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ASSESSMENT OF ANTIBIOTICS UTILIZATION AMONG HOSPITALIZED PEDIATRIC PATIENTS IN BASAVESHWARA TEACHING AND GENERAL HOSPITAL GULBARGA

Md. Amin Sohail, Wasim Akram, Nadira Sultana, Ammarah, Kalyani Biradar* and Mohammad Asadullah Ansari

Abstract

Antibiotics are the key drugs for treatment of infections and are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in Paediatrics. Worldwide population constitute of about 28% of children and infants who are most susceptible to diseases due to under development of immune system. Several studies reported that 50% to 85% of children receive antibiotics in developed and developing countries prescribed by physicians. In addition, Paediatric groups are among the most vulnerable population groups to contact illnesses and cause harmful effects of drugs due to differences in pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetics. The use of antimicrobial agents, especially antibiotics has become a routine practice for the treatment of paediatric illnesses.[1]

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