Condition | Preferred drug | Alternative | Penicillin allergy |
---|---|---|---|
Streptococcal pharyngitis |
Penicillin V (not easily available in India, Penicillin G not a substitute since oral absorption is poor |
Amoxicillin |
Anaphylactic: clindamycin/ clarithromycin/ azithromycin |
Bacterial sinusitis |
Amoxicillin |
Ceftriaxone |
Adults: doxycycline/ resp quinolones |
Acute otitis media |
Amoxicillin |
Cefpodoxime, cefuroxime, cefdinir, Ceftriaxone |
Anaphylactic: azithromycin/ clarithromycin |