Table 3 Drug prescriptions related to influenza and complications (%(n))a - patients with influenza episodes between May 2010 and April 2012 in Germany
Drug class | EphMRA ATC code | Adults | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
N episodes = 21,039 | N episodes = 7,107 | ||
Drug prescription no | 51.9 (10,914) | 44.9 (3,190) | |
Drug prescription yes | 48.1 (10,125) | 55.1 (3,917) | |
Prescribed drugs | |||
Analgesics | N02B1 | 9.9 (999) | 0.3 (12) |
N02B2 | 10.2 (1,031) | 46.4 (1,817) | |
Antirheumatics non-steroid, plain | M01A1 | 6.9 (699) | 0.9 (36) |
Nasal decongestants | R01A7 | 3.8 (380) | 32.1 (1,256) |
Antitussives, plain | R05D1 | 12.4 (1,251) | 9.0 (352) |
Cold preparations | R05A0 | 7.9 (804) | 0.6 (24) |
Expectorants | R05C0 | 25.7 (2,599) | 33.0 (1,292) |
Tetracyclines & combinations | J01A0 | 5.0 (506) | 0.2 (9) |
Broad spectrum pencillin oral | J01C1 | 6.5 (659) | 5.9 (230) |
Cephalosporins oral | J01D1 | 5.5 (560) | 9.9 (389) |
Macrolides & similar type | J01F0 | 15.9 (1,612) | 6.7 (262) |
Oral fluoroquinolones | J01G1 | 6.7 (681) | 0 |
Influenza antivirals | J05B4 | 5.7 (575) | 6.6 (260) |