Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2393-9079
Online ISSN: 2393-9087
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Indian Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology (IJPP) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2014 and is published under auspices of the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF), aim to uplift researchers, scholars, academicians, and professionals in all academic and scientific disciplines. IESRF is dedicated to the transfer of technology and research by publishing scientific journals, research content, providing professional’s membership, and conducting conferences, seminars, and award programs. With more...Original Article
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Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2019
Article Page : 86-92
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpp.2019.020
Abstract
Introduction: Antimicrobial stewardship programme (AMSP) is an important strategy to contain antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the community.
Materials and Methods: A point prevalence survey was carried out in October 2018 in accordance with ECDC 2013 document. The survey was carried out on a single day in intensive care units, acute medical, acute surgical and family wards of a tertiary care hospital in western India.
Results: Less than 44% of admitted patients in acute wards were found to be prescribed with antimicrobial agents (AMA). The culture report of clinical specimen sent was positive for pathogen growth in 21% samples. Cephalosporins, penicillins and quinolones were the most commonly prescribed AMA on inpatients of the hospital. Of these, 70% were administered parenterally and 46% were given for more than one week. 70% of the empirical therapy was found to be effective. Pathogens resistant to many WHO WATCH group AMA and aztreonam, a RESERVE AMA have been isolated in the survey. Two of the isolated pathogens showed sensitivity to less than 3 antibiotics.
Conclusion: The present survey has revealed a high prevalence of infectious disease burden and antimicrobial usage in acute wards of our hospital.
Keywords: Point prevalence survey, Antimicrobial stewardship programme, Antimicrobial resistance, Antibiotic consumption.
How to cite : Jaiswal S , Shyam S, A point prevalence survey of antimicrobial agents and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of admitted patients in acute wards of a teaching hospital in Western India. Indian J Pharm Pharmacol 2019;6(3):86-92
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