Ahmed, Nehad J. (2021) The Duration of Azithromycin use for Outpatients in a Public Hospital in Alkharj. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 33 (8). pp. 7-11. ISSN 2456-9119
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Abstract
Aim: The present study aims to explore the appropriateness of azithromycin use duration in the outpatient setting in a public hospital.
Methodology: The present study included a review of the electronic prescriptions in the outpatient setting in a public hospital in Alkharj between January 2018 till June 2018.
Results: The total number of outpatients who received was 541 patients. Most of these patients received azithromycin as a suspension (55.64%). In general, most of the patients received azithromycin for 3 days (88.17%) followed by 5 days (9.98%).
Conclusion: The study showed that azithromycin was prescribed commonly and that the duration of azithromycin treatment in the hospital was for 3 days for the majority of patients. it is important to monitor the appropriateness of prescribing azithromycin and to educate the patients about the use of their drugs.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Opene Prints > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 10 Apr 2023 05:01 |
Last Modified: | 22 May 2024 08:58 |
URI: | http://geographical.go2journals.com/id/eprint/235 |