Common co-morbidities and prescribing pattern of antibiotics in hospitalized SAM in Central India
Abstract
Objective: To study the co morbidities and prescribing pattern of antibiotics in hospitalized severe acute malnourishment (SAM) children.
Methods: 202 SAM children were included by simple random sampling technique
Results: 46.5% SAM children had diarrhea and 21.3% of children had acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI). Ceftriaxone/cefotaxime with aminoglycosides were administered to 52.9% children whereas ampicillin and gentamicin combination were given to only 18.8% children.
Conclusions: Diarrhea and ARTI are the common co-morbidities in hospitalized SAM children. Ceftriaxone/cefotaxime and aminoglycosides are the most commonly prescribed antibiotic combination. Despite epidemiological studies, more clinical and pharmacokinetic studies are needed for commonly prescribed antibiotics.
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