Dosage and drug of choice for primary syphilis: September 2012
Correct Answer: Benzathine penicillin (2.4 mega units deep IM)
Description: Ans. B i.e. Benzathine penicillin (2.4 mega units deep IM) Treatment of syphilis Primary or secondary syphilis - Benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units intramuscularly (IM) in a single dose Early latent syphilis - Benzathine penicillin G 2.4 million units IM in a single dose Late latent syphilis or latent syphilis of unknown duration - Benzathine penicillin G 7.2 million units total, administered as 3 doses of 2.4 million units IM each at 1-week intervals Pregnancy - Treatment appropriate to the stage of syphilis is recommended. In patients with a history of penicillin allergy, skin testing is recommended.
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