Usual Regimens:
Ampicillin-sulbactam 1.5 to 3 grams ivpb q6h OR |
| Ticarcillin-clavulanic acid 3.1g ivpb q6h OR |
| Piperacillin-tazobactam 3.375g ivpb q6h or 4.5 gm IV q8h OR |
| [ 3rd generation cephalosporin PLUS Metronidazole 500mg ivpb q6h ] OR |
[Ciprofloxacin 400mg ivpb Q12H PLUS
Metronidazole 500mg ivpb q6-8h] OR |
| Cefotetan 1-2 gm IV q12h or Cefoxitin 1-2 gm IV q6h |
Penicillin allergic:
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Life-threatening Infections:
Doripenem 500 mg IV q8h OR Meropenem 1 gm IV q8h OR Imipenem 500mg IV every 6 hours.
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