List of Medications for Sexually Transmitted Diseases

This is a continuation of a series that a few of my blog readers suggested that I write on medications for various Diseases. (HBP, Diabetes, high cholesterol, malaria, etc...).

I have a friend and former co-worker who had contacted an STD a few decades ago.  Moreover one of my blog readers suggested I do some research on STD. Here's a list of medications for STD for your information.

1. HIV/AIDS

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors

abacavir, didanosine (ddl), lamivudine (3TC), stavudine (d4T), zalcitabine (ddC), zidovudine (ZDV)

Protease Inhibitors

indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, lopinavir plus ritonavir

Nonnucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors

delavirdine, efavirenz, nevirapine

2. Chlamydia

Antibiotics

azithromycin,erythromycin,doxycycline

3. Gonorrhea

Antibiotics

ceftriaxone, cefixime, ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin
Gonorrhea and chlamydia can occur in tandem, in which event the doctor might prescribe a regimen of ceftriaxone plus doxycycline or azithromycin.

4. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Antibiotics

cefotetan or cefoxitin plus doxycycline, clindamycin plus gentamicin, ofloxacin plus metronidazole  Typically, two antibiotics are prescribed.

5. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Topical Preparations (creams and solutions that the  patient applies directly to the affected area)

imiquimod, podophyllin, podofilox, fluorouracil (5-FU), trichloroacetic acid (TCA), interferon

6. Genital Herpes

Antivirals

acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir

7. Syphilis

Antibiotics

penicillin—doxycycline or tetracycline only if allergic to penicillin

Source: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/sexually-transmitted/Pages/Medications-for-Sexually-Transmitted-Infections.aspx 

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