Acute Infective Exacerbation of COPD
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland
Treat exacerbations promptly with antibiotics if purulent sputum
and increased shortness of breath
and/or increased sputum volume.
Consider sputum sample for culture and delayed prescription.
Drug details
Amoxicillin
500mg 3 x daily
5 days
Penicillin Allergy:
Doxycycline
(not suitable for those under 12 years)
200mg on Day 1
then 100mg daily
5 days