Analysis of prescription pattern and adverse drug reactions of drugs used in Urinary Tract Infection in reproductive age group (15-44 years) women in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India: An observational retrospective study.

BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a frequent bacterial infection among women of reproductive age. Inappropriate and irrational prescribing of antibiotics -such as the use of unapproved fixed-dose combinations or empirical broad-spectrum therapy-has contributed to growing antimicrobial resistance. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) further complicate treatment outcomes, yet remain underreported, especially in routine outpatient practice. Therefore, an assessment of current prescribing patterns is essential to promote rational drug use. Additionally, evaluation of adverse drug reactions remains important for patient safety and pharmacovigilance.

OBJECTIVES: •To describe the prescribing patterns of drugs used for urinary tract infections (UTIs) among women of reproductive age (15-44 years).•To evaluate the incidence, type, and severity of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) as documented in hospital records.•To assess the prescription of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) and combination antimicrobial therapy in relation to standard treatment guidelines (WHO, NLEM 2022).

METHODS: This is a retrospective observational study based on outpatient department (OPD) prescriptions for women aged 15-44 years diagnosed with community-acquired, uncomplicated UTIs at a tertiary care hospital in Central India. Data from 139 prescription records will be retrieved from the medical record section and analyzed. Prescribing indicators, documented ADRs, and use of FDCs will be assessed against national guidelines using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regression analysis.