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:* Preferred regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h for 2 weeks | :* Preferred regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h for 2 weeks | ||
:* Alternative regimen: [[Linezolid]] 600 mg PO/IV q12h {{or}} [[TMP-SMX]] 10–20 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h | :* Alternative regimen: [[Linezolid]] 600 mg PO/IV q12h {{or}} [[TMP-SMX]] 10–20 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h | ||
:* Pediatric regimen: [[Vancomycin]] | :* Pediatric regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 15–20 mg/kg IV q6h {{or}} [[Linezolid]] 10 mg/kg PO/IV q8h | ||
:: Note: The addition of [[Rifampin]] 600 mg qd or 300–450 mg bid to vancomycin may be considered for adult patients. | :: Note: The addition of [[Rifampin]] 600 mg qd or 300–450 mg bid to vancomycin may be considered for adult patients. | ||
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Meningitis, MRSA
- Meningitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 30–45 mg/kg/day IV q8–12h for 2 weeks
- Alternative regimen: Linezolid 600 mg PO/IV q12h OR TMP-SMX 10–20 mg/kg/day IV q6–12h
- Pediatric regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg IV q6h OR Linezolid 10 mg/kg PO/IV q8h
- Note: The addition of Rifampin 600 mg qd or 300–450 mg bid to vancomycin may be considered for adult patients.