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| Name | Dose | Frequency | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metronidazole | 400 mg | 12-hourly | PO |
| Metronidazole | 400 mg | 12-hourly | PO |
| Amoxycillin | 500 mg | TDS | PO |
| Co-Amoxiclav | 375 mg | 8-hourly | PO |
| Co-Amoxiclav | 625 mg | 8-hourly | PO |
| Co-Amoxiclav | 1.2 g | 8-hourly | IV |
| Clarithromycin | 500 mg | BD | PO/IV |
| Trimethoprim | 200 mg | BD | PO avoid with methotrexate or pregnant |
| Nitrofurantoin | 50 mg | BD | PO avoid with methotrexate or pregnant |
| Tazocin (Piperacillin/Tazobactam) | 4.5 g | TDS | IV over 30 minutes |
| Name | Dose | Frequency | Route |
| IV 0.9% N-Saline | 500-1000 mls stat | Titrate to BP and clinical status | Some may need litres. Watch for overload in older patient |
| Methotrexate | 10-20 mg | Weekly | PO avoid Trimethoprim/Allopurinol/co-trimoxazole |
| Name | Dose | Frequency | Route |
| AdCal D3 | 1 tablet | BD | When on steroids |
| Sulfasalazine | 500 mg | QDS | PO |
| Pabrinex (High Potency Vials) | Ampoules 1 and 2 | TDS for 3 days | Slow IV |
| Lactulose | 10-30 mls | OD to TDS | PO |
| Name | Dose | Frequency | Route |
| Cefotaxime | 2 g | QDS review after 7 days | IV for Bacterial meningitis |
| Aciclovir | 10 mg/kg | TDS until PCR negative usually 14 days | Slow IV over 1 hour for HSV Encephalitis |
| Dexamethasone | 10 mg | QDS for 4 days | IV for Bacterial meningitis |
| TED Stockings | One pair | Continuous | Caution if history of peripheral vascular disease |
| Name | Dose | Frequency | Route |
| Oxygen | High flow 15L/min with non rebreather target 94-98%. If COPD then 4 L Nasal specs target 88-92% | Continuous titrate to O2 sats | Monitor Patient, Sats and ABG |
| Lorazepam | 4 mg | stat and may be repeated after 10 minutes | Slow IV over 2 mins for Status epilepticus |
| Midazolam | 10 mg | stat | Buccal for Status epilepticus |
| Diazepam | 10 mg | stat | PR for Status epilepticus |
| Phenytoin (Loading dose) | 20 mg/kg | stat | Slow IV over 30-60 mins on cardiac monitor |
| Phenytoin (Maintenance dose) | 100 mg | TDS | PO/IV |