infection tx Flashcards
What is the tx for conjunctivitis
chloramphenicol
What is the tx for ottits externa
- fluclox
- clarith/azith/eryth
- ciproflox/aminoglycosides if psuedomonas
What is the tx for ottitis media
- amoxicillin
- co-amox if worsening symtpoms
- clarith/eryth if pen allergy
What is the tx for scarlet fever
- pen v
- clarithromycinw
What is the tx for sinusitis
- pen v if non-life threatening
co-amox if life threatening - doxy/erythromycin
What is the tx for oral infections
- broad spec penicillins
- metronidazole if anaerobic
- macrolides if pen allergy
What is the tx for endocarditis
initial blind therapy:
1. amoxicillin/ampicillin + low dose gent
2. low dose gent + vanc if allergic/mrsa/severe
if caused by staphylococci
1. fluclox
2. vanc + rifampicin
if caused by strep
1. benzylpen
2. vanc + low dose gent
What is the tx for septicaemia
pip taz
What is the tx for gi infections
macrolides
ciprofloxacin
c diff: metronidazole/vanc
diverticulitis: co-amox
What is the tx for bacterial vaginosis
- metronidazole
- topical clind
What is the tx for chlamydia
azithromycin and doxy
erythromycin
What is the tx for gonorrhea
azithromycin
What is the tx for herpes
aciclovir
What is the tx for pregnant women with a catheter uto
cefalexin
What is the tx for bone infections
fluclox
clind
