Drug Utilization Evaluation (DUE) of vancomycin: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Evaluating the use of antibiotics leads to identifying drug problems, preventing antibiotic resistance, and controlling the cost of medication. The aim of this study was to Drug Utilization Evaluation (DUE) of vancomycin.

Methods

This study was a descriptive retrospective cross-sectional study. Sampling method was the census. The information was collected through a checklist and referring to patients' files.

Results

170 children and 120 adults who received vancomycin were studied. The dose of vancomycin in the studied adults was 40.6% and 61% was in accordance with the Uptodate guideline. Also, the duration of treatment in the studied children was 10.6% and 15.3% according to the Uptodate guideline and in adults 30%, 39.2% was in accordance with the Uptodate

SUBMITTER: Rezvani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9422183 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature