Table 5 The frequency of inappropriate antibiotic use, categorized by the initial antimicrobial agents
| Â | Inappropriate antibiotics, N (%) |
|---|---|
Cefazolin | 57 (43.5%) |
Gentamicin | 49 (37.4%) |
Amoxicillin/clavulanate | 35 (26.7%) |
Ceftazidime | 10 (7.6%) |
Amikacin | 8 (6.1%) |
Ciprofloxacin | 7 (5.3%) |
Levofloxacin | 6 (4.6%) |
Vancomycin | 5 (3.8%) |
Piperacillin/tazobactam | 5 (3.8%) |
Piperacillin | 3 (2.3%) |
Meropenem | 3 (2.3%) |
Ertapenem | 3 (2.3%) |