Antibiotics recommended for exacerbations of bronchiectasis(C4)
| Oral treatment | Parenteral treatment | |
| No risk of Pseudomonas spp. | Amoxicillin–clavulanate | Amoxicillin–clavulanate |
| Moxifloxacin | Ceftriaxone | |
| Levofloxacin | Cefotaxime | |
| Moxifloxacin | ||
| Levofloxacin | ||
| Risk of Pseudomonas spp.# | Ciprofloxacin | Ciprofloxacin + anti-pseudomonal β-lactam¶ or aminoglycoside |
#: use the same criteria mentioned for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation; ¶: ceftazidime, cefepime, carbapenems, piperacillin-tazobactam. For recommended dosages see Appendix 3.