The Outpatient Prescribing Pattern of Cefuroxime in Al-Kharj
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2020-06
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SCIENCEDOMAIN international
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Introduction:Several previous studies reported a high prescribing rate of cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefuroxime. The inappropriate outpatients prescribing of cefuroximeleadsto the development of bacterial resistance.Aim: This study was conducted to demonstrate the prescribing pattern of cefuroxime in the outpatient setting in Alkharj.Methodology:This retrospective study was conducted to know the prescribing pattern of cefuroxime. The data were collected from electronic prescriptions in a public hospital in Alkharj in 2018. The data were collected and analyzed using Excel software and represented as frequencies and percentages.Results:In 2018, there were 316 prescriptions containing cefuroxime. The majority of the patient wasmales (56.01%). The majority of cefuroxime prescriptions include tablet dosage form (81.96%). About 62.03% of the outpatient prescriptions were prescribed by the emergency department.Conclusion:Cephalosporin group (including cefuroxime) was one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotic groups to treat several infections. A high percentage of antibiotic prescriptions were prescribed inappropriately. It is important to increase the awareness about the wise use of antibiotics and to start the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs.
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Prescribing, outpatient, cefuroxime, cephalosporin
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Ahmed Nehad J.. The Outpatient Prescribing Pattern of Cefuroxime in Al-Kharj. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. 2020 Jun; 32(8): 74-78