Utilization Pattern of Analgesics in Orthopedic in-Patient Department at Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital in Dhaka

Authors

  • Shima Akter Khatun Assosiate Professor(c.c), Department of Pharmacology, Dhaka National Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Sumaiya Ahmed Honorary Medical Officer, Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Mosaddek Hossain Mondal Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Dhaka National Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Rashel Bin Hossain Monitoring and Reporting Officer, Islamic Relief Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Kartick Chanda Shaha Associate Professor (c.c.), Department of Pharmacology, Dhaka National Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Shusmita Saha Professor (c.c.), Department of Pharmacology, Dhaka National Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v37i1.79432

Keywords:

Analgesics, Orthopedic in-patient department.

Abstract

Introduction with Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the utilization pattern of analgesics in orthopedic in-patient department at tertiary level teaching hospital in Dhaka. Materials and Methods: An observational, cross-sectional study was carried out for 6 month from July 2018 to December 2018. Collected data were age, sex, number of the drugs, co-prescribed drugs along with analgesic during the study period. The patients details were recorded in a predegined data collection form and results were analyzed by SPSS Version (20.1). Results: Out of 200 patients, 123 were male and 77 were female. Out of 200 patients, most of the patients belonged to 41-50 years (30%). In this study, 55.5% of patients had received single analgesic. Ketorolac was the most commonly prescribed analgesic (43.49%). During hospitalization, majority of the patients have received parenteral preparation. Gastroprotective agents were frequently prescribed along with analgesics. Conclusion: The percentages of analgesics were found satisfactory. Regular educational interventions to improve prescribing practices among physicians at different levels may further promote rational prescribing.

Medicine Today 2025, Vol.37 (1): 111-113

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2025-01-30

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Akter Khatun, S., Ahmed, S., Hossain Mondal, M., Bin Hossain, R., Chanda Shaha, K., & Saha, S. (2025). Utilization Pattern of Analgesics in Orthopedic in-Patient Department at Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital in Dhaka. Medicine Today, 37(1), 111–113. https://doi.org/10.3329/medtoday.v37i1.79432

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