Abstract
Objective: To investigate anti-ulcerative drug ( AUD ) use in patients undergoing Arthroscopic operation against Stress ulcer (SU). Methods: A total of 297 patients undergoing Arthroscopic operation during Jan. to Aug. 2013 in our hospital were recruited and retrospectively analyzed with Excel spreadsheet. Results: Among 297 patients in the study, ninety-four patients (31.6%) used AUD before operation, most (94.9%) administered by intravenous, and drug utilization index(DUI) was 1.35. Ninety-eight point nine patients used proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in which Lansoprazole was prescribed most. Conclusion: This study highlights the overuse of PPIs in patients undergoing Arthroscopic operation
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