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First-line Antibiotics Flashcards

1
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for acute sore throat?

A

Pen V 500mg QD
(Clarithromycin 500mg BD in pen allergy)

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What is the first line Abx treatment for Scarlet fever?

A

Pen V 500mg QDS
(Clarithromycin 500mg BD in pen allergy)

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What is the first line Abx treatment for otitis media?

A

Amoxicllin 500mg TDS
(Clarithromycin 500mg BD in pen allergy)

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What is the first line Abx treatment for otitis externa?

A

Acetic acid 2%
(Flucloxicillin if cellulitis present)

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What is the first line Abx treatment for Sinusitis?

A

Pen V 500mg QD
(Doxycycline/Clarithromycin/Erythromycin in pen allergy)

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What is the first line Abx treatment for IECOPD?

A

Amoxicillin/Doxycyline/Clarithromycin

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Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis?

A

Amoxicillin/Doxycyline/Clarithromycin

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Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for acute cough?

A

Doxycycline 200mg day 1 then 100mg OD
(amoxicillin or erithromycin in pregnancy)

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What are the first line Abx treatments for moderate severity CAP?

A

Amoxicillin 500mg TDS
(AND Clarithromycin or Erithromycin if atypicals)

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What are the first line Abx treatments for high severity CAP?

A

Co-amoxiclav 200/125mg TDS
(AND Clarithromycin or Erithromycin if atypicals)

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What is the first line Abx treatment of lower UTI in non-pregnant women?

A

Nitrofurantoin (if eGFR >45) 50mg QD
OR
Trimethoprim 200mg BD

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What is the first line Abx treatment for lower UTI in pregnant women?

A

Nitrofurantoin (if eGFR >45) 50mg QD

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What is the first line Abx treatment for lower UTI in men?

A

Nitrofurantoin (if eGFR >45) 50mg QD
OR
Trimethoprim 200mg BD

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What is the first line Abx treatment for acute pyleonephritis in pregnant women and men?

A

Co-amoxiclav 500/125mg TD
OR
Ciprofloxacin 500mg BD

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Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for recurrent UTI?

A

Trimethoprim 200mg BD (avoid in pregnancy)
OR
Nitrofurantoin (if eGFR >45) 50mg QD

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What is the first line Abx treatment for catheter-associated UTI in pregnancy or those with upper UTI symptoms?

A

Cefalexin 500mg TDS

17
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for catheter-associated UTI with no upper UTI symptoms?

A

Nitrofurantoin (if eGFR >45) 50mg QD
OR
Trimethoprim 200mg BD

18
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for suspected meningicoccal disease?

A

Pen G

19
Q

What is the first line treatment for oral candidiasis

A

Miconazole

20
Q

What is the first line treatment for threadworm?

A

Mebendazole (whole family) 100mg stat

21
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for C.diff infection?

A

Vancomycin 125mg QDS

22
Q

What is the first line treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection?

A

PPI
+
Amoxicillin 1g BD
+
Clarithromycin 500mg BD
OR
Metronidazole 400mg BD

23
Q

What is the first line Abx for acute diverticulitis?

A

Co-amoxiclav 500/125mg TDS

24
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for chlamydia?

A

Azithromycin 1g follwed by 500mg OD

25
Q

What is the first line treatment for vaginal candidiasis?

A

Clotrimazole 500mg pessary
OR
Fluconazole 150mg OD

26
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for genital herpes?

A

Aciclovir 400mg TDS

27
Q

What is the first line treatment for bacterial vaginosis

A

Metronidazole 400mg BD

28
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for bacterial infection in eczema

A

Fusidic acid 2% TDS
OR
Flucloxacillin 500mg QDS

29
Q

What are the first line treatment options for impetigo?

A

Hydrogen peroxide 1%
OR
Fusidic acid 2% TDS
OR
Flucloxacillin 500mg QDS

30
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for infected leg ulcers?

A

Flucloxacillin 1g QDS
(Doxycycline/Clarithromycin/Erithromycin in pen allergy)

31
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for cellulitis?

A

Flucloxacillin 1g QDS
(Clarithromycin/Erithromycin in pen allergy)

32
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for diabetic foot infection?

A

Flucloxacillin 1g QDS
(Clarithromycin/Erithromycin in pen allergy)

33
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for Lyme disease?

A

Doxycycline 100mg BD

34
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for acne vulgaris?

A

Isotretinoin and topical clindamycin

35
Q

What is the first line treatment for scabies?

A

Permethrin

36
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for human and animal bites?

A

Co-amoxiclav 500/125mg TDS

37
Q

What is the first line treatment for varicellar zoster (chickenpox and shingles)

A

Aciclovir 800mg 5 times daily

38
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for conjunctivitis?

A

Chloramphenicol eye drops or ointment

39
Q

What is the first line Abx treatment for blepharitis?

A

Chloramphenicol

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