Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Billings Clinic

Outpatient - Past Comorbidities

Preferred Regimens

Azithromycin 500 mg PO day 1, 250 mg PO daily for days 2-5

Doxycycline is alternative for azithromycin in patients with cardiac risk factors (ie QT prolongation)

PLUS EITHER

Amoxicillin 1 g PO three times daily for 7 days

OR

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate XR 2 g PO twice daily for 7 days

Penicillin Allergy

Levofloxacin 750 mg PO daily for 5 days

Alternatives

Alternative Regimens