scholarly journals Resistance to Commonly Used Antimicrobial Agents in Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Urinary Tract Infections in tertiary care teaching hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr Debabrata Kumar Sabat ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Bacterial Pathogens ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Tract Infections

scholarly journals Assessment of Antibiotic use in Pregnant Women in a Tertiary care Teaching Hospital – A Cross Sectional Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Urinary Tract Infections ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Tract Infections

During pregnancy, most women are at risk for respiratory tract infections (RTIs), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and ear, nose, and throat infections. Antimicrobials are the most commonly given medications to treat acquired illnesses during this time. This study aimed to assess antibiotic use in pregnant women in a tertiary care teaching hospital. The present study was a cross- sectional prospective observational study and was conducted for three months in a tertiary care health centre in North Karnataka with 57 participants.All case records of pregnant women who use antibiotics admitted to Obstetrics and Gynecology department and pregnant women with more than 18 years of age were included in the study. Out of 57 participants, 40.3% of them were belonging to the age category of 19-23 years of age, followed by 33.3% in 24-28 years. Most prevalent infections which required antimicrobials prescription were UTIs (36.82%), followed by Gastroenteritis (17.54%) and Pyrexia (14.03%). Majority of the antimicrobials prescribed were from Betalactams (40.34%), followed by Nitrofuranes (29.82%). To assist in making prescribing decisions for pregnant women, health care professionals should examine the teratogenic and toxic risk profiles of antibiotics. These could be especially significant if anti- infective countermeasures are needed to safeguard the health, safety, and survival of people who have been exposed to pathogenic bacteriologic agents as a result of bioterrorism. Keywords: Antimicrobials, pregnancy, teratogenic effect, urinary tract infections

scholarly journals PATTERN OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sangeetha Raja ◽  
Jamuna Rani R ◽  
Kala P
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Drug Reactions ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching

ABSTRACTObjective: The aim of this study was to carry out adverse drug reactions (ADRs) monitoring in various departments of a tertiary care teaching hospital.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on ADRs reported in the hospital from December 2012 to May 2013 after obtaining InstitutionalEthics Committee approval.Results: A total of 40 ADRs were reported, 47.50% were males and 52.50% were females. The female adult population was 45%. The majority of ADRswere due to antimicrobial agents especially beta-lactam antibiotics (42.5%) followed by NSAIDs (7.50%). A maximum number of patients (75%)were reported with dermatological manifestations. The department of medicine reported the highest number of ADRs (37.5%). As per Naranjo’sprobability scale, 62.5% reports were assessed as probable. 62.5% reports were documented as mild according to Modified Hartwig’s criteria forseverity assessment.Conclusion: This study was done to sensitize the practicing physicians on the importance of adverse drug monitoring and reporting.Keywords: Pharmacovigilance, Adverse drug reactions, Tertiary care teaching hospital, Antimicrobial agents.

scholarly journals PRESCRIPTION PATTERN OF PROPHYLACTIC ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS USED IN PREOPERATIVE PATIENTS AT A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 128
Author(s):  
Kala P. ◽  
Jamuna Rani R. ◽  
Sangeetha Raja
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Antimicrobial Agents ◽  
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Antibiotic Policy ◽  
Prescription Pattern ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Institutional Ethics ◽  
Cefoperazone Sodium

Objective: This study was designed to analyze the prescription pattern of prophylactic antimicrobial agents used in preoperative patients.Methods: A descriptive observational study was done at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Potheri from July to December 2013 after obtaining of Institutional Ethics Committee clearance.Results: Total 284 patients were included in this study, out of which 141(49.6%) were females and 143(50%) were males. In the department of general surgery, the very commonly used antimicrobial agents were cefotaxime (81%) followed by cefoperazone sodium (42%). In the orthopaedics department, the frequently used antimicrobial agents were cefoperazone and sulbactam (39%) followed by cefazolin (29%). Most commonly used antimicrobial agent was cefotaxime (100%) in gynaecology department.Conclusion: Antimicrobial prophylaxis is helpful in declining the frequency of post-operative infections. This study explained about the various antimicrobial agents used prior to surgeries. Practitioners must prescribe an antibiotic based on their hospital antibiotic policy.

scholarly journals A PRESCRIPTION PATTERN STUDY OF RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS IN PAEDIATRIC INDOOR PATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL - A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vandana Badar ◽  
Vidisha Parulekar ◽  
Priti Garate
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Respiratory Tract ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Respiratory Tract Infections ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Acute Bronchiolitis ◽  
Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ◽  
Care Teaching ◽  
Tract Infections

Objectives: The objectives of the study were as follows: (1) To study the prescription patterns in Respiratory tract infections (RTI) in indoor patients in pediatric wards. (2) To check the rationality of treatment according to Modified Kunin’s rationality criteria. (3)To analyze the data of RTI by Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification.Methods: It was a non-interventional, prospective, observational study which was conducted in indoor pediatric patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital in India. Data were analyzed and evaluated according to the WHO rational use of drugs guidelines.Study sample: The study sample was 174.Study duration: The study duration was August 15, 2016–September 15, 2016.Results: Males (63.79%) were more as compared to females (36.20%), and the highest number of cases was seen in infants (62.06%). Acute bronchiolitis (54.02%) was highest in the incidence followed by Wheeze Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (WALRI) (30.45%). The average duration of patient stay in hospital was 4.71 days whereas 93.33% were polytherapy and mostly prescribed antibiotic was amoxicillin-clavulanic acid in acute bronchiolitis and WALRI. Salbutamol (40.84%) and Ipratropium Bromide (39.43%) were the commonly prescribed respiratory medicines. Oral route (42.27%) was the most common route of administration. 56.11% drugs were prescribed by generic name.Conclusion: Standard treatment guidelines for the treatment of RTI need to be urgently developed and strictly implemented.

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