A 67-year-old with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume, and purulence. No pneumonia on CXR. Which antibiotic is appropriate first-lin...

Question

A 67-year-old with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume, and purulence. No pneumonia on CXR. Which antibiotic is appropriate first-line in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Doxycycline 200 mg stat then 100 mg OD for 5 days

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Co-amoxiclav 625 mg TDS for 7 days

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Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BD for 7 days

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Azithromycin 500 mg OD for 3 days

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No antibiotics regardless of symptoms

ukmla MCQ (SBA): COPD Exacerbation

A 67-year-old with COPD presents with increased dyspnoea, sputum volume, and purulence. No pneumonia on CXR. Which antibiotic is appropriate first-line in primary care?