences Lucknow. Results: In the present study, total 250 cases were included. Among the 250 cases 70% were male and 30% were female. In this study we found that 49.2% cases were belong to between 1year to 5 year age group followed by 1 month – 1 year (14.8%) &>5 year (36%).In our study , 43.2% cases had 6-12 kg weight followed by 28%(12-18 kg) , 16.8%(18-30 kg), 12%(<6kg). Conclusion: This study conclude that, common use of antibiotic without culture and sensitivity, may leads to high cost burden and commonly resistance to antibiotics. This situation comes from parents' pressure of quick relief using strong medication.