TABLE 5.

Selected Characteristics of the Top 10 Antibiotics Licensed for Veterinary Use by Number of Products in Bangladesh

RankINNNo. Licensed ProductsAntibiotic ClassMedically Important  
1Oxytetracycline98TetracyclineNo
2Ciprofloxacin67FluoroquinoloneYes
3Amoxicillin47Aminopenicillin/penicillinYes
4Metronidazole28NitroimidazolesYes
5Gentamycin27AminoglycosideYes
6Ceftriaxone24CephalosporinYes
7Sulphamethoxazole + trimethoprim23SulfonamidesYes
8Doxycycline14TetracyclineYes
9Neomycin12AminoglycosideYes
10Benzyl penicillin + procaine penicillin11PenicillinYes
  • Abbreviation: INN, international nonproprietary names of pharmaceuticals.