Review Article
Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine
Vol. 8
Issue 1
2022
pp. 4-7
Open Access

Antibiotic Resistance: A Universal Issue of Concern

Hashim Khan1,Abdul Malik2,Praveen Kumar Gaur3,Sameer Rastogi4,Kanak Lata5
1Department of Pharmacology, Metro College of Health Science and Research, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA..
2Department of Pharmacology, Shikhar Institute of Pharmacy, Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA..
3Department of Pharmaceutics, Metro College of Health Science and Research, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA..
4Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Metro College of Health Science and Research, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA..
5Director of Education, Metro College of Health Science and Research, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA..
Correspondence:

*Hashim Khan

Department of Pharmacology, Metro College of Health Science and Research, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA.

dr.hashimkhan123@gmail.com

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Published:15/05/2022
Received: 18/02/2022
Accepted: 17/04/2022

Abstract

The antibiotic resistance forthwith is the worldwide severe health problem. Clinical and economically, outcomes are harmed by the antibiotic resistance, along with consequences ranging from a patient’s failure to respond treatment and the expensive and alternative drugs costs higher morbidity and mortality rates, preponderant hospital stays and the need for changes in standard therapy. The usage of antibiotic in the population as a whole a few leading sources of antibiotic resistance. Patients who do not have a prescription are frequently given ‘prescription-only’ medications like antibiotics by pharmacists in undeveloped nations like India. There is a lack of information on how community pharmacists use antibiotics which is critical for developing a viable and long-term intervention programmed to encourage judicious antibiotic use. Antibiotics are one of the most effective weapons to fight against life-threatening illnesses. Their discoveries have a significant impact on human as well as animal health. Consequently, because of the advent and spread of antimicrobial resistance, people all around the world including Americans are sinking due to intractable diseases. In this review, we will look at the trapping of antibiotic resistance on the general public health, community, society and health care system. Resistance to antibiotics is a danger sign that is putting strain on healthcare systems and resulting in severe health loss; we must continue to monitor and support activities aimed at preventing and controlling the infection.

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Clinical Pharmacist
Infection Control Team
Prescribers

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