Question

A 71-year-old ex-smoker with COPD has increased sputum purulence, volume, and dyspnoea. Which oral antibiotic is an appropriate first-line option in the community?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg tds for 5 days

Answer

Co-amoxiclav 625 mg tds for 5 days as first-line in all

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg bd for 7 days

Answer

Trimethoprim 200 mg bd for 3 days

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg od for 3 days empirically

Practice question

A 71-year-old ex-smoker with COPD has increased sputum purulence, volume, and dyspnoea. Which oral antibiotic is an appropriate first-line option in the community?