GUM treatments Flashcards

1
Q

How do you treat symptomatic BV?

A

Metronidozole (orally or vaginal gel)

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What is important to advise patients about when starting metronidazole?

A

Avoid alcohol due to disulfram-like reaction

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3
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What is the treatment of candidiasis

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  • A single dose of intravaginal clotrimazole cream (5g of 10% cream) at night
  • A single dose of clotrimazole pessary (500mg) at night
  • Three doses of clotrimazole pessaries (200mg) over three nights
  • A single dose of fluconazole (150mg)
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What is the treatment for chlamydia

A

doxycycline 100mg 2x daily for 7 days

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5
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What is the treatment for gonorrhoea?

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  • A single dose of intramuscular ceftriaxone 1g if the sensitivities are NOT known
  • A single dose of oral ciprofloxacin 500mg if the sensitivities ARE known
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6
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What is the treatment for trichomoniasis?

A

Metronidazole

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What is the treatment for syphillis?

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Deep IM dose of benzathine benzylpenicillin

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