Sudarshan Raj Dhakal

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• Original Article   
  Study of Medication Prescribed and Appropriateness of Antimicrobials in Hospitalized Respiratory Tract Infectious Children in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Western Nepal
  Author(s): Sudarshan Raj Dhakal*, Bijay Kafle, Bishal Udas, Pabitra Duwadi, Rinky Palikhe, Ram Poudel, Kadir Alam and Gulam Muhammad Khan
  

  Abstract

  Background: Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) is the global cause of death in children. Nepal, India, Indonesia and Bangladesh account 40% of the global cause. Antimicrobials are the most commonly prescribed drugs in hospitals whose appropriateness solely relies on its rational use. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in pediatric in-patients suffering from the respiratory infection at a tertiary care teaching hospital. WHO/INRUD prescribing indicators and appropriateness index were used in determination of the drug prescribing indicators and appropriateness of antimicrobials. Results: A total of 108 samples male incidence were higher than female. The maximum samples were found in between the age group 1-5 years. Brahaman and Chhetri were the found in larger frequency. Bronchopneumonia 67 and .. Read More»
  

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