Antibiotics are pharmacological agents meant to treat infections by targeting the responsible bacteria. The correct use of antibiotics treats many life-threatening bacterial infections thus saving lives. Conversely, wrong antibiotic application leads to antimicrobial resistance, which the European Union estimates to cause at least 25,000 mortalities and economic losses of 1.5...
Although it is undeniable that medical errors occur in a hospital setting, professionals and institutions should direct their efforts towards ensuring that the number of mistakes is minimized and the patients are informed regarding these issues. While prescribing medication, it is crucial to pay attention to each step and gather...
Introduction It should be noted that antimicrobial classes are a group of microbicides, each of which is characterized by its spectrum of action, indications for use, and the presence of particular side effects. This substance category is of natural or semisynthetic origin. Each substance is produced by extracting it from...
Introduction It has been identified that Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is among the most common reasons for the development of complications associated with the use of antibiotics during treatment (Lau & Chamberlain, 2016). Currently, CDI is showing growth in occurrence, with the increasing costs of treatment and substantial rates of...
Drug to Drug Interactions Prevention Among the chronic patients with conditions other than cancer, many are affected by polypharmacy – the prescription of multiple types of drugs that can potentially interact with one another and cause adverse effects on the health of the patients or interfere with each other’s medical...
The issue is the antibiotic resistance in children, and the solution is to cultivate the patient-centered healthcare while highlighting its need with the assistance of a combination of the research, education, and practice. The plan includes stages such as research, increasing awareness about the necessity of the change (education and...