The Outpatient Prescribing Pattern of Hyoscine-N-Butylbromidein Alkharj
Nehad J. Ahmed, Menshawy A. Menshawy
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 73–77 · Published 9 Jan 2021
10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i3931026Abstract
Objective: This study aims to assess the prescribing pattern of hyoscine butylbromide in out-patient department in Al Saih. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted in in Al Saih city. The data were collected from electronic records retrospectively in the outpatient setting of a public hospital. Results: A total of 784 patients received hyoscine butylbromide during the study period. More than half of the patients were in the age level of 20-39 years (51.53%). Hyoscine-N-Butylbromide was prescribed mainly as a tablet (91.71%) followed by syrup (7.91%).Most of the prescriptions were written by the emergency department (96.17%). Conclusion: The present study showed that hyoscine butylbromidewas commonly prescribed. It was uncommonly prescribed to elderly patients. A continuous assessment of its prescribing is required to prevent its adverse events and drug interactions.
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