some abx Flashcards
throat infection
penicillin V
otitis media
amoxicillin
otitis externa
flucloxacillin
gingivitis
metronidazole
PID
IM Ceftriaxone and azithromycin
erysepelas
Penicillin V
impetigo
Fucidic acid. Fluclox or erythromycin if severe
cellutitis
fluclox
animal or human bite
co-amoxiclav
pyelonephritis
7 days of ciprofloxacin (cefalexin if pregnant)
salmonella and shigella
ciprofloxacin
campylobacter
clarithromycin
uncomplicated CAP
amoxicillin. Clarithromycin if penicillin allergic. Fluclox if suspect staph eg following influenza
Clari if atypical pneumonia
severe CAP
Cefuroxime and clarithromycin
HAP (within 5 days of admission)
co-amoxiclav or cefuroxime
HAP (more than 5 days after admission)
tazocin or broad specturm cefalosporin