MedBalans

COPD exacerbation (when antibiotics indicated)

Adults · verify locally

Inpatient / outpatient

First line

  • Amoxicillin/clavulanate · p.o.

    875/125 mg PO bid

Alternatives

  • Doxycycline · p.o.

    100 mg PO bid

  • Azithromycin · p.o.

    500 mg day 1, then 250 mg daily ×4

Duration

5 days

  • • GOLD COPD (2025)