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Macau Periodical Index (澳門期刊論文索引)

Author
Vong, Sio Kei; Victal, António
Title
Antibiotics prescribing
Journal Name
澳門醫學雜誌
Pub. Info
2001年9月29日, Vol.1, No.3, pp. 173-176
Abstract
Abstract : Antibiotics are very commonly prescribed for infectious diseases. However, the irrational use of antibiotics leads to rapid emergence of drug-resistant microorganisms. It also increases the medical expenditure of our society. This article is to point out some important facts on antibiotics prescribing. For example, we need to consider the health status of the patient, routes & sites of infections, rdsistance patterns, and the characteristics of antibiotics such as pharmacokinetic parameters, adverse effects & contraindications. In addition, the total expenses on drugs of the Macao Government Hospital & primary health centers in 1999 & 2000 are listed for reference. Paragraph Headings: 1. The infection 2. The patient 3. The known or presumed infecting organism 4. The environment 5. The available drugs Tables: 1. Antibiotics in pregnancy 2. Aminoglycoside antibiotics 3. Some drug-drug interactions with antibiotics 4. Total expenses on drugs 1999 & 2000 from Macau Government Hospital (Inpatients only) and primary health centers