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Seid Mussa Ahmed
Seid Mussa Ahmed
Jimma University Specialized Hospital, College of Public Health and Medical Sciences,
378, Jimma
Ethiopia
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Research Article
Evaluation of Crystalline Penicillin Use in Pediatrics Ward of Jimma University Specialized Hospital, South West Ethiopia
Author(s): Jafer Siraj and Seid Mussa AhmedJafer Siraj and Seid Mussa Ahmed
Background: Crystalline penicillin has been used for chemotherapy of bacterial infections for pediatrics over the years. However, not much is known about the appropriateness of clinical indication, dosages administered, frequency of administration, duration, drug interactions, contra-indications and outcome of therapy in Jimma University Specialized Hospital (JUSH) Pediatrics Ward. Objective: The present study was undertaken to evaluate crystalline penicillin use and its appropriateness in pediatrics ward of JUSH, South West Ethiopia. Methods: Retrospective cross sectional study of medication records of hospitalized pediatric patients who received crystalline penicillin from January 1 to December 31, 2012 at pediatrics ward of JUSH was done from February 4 to 17, 2013 to assess utilization pattern of crystalline penicillin. Results: A total 183 hospitalized pediatrics patient.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2161-1459.1000135