This is a useful starting point only and requires interpretation. In patients with signs of septic shock, early consultation with ICU is recommended.
cefuroxime |
IV 1.5 g every eight hours |
AND
gentamicin |
IV 5 to 7 mg/kg ideal body weight initially, then see dosing guidelines. |
AND
metronidazole |
IV 500 mg every twelve hours |
Severe penicillin allergy – consult with Infectious Diseases/Clinical Microbiology
If multi-drug resistant organism isolated or suspected give
piperacillin+tazobactam (Tazocin™) |
IV 4 g/500 mg every six hours |
OR
meropenem |
IV 1 g every eight hours |
flucloxacillin |
IV 2 g every six hours |
PLUS
gentamicin |
IV 5 to 7 mg/kg ideal body weight initially. See dosing guidelines |
Mild penicillin allergy
cefazolin |
IV 2 g every eight hours |
PLUS
gentamicin |
IV 5 to 7 mg/kg ideal body weight initially, then see dosing guidelines. |
Topic Code: 99283