Table 2 Most frequently prescribed antimicrobial regimens for community RTIs with relative prescription frequency.
ANTIMICROBIAL | Prescribed Dosing Regimen | % Relative prescription frequency per drug formulation |
|---|---|---|
AZITHROMICIN | 500 mg QD | 27.4% |
AMOXICILLIN | 500 mg TID | 15.4% |
LEVOFLOXACIN | 500 mg QD | 14.7% |
AMOXICILLIN | 875 mg BID | 6.5% |
GATIFLOXACIN | 400 mg QD | 6.3% |
AZITHROMICIN | 1000 mg QD | 6.0% |
AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANIC ACID | 875 mg BID | 5.8% |
LEVOFLOXACIN | 250 mg QD | 5.1% |
AMOXICILLIN-CLAVULANIC ACID | 500 mg TID | 4.7% |
MOXIFLOXACIN | 400 mg QD | 3.5% |
CEFACLOR | 500 mg BID | 0.8% |
CEFACLOR | 750 mg BID | 0.8% |
CEFACLOR | 250 mg BID | 0.5% |
CEFACLOR | 375 mg BID | 0.4% |