Table 2.
Drugs commonly prescribed in CVMA-VTH and Ada district clinic from 2009 to 2013
| Drug preparations | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobials | ||
| Oxytetracycline | 1016 | 45.5 |
| Penstrep | 168 | 7.5 |
| Sulfa drugsa | 23 | 1.0 |
| Penicillin + Cloxacilin | 5 | 0.2 |
| Chloramphenicol | 4 | 0.2 |
| Subtotal | 1216 | 54.4 |
| Anthelmintics | ||
| Albendazole | 732 | 32.8 |
| Ivermectin | 137 | 6.1 |
| Subtotal | 869 | 38.9 |
| Others | ||
| Acaricidesb | 68 | 3.0 |
| Multivitamin | 56 | 2.5 |
| Gastrointestinal drugsc | 22 | 1.0 |
| Dexamethasone | 4 | 0.2 |
| Subtotal | 150 | 6.7 |
| Total | 2235 | 100 |
aSulfadimidine, Trimethoprim-sulphametoxazole combination
bDiazinon and/or malathion
cIndigestion powders, magnesium sulphate and mineral oils