Prescribing pattern of antibiotics in pediatric wards of Bishoftu Hospital, East Ethiopia

Feleke, Mestawot; Yenet, Wubante; Lenjisa, Jimma Likisa

doi:10.5455/2319-2003.ijbcp20131209

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“…(Cefotaxime, Ceftriaxone and Cefuroxime) followed by broad spectrum penicillin (25.3%), Gentamycin (13.4%), metronidazole (5.7%), vancomycin (2.6%), and azithromycin (1%) respectively. These results are in agreement with a previous studies [3,17,20]. The higher prescription rate of cephalosporin could be attributed to its broad spectrum of activity and tolerance across all age group, and higher prescription rate of cefotaxime due to antibacterial activity against most gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several strains resistant to other antibiotics, and recommended for serious infections caused by susceptible microorganisms [20][21][22].…”

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“…Inaddition, 1.9 million children worldwide die each year from acute respiratory illnesses, many of which are Lower Respiratory Infections (LRIs) reported by Klig and Shah [19]. In our study pneumonia was the second infection predominant disease among the Paediatric which was similar to the finding of the previous studies [4,18,20]. The time period which data collected for current study in March and April were most seasonal for prevalence of respiratory infection disease, very important to consideration the difference in the time period during conducted studies reported by Feleke et al [20].…”

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“…These results in agreement with previous study conducted by Palikhe [5] and Sriram et al [23]. In contrast, others studies have shown single antibiotics have received high with previous study reported by Khaled et al [15]; Feleke et al [20]. This difference in antimicrobial prescription may be hospital protocol from one region to another.…”

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confidence: 35%

“…Antimicrobials are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in hospitals and in developed countries around 30% of the hospitalized patients are treated with these drugs [20]. In our study, cephalosporins were found to be widely prescribed antibiotic (51.5%).…”

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Study of Antibiotics Prescribing Pattern in Paediatric Patients of Thamar Province, in Republic of Yemen

Maa¹,

Km²,

Sm³

2017

J Appl Pharm

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The aim of this study was to determine the prescriptions pattern of antibiotic in paediatric in-patient department of General Thamar Hospital in Yemen. The method was prospective and observational study which was carried out for 2 months duration between March-April 2015. Patient's data was being recorded in a specific format and results were analysed by descriptive statistic and expressed as mean ± SD. The result was out of 148 patients, 95 prescriptions were taken antibiotics, where 59 were male child and 36 were female child. The mean age of patient on antibiotic was 1.49 ± 2.12 years. The total antibiotics were prescribed to the patients was 194 and the average number of antibiotics per prescription was 2.04 ± 0.55. The most prevalent diseases among studied patients was bronchitis (27.4%) followed by asthma (15.8%), and lower respiratory tract infection (9.5%). Cephalosporin (51.5%) was found to be widely prescribed antibiotic followed by penicillin (25.3), aminoglycosides (13.4), metronidazole (5.7%), vancomycin (2.6%), and azithromycin. The most of the antibiotics were administered for inpatients 183 (94.3%) prescribed parenteral, and 11 (5.7%) prescribed oral. The conclusion of study was Ceftriaxone and penicillin was identified to be the most prescribed medications in the General Thamar hospital. The selection of antibiotic should be based on culture and sensitivity test to avoid the development of bacterial resistance; however prescription of antibiotic should be done in accordance with WHO guidelines and rational strategies.

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Study of Antibiotics Prescribing Pattern in Paediatric Patients of Thamar Province, in Republic of Yemen

Maa¹,

Km²,

Sm³

2017

J Appl Pharm

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“…[10] This indicates that respiratory and gastrointestinal complications are more common among pediatric populations, and are more vulnerable to the complications due to inappropriate use of antibiotics. [11] Thus, children need more control on antibiotics use. [12] In contrast, elderly patients get less prescribed with antibiotics but more with non-antibiotics like analgesics for backache and other painful conditions as bones and muscles become weaker with the advancement in age.…”

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A Study on Antibiotics Prescribing Pattern at Outpatient Department in Four Hospitals in Aden-Yemen

Alshakka¹,

Said²,

Babakri³

et al. 2016

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The Proportion of Infectious Disease Cases, Its Associated Factors, and the Appropriateness of Antimicrobial Prescription Among Rohingya Refugee Pediatric Patients in IMARET Mobile Clinics

Tahir

Rashid

et al. 2021

J Immigrant Minority Health

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The Rohingyas fled from their home to escape ethnic persecution. Due to their status as refugees they have difficulties in accessing healthcare leading to avoidable mortality and morbidity. Infectious diseases are reported to be among the causes. To ease access to healthcare, IMAM Response and Relief Team (IMARET) provides a free monthly clinic for them. The objective of this study is to determine the proportion of infectious diseases and appropriateness of antimicrobial usage among its pediatrics patients. It was conducted in 2017, through universal sampling. Information retrieved were via interviews and medical records. The majority diagnosis were infectious diseases (57.1%), which include respiratory infections (77.3%), skin (13.6%), gastrointestinal (4.5%), eye and ear infection (both 1%). Albendazole (40.7%) was the most prescribed. Only 7.4% were appropriately prescribed antimicrobials. Age (p = 0.005) and BMI (p = 0.006) were significantly associated with infections.

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Prescribing pattern of antibiotics in pediatric wards of Bishoftu Hospital, East Ethiopia

Cited by 24 publications

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Study of Antibiotics Prescribing Pattern in Paediatric Patients of Thamar Province, in Republic of Yemen

Study of Antibiotics Prescribing Pattern in Paediatric Patients of Thamar Province, in Republic of Yemen

A Study on Antibiotics Prescribing Pattern at Outpatient Department in Four Hospitals in Aden-Yemen

The Proportion of Infectious Disease Cases, Its Associated Factors, and the Appropriateness of Antimicrobial Prescription Among Rohingya Refugee Pediatric Patients in IMARET Mobile Clinics

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