Table 3.
Percentages of first-line, second-line and remaining antibiotics according to Irish national guidelines
| Guidelines | First line (%) | Second line/remaining (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonsillitis (n = 295) |
Phenoxypenicillin (42.71) |
Clarithromycin* (5.76) Amoxicillin (19.66) Co-amoxiclav (25.09) Other (6.78) |
| Otitis media (n = 330) |
Amoxicillin (42.12) |
Clarithromycin* (19.70) Co-amoxiclav (25.46) Cephalosporins (6.97) Other (5.46) |
| Sinusitis (n = 194) |
Amoxicillin (15.46) Doxycycline (24.23) |
Clarithromycin* (18.56) Co-amoxiclav (23.71) Cephalosporins (13.40) Other (4.64) |
| Bronchitis/Cough (n = 674) |
Amoxicillin (36.50) Doxycycline (0.00) |
Clarithromycin* (21.22) Co-amoxiclav (27.75) Cephalosporins (10.68) Other (3.86) |
| Community acquired pneumonia (n = 25) |
Amoxicillin (0.00) Clarithromycin (44.00) Doxycycline (0.00) |
Co-amoxiclav (44.00) Cephalosporins (4.00) Other (8.00) |
| Urinary Tract infection (uncomplicated female) (n = 220) |
Trimethoprim (32.73) Nitrofurantoin (7.73) |
Cephalosporins (20.00) Co-amoxiclav (21.82) Quinolones (10.91) Other (6.82) |
*Clarithromycin/Erythromycin is first line in penicillin allergy.