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Home > Vol 43, No 2 (2025) > Hegde

Addressing Antimicrobial Resistance in India: A 2 Stewardship Roadmap

Megha Hegde, Saurav Raj, Dhananjay Tikadar, Sanatkumar B Nyamagoud

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a critical challenge in India, driven by the widespread misuse of antibiotics across human, animal, and environmental dimensions and exacerbated by the rapid expansion of the pharmaceutical industry. Despite progress in combating AMR, challenges persist. A holistic approach is necessary, encompassing awareness, education and stringent regulations to optimize patient outcomes. This review emphasizes the ongoing AMR challenge in India and proposes strategic solutions through the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS).

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antibiotic misuse; antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial stewardship; india; public health

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About The Authors

Megha Hegde
Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Hubballi, A Constituent Unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka, 590010,
India

Saurav Raj
Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Hubballi, A Constituent Unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka, 590010,
India

Dhananjay Tikadar
Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Hubballi, A Constituent Unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka, 590010,
India

Sanatkumar B Nyamagoud
Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy, Vidyanagar, Hubballi, A Constituent Unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, Karnataka, 590010,
India

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