DOC K'S MEDICINE LIST (Very Exstensive List) The Best I've seen...

Thank you Doc K Posted on Self Reliant Network: April 11, 2012 The following posts are something I put together over the last few months in my (rare) spare time. I am often asked: What medicines should I have on hand at my house? Which medicines should I have for TEOTWAWKI? What medicines should I have that I can purchase without a prescription? What medicines should I have if I had access to any prescription medication? What I wanted to do was assemble a list of medications that are important in everyday life for me as a Family Medicine physician. Some are common. Some are not so common. Some are used to treat common problems. Some would only be used to treat rare problems. At this point all medicines listed are for adults. I will try and get to pediatric dosing next. I do not talk about life expectancy for any medication. The U.S. Military is currently conducting extensive testing with the FDA to examine the shelf life of medications. None of that data is public information. I have tried to gain access to the database for my own knowledge being in the military… I was denied. I think it is safe to say that most medications can be safely used after the expiration date. There are some notable exceptions that can be deadly. I do not know what all of these deadly exceptions are, so I will not elaborate. If in doubt, throw it out (or at least weigh the risks vs. benefits of using expired medications). This list is long but not exhaustive. I tried to be selective so as to not overwhelm someone trying to assemble a home pharmacy, but I also wanted to include commonly used (or commonly heard of) medications. Depending on where you live (in the USA or not), some medications may or may not be available or may be sold under a different trade name. I have medications listed by Major Category in each post. The medicines are listed by their generic name followed by the trade name if available or examples. The next line is the indication for the medicine (what it is supposed to be used for). Under this is the regular dosing of the medication and, if available, the maximum dose. **If you notice an error, please let me know so that I can check it and correct it if needed. If you notice a glaring absence of an important medication, please let me know so I can add it as well. KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS I tried to avoid using abbreviations as much as possible, but a few are so easy to use… PO = Per Oral (this means by mouth) OTC = Over The Counter (this means you can buy this without a prescription) OBLIGATORY COVER MY BUTT COMMENT: I have gone to school for many years and have trained for many years to prescribe medications. You most likely have not. This is not meant to insult, but to show the importance and potentially dangerous effects of using any and all medications. This list is only a list. This is not a prescription. This is not a diagnosis. I may have some errors in this list, although I have tried to be as accurate as possible. I am in no way responsible for the use or misuse of this list. This list should not be used in place of utilizing a properly trained healthcare practitioner. That would be foolish and potentially life-threatening. Use at your own risk. I do not knowingly own any stock or have any financial ties to any pharmaceutical or medication producing company that is or is not mentioned in this list. As always… Hope this helps, Doc K PAIN MEDICATIONS You should have the OTC meds at a minimum. If you have prescription strength pain meds, caution should always be used. Overdose is easy. I have included Migraine medications in this section as well. There are many Migraine meds out there; this is just a sampling. OVER THE COUNTER Acetominophen (Tylenol) Pain, Fever 500 mg - 1,000 mg PO every 3-6 hrs (max 4,000mg in 24 hrs) Ibuprofen (Motrin) Pain, Fever 400 mg - 800 mg PO every 4-8 hrs (max 3,200 mg in 24 hrs) Aspirin Pain, Fever 325 mg - 650 mg PO every 2-4 hrs (max 4,000 mg in 24 hrs); Heart attack: 325 mg chewed (edit: archer: added this from later in thread) Naproxen sodium (Aleve) Pain 200 mg PO every 8-12 hrs (max 600 mg per 24 hrs) PRESCRIPTION Naproxen (Naprosyn) Pain 500 mg PO initially, then 250 mg every 6-8 hrs (max 1250 mg per 24 hrs) Tramadol (Ultram) Pain 50 mg - 100 mg PO every 4-6 hrs (max 400 mg per 24 hrs; may need to titrate up) Tylenol-3 (acetaminophen 300 mg / codeine 30 mg) Pain 1-2 tabs PO every 4-6 hrs; with food (max 4,000 mg acetaminophen in 24 hrs) Percocet Pain Dosing varies Lortab Pain Dosing varies Darvocet N 100 (acetaminophen 650 mg / propoxyphene napsylate 100 mg) Pain 1 tab PO every 4 hrs (max 6 tabs per 24 hrs) Fentanyl Pain 50 mcg - 100 mcg IV/IM every 1-2 hrs Morphine sulfate Pain 2.5 mg - 10 mg SC/IM/IV every 2-6 hrs Ketorolac (Toradol) Pain 30-60 mg IM (max 120 mg per 24 hrs) Sumatriptan (Imitrex) - Oral Migraines Oral: 25-50 mg (with fluids); May repeat in 2 hours (max dose 200 mg in 24 hrs) Sumatriptan (Imitrex) - Intranasal Migraines Intranasal: 5-20 mg in one nostril; May repeat in 2 hours (max dose 40 mg in 24 hrs) Sumatriptan (Imitrex) - Sub Cutaneous Migraines SubQ: Up to 6 mg; May repeat in 1 hour (max dose 2 injections in 24 hrs) Rizatriptan (Maxalt) - Oral Tablet or Oral Dissolving Tablet Migraines 5-10 mg PO; May repeat in 2 hours (max dose 30 mg in 24 hrs) GI MEDICATIONS Lots of stuff in here from dehydration to heartburn to motion sickness. Note: Constipation is not a joke. It can make your life miserable and could lead to serious medical problems. If we ever have a TEOTWAWKI scenario, many people will get constipated from the drastic changes in everyday life. Be proactive and eat some fiber. 1-3 bowel movements a day is normal. 25-30 grams of fiber a day is your goal. Try to get there now… slowly. OVER THE COUNTER Oral Re-Hydration Salts (electrolyte replacement mix: Gatorade, etc.) Dehydration Use as directed on packaging Loperimide (Imodium) Diarrhea 4 mg PO x 1 dose; then 2 mg PO after each loose stool (max 16 mg in 24 hrs) Pepto Bismol Diarrhea CHEWABLE TABS: 2 tabs PO every 30-60 minutes (max 16 tabs in 24 hrs) Simethicone (Gas-X) Gas 1-2 tabs PO (max 6 tabs in 24 hrs) Calcium Carbonate (Tums, Rolaids, Maalox) Heartburn Tums: 2-4 tabs PO (Tums: Max 15 tabs per 24 hrs); Rolaids: 1-2 tabs PO (may repeat hourly if symptoms return) Ranitidine (Zantac) Heartburn/Reflux, Allergic Reactions 150 mg PO every 12-24 hrs (max 300 mg in 24 hrs) Famotidine (Pepcid AC) Heartburn/Reflux, Allergic Reactions 20-40 mg PO twice a day (max 80 mg in 24 hrs) Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia 400mg/5ml) Heartburn/Constipation LIQUID: Heartburn - 5-15 mL as needed up to 4 times/day; Constipation - 30-60 mL at bedtime Magnesium Hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia 311mg Tabs) Heartburn/Constipation TABLETS: Heartburn - 2-4 tablets needed up to 4 times/day; Constipation - 8 tablets at bedtime Docusate (Colace) Constipation 100 mg PO twice a day Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (Miralex) Constipation 17 g of powder (~1 heaping tablespoon) dissolved in 4-8 ounces of beverage, once daily; do not use for >2 weeks Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Constipation ORAL: 5-15 mg PO at bedtime (max 30 mg per 24 hrs); RECTAL: 10 mg rectally one time Enema kit Constipation Use as directed on packaging Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) Nausea, Motion Sickness 50-100 mg PO every 4-6 hours (max: 400 mg in 24 hrs) Meclizine (Bonine) Nausea, Motion Sickness 25-50 mg PO (max 100 mg per 24 hrs) Prochlorperazine (Compazine) suppositories Nausea, Vomiting 25 mg rectally twice daily Promethazine (Phenergan) suppositories Nausea, Vomiting, Allergic reaction 12.5-25 mg rectally twice daily Activated charcoal Poisoning 25-100 g PO as a single dose Preparation H Hemorrhoids Use as directed on packaging PRESCRIPTION Esomeprazole (Nexium) Heartburn/Reflux 20 mg - 40 mg PO every 12-24 hrs; take 1 hr before meal (max 80 mg per 24 hrs) Ondansetron Oral dissolving tablet (Zofran ODT) Nausea 4-8 mg PO every 8 hrs (max 24 mg per 24 hrs) Scopolamine Patch (Transderm Scop) Motion Sickness Apply 1 patch behind the ear at least 4 hours prior to exposure and every 3 days as needed Dicyclomine (Bentyl) Abdominal Cramping / Irritable Bowel Syndrome 20-40 mg by mouth every 6 hours as needed for cramping (max 160 mg per 24 hours)« Last Edit: March 28, 2010, 06:01:17 PM by lvschant » Logged 'But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.' ALLERGY MEDICATIONS Allergies can range from annoying to life threatening. There have been other posts about alternatives to an Epi-Pen. I include Asthma medications in the Repiratory section. Also note that some of these medications are used for other purposes. Keep this in mind when stocking your pharmacy. If one drug can do more than one job, consider it strongly. OVER THE COUNTER Sinus Rinse (Neil Med) Allergies Use as directed on box (1-2 rinses per day) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Allergic Reactions, Motion Sickness, Insomnia 25 mg - 50 mg PO every 4-6 hrs (max 100 mg per dose; max 400 mg per 24 hrs) Loratidine (Claritin) Allergies, Allergic Reaction 10 mg PO every 24 hrs (max 20 mg per 24 hrs for a few days) Ceterizine (Zyrtec) Allergies, Allergic Reaction 5-10 mg PO every 24 hrs (max 10 mg per 24 hrs) Ranitidine (Zantac) Heartburn/Reflux, Allergic Reactions 150 mg PO every 12-24 hrs (max 300 mg in 24 hrs) Epinephrine Inhaled (Primatene Mist) Allergic Reaction, Asthma One inhalation, may repeat after one minute; wait 3 hours before using again PRESCRIPTION Epi-Pen Anaphylactic Reaction (respiratory compromise) 0.3 mg IM x 1 dose; May repeat Epi-Pen Jr Anaphylactic Reaction (respiratory compromise) 0.15 mg IM x 1 dose; May repeat Epinephrine vials with needles Anaphylactic Reaction 0.1-0.5 mg (1:1000 soln) SC/IM every 5-15 minutes (Max 1 mg per dose) Epinephrine vials with needles Severe Asthma Attack 0.1-0.5 mg (1:1000 soln) SC/IM every 20 minutes - 4 hrs (Max 1 mg per dose) Prednisone Severe Asthma Attack; Many other reasons 40-80 mg PO every 12-24 hrs (max 80 mg per 24 hrs) RESPIRATORY MEDICATIONS The OTC meds are mainly for common cold issues. The prescription meds are Asthma medications. Antibiotics are addressed below. OVER THE COUNTER Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) Nasal congestion 30-60 mg every 4-6 hours (max 240 mg/24 hours) Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE) Nasal congestion 10-20 mg every 4 hours Oxymetazoline (Afrin) - Decongestant nasal spray Nasal congestion 2-3 sprays into each nostril twice daily (not to exceed 3 days) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Allergic Reactions, rhinorrhea 25 mg - 50 mg PO every 4-6 hrs (max 100 mg per dose; max 400 mg per 24 hrs) Loratidine (Claritin) Allergies, rhinorrhea 10 mg PO every 24 hrs (max 20 mg per 24 hrs for a few days) Guaifenesin (Mucinex) Cough, phlegm 600 mg tablets: 1-2 tabs PO every 12 hrs (Max 4 tabs per 24 hrs) Dextromethorphan (Robitussin) Cough 10-20 mg every 4 hours or 30 mg every 6-8 hours (max 120 mg/day) Cough Drops Cough varies Sore throat spray (Chloraseptic) Sore throat Use as directed on packaging Dayquil Cold/flu - combo of above meds Use as directed on packaging Nyquil Cold/flu/sleep - combo of above meds Use as directed on packaging PRESCRIPTION Albuterol Inhaled (Proventil HFA) Asthma wheezing (bronchospasm) 2 puffs inhaled every 4-6 hrs (max 12 puffs per day) Levalbuterol Inhaled (Xopenex) Asthma wheezing (bronchospasm) 2 puffs inhaled every 4-6 hrs (max 12 puffs per day)SLEEP MEDICATIONS I debated for some time about including sleep medications in this topic. However, I decided to put them in after all, because sleep is so important. Between simple things like travel and time zone changes, a person can easily lose focus and emotional stability without proper sleep. If you are not sleeping well, nothing seems right, and hope is low. So I included these medications. OVER THE COUNTER Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Insomnia - great place to start for insomnia 25 mg - 50 mg PO every 4-6 hrs (max 100 mg per dose; max 400 mg per 24 hrs) PRESCRIPTION Zolpidem (Ambien) Insomnia - best for sleep initiation problems 5-10 mg PO at bedtime (max 10 mg per 24 hrs) Zolpidem Continuous Release (Ambien CR) Insomnia - best for sleep maintenance problems 12.5 mg PO at bedtime (max 12.5 mg per 24 hrs) Eszopiclone (Lunesta) Insomnia - alternative to Ambien CR 2 mg PO at bedtime (max 3 mg per 24 hrs) Trazodone Insomnia 25-50 mg PO at bedtime (may gradually work up to max of 200 mg at bedtime) Tamazepam (Restoril) Insomnia - can be used with Ambien if needed 15-30 mg PO at bedtime Modafinil (Provigil) Fatigue / Narcolepsy 200-400 mg by mouth one time per day (max 400 mg per 24 hrs)TOPICAL SKIN MEDICATIONS There are a ton of medications for the skin. I only included ones that I commonly use or recommend. That doesn’t mean that others are not just as good. Specifically, I do want to mention the multiple antibiotic ointments (Polysporin, Neosporin). Recent research has shown that these are not as good as single antibiotic ointments (like Bacitracin). Also, Neosporin has a high rate of causing allergic-type skin reactions. OVER THE COUNTER Diaper Cream (Balmex, Desitin) Heat Rashes, Chaffing Apply topically to affected area 1-3 times per day Aloe Vera Burns, Sunburns Apply topically to affected area in thin layer 3-4 times per day Topical Benzocaine (Anbisol, Orajel) Cold sores, Stings, Burns, Sunburns Apply topically to affected area in thin layer 3-4 times per day Topical Lidocaine Sting/Burn Relief Sprays (Safetec, Solarcaine, etc.) Burns, Bites Use as directed on packaging Topical Antihistamines (Benadryl Cream) Itching Apply topically to affected area up to 3-4 times per day Hydrocortisone Topical Steroid 1% (Cortaid, Cortizone) Rash Apply topically to affected area 2-4 times per day Topical Antifungals (Tinactin, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Micotin) Ringworm, Athletes foot, Jock itch, etc. Apply topically to affected area 1-2 times per day Bacitracin (topical antibiotic) Topical antiseptic Apply topically to affected area 1-5 times per day Silver sulfadiazine 1% cream (Silvadene) Topical antiseptic, Burns Apply topically to affected area 1-2 times per day Zanfel Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac Scrub onto affected area for 15 seconds, rinse with water; May repeat until no itching remains PRESCRIPTION Mupirocin (Bactroban) Topical skin infections (e.g. Impetigo) Apply topically to affected area 3 times per day - watch closely for worsening Topical Steroid (Multiple Higher Potency Meds Available) Rash Apply topically to affected area 2-4 times per day MISCELLANEOUS MEDICATIONS Just a couple of things that didn’t fit easily into any other category. Ammonia Smelling Salts Passing out Use as directed on packaging Clotting Agents (QuikClot Combat Gauze) Massive hemorrhage (bleeding) Unroll gauze and pack in wound; hold with pressure - GET TO HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE ASAP! Acetazolamide (Diamox) Acute Mountain Sickness Prevention 250 mg PO twice a day (24-48 hrs before ascent, 48 hours after arrival at altitude)ENDOCRINE MEDICATIONS I included the thyroid protection medication here for the almost impossibly needed use after radiation exposure. If you have Diabetes or Thyroid problems, make sure you have plenty of medications on hand. A short term disaster (e.g. a hurricane) can cause a city to shut down for a week. This can lead to death if a person is not prepared. OVER THE COUNTER Potassium Iodide (ThyroSafe = 65 mg Tabs, ThyroShield=65 mg per mL) Thyroid protection after radiation event Adults 130 mg (2 tabs) PO per day until significant radiation exposure has passed; Childrens Dosing: <1 month: 16.5 mg PO every 24 hrs (1/4 tab) 1mo-3yrs: 32.5 mg PO every 24 hrs (1/2 tab) 3-12 yrs: 65 mg PO every 24 hrs (1 tab) PRESCRIPTION Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid) Thyroid hormone replacement Use as directed for Hypothyroidism Glucose tabs (many brands out there) Hypoglycemia 3-4 tablets PO as needed (Use as directed on packaging) Glucose paste (Glutose paste) Hypoglycemia Use as directed on packaging Insulin Diabetes glucose control Use as directed for Diabetes EYE MEDICATIONS Eye injuries and infections need to be evaluated quickly. If you are able, seek expert help. OVER THE COUNTER Rewetting Eye Drops Dry eyes, Eye irritation Use as directed on packaging PRESCRIPTION Erythromycin Ophthalmic 0.5% Ointment Bacterial eye infections Apply 1 cm ribbon of ointment to affected eye(s) 4-6x per day for 7-10 days Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Ointment Bacterial eye infections Apply 1 cm ribbon of ointment to affected eye(s) 3x per day for 2 days then twice a day for 5 days DENTAL MEDICATIONS Dental pain after a chipped tooth, cavity, or lost filling/cap can be very painful. These are great items to have on hand in a bug out bag as well as at home. OVER THE COUNTER Temporary Filling Material (Cavit) Loss of filling, crown, new cavity Clean tooth, dry tooth, pack with temporary filling as directed, seek higher level of care ASAP Temporary Filling Material (Intermediate Restorative Material) Loss of filling, crown, new cavity Clean tooth, dry tooth, pack with temporary filling as directed, seek higher level of care ASAP Temporary Filling Material (Express Putty) Loss of filling, crown, new cavity Clean tooth, dry tooth, pack with temporary filling as directed, seek higher level of care ASAP Zinc oxide powder Loss of filling, crown, new cavity Can mix with oil of cloves to make a paste to temporarily fill Paraffin (dental wax) stick Loss of filling, crown, new cavity Can muse to temporarily fill Oil of Cloves (Eugenol) Tooth pain from loss of filling, crown, or cavity Apply one drop of oil of cloves to affected tooth; cover with wax or temporary filling; Alternatively, soak a cotton ball with mixture of a few drops Oil of Cloves and cooking oil and place on tooth - Either one provides temporary tooth pain relief Kenalog in Orabase Oral ulcer or painful oral lesion Press a small dab (about 1/4 inch) to the lesion until a thin film develops - use only enough to coat the lesion with a thin film.ANTIVIRAL MEDICATION If there is going to be one huge worldwide event that leads to TEOTWAWKI, the most likely is a viral pandemic. There is not a lot you can do to treat a virus, but Elderberry has shown some promising results in recent research. I included treatment and prophylactic doses of the most common prescription anti-flu medications we have currently available. OVER THE COUNTER Elderberry Extract (Sambucol) Influenza prevention/treatment Use as directed on packaging PRESCRIPTION Zanamivir (Relenza) - TREATMENT Influenza Treatment Two inhalations (10 mg total) twice daily for 5 days. Doses should be spaced by ~12 hours. Begin within 48 hrs of signs or symptoms. Zanamivir (Relenza) - PROPHYLAXIS Influenza Prophylaxis Two inhalations (10 mg) once daily for 10 days. Begin within 36 hrs following onset of symptoms in index case; Community outbreak: Two inhalations (10 mg) once daily for 28 days. Begin within 5 days of outbreak. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) - TREATMENT Influenza Treatment 75 mg PO twice daily initiated within 2 days of onset of symptoms; duration of treatment: 5 days Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) - PROPHYLAXIS Influenza Prophylaxis 75 mg PO once daily; initiate treatment within 2 days of contact with an infected individual; duration of treatment: 10 days. Community outbreaks, dosing is 75 mg once daily. May be used for up to 6 weeksANTIFUNGAL MEDICATIONS “There is a fungus among us!” Keeping the area clean and dry goes a long way in prevention. OVER THE COUNTER Miconazole (Monistat) Vaginal yeast infections Suppository or Creams (Use as directed on packaging) Topical Antifungals (Tinactin, Lamisil, Lotrimin, Micotin) Ringworm, Athletes foot, Jock itch, etc. Apply topically to affected area 1-2 times per day PRESCRIPTION Nystatin (swish and swallow, cream, or powder) Thrush, Topical skin infections Oral Swish and Swallow formulation - 4 x per day; Cream - Apply topically to affected area 2-3 times per day; Use powder for moist areas Oral Antifungals Nail fungal infections, Severe fungal infections Use as directed (based on the medication); Should only be used if proper lab work is availableANTIBIOTIC MEDICATIONS I debated about putting this section in here. There are so many antibiotics on the market. Some are extremely expensive. All ones designed for humans are prescription only. I will not go into the use of antibiotics sold for animals… because I just don’t know enough about that to talk about it. I first list common infections and the antibiotics that can be used. The antibiotics are basically placed in order of preference/usefulness for that infection. Yes, you can treat many of these infections with other antibiotics. I tried to keep it simple, and I tried to keep it with oral antibiotics only. If you need IV antibiotics, you should be in a hospital or under the care of a professional. Following the list of infections, I have the actual antibiotics listed with the dosages following (for each specific infection type). Again, not all indications and dosages are listed. But this will give you a good start. INFECTIONS Strep Throat Penicillin V, Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Azithromycin Pneumonia (mild to moderate, uncomplicated) Azithromycin, Amoxicillin, Augmentiin, Doxycycline, Levofloxacin Pneumonia (severe, complicated) IV medication is needed Mild Skin Infections Cephalexin, Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin Moderate Skin Infections EITHER Clindamycin or Penicillin V potassium AND Doxycycline or Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Severe Skin Infections If it is an extensive infection or very rapidly spreading, IV medication is needed Erysipelas (Skin Infection) Mild: Penicillin V potassium or Amoxicillin; Severe: IV medication is needed Bite Wounds (Mild): Animal Bites Augmentin; Doxycyline or Trimeth.-sulfameth. or Penicillin VK PLUS Metronidazole or Clindamycin Bite Wounds (Mild): Human Bites Augmentin; Doxycyline or Trimeth.-sulfameth. or Penicillin VK or Cipro. PLUS Metronidazole or Clindamycin Bite Wounds: Infected IV medication is needed; Surgery is likely needed Bacterial Inner Ear Infections Amoxicillin, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Augmentin Bacterial Outer Ear Infections Cipro HC Otic (ear), Cortisporin Otic Suspension/Solution (ear) Bacterial Eye Infections Erythromycin Ophthalmic, Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Ointment Urinary Tract Infections Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Cephalexin, Doxycycline Kidney Infections Levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole PLUS Amoxicillin Travelers Diarrhea Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, Azithromycin, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Cholera Oral rehydration therapy and/or IV rehydration is first line; Doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin Giardia Metronidazole Serious GI Infections Many of these infections will need IV medications; Milder cases may benefit w/ Augmentin, Ciprofloxacin, Metronidazole Tick-Borne Diseases Doxycycline Anthrax Doxycycline, Levofloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Clindamycin Plague Doxycycline, Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Tetracycline ANTIBIOTICS Amoxicillin (Amoxil) Community Acquired Pneumonia: 500-1,000 mg PO three times daily for 7-10 days Bacterial Inner Ear Infection: Mild-Mod: 500 mg PO twice daily or 250 mg PO three times daily; Severe: 875 mg PO twice daily or 500 mg PO three times daily Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium (Augmentin) Bacterial Inner Ear Infection: 875 mg PO twice daily Acute bacterial sinus infection: Extended release Tablets: Two 1000 mg tablets PO twice daily for 10 days Community Acquired Pneumonia: Extended release Tablets: Two 1000 mg tablets PO twice daily for 7-10 days Skin abscess: 875 mg PO twice daily Bite Wounds (Human/animal): 875 mg PO twice daily or 500 mg PO three times daily Kidney Infection (uncomplicated): 875 mg PO twice daily or 500 mg PO three times daily Diverticulitis, Perirectal abscess: Extended release Tablets: Two 1000 mg tablets PO twice daily for 7-10 days Azithromycin (Zithromax) Mild-to-mod respiratory tract, skin, soft tissue infxns: 500 mg PO in a single loading dose on day 1 followed by 250 mg PO daily on days 2-5 Community Acquired Pneumonia: 500 mg IV daily for at least 2 days, then 500 mg PO daily to complete a 7- to 10-day course of therapy Bacterial Sinus Infection: 500 mg PO daily for 3 days Infectious Diarrhea - Traveler's Diarrhea: 500 mg PO daily for 1-3 days or 1 gram PO in a single dose STD Infections (Chlamydia, Chancroid, Gonorrhea): Chlamydia, Chancroid: 1 gram PO one time; Gonorrhea 2 grams PO one time Cephalexin (Keflex) Mild skin infection (small abscess, boils, etc.): 250 mg PO four times daily (max 4,000 mg in 24 hrs) Moderate skin infection (mastitis, cellulitis, etc.): 500 mg PO four times daily (max 4,000 mg in 24 hrs) Acute bacterial pharyngitis ("Strep throat"): 500 mg PO twice daily for 10 days Uncomplicated Urinary Tract (Bladder) Infections: 500 mg PO twice daily for 7-14 days Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Anthrax (inhalational - prophylaxis): 500 mg PO twice daily for 60 days or 400 mg IV twice daily for 60 days Anthrax (inhalational, GI, skin - treatment): 400 mg IV twice daily initially then transition to 500 mg PO twice daily for total of 60 days Bone/Joint Infection: Mild: 500-750 mg PO or 400 mg IV twice daily for 4-6 weeks; Severe: 400 mg IV three times daily for 4-6 weeks Skin Infections: Mild: 500-750 mg PO or 400 mg IV twice daily for 7-14 days; Severe: 400 mg IV three times daily for 7-14 days Infectious Diarrhea - Travelers Diarrhea: Mild: 750 mg PO x 1 dose; Severe: 500 mg PO twice daily for 3 days Infectious Diarrhea - Shigella or Salmonella: 500 mg PO twice daily for 3-7 days Infectious Diarrhea – Cholera: 1 gram PO x one dose Abdominal Infections (Diverticulitis, Abscess, etc.): 500 mg PO twice daily or 400 mg IV twice daily for 7-14 days Lung Infections: Mild: 500-750 mg PO or 400 mg IV twice daily for 7-14 days; Severe: 400 mg IV three times daily for 7-14 days Typhoid Fever: 500 mg PO twice daily for 10 days Bacterial Sinus Infection: 500 mg PO twice daily for 10 days Urinary Tract (Bladder) / Kidney Infection: Mild: 250 mg PO or 200 mg IV twice daily for 3 days; Severe: 500 mg PO twice daily or 400 mg IV twice daily for 7-14 days Clindamycin (Cleosin) Anthrax: 900 mg IV every 8 hours with ciprofloxacin or doxycycline Bite wounds (canine): 300 mg PO four times daily; take with a fluoroquinolone (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) Skin infections: 150-300 mg PO four times daily; Use with Doxycycline or Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) Severe nose/throat infections: 150-450 mg PO four times daily for at least 7 days (max 1,800 mg per 24 hrs) Doxycycline Tick borne diseases: 100 mg PO twice daily for 14-21 days Infectious Diarrhea – Cholera: 300 mg PO as a single dose STD, Urinary Infections: 100 mg PO/IV twice daily for 7-28 days Lung infections: 100 mg PO/IV twice daily for 7-14 days Anthrax (inhalational - prophylaxis): 100 mg PO/IV twice daily for 60 days (PO preferred) Anthrax (inhalational, GI, skin - treatment): 100 mg PO/IV twice daily for 60 days (IV for initial treatment, then switch to PO) Levofloxacin (Levaquin) Skin Infections: Uncomplicated: 500 mg PO daily for 7-10 days; Complicated: 750 mg PO daily for 7-14 days Lung Infections (community acquired pneumonia): 500 mg PO/IV daily for 7-14 days or 750 mg PO/IV daily for 5 days Lung Infections (serious lung infections/pneumonia): 750 mg PO/IV daily for 7-14 days Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections: 250 mg PO/IV daily for 3 days Complicated: Urinary Tract /Kidney Infections: 250 mg PO/IV daily for 10 days or 750 PO/IV daily for 5 days Anthrax (inhalational): 500 mg PO daily for 60 days beginning ASAP after exposure Metronidazole (Flagyl) Bacterial Vaginosis: 500 mg PO twice daily for 7 days Trichomonas Infection: 250 mg PO three times daily for 7 days or 2 grams PO as a single dose Anaerobic GI Infection (Diverticulitis, Abscess, etc.): 500 mg PO/IV every 6-8 hrs (max dose 4 grams daily) Giardia Infection: 500 mg PO twice daily for 5-7 days Amoeba Infection: 500-750 mg PO three times daily for 5-10 days Penicillin VK (Penicillin V potassium) Acute bacterial pharyngitis ("Strep throat"): 500 mg PO 3-4 times daily for 10 days Skin infections (Erysipelas): 500 mg PO four times daily Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra) DOSING Single Strength (SS) Tablet: Sulfamethoxazole 400 mg and trimethoprim 80 mg Double Strength (DS) Tablet is 2 SS tabs in one tablet USE Urinary Tract /Kidney Infections: 1 DS Tablet PO twice a day for 3-5 days (Mild); for 7-10 days (complicated); for 14 days (Kidney Infection) Infectious Diarrhea - Travelers Diarrhea/Shigella: 1 DS Tablet PO twice a day for 5 days Skin Infections (including MRSA): 1-2 DS Tablets PO twice a day http://selfreliantnetwork11.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/doc-ks-medicine-list-very-exstensive.html