GUM treatments Flashcards
1
Q
How do you treat symptomatic BV?
A
Metronidozole (orally or vaginal gel)
2
Q
What is important to advise patients about when starting metronidazole?
A
Avoid alcohol due to disulfram-like reaction
3
Q
What is the treatment of candidiasis
A
- 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)
4
Q
What is the treatment for chlamydia
A
doxycycline 100mg 2x daily for 7 days
5
Q
What is the treatment for gonorrhoea?
A
- 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
6
Q
What is the treatment for trichomoniasis?
A
Metronidazole
7
Q
What is the treatment for syphillis?
A
Deep IM dose of benzathine benzylpenicillin