Antibi Tables

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Here's the table outlining antibiotics, their primary and secondary uses, and typical dosages:

| Antibiotic | Primary Uses | Secondary Uses | Typical Dosages |


|------------|--------------|----------------|-----------------|
| 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.

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