Table 4.
Appropriateness of dosage regimen of overall antibiotics prescribed at pediatric ward of Adigrat General Hospital December 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019 (n = 692).
| Parameters | Antibiotic regimen | Number | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dose | Appropriate | 566 | 81.79 | |
| Inappropriate | Under dose | 100 | 14.45 | |
| Over dose | 26 | 3.76 | ||
| Frequency | Appropriate | 676 | 97.69 | |
| Inappropriate | Less frequent | 16 | 2.31 | |
| Duration | Appropriate | 622 | 89.88 | |
| Inappropriate | 70 | 10.12 | ||
| Treatment | Appropriate | 670 | 96.82 | |
| Unnecessary antibiotic | 22 | 3.18 | ||