Rational Use Of Antibiotics In Super Specialty Settings: Trends And Challenge

Background: Antibiotics usage has increased globally, the antibiotics are frequently prescribed to the patients, and it has been discovered that most of the antibiotics prescribed in healthcare settings are inappropriate. The misuse of these antibiotics leads to the rise of antimicrobial resistance, adverse drug reactions, and higher morbidity including high hospitalization costs.

Objective: This study aims to study the utilization of the antibiotics in super speciality hospital.

Methodology: It is a prospective observational study conducted over period of 3 months where the data of 50 patients hospitalized in the in- patient department were taken. All the data collected were designed in sheets and input in Microsoft Excel and the figures and tables are presented.

Results: Among those 50 patients studied it was found that the patient of age group 21-30 received most antibiotics among all age groups, the most prescribed antibiotic was Amikacin, and the patients were prescribed mostly with the antibiotics of “Orange” category.

Conclusion: Inappropriate antibiotic use is a major global health concern leading to antibiotic resistance and other negative consequences. While antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, their misuse can lead to the emergence of resistant strains, making infections harder to treat and potentially spreading to others. Therefore, responsible antibiotic use, including proper dosage, duration, and indication, is crucial to combatting antimicrobial resistance and maintaining the effectiveness of these life-saving drugs.