ArticleJournal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR2014
Prescribing Pattern of Anti-malarial Drugs with Particular Reference to the use of Artesunate in Complicated Plasmodium Vivax Cases.
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backgroundIn developing countries, Malaria has been found to be one of the most common cause of fever and morbidity, particularly among infants and young children. Therefore, its drug utilization studies should be carried out to know the rationality of treatment.
aimTo evaluate the use of antimalarial agents in children with a diagnosis of Malaria and visited to OPD & IPD Paediatric department of a tertiary care teaching hospital. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis was a prospective six months study based on a Medication Utilization Form, which has been designed in consultation with the paediatrician. One hundred eighty three children <12 y of age were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria.
resultsOut of 183 patients, 110 were infected with Plasmodium falciparum (60.10%) and 73 with Plasmodium vivax (39.89%). Most of the patients were male, 56.83% and 43.16% were female patients. Most of the complicated cases were found from Plasmodium falciparum (n = 110) than Plasmodium vivax (n=15). In prescriptions with monotherapy, Artesunate (n=101) was found to be the most commonly prescribed drug and in prescriptions containing more than one drug, Artesunate - lumefantrine (n=125) combinations were frequently used. Most of the drugs were prescribed by oral route (n=285), than the parenteral route (n=140). The average number of drugs per encounter was 2.32 and only 4.50% drugs were prescribed by generic name. Average drug cost per prescription in complicated cases was found to be higher (185.5 INR) than uncomplicated cases (115 INR).
conclusionArtemisinin were used as first line drugs irrespective of the causative agent for malaria, which is not recommended, however has been found to be effective in complicated cases of Plasmodium vivax also. The cost of the prescription was higher. Interventions to rectify over prescription of injectables necessary to further improve rational drug use in our facility. Also, there should be an awareness program, especially in slum areas to cut down the transmission of disease.
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