Off-label and unlicensed drug use in Ayder comprehensive specialized hospital neonatal intensive care unit.

Meles Tekie GideyYohannes Gebrehaweria GebretsadkanAfewerki Gebremeskel TsadikAbraham Gebrezgabiher WelieBrhane Teklebrhan Assefa

Published in: Italian journal of pediatrics (2020)

Off-label and unlicensed medicine use was high among neonates admitted to intensive care unit of the hospital. Selecting the safest medicines for such vulnerable patients is crucial to promote rational prescribing and better therapeutic benefit.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
end stage renal disease
healthcare
adverse drug
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
chronic kidney disease
preterm infants
prognostic factors
acute care
emergency department
mechanical ventilation
low birth weight