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Suggest Medication To Treat Gonorrhea

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Posted on Fri, 25 Nov 2016
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Question : what medicine to use when you have gonorrhea
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
ceftriaxone with azithromycin

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

the currently recommended regimen for most patients is ceftriaxone 250mg (single intramuscular dose) and azithromycin 1 gram (single dose by mouth). Both drugs have to be used for effective treatment. Remember to ask your doctor for the best regimen for your particular case.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Medication To Treat Gonorrhea

Brief Answer: ceftriaxone with azithromycin Detailed Answer: Hello, the currently recommended regimen for most patients is ceftriaxone 250mg (single intramuscular dose) and azithromycin 1 gram (single dose by mouth). Both drugs have to be used for effective treatment. Remember to ask your doctor for the best regimen for your particular case. Kind Regards!