GENITOURINARY - Bacterial Vaginosis, Pregnancy (Anaerobes, Gardnerella vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis, polymicrobial)
Metronidazole* (Flagyl®) Generics available Pregnancy: B; Lactation: Unsafe Tabs: 250 mg, 500 mg	Adult: 250 mg PO three times daily for 7 days or 2 g once. (2-g dosing may be less effective than the 7 day regimen).	Food: Administer on empty stomach unless GI upset occurs, then with food. Important side effects: Dizziness, headache, confusion, seizures, nausea, metallic taste, insomnia, paresthesias. May cause disulfiram-like reaction—avoid alcohol.
Clindamycin* (Cleocin®) Generics available Pregnancy: B; Lactation: Unknown Caps: 150 mg , 300 mg	Adult: 300 mg PO twice daily for 7 days. *May cause severe colitis. Encourage patient to report severe, persistent, or bloody diarrhea.	Food: May administer without regard to food. Take with full glass of water to prevent esophagitis. Important side effects: Diarrhea (may be severe), esophagitis.