Template:Male urethritis treatment
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Treatment to cover both gonorrhea and chlamydia
Uncomplicated Infection
- Ceftriaxone 250mg IM once, PLUS
- Azithromycin 1g PO once OR
- Doxycycline 100mg PO BID x 7 days
Cephalosporin Allergy
- Azithromycin 2g PO once, PLUS
- Gentamicin 240mg IM once[1]
- In theory this high dose macrolide will provide treatment for both GC and Chlamydia
Partner treatment
- Cefixime 400mg PO once, PLUS
- Azithromycin 1g PO once, OR
- Doxycycline 100mg PO BID x 7 days
Recurrent or Persistent
Target M. genitalium
- Moxifloxacin 400 mg daily x 7 days
Consider coverage of trichomonas, among men who have sex with women
- Metronidazole 2 gm PO x 1, OR
- Tinidazole 2 gm PO x 1