Abstract
Background: An infection of the urinary tract (UTI) is the microbial invasion of the normally sterile urinary tract. It is among the most prevalent bacterial illnesses in the globe.
Goals and objectives: Our study's main objective was to evaluate the antimicrobial prescription trends among in-patients who were admitted with urinary tract infections.
Resources and methodology: In-patients over the age of 18 who were admitted to a medical college in Central India between August 2011 and July 2012 with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection were the subjects of this retrospective descriptive hospital-based study. The patient's case record files were used to gather all pertinent information, which was then analysed using descriptive statistics.
Results: Fluoroquinolones (54.6%) and cephalosporins (70.4%) were the most frequently prescribed antimicrobials. Ceftriaxone, the most often prescribed cephalosporin antibiotic, received 36.1% of prescriptions, followed by cefixime (16.5%) and cefoperazone (7.7%). Ciprofloxacin was the fluoroquinolone that was most often prescribed, with 40.8% of all prescriptions. Amoxicillin was the most frequently given antibiotic for expectant mothers.
Conclusion: Choosing the right antibiotic is crucial in this age of antimicrobial resistance. To provide the best care possible to patients with urinary tract infections, the treating physician should be knowledgeable about the uropathogens that are to blame as well as the local pattern of antibiotic resistance.
Keywords: Prescription, Antimicrobials, Urinary Tract Infection