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A 45-year-old man presents with fever, rigors and dysuria. He has flank tenderness and appears unwell. Urinalysis shows nitrites and leukocytes. You suspect acute pyelonephritis. He can tolerate oral medications and has no vomiting. According to Therapeutic Guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial oral antibiotic?

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