Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism

ISSN - 2155-6156

Yousif Alosaily

Maternity and children hospital, Buraidah, al qaseem, KSA

Publications

  • Research Article   
    Impact of clinical pharmacit intervention in rational antibiotic use in pediatric patients
    Author(s): Yousif Alosaily and Aifan Saad Alrsheedi

    Irrational use of antibiotics and the major complication of the rapid growth of antibiotic resistance are widely acknowledged. Irrational practice of antibiotics comprises prescription of incorrect dose, duration, route of administration, and regimen frequency and are influenced by certain interrelated factors and drivers. The primary complications of irrational antibiotic use are antibiotic resistance with an increase in poorer health outcomes, increased healthcare costs, more extended hospitalization, and higher mortality, particularly more in the pediatric population. The scope of clinical pharmacy delineates the promising use of antibiotics more rationally than ever. Clinical pharmacists are responsible for achieving goals by spreading awareness and educating about optimal drug use to govern pharmaceutical promotions at the hospital, subsequently p.. View More»
    DOI: 10.35248/2155-6156.1000941

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