Table 5. Affordability analysis of drug regimens prescribed for pain and swelling for patients allergic to penicillin and who have a history of anaphylaxis, angioedema, or hives with penicillin, ampicillin, or amoxicillin (Category C).

INR, Indian National Rupee.

S. No.	Drug	Strength	Schedule	Length of treatment (days)	Total no. of units	Unit price (lowest) (INR)	Total cost (INR)	Total cost of regimen (INR)	Affordability (loss of wages in days)	Unit price (highest) (INR)	Total cost (INR)	Total cost of regimen (INR)	Affordability (loss of wages in days)
First line of drugs
1.	Tab. Azithromycin	500 mg	24 hourly	1	1	5.7	5.7	32.9	0.1	66.0	66.0	205.6	0.5
2.	Tab. Azithromycin	250 mg	24 hourly	4	4	6.8	27.2			34.9	139.6
Or
1.	Tab. Clindamycin	300 mg	6 hourly	7	28	10.2	285.6	285.6	0.8	26.0	728.0	728.0	1.9
Second line of drugs
1.	Tab. Cephalexin	500 mg	6 hourly	7	28	9.9	277.2	289.8	0.8	19.1	534.8	534.8	1.4
2.	Tab. Metronidazole	500 mg	8 hourly	7	21	0.6	12.6			14.9	312.9
Or
1.	Tab. Azithromycin	500 mg	24 hourly	1	1	5.7	5.7	45.5	0.1	66.0	66.0	518.5	1.4
2.	Tab. Azithromycin	250 mg	24 hourly	4	4	6.8	27.2			34.9	139.6
3.	Tab. Metronidazole	500 mg	8 hourly	7	21	0.6	12.6			14.9	312.9
Or
1.	Tab. Clindamycin	300 mg	6 hourly	7	28	10.2	285.6	285.6	0.8	26.0	728.0	728.0	1.9
2.	Tab. Metronidazole	500 mg	8 hourly	7	21	0.6	12.6			14.9	312.9