Prescription Flashcards
1
Q
PROM
A
Erythromycin 250 mg PO QDS for 10 days
Dexamethasone 12 mg IM OD for 2 days (regular section
2
Q
Quinsy
A
If the child cannot tolerate orally:
IV Benzylpenicillin Sodium 25mg/kg IV 8 hourly for 7 days
IV Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg IV 6 hourly for 7 days
If child can tolerate orally
Phenoxymethylpenicillin 250mg PO QDS for 7 days
Metronidazole 7.5mg/kg PO 8 hourly for 7 days
3
Q
Quinsy + allergic to penicillin
A
Clarithromycin or Erythromycin
Refer to BNF for doses
4
Q
Respiratory tract infection in child
A
Cefuroxime IV 20mg/kg every 8 hours
Max per dose is 750mg for 5 days
Cefuroxime PO 15mg/kg BD
Max dose is 250mg
5
Q
COPD exacerbation + pt allergic to penicillin/azithromycin/clarithromycin
A
Doxycycline 200 mg PO in once only
Doxycycline 100mg PO OD for next 4 days
