| Autor: |
Nair, Sathyajith G., Poonnen, Shilpa Sasil, G., Sruthi, Kuriachan, Sanitha, Palatty, Princy Louis |
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Medica Innovatica; Jan-Jun2024, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p7-11, 5p |
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Background: Acute respiratory infections (ARI) contribute a major burden to child health in Low Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) countries like India. Inadvertent use of Anti-microbial agents for non-bacterial and self-limiting infections remains a key concern. This study was done to analyze the prescription pattern of medications in respiratory tract infections in children. Objectives: To analyze the prescription patterns of medications in respiratory tract infections in children aged 1 month to 18 years of age and to analyze the rationality of treatment using the Modified Kunin's rationality criteria. Methodology: The study was a Prospective observational study in which children aged 1 month to 18 years who satisfied the inclusion criteria were enrolled. The demographic details, diagnosis and treatment details were recorded. This was analyzed and evaluated with the help of the rational use of drugs indicators, and drug prescribing indicators. Modified Kunin's criteria was used to assess the appropriateness of the prescribed antibacterial agent. Results: A total of 100 children were enrolled into the study. 59% were males and the rest were females. The mean age of the children was 3.8 years ±3.98 SD. Among the common drugs in infancy, Amoxycillin-clavulanic acid was used the most. Ceftriaxone was the most prescribed antimicrobial agent in children beyond infancy. According to the modified Kunin's criteria, appropriate therapy was given in 93% of patients. Conclusion: This study has shown a wide array of drugs being used and its effectiveness in improving clinical outcomes in lower respiratory tract infections in children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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