what antibiotic is used for legionella?
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Many antibiotics are highly effective against Legionella bacteria. The two most potent classes of antibiotic are the macrolides (azithromycin), and the quinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gemifloxacin, trovofloxacin).
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['Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875 mg/125 mg PO q12h or.', 'Ciprofloxacin 750 mg PO q12h plus clindamycin 300-450 mg PO q6h or.', 'Levofloxacin 750 mg PO daily plus clindamycin 300-450 mg PO q6h or.', 'Moxifloxacin 400 mg PO daily.']
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['Ceftriaxone 250 mg IM in a single dose. PLUS.', 'Levofloxacin 500 mg orally once a day for 10 days. OR.', 'Ofloxacin 300 mg orally twice a day for 10 days.']
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['Tetracycline: This family of drugs includes tetracycline hydrochloride, doxycycline and minocycline. ... ', 'Macrolide: This antibiotic group is strong for reducing inflammation and the growth of periodontitis-causing bacteria.']
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The most commonly prescribed antibiotics for pneumonia include amoxicillin/clavulanate, doxycycline, and fluoroquinolones. Based on culture results obtained from multiple studies, these choices appear to be reasonable for first-time or community-acquired forms of pneumonia.
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Levofloxacin may be used in the treatment of Acute Bacterial Sinusitis and Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis when these infections have been adequately diagnosed. Resistance to fluoroquinolones of E. coli – the most common pathogen involved in urinary tract infections – varies across the European Union.
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['Ampicillin.', 'Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)', 'Cephalexin (Keflex)', 'Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)', 'Fosfomycin (Monurol)', 'Levofloxacin (Levaquin)', 'Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin, Macrobid)', 'Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)']
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['Penicillins - for example, phenoxymethylpenicillin, flucloxacillin and amoxicillin.', 'Cephalosporins - for example, cefaclor, cefadroxil and cefalexin.', 'Tetracyclines - for example, tetracycline, doxycycline and lymecycline.', 'Aminoglycosides - for example, gentamicin and tobramycin.']
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['amoxicillin.', 'ampicillin.', 'clindamycin.', 'erythromycin.', 'penicillin.', 'nitrofurantoin.']
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The following antibiotics are used in the treatment of chlamydia: doxycycline, azithromycin, erythromycin, ofloxacin, or levofloxacin. The antibiotic amoxicillin (from the penicillin family) is used for the treatment of chlamydia infections in pregnant women as an alternative to azithromycin.
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['Neosporin (bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B)', 'Polysporin (bacitracin, polymyxin B)', 'Triple antibiotic, generic (bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B)', 'Neosporin + Pain Relief Ointment (bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B, pramoxine)']
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The antibiotic of choice is erythromycin. Second choice antibiotics are flouroquinolones (Baytril, Zeniquin, Orbax), and tetracyclines such as doxycycline. Which antibiotic is used depends on the case. Although erythromycin is the drug of choice, it also comes with a high incidence of causing vomiting and diarrhea.
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['Antibiotics. These medicines are used to treat bacterial pneumonia. ... ', 'Cough medicine. ... ', 'Fever reducers/pain relievers.']
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['Penicillin VK (Penicillin V)', 'Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox)', 'Penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA, Permapen)', 'Cefadroxil (Duricef)', 'Erythromycin (E.E.S., Erythrocin, E-Mycin, Eryc)', 'Amoxicillin and clavulanate (Augmentin, Augmentin XR)']
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But fluoroquinolones are essential last-resort antibiotics for severe infections. That's why most of them are still on the market: Avelox (moxifloxacin), Cipro (ciprofloxacin), Factive (gemifloxacin), Levaquin (levofloxacin) and generic ofloxacin.
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['1) Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim (Bactrim / Septra)', '2) Acid blockers — cimetidine (Tagamet) & ranitidine (Zantac)', '3) Cephalosporin antibiotics.', '4) Fenofibrate (Tricor)']
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The course of antibiotics is for 7-14 days, depending on which one is used. Commonly used antibiotics for kidney infections include ciprofloxacin or co-amoxiclav. Trimethoprim is also sometimes used. Painkillers such as paracetamol can ease pain and reduce a high temperature (fever).