16th February 2025

A 75-year-old lady attends the Ambulatory Care Unit with lower leg cellulitis.

A 75-year-old lady attends the Ambulatory Care Unit with lower leg cellulitis. She has a background of varicose veins, hypertension, atrial fibrillation and type 2 diabetes mellitus. She has had a previous anaphylactic reaction to amoxicillin, confirmed with skin prick testing.

Her drug history includes amlodipine, warfarin, metformin and gliclazide.

Observations: HR 105, BP 150/91, saturations 95% on air, RR 14, temperature 38.5.

Which of the following antibiotics could be safely given to this lady?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.