A 30-year-old male with dysuria and urethral discharge is NAAT-positive for gonorrhoea and chlamydia negative; weight 160 kg. Optimal ceftriaxone dose...

Question

A 30-year-old male with dysuria and urethral discharge is NAAT-positive for gonorrhoea and chlamydia negative; weight 160 kg. Optimal ceftriaxone dose?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone 1 g IM once

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Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM once

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Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM once

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Ceftriaxone 2 g IM once

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Ceftriaxone 1 g IV daily for 3 days

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A 30-year-old male with dysuria and urethral discharge is NAAT-positive for gonorrhoea and chlamydia negative; weight 160 kg. Optimal ceftriaxone dose?