Question

A 41-year-old woman presents with painful, erythematous, hot left lower leg without systemic features. No penicillin allergy. Which first-line antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Flucloxacillin 500 mg-1 g QDS orally

Answer

Co-amoxiclav 625 mg TDS orally

Answer

Clarithromycin 500 mg BD orally

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg BD orally

Answer

Clindamycin 300 mg QDS orally

Practice question

A 41-year-old woman presents with painful, erythematous, hot left lower leg without systemic features. No penicillin allergy. Which first-line antibiotic?