Antibiotics for STDs
When treating sexually transmitted infections (STIs), various antibiotics are prescribed based on the specific infection. Here is a list of common antibiotics used for the treatment of bacterial STIs:
List of Antibiotics for STDs
- Chlamydia
- Doxycycline: 100 mg orally twice daily for 7 days
- Azithromycin: 1 g orally in a single dose
- Amoxicillin (for pregnant women): 500 mg orally three times daily for 7 days
- Gonorrhea
- Ceftriaxone: 500 mg intramuscular injection (often combined with doxycycline for suspected co-infection with chlamydia)
- Syphilis
- Benzathine Penicillin G: Intramuscular injection (primary, secondary, or latent syphilis)
- Alternatives for penicillin-allergic patients include doxycycline or tetracycline.
- Trichomoniasis
- Metronidazole: 2 g orally in a single dose
- Tinidazole: 2 g orally in a single dose
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Combination therapy typically includes Ceftriaxone, Doxycycline, and Metronidazole for comprehensive treatment.
These antibiotics are highly effective against bacterial STIs and are often administered in specific doses depending on the infection and the patient’s condition. It’s important to complete the full course of antibiotics and follow up with testing to ensure the infection is cleared.