Table 2.
Empiric Antibiotic Prescribed for Patients Admitted to AURH for CAP from January to April 2019
| Drug Regimens | Mild Pneumonia | Severe Pneumonia | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used Antibiotics Within the Three Months | ||||
| Yes | No | |||
| Ceftriaxone + azithromycin | 4a | 7a | 99 | 110 (50.7) |
| Co-amoxiclav plus clarithromycin or azithromycin | 11 | 6a | 13 | 30 (13.8) |
| Amoxicillin plus azithromycin or erythromycin | 3 | 2a | 4 | 9(4.1) |
| Azithromycin | 5a | 7 | 8a | 20(9.2) |
| Ceftriaxone | 19a | 12a | 16a | 47 (21.7) |
| Ceftazidime plus vancomycin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Notes: aInappropriate indications, according to Ethiopian standard treatment guideline; co-amoxiclav-amoxicillin plus clavulanate combination.