Analysis and Prescription Pattern of Acute Poisoning

Abstract

Abstract:
Acute poisoning is a major problem that on worldwide we have to solve. When compared
to worldwide we can see that India has recorded the highest incidence of acute poisoning.
Self-harm and suicidal intention are the reasons for acute poisoning. Intensive care unit
monitoring is required as acute poisoning is becoming a major problem. Proper
identification of the poison and timely management helps a lot and also cost effectiveness
of drugs also plays a major role, so development of a Hospital Formulary with National
Essential Drug List may bring a lot of change in the health care sector. When compared to
2017 the rate increased in 2021, mostly people adopted oral route for ingestion of poison.
In most cases antidepressants (19.2%) are used to consume.
Keywords: Acute poisoning, Intensive Care Unit, Mortality, Morbidity, Hospital
Formulary