Chap 6 - Infectious Disease - Treatments Flashcards
Viral URI
Inhaled heated vapor
Decongestants
1st generation anti-histamines
Intranasal ipratropium
Pharyngitis
Oral penicillin
Erythromycin
Pharyngitis with non-compliant patient
IM penicillin G
Treatment to avoid in pharyngitis
Macrolides => do not cover F.necrophorum in young adults
Bilateral sinusitis
Supportive measures only
Unilateral sinusitis
- Amoxicillin-clavulonate
2. Doxycycline or levofloxacin
Not recommended in unilateral sinusitis
Macrolides
TMP-SMX
Otitis media
Amoxicillin or azithromycin for 7-10 days
Community acquired pneumonia
Macrolide
Doxycycline
CAP with cardiopulmonary symptoms
Levofloxacin
OR
B-lactam + macrolide/doxycycline
CAP that requires hospitalization
IV levofloxacin or IV B-lactam + macrolide/doxy
CAP due to aspiration
Clindamycin
B-lactam + inhibitor (amp-sul, pip-tazo)
CAP with an abscess
Clindamycin
Legionella
Quinolone
Active TB
Isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol
Initial phase: 2 months => repeat sputum smear & culture
Continuation phase: 4-7 months