Table 2.
Commonly prescribed single antibiotics in pediatric patients at Adigrat General Hospital December 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019 (n = 320).
| Antibiotics agents | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone | 147 | 45.91 |
| Cloxacillin | 45 | 14.17 |
| Amoxicillin | 41 | 12.81 |
| Ciprofloxacin | 24 | 7.36 |
| Ampicillin | 22 | 6.81 |
| Cotrimoxazole | 20 | 6.13 |
| Chloramphenicol | 11 | 3.41 |
| Clarithromycin | 7 | 2.04 |
| Metronidazole | 4 | 1.36 |
| Total | 320 | 100.00 |