A 22-year-old female with severe tonsillitis requires antibiotics. She is on the combined oral contraceptive. Which antibiotic may reduce contraceptiv...

Question

A 22-year-old female with severe tonsillitis requires antibiotics. She is on the combined oral contraceptive. Which antibiotic may reduce contraceptive effectiveness if used >3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Rifampicin

Answer

Penicillin V

Answer

Amoxicillin

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Clarithromycin

Answer

Cephalexin

MCQ (SBA): Pharmacology & Prescribing

A 22-year-old female with severe tonsillitis requires antibiotics. She is on the combined oral contraceptive. Which antibiotic may reduce contraceptive effectiveness if used >3 weeks?