What drugs are FDA-approved for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and treatment?
Ciprofloxacin and doxycycline are FDA-approved for PEP, and ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, and amoxicillin are FDA-approved for treatment. In the current situation of intentional anthrax distribution, doxycycline and ciprofloxacin are the recommended drugs for prophylaxis. Inhalational anthrax treatment protocol for cases associated with this bioterrorism attack: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5042a1.htm – (table 1) Cutaneous anthrax treatment protocol for cases associated with this bioterrorism attack: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5042a1.
