Abstract

ASSESSMENT OF PRESCRIPTION PATTERN OF ANTIBIOTICS AND VARIOUS INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN PEDIATRICS”

Tupakula Karthik Babu*, Vishwas A.T.L, Vinnakota Saikrishna, Dr. B. Sai Vikas, Dr. Joga Sasidhar

ABSTRACT

Background: Antibiotics are strong and effective medicines, used to treat various bacterial infections. Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in paediatrics. Overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to antibiotic resistance and treatment failure. Objectives: To assess the prescription pattern of antibiotics in paediatrics of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital. Study Design: A retrospective study was done in a paediatric department in Mandya district hospital. Ethical clearance was obtained. The patient data was collected by using well designed patient data collection form and their prescription were recorded and analysed. Result: A total of 100 cases of various infections are examined among that 55% male and 45% female. Accompanying major age group having infections is 1-3 years i.e. 35%. Out of 100 prescriptions 47 prescriptions containing one antibiotic. Respiratory tract infection is the most common infectious disease in paediatrics i.e. 67%. Cephalosporins are the major class of antibiotics used about 40% followed by Aminoglycosides, Penicillins, Macrolide, Quinolones, Cotrimoxazole and Nitroimidazoles respectively. Amikacin is the most commonly used individual antibiotic i.e. 26%. Intravenous injections commonly preferred for administration i.e. 94%. Conclusion: The present study concludes that prescription pattern of antibiotic in paediatrics was rational. Children of age toddlers (1-3 years) are more prone to various infections. Respiratory tract infection is the most common infectious diseases. Cephalosporins are the major classes of antibiotics used. Amikacin is most commonly used individual antibiotic. Intravenous route is most commonly used for administration of antibiotics.

Keywords: Antibiotic, Paediatrics, Prescription pattern, Resistance, rational.