Prescription Pattern of Quinolones in a Tertiary Care Setting in Karachi

Abstract

In this study we found that mostly quinolonesused in medical unit in tertiary care hospital. mostly quinolones are ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin and moxifloxacin used while other quinolones. Ciprofloxacin used in gastrointestinal tract infection and upper respiratory infection as compare to other indication.It issuggestedthat there is also a need of guideline and policies related to a quinolones drug that promote a right drug for right indication and improve a quality of patient life.