GuidelinesPrimary Care STG
Lower Abdominal Pain (LAP)
Sexual Transmitted Infections
ICD-10 Code: N73.9
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*if severe penicillin allergy, i.e. angioedema, anaphylactic shock or bronchospasm, omit ceftriaxone and increase azithromycin dose to:
- Azithromycin, oral, 2 g as a single dose
For ceftriaxone IM injection: Dissolve 250 mg in 0.9 mL lidocaine 1% without epinephrine (adrenaline)
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare Level, 2024 Edition