THE RATIONAL USE OF ANTIBIOTICS MEDICINE

Antibiotics abuse along with the growth of microbial resistance in them is considered a global phenomenon, as the objective of this study is to focus the rational practice of antibiotics and restriction of their microbial resistance. Exclusive review of the latest literature was accompanied through electronic database Medline and with the connection of the “Greek Association of Academic Libraries (HEAL-Link), utilizing the “medicine”, “antibiotics” and “rational utilization” words as keys.

Accordingly, antibiotic’s rational use is, however, it must not be unintentional while it requires contemplation and deliberation and should also be based on rules. The precise diagnosis, the condition of the patient, the injection location, the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of antimicrobials, the rigorousness of the microbial cause compassion to antibiotics and the cost and other side effects and are the major objects which must be recognized and supported in every usage decision. It is also observed that medical professionals should recommend antibiotics specifically when it is utmost necessary and it must be based on accessibility guidelines.

Keywords: Medicine, Antibiotics, Pharmacodynamics, Rationale Use