Sandbox ID Head and Neck

Cervico-facial actinomycosis

• Preferred treatment : High doses (18-24 million units a day) of intravenous penicillin G over two to six weeks, followed by oral penicillin V at a dose of 2-4 g/day for six to 12 months.
• Alternate treatment : Doxycycline, minocycline, clindamycin, and erythromycin are suitable for patients who are allergic to penicillin. Erythromycin is a safe option for pregnant patients.

Mastoiditis, Acute

• Mastoiditis

• Preferred Regimen : Ceftriaxone 2 gm IV qd OR Levofloxacin 750 mh IV qd

Mastoiditis, Chronic

• Preferred Regimen : Vancomycin (trough: 15–20 mcg/mL) AND Piperacillin-Tazobactam 3.375 g IV q6h
• Alternative Regimen : Vancomycin (trough: 15–20 mcg/mL) AND Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q8h

Oropharyngeal candidiasis

• Preferred treatment : Clotrimazole troches 10 mg 5 times daily OR nystatin suspension or pastilles qid (B-II) OR fluconazole 100–200 mg daily (A-I)
• Alternate treatment : Itraconazole solution 200 mg daily OR posaconazole 400 mg qd (A-II) OR voriconazole 200 mg bid OR AmB oral suspension (B-II) OR IV echinocandin OR AmB-d 0.3 mg/kg daily (B-II) (Fluconazole is recommended for moderate-to-severe disease, and topical therapy with clotrimazole or nystatin is recommended for mild disease. Treat uncomplicated disease for 7–14 days. For refractory disease, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole, or AmB suspension is recommended)

Otitis externa

• Otitis externa

• Preferred regimen (1): Acetic acid 2.0% solution (Acetic acid otic)
• Preferred regimen (2): Acetic acid 2.0%, hydrocortisone 1.0% (Acetasol HC)
• Preferred regimen (3): Ciprofloxacin 0.2%, hydrocortisone 1.0% (Cipro HC)
• Preferred regimen (4): Ciprofloxacin 0.3%, dexamethasone 0.1% (Ciprodex)
• Preferred regimen (5): Neomycin, polymyxin B, hydrocortisone (Cortisporin Otic)
• Preferred regimen (6): Ofloxacin 0.3% (Floxin Otic)

Otitis externa, Chronic

• Otitis externa

• Preferred Regimen : Neomycin, polymyxin B, hydrocortisone 4 drops tid or qid AND Selenium sulfide shampoo

Otitis externa, Fungal

• Otitis externa

• Preferred Regimen : Fluconazole 200 mg po x 1 dose, then 100 mg po x 3–5 days

Otitis externa, Malignant

• Otitis externa

• Preferred Regimen : Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q8h
• Alternative Regimen : Piperacillin-Tazobactam 3.375g IV q4h AND Tobramycin 3–5 mg/kg/day IV q8h
• Other Regimens for Susceptible Pseudomonas : Imipenem 0.5 g IV q6h OR Meropenem 1 g IV q8h OR Cefepime 2 g IV q12h OR Ceftazidime 2 g IV q8h

Otitis media

• Otitis media

• Preferred Regimen : Amoxicillin 80–90 mg/kg/d bid OR Amoxicillin 90 mg/kg/d with Clavulanate 6.4 mg/kg/d
• Alternative Regimen (if allergic to penicillin) : Cefdinir 14 mg/kg/d qd or bid OR Cefuroxime 30 mg/kg/d bid OR Cefpodoxime 10 mg/kg/d bid OR Ceftriaxone 50 mg/kg IM/IV qd

Otitis media, Treatment failure

• Otitis media

• Preferred Regimen : Amoxicillin 90 mg/kg/d with Clavulanate 6.4 mg/kg/d OR Ceftriaxone 50 mg/kg IM/IV qd
• Alternative Regimen : Clindamycin 30–40 mg/kg/d tid ± 3° Cephalosporin ± Tympanocentesis