PRESCRIBING PATTERN OF ANTIBIOTICS IN PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS- A REVIEW

Dr. I. John Wesley*, Said Ali Muhammed and Cibi. Saimon

ABSTRACT

Antibiotics are one of the most widely used drugs among pediatric patients. The main aim of our review is to determine the prescribing trend of antibiotics in pediatric patients and also to identify the most efficient and highly prescribed antibiotics. Evaluation of the prescribing pattern helps in minimizing adverse events as children are more susceptible to them and shall also aid in providing cost effective medical care. The assessment of the prescription will also help to know the attitude of the physician towards prescribing and to provide rationality in the prescription. The ultimate goal of this review is to discuss the antibiotic use in pediatrics in various hospitals and to determine the most commonly prescribed antibiotic class.

Keywords: Antibiotics, Pediatrics, beta lactam, prescription pattern.