Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that can be easily treated with antibiotics. However, the bacteria that causes gonorrhea has developed resistance to nearly every drug used for treatment, so it is important to follow the recommended treatment regimen. The following are some of the antibiotics used to treat gonorrhea:

• Ceftriaxone: This is the recommended first-line treatment for gonorrhea. It is given as a single 500-mg intramuscular injection.

• Azithromycin: This antibiotic may be added as a precaution against possible chlamydia. It is usually given as a single oral dose.

• Doxycycline: This antibiotic may also be used in combination with ceftriaxone or azithromycin.

If you are allergic to ceftriaxone, your doctor may recommend combining oral azithromycin with either oral gemifloxacin or injectable gentamicin. It is important to complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed, even if symptoms improve before the medication is finished.

It is also recommended that sexual partners from the last 60 days be screened and treated, even if they have no symptoms. After treatment, you and your partner should wait at least 7 days before resuming sexual activity, and you should follow up with your doctor to make sure the infection is completely gone.

It is important to note that some types of gonorrhea bacteria do not respond to the usual antibiotic treatment, and doctors call this "antibiotic resistance". If you continue to have symptoms a few days after treatment, see your doctor immediately.