The document outlines various antibiotics, their primary and secondary uses, and typical dosages. It includes 11 antibiotics such as amoxicillin, doxycycline, cephalexin and others. For each antibiotic, it lists the primary infections it is used to treat, secondary applications, and standard dosage amounts for both adults and children. The table is intended as a general guide and medical advice should be sought for individual treatment.
The document outlines various antibiotics, their primary and secondary uses, and typical dosages. It includes 11 antibiotics such as amoxicillin, doxycycline, cephalexin and others. For each antibiotic, it lists the primary infections it is used to treat, secondary applications, and standard dosage amounts for both adults and children. The table is intended as a general guide and medical advice should be sought for individual treatment.
The document outlines various antibiotics, their primary and secondary uses, and typical dosages. It includes 11 antibiotics such as amoxicillin, doxycycline, cephalexin and others. For each antibiotic, it lists the primary infections it is used to treat, secondary applications, and standard dosage amounts for both adults and children. The table is intended as a general guide and medical advice should be sought for individual treatment.
The document outlines various antibiotics, their primary and secondary uses, and typical dosages. It includes 11 antibiotics such as amoxicillin, doxycycline, cephalexin and others. For each antibiotic, it lists the primary infections it is used to treat, secondary applications, and standard dosage amounts for both adults and children. The table is intended as a general guide and medical advice should be sought for individual treatment.
|------------|--------------|----------------|-----------------| | Amoxicillin | Ear, nose, throat, urinary tract, skin infections | Dental abscesses, heart valve prophylaxis | Adults: 250-500 mg every 8 hours; Children: 20-40 mg/kg/day in divided doses | | Doxycycline | Respiratory tract infections, acne | Malaria prophylaxis, some STDs | Adults: 100 mg every 12 hours; Children >8 years: 2-4 mg/kg/day in 1-2 divided doses | | Cephalexin | Skin infections, urinary tract infections | Osteomyelitis, endocarditis prophylaxis | Adults: 250-1000 mg every 6 hours; Children: 25-50 mg/kg/day in divided doses | | Ciprofloxacin | Urinary tract, gastrointestinal, respiratory infections | Bone and joint infections, anthrax exposure | Adults: 250-750 mg every 12 hours; Children: Not recommended for routine use | | Clindamycin | Anaerobic infections, skin and soft tissue infections | Intra-abdominal infections, septicemia | Adults: 150-450 mg every 6-8 hours; Children: 8-25 mg/kg/day in divided doses | | Metronidazole | Anaerobic infections, bacterial vaginosis | Helicobacter pylori eradication, amoebiasis | Adults: 500-750 mg every 8 hours; Children: 15-30 mg/kg/day in divided doses | | Azithromycin | Respiratory infections, skin infections | Some STDs, traveler's diarrhea | Adults: 500 mg on day 1, then 250 mg/day for 4 days; Children: 10 mg/kg on day 1, then 5 mg/kg/day for 4 days | | Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | Urinary tract infections, respiratory tract infections | Pneumocystis pneumonia, traveler's diarrhea | Adults: 160 mg/800 mg every 12 hours; Children: 8 mg/40 mg/kg/day in divided doses | | Amoxicillin/Clavulanate | Respiratory infections, urinary tract infections | Skin infections, animal bites | Adults: 500 mg/125 mg every 8 hours; Children: 20-40 mg/kg/day in divided doses | | Levofloxacin | Respiratory infections, urinary tract infections | Prostatitis, anthrax exposure | Adults: 500-750 mg once daily; Children: Not recommended for routine use |
This table is a guide and should not replace medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for specific treatment and dosage recommendations.