Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
What antibiotic is commonly used for COPD exacerbations?
A
Amoxicillin 500mg 3 times a day for 5 days
2
Q
WHt antibiotic is used for community aquired pneumonia?
A
Amoxicillin 500mg TDS for 5 days
3
Q
What antibiotic is used for atypical pneumonias?
A
Clarithromycin
4
Q
What antibiotic is used for hospital aquired pneumonias?
A
Coamoxiclav - 1.2g IV every 8 hours
5
Q
What antibiotic is used for LUTIs?
A
nitrofurantoin 50mg QDS for 3 days
or trimethoprim
6
Q
What antibiotic is used for acute pyleonephritis?
A
Ceftriaxone
7
Q
Which antibiotic should be used for cellutitis?
A
Flucloxacillin 0.5-1g QDS for 5-7 days
8
Q
Which antibiotic should be used for throat infections?
A
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 500mg QDS for 5-10 days
