Drug Utilisation Evaluation Of Drugs Used In The Treatment Of Upper Respiratory Tract Infection In Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

The study aimed to determine Drug utilisation evaluation of drugs used in treatment of upper respiratory tract infections.200 cases were collected during the six-month investigation at the KIMS Hospital in Secunderabad. The data was derived from patient case documents from a variety of departments where the patients underwent surgery.200 prescriptions were examined to ascertain the prevalence of upper respiratory tract infections. We can assert that women constitute 42% of the population, while males constitute 58% when considering gender as a variable. The age group between 18 and 30 had the lowest proportion (12%), while the age group between 46 and 60 had the highest rate (23.5%). Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are administered more frequently than other medications. The URTI therapy demonstrated the lowest HS (bedtime) frequencies (3%) and increased OD frequencies (49%). The study findings of dang utilization evaluation found that antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, painkillers and Some other partial relief drugs are prescribed to achieve effective control and unwanted sideffects in the treatment of. URTI. The management was supported through mono, dual and multiple therapies. The data collected may be utilized by the practitioner and health care professionals to make clinical decision in order to get best treatment outcomes in patient with. URTI receiving the prescribed medications.