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Drug utilisation in preterm and term neonates.

L Gortner1

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Lübeck, Federal Republic of Germany.

Pharmacoeconomics
|November 4, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Drug use is high in newborns, especially preterm infants requiring mechanical ventilation. Antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, and blood products are frequently administered due to variable infection symptoms and respiratory issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal pharmacology
  • Clinical pharmacy
  • Pediatric intensive care

Background:

  • Drug utilization in neonates is critical due to physiological immaturity.
  • Understanding prescribing patterns is essential for optimizing neonatal care.
  • Previous studies have provided insights into neonatal drug use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze drug utilization patterns in term and preterm neonates.
  • To identify factors associated with increased drug exposure in vulnerable infants.
  • To provide an overview of common treatments in neonatal intensive care.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective investigation across 4 clinical studies.
  • Inclusion of 3880 neonates with varying gestational ages.
  • Data collection on drug administration, including antibiotics, parenteral nutrition, and blood products.

Main Results:

  • High prevalence of antibiotic use (69% to 100%), particularly in preterm neonates needing ventilation.
  • Frequent administration of parenteral nutrition (84-100%) and blood products (91-100%).
  • Increased drug usage (mean 17 drugs) in very preterm infants with complications.

Conclusions:

  • Antibiotic use is high due to non-specific infection signs and respiratory complications.
  • Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) see significant drug administration.
  • Further research on dexamethasone for bronchopulmonary dysplasia is ongoing.

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