Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Post-operative Patients in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ward: A Prospective Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Objective: Drug Utilisation studies help in achieving rational prescription. Antibiotics are the major drugs prescribed in hospitals. This study was aimed to identify pattern of drug use in post-operative patients in obstetrics and gynaecology department in tertiary care hospital attached with medical college. Materials and Methods: We collected data from 320 postoperative patients in the obstetrics and gynaecology ward of a tertiary care hospital over a period of 6 months. We analyzed the data using various drug use indicators given by the WHO. Results: Antacids, analgesics, antibiotics, intravenous fluids accounted for majority of the drugs prescribed. 100% of the encounters were prescribed with an antibiotic. The percentage of encounters with an injection prescribed was 89.13% in our study. Out of 24 different drugs prescribed, 20 (85.18%) were from the National list of essential drugs and 20 drugs were prescribed by their generic name. Conclusion: The present study provides valuable insight about the overall pattern of drug used in postoperative patients in the obstetrics and gynecology unit of a tertiary care hospital. It is intended to be a step in broader evaluation of safety and efficacy of drug prescription in surgical wards of a teaching hospital.
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Pradeep Sharma
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