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Table 4: Treatment of mild exacerbation. |
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Agent |
Selection |
Alternative |
Duration (days) |
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Haemophilus influenzae |
Amoxicillin/clavulanate 875/125 mg every 8 h |
Amoxicillin 1-2 g every 8 h Ciprofloxacin 750 mg every 8 h Azithromycin 500 mg every 24 hours |
10-21 Azithromycin 3-5 |
|
Staphylococcus aureus |
Amoxicillin/clavulanate 875/125 mg every 8 h |
Amoxicillin/clavulanate 875/125 mg every 8 h |
10-21 |
|
MRS |
Linezolid 600 mg every 12 h PO |
Clindamycin 300-450 mg every 8 h |
10-21 |
|
Pseudomonas |
Ciprofloxacin 750 mg every 12 h PO |
Levofloxacin 750 mg every 24 h PO |
14-21 |
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MRS = Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. PO = PER OS (orally). |
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