Table 2 Characteristics of antimicrobial drugs used in self-medication
Type of antimicrobial | Class of antimicrobial | Drug source | Source of information |
|---|---|---|---|
Antibacterial | B-lactam, Tetracycline, fluoroquinolone, macrolide, quinolone, aminoglycoside, others | leftover, pharmacy, drug shop, friends/relatives | drug seller, self, drug leaflet, past prescription, friends |
Antimalarial | Artemisinins, 4-aminoquinolines, 8-aminoquinlines Cinchona alkaloid Sulfonamides/sulfone Diaminopyrimidine | pharmacy, leftover, friends/relatives | past prescriptions, self, drug seller, friends |
Antifungal | Azoles | pharmacy, leftover | drug seller, self |
Anthelmintic | Imidazole | pharmacy, leftover | drug seller, self, past prescription, friends |