Table 3 Cotrimoxazole use despite the presence of contraindications among PLWHA in BMH before February 2012
Condition evidence for contra use of CPT | Number (%) |
|---|---|
Severe anemia (Hg < 7 g/dl of blood) | 5 (25) |
Elevated liver enzymes (SGPT > 115 IU/L for males and 90 IU/L for female) | 3 (15) |
Severe neutrophil (<750 cell/dl) | 3 (15) |
Severe thrombocytopenia (<50,000 cells/dl) | 4 (20) |
1st trimester of pregnancy | 5 (25) |
Sulfa allergy | _ |
Total | 20 (8.06) |