Antibiotic Man Flashcards
What is the antibiotic of choice in Meningitis?
IV Ceftriaxone 2g bd
What additional drug can you give in addition to antibiotics in meningitis?
Dexamethasone IV 10mg qds
When can steroids be given in addition to antibiotics in the treatment of meningitis?
Ideally started with or just before first dose of antibiotics for 4 days.
If you are considering treatment of meningitis in the elderly or immunocompromised, what additional antibiotic would you add?
IV Amoxicillin 2g 4 hourly
What is the treatment of Epiglottitis?
IV Ceftriaxone 2g od
What is the CURB65 score
Confusion Urea >7mmol/L Resp Rate > 30 Blood pressure <90/60 >65
What is the antibiotic of choice for mild/moderate CAP?
Amoxicillin 1g tds IV/PO
What is the antibiotic of choice for mild/moderate CAP if penicillin allergic?
Doxycycline PO 200mg on day 1 then 100mg od.
OR IV Clarythromycin
How long is the treatment duration for mild/moderate CAP/HAP?
5 days.
What is the antibiotic of choice for severe CAP (non HDU)?
Co-Amoxiclav IV 1.2g tds + Doxycycline PO 100mg bd
What is the antibiotic of choice for severe CAP (HDU)
Co-Amoxiclav IV 1.2g tds + Clarythromycin IV 100mg bd
What is the antibiotic of choice for severe CAP if penicillin allergic?
Levofloxacin IV 500mg bd
What is the duration of treatment for severe HAP/CAP?
7 days
What is the antibiotic of choice for non-severe HAP?
PO Amoxicillin
What is the antibiotic of choice for non-severe HAP if penicillin allergic?
Doxycycline 100mg bd