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What medication should be taken for gonorrhea ?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Ceftriaxone: A shot of Ceftriaxone is the recommended treatment.

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Answered 12/29/2022

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Rocephin/Zithromax: A one time dose of 250 mg of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) injected into the muscles as well as 1g of azithromycin (Zithromax) should be taken by mouth when there is a confirmed diagnosis of gonorrhea.

Answered 7/17/2017

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