Many patients with strep throat get an antibiotic dosed more frequently than necessary

November 2012

Many patients with strep throat get an antibiotic dosed more frequently than necessary.

Group A streptococci are still very sensitive to penicillins...and once- or twice-daily dosing is usually enough.

For most kids, give 10 days of penicillin 250 mg twice daily...or amoxicillin 50 mg/kg ONCE daily, up to 1 g/day.

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Asthma controversy about whether long-acting beta-agonists (salmeterol, etc) should be stopped once asthma is controlled
Cardiology bigger push to limit NSAIDs after an MI INDEFINITELY
Cardiology myths about aspirin
Infectious Diseases Many patients with strep throat get an antibiotic dosed more frequently than necessary
Diabetes Treating diabetes in the elderly brings up challenges
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Hepatitis C hepatitis C testing for ALL baby boomers
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Thyroid Disorders the best way to take levothyroxine
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