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* Empiric antimicrobial therapy<ref>{{cite book | last = Bennett | first = John | title = Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and practice of infectious diseases | publisher = Elsevier/Saunders | location = Philadelphia, PA | year = 2015 | isbn = 978-1455748013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Bartlett | first = John | title = Johns Hopkins ABX guide : diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases | publisher = Jones and Bartlett Learning | location = Burlington, MA | year = 2012 | isbn = 978-1449625580 }}</ref> | *1. '''Empiric antimicrobial therapy'''<ref>{{cite book | last = Bennett | first = John | title = Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and practice of infectious diseases | publisher = Elsevier/Saunders | location = Philadelphia, PA | year = 2015 | isbn = 978-1455748013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Bartlett | first = John | title = Johns Hopkins ABX guide : diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases | publisher = Jones and Bartlett Learning | location = Burlington, MA | year = 2012 | isbn = 978-1449625580 }}</ref> | ||
: Note: The optimal duration of antimicrobial therapy remains unclear. A 4- to 6-week course of treatment is usually required. | : Note: The optimal duration of antimicrobial therapy remains unclear. A 4- to 6-week course of treatment is usually required. | ||
:* '''Brain abscess in otherwise healthy patients''' | :*1.1 '''Brain abscess in otherwise healthy patients''' | ||
::* Preferred regimen: ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day IV q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day IV q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day IV q6h | ::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day IV q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day IV q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day IV q6h | ||
::* Alternative regimen: [[Meropenem]] 6 g/day IV q8h | ::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Meropenem]] 6 g/day IV q8h | ||
:* Brain abscess with comorbidities | :*1.2 '''Brain abscess with comorbidities''' | ||
::* '''Otitis media, mastoiditis, or sinusitis''' | ::*1.2.1 '''Otitis media, mastoiditis, or sinusitis''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h | ||
::* '''Dental infection''' | ::*1.2.2 '''Dental infection''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Penicillin G]] 4 MU IV q4h {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Penicillin G]] 4 MU IV q4h {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h | ||
::* '''Penetrating trauma or post-neurosurgy''' | ::*1.2.3 '''Penetrating trauma or post-neurosurgy''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h {{or}} [[Cefepime]] 2 g IV q12h) {{and}} [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h {{or}} [[Cefepime]] 2 g IV q12h) {{and}} [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h | ||
::* '''Lung abscess, empyema, or bronchiectasis''' | ::*1.2.4 '''Lung abscess, empyema, or bronchiectasis''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Penicillin G]] 4 MU IV q4h {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h {{and}} [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Penicillin G]] 4 MU IV q4h {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h {{and}} [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h | ||
::* '''Bacterial endocarditis''' | ::*1.2.5 '''Bacterial endocarditis''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h {{and}} [[Gentamicin]] 5 mg/kg/day IV q8h | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h {{and}} [[Gentamicin]] 5 mg/kg/day IV q8h | ||
::* '''Congenital heart disease''' | ::*1.2.6 '''Congenital heart disease''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h | ||
:::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h | |||
::* '''Transplant recipients''' | ::*1.2.7 '''Transplant recipients''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h {{and}} [[Voriconazole]] 8 mg/kg/day q12h {{and}} ([[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h {{or}} [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h) | :::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h {{and}} [[Voriconazole]] 8 mg/kg/day q12h {{and}} ([[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h {{or}} [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h) | ||
::* '''Patients with HIV/AIDS''' | ::*1.2.8 '''Patients with HIV/AIDS''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h {{and}} [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd | :::* Preferred regimen (1): ([[Cefotaxime]] 8–12 g/day q4–6h {{or}} [[Ceftriaxone]] 4 g/day q12h) {{and}} [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h {{and}} [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd | ||
::* '''Staphylococcus aureus coverage''' | ::*1.2.9 '''Staphylococcus aureus coverage''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h | ||
::* '''Mycobacterium tuberculosis coverage''' | ::*1.2.10 '''Mycobacterium tuberculosis coverage''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Isoniazid]] 300 mg qd {{and}} [[Rifampin]] 600 mg qd {{and}} [[Pyrazinamide]] 15–30 mg qd {{and}} [[Ethambutol]] 15 mg/kg/day qd | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Isoniazid]] 300 mg qd {{and}} [[Rifampin]] 600 mg qd {{and}} [[Pyrazinamide]] 15–30 mg qd {{and}} [[Ethambutol]] 15 mg/kg/day qd | ||
* Pathogen-directed antimicrobial therapy<ref>{{cite book | last = Bennett | first = John | title = Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and practice of infectious diseases | publisher = Elsevier/Saunders | location = Philadelphia, PA | year = 2015 | isbn = 978-1455748013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Bartlett | first = John | title = Johns Hopkins ABX guide : diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases | publisher = Jones and Bartlett Learning | location = Burlington, MA | year = 2012 | isbn = 978-1449625580 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal| doi = 10.1093/cid/ciq146| issn = 1537-6591| volume = 52| issue = 3| pages = –18-55| last1 = Liu| first1 = Catherine| last2 = Bayer| first2 = Arnold| last3 = Cosgrove| first3 = Sara E.| last4 = Daum| first4 = Robert S.| last5 = Fridkin| first5 = Scott K.| last6 = Gorwitz| first6 = Rachel J.| last7 = Kaplan| first7 = Sheldon L.| last8 = Karchmer| first8 = Adolf W.| last9 = Levine| first9 = Donald P.| last10 = Murray| first10 = Barbara E.| last11 = J Rybak| first11 = Michael| last12 = Talan| first12 = David A.| last13 = Chambers| first13 = Henry F.| last14 = Infectious Diseases Society of America| title = Clinical practice guidelines by the infectious diseases society of america for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in adults and children| journal = Clinical Infectious Diseases: An Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America| date = 2011-02-01| pmid = 21208910}}</ref> | *2. '''Pathogen-directed antimicrobial therapy'''<ref>{{cite book | last = Bennett | first = John | title = Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and practice of infectious diseases | publisher = Elsevier/Saunders | location = Philadelphia, PA | year = 2015 | isbn = 978-1455748013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book | last = Bartlett | first = John | title = Johns Hopkins ABX guide : diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases | publisher = Jones and Bartlett Learning | location = Burlington, MA | year = 2012 | isbn = 978-1449625580 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal| doi = 10.1093/cid/ciq146| issn = 1537-6591| volume = 52| issue = 3| pages = –18-55| last1 = Liu| first1 = Catherine| last2 = Bayer| first2 = Arnold| last3 = Cosgrove| first3 = Sara E.| last4 = Daum| first4 = Robert S.| last5 = Fridkin| first5 = Scott K.| last6 = Gorwitz| first6 = Rachel J.| last7 = Kaplan| first7 = Sheldon L.| last8 = Karchmer| first8 = Adolf W.| last9 = Levine| first9 = Donald P.| last10 = Murray| first10 = Barbara E.| last11 = J Rybak| first11 = Michael| last12 = Talan| first12 = David A.| last13 = Chambers| first13 = Henry F.| last14 = Infectious Diseases Society of America| title = Clinical practice guidelines by the infectious diseases society of america for the treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections in adults and children| journal = Clinical Infectious Diseases: An Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America| date = 2011-02-01| pmid = 21208910}}</ref> | ||
: Note: The optimal duration of antimicrobial therapy remains unclear. A 4- to 6-week course of treatment is usually required. | : Note: The optimal duration of antimicrobial therapy remains unclear. A 4- to 6-week course of treatment is usually required. | ||
:* Bacteria | :*2.1 '''Bacteria''' | ||
::* '''Actinomyces''' | ::*2.1.1 '''Actinomyces''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Penicillin G]] 4 MU IV q4h | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Penicillin G]] 4 MU IV q4h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h | :::* Alternative regimen: [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h | ||
::* '''Bacteroides fragilis''' | ::*2.1.2 '''Bacteroides fragilis''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day IV q6h | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day IV q6h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h | :::* Alternative regimen: [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h | ||
::* '''Enterobacteriaceae''' | ::*2.1.3 '''Enterobacteriaceae''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4-6h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4-6h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Aztreonam]] 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h | :::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 g IV q12h | ||
:::* Preferred regimen (3): [[Cefepime]] 2 g IV q12h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Aztreonam]] 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (3): [[Ciprofloxacin]] 800–1200 mg/day IV q8–12h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (4): [[Meropenem]] 2 g IV q8h | |||
::* '''Fusobacterium''' | ::*2.1.4 '''Fusobacterium''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h | :::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Meropenem]] 2 g IV q8h | |||
::* '''Haemophilus''' | ::*2.1.5 '''Haemophilus''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4-6h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4-6h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Aztreonam]] 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h | :::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 g IV q12h | ||
:::* Preferred regimen (3): [[Cefepime]] 2 g IV q12h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Aztreonam]] 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h | |||
::* '''Listeria monocytogenes''' | ::*2.1.6 '''Listeria monocytogenes''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Ampicillin]] 12 g/day q4h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Ampicillin]] 12 g/day q4h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h | :::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Penicillin G]] 4 MU IV q4h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (1): [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h | |||
::* '''Nocardia''' | ::*2.1.7 '''Nocardia''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Meropenem]] 2 g IV q8h | :::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Meropenem]] 2 g IV q8h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4-6h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (3): [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 g IV q12h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (4): [[Amikacin]] 15 mg/kg/day IV q8h | |||
::* '''Prevotella melaninogenica''' | ::*2.1.8 '''Prevotella melaninogenica''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Metronidazole]] 30 mg/kg/day q6h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h | :::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Meropenem]] 2 g IV q8h | |||
::* '''Pseudomonas aeruginosa''' | ::*2.1.9 '''Pseudomonas aeruginosa''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Ceftazidime]] 6 g/day q8h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Ceftazidime]] 6 g/day q8h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Aztreonam]] 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h | :::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Cefepime]] 6 g/day q8h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Aztreonam]] 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Ciprofloxacin]] 800–1200 mg/day IV q8–12h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (3): [[Meropenem]] 2 g IV q8h | |||
::* '''Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant (MRSA)''' | ::*2.1.10 '''Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant (MRSA)''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Linezolid]] 600 mg PO/IV q12h for 4–6 weeks | :::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Linezolid]] 600 mg PO/IV q12h for 4–6 weeks | ||
:::* Pediatric dose: [[Vancomycin]] 15 mg/kg/dose IV q6h | :::* Alternative regimen (2):[[TMP-SMX]] 5 mg/kg/dose PO/IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks | ||
::: | :::* Pediatric dose (1): [[Vancomycin]] 15 mg/kg/dose IV q6h | ||
:::* Pediatric dose (2): [[Linezolid]] 10 mg/kg/dose PO/IV q8h | |||
:::* Note: Consider the addition of [[Rifampin]] 600 mg qd or 300–450 mg bid to vancomycin. | |||
::* '''Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-susceptible (MSSA)''' | ::*2.1.11 '''Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-susceptible (MSSA)''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Nafcillin]] 2 g IV q4h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Nafcillin]] 2 g IV q4h | ||
:::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Oxacillin]] 2 g IV q4h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h | :::* Alternative regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h | ||
::* '''Streptococcus''' | ::*2.1.12 '''Streptococcus''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Penicillin G]] 4 MU IV q4h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Penicillin G]] 4 MU IV q4h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4-6h | :::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ampicillin]] 2 g IV q4h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Cefotaxime]] 2 g IV q4-6h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 g IV q12h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (3): [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h | |||
:* Fungi | :*2.2 '''Fungi''' | ||
::* '''Aspergillus''' | ::*2.2.1 '''Aspergillus''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Voriconazole]] 8 mg/kg/day q12h | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Voriconazole]] 8 mg/kg/day q12h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Amphotericin B]] deoxycholate 0.6–1.0 mg/kg/day IV q24h | :::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Amphotericin B]] deoxycholate 0.6–1.0 mg/kg/day IV q24h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Amphotericin B]] lipid complex 5 mg/kg/day IV q24h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (3): [[Itraconazole]] 400–600 mg/day IV q12h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (4): [[Posaconazole]] 800 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h | |||
::* '''Candida''' | ::*2.2.2 '''Candida''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Amphotericin B]] lipid complex 5 mg/kd/day q24h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Amphotericin B]] lipid complex 5 mg/kd/day q24h | ||
:::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Amphotericin B]] deoxycholate 15 mg/kg/day q8h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Fluconazole]] 400–800 mg/day IV q24h | :::* Alternative regimen: [[Fluconazole]] 400–800 mg/day IV q24h | ||
::* '''Cryptococcus neoformans''' | ::*2.2.3 '''Cryptococcus neoformans''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Amphotericin B]] lipid complex 5 mg/kd/day q24h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Amphotericin B]] lipid complex 5 mg/kd/day q24h | ||
:::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Amphotericin B]] deoxycholate 15 mg/kg/day q8h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Fluconazole]] 400–800 mg/day IV q24h | :::* Alternative regimen: [[Fluconazole]] 400–800 mg/day IV q24h | ||
::* '''Mucorales''' | ::*2.2.4 '''Mucorales''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Amphotericin B]] lipid complex 5 mg/kd/day q24h | :::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Amphotericin B]] lipid complex 5 mg/kd/day q24h | ||
:::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Amphotericin B]] deoxycholate 15 mg/kg/day q8h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Posaconazole]] 800 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h | :::* Alternative regimen: [[Posaconazole]] 800 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h | ||
::* '''Pseudallescheria boydii (Scedosporium apiospermum)''' | ::*2.2.5 '''Pseudallescheria boydii (Scedosporium apiospermum)''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Voriconazole]] 8 mg/kg/day q12h | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Voriconazole]] 8 mg/kg/day q12h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen: [[Itraconazole]] 400–600 mg/day IV q12h | :::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Itraconazole]] 400–600 mg/day IV q12h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (2):[[Posaconazole]] 800 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h | |||
:* Protozoa | :*2.3 '''Protozoa''' | ||
::* '''Toxoplasma gondii''' | ::*2.3.1 '''Toxoplasma gondii''' | ||
:::* Preferred regimen: [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h {{and}} [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd | :::* Preferred regimen: [[Sulfadiazine]] 4–6 g/day q6h {{and}} [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd {{and}} [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h | :::* Alternative regimen (1): [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd {{and}} [[Clindamycin]] 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd {{and}} ([[Azithromycin]] 1200–1500 mg/day IV q24h | :::* Alternative regimen (2): [[Pyrimethamine]] 25–100 mg/day qd {{and}} ([[Azithromycin]] 1200–1500 mg/day IV q24h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen ( | :::* Alternative regimen (3): [[Atovaquone]] 750 mg IV q6h | ||
:::* Alternative regimen (4): [[Dapsone]] 100 mg PO q24h | |||
:::* Alternative regimen (4): [[TMP-SMZ]] 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h |
Latest revision as of 16:41, 28 August 2015
- Note: The optimal duration of antimicrobial therapy remains unclear. A 4- to 6-week course of treatment is usually required.
- 1.1 Brain abscess in otherwise healthy patients
- Preferred regimen (1): (Cefotaxime 8–12 g/day IV q4–6h OR Ceftriaxone 4 g/day IV q12h) AND Metronidazole 30 mg/kg/day IV q6h
- Alternative regimen (1): Meropenem 6 g/day IV q8h
- 1.2 Brain abscess with comorbidities
- 1.2.1 Otitis media, mastoiditis, or sinusitis
- Preferred regimen (1): (Cefotaxime 8–12 g/day q4–6h OR Ceftriaxone 4 g/day q12h) AND Metronidazole 30 mg/kg/day q6h
- 1.2.2 Dental infection
- Preferred regimen: Penicillin G 4 MU IV q4h AND Metronidazole 30 mg/kg/day q6h
- 1.2.3 Penetrating trauma or post-neurosurgy
- Preferred regimen (1): (Cefotaxime 8–12 g/day q4–6h OR Ceftriaxone 4 g/day q12h OR Cefepime 2 g IV q12h) AND Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h
- 1.2.4 Lung abscess, empyema, or bronchiectasis
- Preferred regimen: Penicillin G 4 MU IV q4h AND Metronidazole 30 mg/kg/day q6h AND TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
- 1.2.5 Bacterial endocarditis
- Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h AND Gentamicin 5 mg/kg/day IV q8h
- 1.2.6 Congenital heart disease
- Preferred regimen (1): Cefotaxime 8–12 g/day q4–6h
- Preferred regimen (2): Ceftriaxone 4 g/day q12h
- 1.2.7 Transplant recipients
- Preferred regimen (1): (Cefotaxime 8–12 g/day q4–6h OR Ceftriaxone 4 g/day q12h) AND Metronidazole 30 mg/kg/day q6h AND Voriconazole 8 mg/kg/day q12h AND (TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h OR Sulfadiazine 4–6 g/day q6h)
- 1.2.8 Patients with HIV/AIDS
- Preferred regimen (1): (Cefotaxime 8–12 g/day q4–6h OR Ceftriaxone 4 g/day q12h) AND Sulfadiazine 4–6 g/day q6h AND Pyrimethamine 25–100 mg/day qd
- 1.2.9 Staphylococcus aureus coverage
- Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day q8–12h
- 1.2.10 Mycobacterium tuberculosis coverage
- Preferred regimen: Isoniazid 300 mg qd AND Rifampin 600 mg qd AND Pyrazinamide 15–30 mg qd AND Ethambutol 15 mg/kg/day qd
- Note: The optimal duration of antimicrobial therapy remains unclear. A 4- to 6-week course of treatment is usually required.
- 2.1 Bacteria
- 2.1.1 Actinomyces
- Preferred regimen: Penicillin G 4 MU IV q4h
- Alternative regimen: Clindamycin 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h
- 2.1.2 Bacteroides fragilis
- Preferred regimen: Metronidazole 30 mg/kg/day IV q6h
- Alternative regimen: Clindamycin 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h
- 2.1.3 Enterobacteriaceae
- Preferred regimen (1): Cefotaxime 2 g IV q4-6h
- Preferred regimen (2): Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12h
- Preferred regimen (3): Cefepime 2 g IV q12h
- Alternative regimen (1): Aztreonam 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h
- Alternative regimen (2): TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
- Alternative regimen (3): Ciprofloxacin 800–1200 mg/day IV q8–12h
- Alternative regimen (4): Meropenem 2 g IV q8h
- 2.1.4 Fusobacterium
- Preferred regimen: Metronidazole 30 mg/kg/day q6h
- Alternative regimen (1): Clindamycin 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h
- Alternative regimen (2): Meropenem 2 g IV q8h
- 2.1.5 Haemophilus
- Preferred regimen (1): Cefotaxime 2 g IV q4-6h
- Preferred regimen (2): Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12h
- Preferred regimen (3): Cefepime 2 g IV q12h
- Alternative regimen (1): Aztreonam 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h
- Alternative regimen (2): TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
- 2.1.6 Listeria monocytogenes
- Preferred regimen (1): Ampicillin 12 g/day q4h
- Preferred regimen (2): Penicillin G 4 MU IV q4h
- Alternative regimen (1): TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
- 2.1.7 Nocardia
- Preferred regimen (1): TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
- Preferred regimen (2): Sulfadiazine 4–6 g/day q6h
- Alternative regimen (1): Meropenem 2 g IV q8h
- Alternative regimen (2): Cefotaxime 2 g IV q4-6h
- Alternative regimen (3): Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12h
- Alternative regimen (4): Amikacin 15 mg/kg/day IV q8h
- 2.1.8 Prevotella melaninogenica
- Preferred regimen (1): Metronidazole 30 mg/kg/day q6h
- Alternative regimen (1): Clindamycin 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h
- Alternative regimen (2): Meropenem 2 g IV q8h
- 2.1.9 Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Preferred regimen (1): Ceftazidime 6 g/day q8h
- Preferred regimen (2): Cefepime 6 g/day q8h
- Alternative regimen (1): Aztreonam 6–8 g/day IV q6–8h
- Alternative regimen (2): Ciprofloxacin 800–1200 mg/day IV q8–12h
- Alternative regimen (3): Meropenem 2 g IV q8h
- 2.1.10 Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant (MRSA)
- Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks
- Alternative regimen (1): Linezolid 600 mg PO/IV q12h for 4–6 weeks
- Alternative regimen (2):TMP-SMX 5 mg/kg/dose PO/IV q8–12h for 4–6 weeks
- Pediatric dose (1): Vancomycin 15 mg/kg/dose IV q6h
- Pediatric dose (2): Linezolid 10 mg/kg/dose PO/IV q8h
- Note: Consider the addition of Rifampin 600 mg qd or 300–450 mg bid to vancomycin.
- 2.1.11 Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-susceptible (MSSA)
- Preferred regimen (1): Nafcillin 2 g IV q4h
- Preferred regimen (2): Oxacillin 2 g IV q4h
- Alternative regimen: Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h
- 2.1.12 Streptococcus
- Preferred regimen (1): Penicillin G 4 MU IV q4h
- Preferred regimen (2): Ampicillin 2 g IV q4h
- Alternative regimen (1): Cefotaxime 2 g IV q4-6h
- Alternative regimen (2): Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12h
- Alternative regimen (3): Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h
- 2.2 Fungi
- 2.2.1 Aspergillus
- Preferred regimen: Voriconazole 8 mg/kg/day q12h
- Alternative regimen (1): Amphotericin B deoxycholate 0.6–1.0 mg/kg/day IV q24h
- Alternative regimen (2): Amphotericin B lipid complex 5 mg/kg/day IV q24h
- Alternative regimen (3): Itraconazole 400–600 mg/day IV q12h
- Alternative regimen (4): Posaconazole 800 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h
- 2.2.2 Candida
- Preferred regimen (1): Amphotericin B lipid complex 5 mg/kd/day q24h
- Preferred regimen (2): Amphotericin B deoxycholate 15 mg/kg/day q8h
- Alternative regimen: Fluconazole 400–800 mg/day IV q24h
- 2.2.3 Cryptococcus neoformans
- Preferred regimen (1): Amphotericin B lipid complex 5 mg/kd/day q24h
- Preferred regimen (2): Amphotericin B deoxycholate 15 mg/kg/day q8h
- Alternative regimen: Fluconazole 400–800 mg/day IV q24h
- 2.2.4 Mucorales
- Preferred regimen (1): Amphotericin B lipid complex 5 mg/kd/day q24h
- Preferred regimen (2): Amphotericin B deoxycholate 15 mg/kg/day q8h
- Alternative regimen: Posaconazole 800 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h
- 2.2.5 Pseudallescheria boydii (Scedosporium apiospermum)
- Preferred regimen: Voriconazole 8 mg/kg/day q12h
- Alternative regimen (1): Itraconazole 400–600 mg/day IV q12h
- Alternative regimen (2):Posaconazole 800 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h
- 2.3 Protozoa
- 2.3.1 Toxoplasma gondii
- Preferred regimen: Sulfadiazine 4–6 g/day q6h AND Pyrimethamine 25–100 mg/day qd
- Alternative regimen (1): Pyrimethamine 25–100 mg/day qd AND Clindamycin 2400–4800 mg/day IV q6h
- Alternative regimen (2): Pyrimethamine 25–100 mg/day qd AND (Azithromycin 1200–1500 mg/day IV q24h
- Alternative regimen (3): Atovaquone 750 mg IV q6h
- Alternative regimen (4): Dapsone 100 mg PO q24h
- Alternative regimen (4): TMP-SMZ 10–20 mg/kg/day q6–12h
- ↑ Bennett, John (2015). Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and practice of infectious diseases. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN 978-1455748013.
- ↑ Bartlett, John (2012). Johns Hopkins ABX guide : diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN 978-1449625580.
- ↑ Bennett, John (2015). Mandell, Douglas, and Bennett's principles and practice of infectious diseases. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN 978-1455748013.
- ↑ Bartlett, John (2012). Johns Hopkins ABX guide : diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Burlington, MA: Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN 978-1449625580.
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