Strep
is routinely sensitive to ampicillin and amoxicillin, second best is
erythromycin (azithrro). Pneumonia is decently covered with
azithromycin. Cipro is only good for gastrointestinal issues (and UTIs
which are GI bugs). Sinus infections tend to be covered by
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, although penicillins and cephalexin can
work in some cases. Clindamycin is a next best, but has a higher rate
of complications.
Cephalexin is decent for some UTIs.
Doxycycline is mostly for urethritis (think STD) or as anti inflammatory for acne/leprosy, etc.
Minocycline is mostly for acne or rosacea.
I'm not sure what the "correct" answer would be for this chart, and I'm quite certain that the answer has changed since that chart was printed (I know it has changed since I went to med school).
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Please help me complete this matrix. Please correlate the following antibiotics in the left column with the "common" conditions across the row on the top. Please correlate with a "1" being the best option, "2" being the second, and "3" being the one to try when the others don't work.
Any common infections I'm missing that should be included?
I will compile and publish in a week or so.
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It is missing clarithromycin. It is an upper respiratory anti-biotic used for pneumonia, bronchitis, and infections of the ears, sinuses, skin and throat.
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