Table 3.
Frequency of inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions amongst patients with bacterial infections attending outpatient department of Debre Markos Specialized Comprehensive Hospital.
| Class of prescribed antibiotics | Name of prescribed antibiotics | Frequency of non-compliance | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penicillin | Amoxicillin | 252 | 19.2 |
| Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid | 204 | 15.6 | |
| Cloxacillin | 108 | 8.3 | |
| Fluoroquinolones | Ciprofloxacin | 208 | 15.9 |
| Imidazole derivative | Metronidazole | 109 | 8.4 |
| Tinidazole | 10 | 0.8 | |
| Sulfonamide | Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim | 39 | 2.9 |
| Macrolides | Azithromycin | 83 | 6.3 |
| Clarithromycin | 40 | 3.0 | |
| Tetracycline | Doxycycline | 133 | 10.2 |
| Cephalosporin | Cephalexin | 103 | 7.9 |
| Othersa | 19 | 1.5 |
a
Norfloxacin, nitrofurantoin, ceftriaxone.