Lesson 7. Epididymitis Table of ContentsEpididymitisReferencesTables PDF ShareTablesTable 1. 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines: EpididymitisTreatment of Epididymitis Recommended for acute epididymitis most likely caused by chlamydia or gonorrhea CeftriaxoneCeftriaxoneTradename:Rocephin500 mg* IM in a single dose for persons weighing <150 kgDoxycyclineDoxycyclineTradename:Doryx, Vibramycin100 mg orally 2 times/day for 10 days+Note: *For persons weighing ≥150 kg, ceftriaxone 1 g IM should be administered. Recommended for acute epididymitis most likely caused by chlamydia, gonorrhea, or enteric organisms (men who practice insertive anal sex) CeftriaxoneCeftriaxoneTradename:Rocephin500 mg* IM in a single dose for persons weighing <150 kgLevofloxacinLevofloxacinTradename:Levaquin500 mg orally once daily for 10 days+Note: *For persons weighing ≥150 kg, ceftriaxone 1 g IM should be administered. Recommended for acute epididymitis most likely caused by enteric organisms only LevofloxacinLevofloxacinTradename:Levaquin500 mg orally once daily for 10 daysSource: Workowski KA, Bachmann LH, Chan PA, et al. Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. Epididymitis. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2021;70(No. RR-4):1-187. [2021 STI Treatment Guidelines] Share by e-mail From:Enter your e-mail address To: Enter the e-mail address of the recipient Your Message: Check-On-LearningQuestionsThe Check-on-Learning Questions are short and topic related. They are meant to help you stay on track throughout each lesson and check your understanding of key concepts.You must be signed in to customize your interaction with these questions.
