Question

A 33-year-old with acute bacterial sinusitis symptoms for 12 days including purulent discharge and facial pain presents to clinic. No drug allergies. Best initial antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin/clavulanate 875/125 mg twice daily

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg daily for 3 days

Answer

Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 5 days

Answer

Levofloxacin 750 mg daily for 10 days in all

Answer

Amoxicillin 500 mg three times daily

Practice question

A 33-year-old with acute bacterial sinusitis symptoms for 12 days including purulent discharge and facial pain presents to clinic. No drug allergies. Best initial antibiotic?