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Drug Utilization Evaluation of Imipenem and Assessing the Role of Pharmacist Interventions
- Source :
- Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Vol 30, Iss 188, Pp 100-106 (2020)
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2020.
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Abstract
- Background and purpose: This study aimed at evaluating utilization of imipenem and assessing the role of pharmacist in rational use of antibiotics. Materials and methods: A retrospective/prospective observational study was conducted in Ramsar Imam Sajjad Hospital in 59 patients receiving imipenem, 2018-2019. In retrospective phase, patients’ records were reviewed, while in prospective phase, a pharmacist provided recommendations on use of imipenem. Duration of taking imipenem, dosage, and dosage adjustment in renal insufficiency were compared with standard protocols. Results: Mean age of the patients was 69.89±16.12 years and there were 29 males. The most common reason for prescribing imipenem was lower respiratory tract infection (54%) which was more used in internal medicine ward (67.28%) ordered by infectious diseases specialist (65%). In retrospective and prospective phases, mean dosage of imipenem, duration of receiving the antibiotic, and dosage adjustment in renal insufficiency were according to standard protocols in 65% and 85%, 45% and 65%, and 60% and 90% of the cases, respectively (P
Details
- Language :
- English, Persian
- ISSN :
- 17359260 and 17359279
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 188
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.147eb9ce44a745bea79eaa2852db18c3
- Document Type :
- article