Table 3 Analysis of prescriptions issued to athletes
Category | n (%) |
|---|---|
Total number of athletes | 150 (100) |
Total number of prescription medicines of athletes | 254 (100) |
Route of administration | |
Oral (P.O.) | 194 (76.4) |
Topical and local* | 49 (19.3) |
Injection† | 11 (4.3) |
Analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents | |
NSAIDs | 56 (22.0) |
Acetaminophen | 21 (8.3) |
Gastrointestinal agents | |
Antiulcer | 29 (11.4) |
Digestive | 6 (2.4) |
Antidiarrheal | 4 (1.6) |
Respiratory agents | |
Antihistamines | 23 (9.0) |
Antitussives | 23 (9.0) |
Inhalants | 1 (0.4) |
Antimicrobials | 21 (8.2) |
Muscle relaxants | 9 (3.5) |
Others*†‡ | 62 (24.4) |