Treatments for Syphilis
Treatments for Syphilis
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources
for Syphilis
includes the following list.
Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment
or change in treatment plans.
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Drugs and Medications used to treat Syphilis:
Note:You must always seek professional medical advice about any prescription drug, OTC drug, medication, treatment
or change in treatment plans.
Some of the different medications used in the treatment of Syphilis include:
- Macrolide antibiotics
- Azithromycin
- Zithromax
- Clarithromycin
- Biaxin
- Biaxin XL
- Biaxin XL Pac
- Erythromycin
- Apo-Erythro Base
- Apo-Erythro E-C
- Apo-Erytrho-ES
- Apo-Erythro-S
- E.E.S
- E.E.S. 200
- E.E.S. 400
- E-Mycin Controlled Release
- E-MycinE
- E-Mycin 333
- Eramycin
- Erybid
- ERYC
- EryPed
- Eryphar
- Ery-Tab
- Erythrocin
- Erythromid
- Ethril
- ETS-2%
- Ilosone
- Ilotycin
- Novo-Rythro
- PCE
- Pediamycin
- Pediazole
- PMS-Erythromycin
- Robimycin
- SK-Erythromycin
- Wyamycin E
- Wyamycin S
- Penicillin G Benzathine
- Bicillin L-A
- Bencelin
- Benzanil
- Benzetacil
Hospital statistics for Syphilis:
These medical statistics relate to hospitals, hospitalization and Syphilis:
- 0.0001% (15) of hospital consultant episodes were for early syphilis in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 87% of hospital consultant episodes for early syphilis required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 67% of hospital consultant episodes for early syphilis early syphilis were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 33% of hospital consultant episodes for early syphilis early syphilis were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Discussion of treatments for Syphilis:
Syphilis, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID (Excerpt)
Syphilis usually is treated with penicillin, administered by
injection. Other antibiotics can be used for patients allergic to
penicillin. A person usually can no longer transmit syphilis 24
hours after beginning therapy. Some people, however, do not
respond to the usual doses of penicillin. Therefore, it is
important that people being treated for syphilis have periodic
blood tests to check that the infectious agent has been completely
destroyed. Persons with neurosyphilis may need to be retested for
up to two years after treatment. In all stages of syphilis, proper
treatment will cure the disease, but in late syphilis, damage
already done to body organs cannot be reversed. (Source: excerpt from Syphilis, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID)
Syphilis: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Syphilis is usually treated with penicillin or other antibiotics. In
all stages of syphilis, proper treatment will cure the disease, but in
late syphilis, damage already done to body organs cannot be reversed. (Source: excerpt from Syphilis: NWHIC)
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Syphilis:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Treatment of choice is administration of penicillin I.M. or I.V. depending on the infection’s stage. After therapy, follow-up RPR tests are usually done to check for adequacy of treatment. The nonpregnant patient who is allergic to penicillin may be treated with tetracycline or doxycycline. Nonpenicillin therapy for latent or late syphilis should be used only after neurosyphilis has been excluded. Tetracycline is contraindicated in the pregnant woman because it causes discoloration of the infant’s teeth. If a pregnant woman with syphilis is allergic to penicillin, desensitization is recommended to permit the use of penicillin.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Genital lesions in the male:
Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
Explain to the patient how to use prescribed ointments or creams. Advise him to use a heat lamp to dry moist lesions or to take sitz baths to relieve crusting and itching. Also, instruct him to report any changes in the lesions.
Explain to male patients that condoms effectively prevent many STDs when used correctly. Advise them to use a new condom for each coitus; to avoid damaging the condom with a sharp object, such as fingernails or teeth; to put the condom on the erect penis before any genital contact; to use only water-based lubricants; to hold the condom firmly while withdrawing the penis; to always withdraw the penis while it’s still erect to avoid premature condom loss; and to check the expiration date on the individual condom packet. Teach the patient that hormonal contraceptives, diaphragms, foams, and jellies don’t protect against STDs.
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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006
Syphilis:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
Administration of penicillin I.M. is the treatment of choice. For early syphilis, treatment may consist of a single injection of penicillin G benzathine I.M. (2.4 million units). Syphilis of more than 1 year’s duration should be treated with penicillin G benzathine I.M. (2.4 million units/week for 3 weeks).
Nonpregnant patients who are allergic to penicillin may be treated with oral tetracycline or doxycycline for 15 days for early syphilis and for 30 days for late infections. Nonpenicillin therapy for latent or late syphilis should be used only after neurosyphilis has been excluded. Tetracycline is contraindicated in pregnant women. Patients who receive treatment must abstain from sexual contact until the syphilis sores are completely healed.
CLINICAL TIP: Rashes from secondary syphilis will clear up without treatment.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Genital lesions in the male:
Patient counseling
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
Explain to the patient how to use prescribed ointments or creams. Advise him to use a heat lamp to dry moist lesions or to take sitz baths to relieve crusting and itching. Also, instruct him to report any changes in the lesions.
Explain to male patients that condoms effectively prevent many STDs when used correctly. Advise them to use a new condom for each coitus; to avoid damaging the condom with sharp objects, such as fingernails or teeth; to put the condom on the erect penis before any genital contact; to use only water-based lubricants; to hold the condom firmly while withdrawing the penis; to always withdraw the penis while it’s still erect to avoid premature condom loss; and to check the expiration date on the individual condom packet. Instruct the patient that hormonal contraceptives, diaphragms, foams, and jellies don’t protect against STDs.
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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007
Genital lesions, male:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Screen every patient with penile lesions for STDs, using the dark-field examination and the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) test.
▪ Prepare the patient for a biopsy to confirm or rule out penile cancer if indicated.
▪ Provide emotional support, especially if cancer is suspected.
▪ To prevent cross-contamination, wash your hands before and after every patient contact.
▪ Wear gloves when handling urine or performing catheter care.
▪ Dispose of all needles carefully, and double-bag all material contaminated by secretions.
Patient teaching
▪ Explain to the patient the use of creams and ointments.
▪ Discuss methods to reduce crusting and itching.
▪ Emphasize the lesion changes the patient should report.
▪ Discuss and teach the proper use of condoms and safer sex practices.
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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007
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