Fluoroquinolones in urinary tract infections: A study on perception analysis of prescribers

To study the perception analysis of prescribers for various aspects related to use of fluoroquinolone antibacterials in patients with urinary tract infections. Present survey was carried out to understand the insights for satisfaction level, preferential prescription and in the context of efficacy, cost, resistance and adverse effects. A survey was done in the month of June (2010) with the help of close ended structured questionnaire. The primary data was collected by convenience sampling method and after collecting data, interpretation using statistical tools was made. Out of seventy prescribers surveyed, it was observed that majority of doctors were prescribing fluoroquinolone antibiotics in the treatment of urinary tract infections. The preferential prescribing behaviour can be attributed to better spectrum of activity and prescribers are generally satisfied with its efficacy in spite of few of adverse effects. From the survey, it can be concluded that the prescribers are optimistic about the use of fluoroquinolone antibacterials. These drugs are prescribed frequently for the treatment of urinary tract infections. However, incidences of some adverse effects during fluoroquinolone therapy and development of resistance are general challenges perceived. Hence, the pharmaceutical companies can work over these pitfalls of fluoroquinolone antibiotics to improve their perception in view of prescribers leading to increased prescription base

Author(s): Prabodh Chander Sharma1 , Neeraj Alawadhi1, Archana Sharma1, Rakesh Pahwa1 and Harish Rajak2

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