Measurement and Comparison of Inpatient Antibiotic Use in Five Different Hospitals in Tabriz

• DOI: 10.15171/ps.2017.06
• Publication Date: 2017-04-24T00:59:05Z
• Authors: Saba Ghaffary; Taher Entezari Ma...; Jamshid Abdollahpor; Hadi Hamishehkar
• Keywords: Defined daily dose; Shahid

Background: There is a relation between amounts of antibiotic uses and creation resistant bacteria. Due to the critical role antibiotics increasing trend resistance in developing countries, comprehensive methods use necessary limit threat microorganisms. In this study we compare consumption by Defined Daily Dose (DDD) per 100 bed-days teaching private hospitals during six months Tabriz, Iran. Methods: Four university one hospital were included study. Amount their obtained from pharmacies. Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code J01 was explained as defined daily doses (DDD/100) according ATC/DDD classification. The amount assessed with DDD months. Results: Total antibacterial higher Emam reza (119.62 DDD/100) than other hospitals. Cephalosporins most widely used all five total 53.74, 58.51, 46.09, 19.75 15.16 for reza, Shohada, Sina, Shahriar Shahid madani ,respectively. Cefazoline had highest among cephalosporins except Shahriar. Ciprofloxacin Conclusion: Although pattern almost logical different categories hospitals, dramatically more developed countries. Specific strategies should be employed infection control development engage rational utilization order reduce future strains increase antimicrobial efficacy.