Treating Chlamydia

Table 1: Treatment Choices in Adults Infected with Chlamydia and its Alternatives

Treatment choice	Regimen
First line	T. Azithromycin 1 g as a single dose OR C. Doxycycline 100 mg BD X 7days
Second line	C. Ofloxacin 300 mg BD X 7days OR T. Levofloxacin 500 mg OD X 7days OR T. EES 800 mg QID X 7days OR T. Erythromycin 500 mg QID X 7days

Table 2: Treatment Choices in Adults Infected with Chlamydia in pregnancy 

Treatment choice	Regimen
First line	T. Azithromycin 1 g as a single dose
Second line	C. Amoxicillin 500 mg TDS X 7days OR T. Erythromycin 500 mg QID X 7days OR T. Erythromycin 250 mg QID X 14days OR T. EES 800 mg QID X 7days OR T. EES 400 mg QID X 14days

References:

1. UpToDate. Available from: http://www.uptodate.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/contents/treatment-of-chlamydia-trachomatis-infection?source=search_result&search=chlamydia&selectedTitle=1%7E150

2. CDC. Available from http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/chlamydial-infections.htm