The Outpatient Prescribing Pattern of Hyoscine-N-Butylbromidein Alkharj

Objective: This study aims to assess the prescribing pattern of hyoscine butylbromide in out-patient department in Al Saih. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted in in Al Saih city. The data were collected from electronic records retrospectively in the outpatient setting of a public hospital. Results: A total of 784 patients received hyoscine butylbromide during the study period. More than half of the patients were in the age level of 20-39 years (51.53%). Hyoscine-N-Butylbromide was prescribed mainly as a tablet (91.71%) followed by syrup (7.91%).Most of the prescriptions were written by the emergency department (96.17%). Conclusion: The present study showed that hyoscine butylbromidewas commonly prescribed. It was uncommonly prescribed to elderly patients. A continuous assessment of its prescribing is required to prevent its adverse events and drug interactions.

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The Outpatient Prescribing Pattern of Aluminum - Magnesium Hydroxide Antacid

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3831014 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 60-64

Author(s):

Nehad J. Ahmed ◽

Menshawy A. Menshawy

Keyword(s):

Aluminum Hydroxide ◽

Magnesium Hydroxide ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Outpatient Setting ◽

Prescription Data ◽

Continuous Assessment ◽

Prescribing Pattern ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prescribing Trends

Objective: The present study aims to explore the prescribing trends of aluminum hydroxide - magnesium hydroxide in the outpatient setting. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted in a public hospital in Al Saih. Prescription data was collected retrospectively from electronic patients records in the outpatient section of the hospital. Results: A total of 146 outpatients received aluminum hydroxide - magnesium hydroxide antacid between 1st of July till the end of December 2018. Most of the patients were female (61.64%). Out of the 146 prescriptions, 145 were written by residents (99.32%) and only 1 prescription was written by a specialist (0.68%). Most of the prescriptions were written by emergency department (91.79%). Conclusion: The use of aluminum hydroxide - magnesium hydroxide was uncommon but it should be prescribed carefully and a continuous assessment of its prescribing is required to prevent its adverse events and drug interactions.

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Atorvastatin Prescribing Pattern at a Public Hospital in Alkharj

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3130914 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 19-24

Author(s):

Nehad J. Ahmed ◽

Menshawy A. Menshawy

Keyword(s):

Health Care Professionals ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Antiplatelet Agents ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Electronic Records ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Drug Reactions ◽

Prescribing Pattern ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Medicine Department

Introduction: Atorvastatin is one of the frequently used Statins. If it is used inappropriately it could lead to several adverse effects, interactions and efficacy will be decreased. Aim: This study aims to monitor the prescribing pattern of atorvastatin at a public hospital in Alkharj. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study was conducted at a public hospital in Alkharj. The data were extracted from the electronic records of 564 patients who received antihyperlipidemic drugs. Results: The majority of the prescribing physicians were residents. The majority of the prescriptions were prescribed by the internal medicine department. Antiplatelet agents were the most common classes of cardiovascular drugs that were combined with atorvastatin. Conclusion: It is important to prescribe atorvastatin appropriately to increase its efficacy and to decrease its adverse drug reactions. There are several strategies to improve atorvastatin use including increase the awareness of the health-care professionals and by implementing checking practice before dispensing the prescriptions.

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Prescribing of Xylometazoline in the Outpatient Department of a Public Hospital

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3931018 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Nehad J. Ahmed ◽

Menshawy A. Menshawy

Keyword(s):

Emergency Department ◽

Electronic Medical Records ◽

Medical Records ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Outpatient Department ◽

Prescription Data ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Prescribing Pattern ◽

Cross Sectional

Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the prescribing pattern of Xylometazoline in the outpatient department in a public hospital. Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study that was conducted in a public hospital in alkharj. Prescription data was collected from electronic medical records in the outpatient department. Results: A total of 600 patients received xylometazoline during the study time. 55% of them were males and more than 57% of them aged less than 10 years. More than 86% of the prescriptions were prescribe by the emergency department followed by E.N.T department (13%). Most of the patients received xylometazoline for 3 days and 15.17% of them received it for 5 days. Conclusion: Xylometazoline was prescribed commonly in the outpatients department and could cause several adverse events so its prescribing should be assessed continuously to prevent its adverse effects and to decrease its interactions with drugs.

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Seasonal Variation in an Outpatient Antibiotic Prescription Rates in Alkharj

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i930476 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Nehad J. Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Medical Records ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Antibiotic Prescription ◽

Antibiotic Use ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Outpatient Setting ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prescription Rates ◽

Outpatient Prescriptions

Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the seasonal variations in dispensing antibiotic prescriptions in the outpatient setting of a public hospital in Alkharj. Methodology: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted. The outpatient prescriptions in 2017 and 2018 were collected from medical records in a public hospital in Alkharj. The data include the number of prescribed antibiotics in general, the number of prescribed antibiotics in different months and seasons in the outpatient setting. Results: In the outpatient setting in 2017 and 2018, antibiotics were prescribed excessively in most of the months. About 27.84 %of the prescriptions in 2017 were in spring season and about 26.64% of the prescriptions in 2018 were in autumn. Total number of antibiotics prescriptions in 2017 and 2018 were 5348 in spring followed by 5097 in autumn. Conclusion: The results of the present study showed the widespread use of antibiotics by practitioners that was associated with season of prescribing. In general, there are excess use of antibiotics in all months. It is important to understand how the prescribing of antibiotic varies throughout the year to design an appropriate intervention to decrease incorrect antibiotic use.

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Evaluation of Lactulose Prescribing Pattern in Outpatient Setting

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i331157 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 33-37

Author(s):

Nehad J. Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Electronic Medical Records ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Medical Records ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Outpatient Setting ◽

Prescription Data ◽

Efficacy And Safety ◽

Prescribing Pattern ◽

Cross Sectional

Aim: This study aims to describe the prescribing pattern of lactulose in the outpatient setting of a public hospital. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted in Alkharj city. Prescription data were collected retrospectively from electronic medical records in the outpatient setting of the hospital. Results: A total of 113 patients received lactulose in the outpatient setting of the hospital. Most of them were males (66.37%). Approximately 24% of the patients aged between 30-39 years and about 20.35% of them aged between 20-29. Most of the patients received lactulose for 7 days (70.8%). Most of the prescriptions were written by the Emergency department (84.07%). Conclusion: Lactulose prescribing was uncommon in the present study. Nevertheless, it is important to use it appropriately to increase its efficacy and safety. The patient should take it as recommended, and the health care professionals should counsel patients about their medications.

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