Table 2.
Most frequently used antibiotics (n=428)
| Antibiotic (group)a | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| β-lactam antibacterials; penicillins (J01C) | 155 | 36.2 |
| Aminoglycosides (J01G) | 86 | 20.1 |
| Cephalosporins and related substances (J01DA) | 77 | 18.0 |
| Metronidazole (J01XD01) | 66 | 15.4 |
| Tetracyclins (J01A) | 16 | 3.7 |
| Quinolons (J01MA) | 6 | 1.4 |
| Other antibioticsb | 22 | 5.1 |
| Total | 428 | 100.0 |
| Antibiotics (single) | ||
| Penicillin G | 105 | 24.5 |
| Gentamicin | 68 | 15.9 |
| Metronidazole | 66 | 15.4 |
| Cefazolin | 61 | 14.3 |
| Ampicillin | 47 | 11.0 |
| Ceftriaxone | 16 | 3.7 |
| Kanamicin | 15 | 3.5 |
| Doxycycline | 14 | 3.3 |
| Nitrofurantoin | 7 | 1.6 |
| Furazolidone | 7 | 1.6 |
| Ciprofloxacin | 6 | 1.4 |
| Other antibioticsc | 16 | 3.7 |
| Total | 428 | 100.0 |
a Grouping was based on ‘Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System’
b Other antibiotics included Nitrofurantoin, Furazolidon, Rifampicin, Chloramphenicol, Lincomycin, TMP-SMX
c Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin/clavulanate, Streptomycin, Tetracycline, Rifampicin, Chloramphenicol, Lincomycin, TMP-SMX