A CROSS-SECTIONAL RESEARCH TO ASSESS THE ANTIBIOTIC DIRECTED FIGURES AND ANTIOBIOTIC USE AMONG HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS

Background: Inadequate vulnerability of patients to potentially harmful drugs is enhanced and the price of drugs increases due to illogical use of multiple antimicrobial agents. The use of such agents in the hospital may lead to the occurrence of resistant microorganisms. Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the directed figures of antibiotics and to assess the use of antibiotics among patients admitted in the hospital. Materials and Methods: The research was carried out at Mayo Hospital, Lahore from June to September 2018. In this research, the assessment was made the drug charts of patients in medical and surgical wards. Results: Total patients examined in this study were 800. The mean age of the patients was 38.17 years. Single and multiple antibiotics were given to 38.1% and 61.8% patients respectively. Active ingredients by patients were 14 with 21 different brands. For each patient, 1.8 was the average number of antibiotics directed. Ceftriaxone, Metronidazole and Quinolones were the commonly directed medicines to 65.3%, 49.3% and 31.6% patients respectively. Total patients who received antibiotics were 650. For examining, intravenous, oral and both ways were used in 84.4%, 2.3% and 13.2% patients respectively. Conclusion: Illogical use of antibiotics may cause the occurrence of microbial resistance. In inpatients department of the hospital. The number of patients taking multiple antibiotics is high. The use of multiple medications greatly affects the health of the patient. The incidence of drug-drug association and severe drug responses in all age group also increases. So, for the correct use of antibiotics, there is a requirement of local guides. Keywords: Antibiotics, Microbial, Drug and Agents