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Tuba Babar
Tuba Babar
Pakistan
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Survey of Non-Prescribed Use of Antibiotics in Respiratory Tract Infections and Role of Community Pharmacists to Enlighten the Society
Author(s): Zehra Ashraf, Ranaa Amjad, Esha Idrees, Tuba Babar, Shanza Sultan and Sualiha ShafaqZehra Ashraf, Ranaa Amjad, Esha Idrees, Tuba Babar, Shanza Sultan and Sualiha Shafaq
Objectives: The goal of this study was to identify the conditions in which patients self-administer antibiotics frequently .This survey based study is also aimed to reduce unnecessary self-medication particularly antibiotics among the large section of people and also to highlight the role of the community pharmacist to curb this menace. Design: This report is based on a survey conducted at different parts of Karachi. Main outcome measures: Self-medications of Antibiotic for cold, respiratory tract infections. Result and discussion: This community based survey was aimed to study the non-prescribed use of antibiotics in Karachi (Pakistan). The study showed that the self-medication of antibiotics is common in Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, which are generally caused by viruses. According to the survey reports more than 70% of antibiotics are purchased private.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/jbb.1000258