Antibiotic guidelines BNF Flashcards
1
Q
Bronchitis exacerbation
A
Amoxicillin, Tetracycline, Clarithromycin
2
Q
CAP
A
Amoxicillin
3
Q
Atypical pneumonia
A
Clarithromycin
4
Q
HAP
A
Within 5 days of admission - Co-amoxiclav of cefuroxime.
after 5 days- Piptaz, cephalosporins, quinolone
5
Q
UTI
A
Trimethoprim or nitrofurantoin
6
Q
Pyelonephritis
A
Broad spec caphalosporin or quinolone
7
Q
Prostitis
A
Quinolone or trimethoprim
8
Q
Impetigo
A
Topical hydrogen peroxide oral fluclox or erythromycin if widespread
9
Q
Cellulitis
A
Fluclox (clary if pen allergic)
10
Q
Peri-orbital cellulitis
A
Co-amoxiclav
11
Q
Erysepelas
A
Flucloxacillin
12
Q
Animal/human bite
A
Co-amoxiclav
13
Q
Mastitis
A
Flucloxacillin
14
Q
Throat infections
A
Penicillin (pen allergy then erythromycin)
15
Q
Sinusitis
A
Penicillin
