2.2. Data collection:
The prescriptions were picked dependent on the inclusion criteria and
details of the patient were followed till discharge. During the
examination, the inpatient case records were surveyed which included
patient demographics, specific issue related to antibiotics use such as
names of antibiotics, date of discontinuation, route of administration,
their dosage schedule, generic name and bacteriological examination. The
data gathered was reported in the patient profile form. The assumed
diagnosis and the suggested antibiotics along with dosage, schedule and
duration, were analyzed using WHO core indicators.