Template:BV Metronidazole Adult: Difference between revisions
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====Pregnancy==== | ====Pregnancy==== | ||
*Alternative: 250mg PO q8h x 7 days in pregnant patients<ref name="cdc">CDC Pregnancy BV Treatment Guidelines.[http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/vaginal-discharge.htm#a1 cdc.gov]</ref> | *Alternative: 250mg PO q8h x 7 days in pregnant patients<ref name="cdc">CDC Pregnancy BV Treatment Guidelines.[http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/vaginal-discharge.htm#a1 cdc.gov]</ref> | ||
*2g PO x 1 is also acceptable in pregnancy<ref "cdc"></ref> | *2g PO x 1 is also acceptable in pregnancy<ref name="cdc"></ref> | ||
* Multiple studies have not demonstrated teratogenicity from metronidazole use<ref name="cdc"></ref> | * Multiple studies have not demonstrated teratogenicity from metronidazole use<ref name="cdc"></ref> | ||
====Prophylaxis ([[Sexual Assault]])==== | ====Prophylaxis ([[Sexual Assault]])==== | ||
*2 g PO x 1 | *2 g PO x 1 | ||
Revision as of 01:38, 18 June 2014
- 500mg PO q12 x 7 days
Pregnancy
- Alternative: 250mg PO q8h x 7 days in pregnant patients[1]
- 2g PO x 1 is also acceptable in pregnancy[1]
- Multiple studies have not demonstrated teratogenicity from metronidazole use[1]
Prophylaxis (Sexual Assault)
- 2 g PO x 1