| Autor: |
Menshawy A. Menshawy, Nehad J. Ahmed |
| Rok vydání: |
2021 |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International. :73-77 |
| ISSN: |
2456-9119 |
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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. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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