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::* Preferred regimen: [[Penicillin V]] 500 mg PO qid
::* Preferred regimen: [[Penicillin V]] 500 mg PO qid
::* Alternative regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h
::* Alternative regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h
:* 2. '''Brain abscess'''
:* 2. '''Brain abscess'''
::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Penicillin G]] 18–24 MU/day IV q4–6h
::* Preferred regimen (1): [[Penicillin G]] 18–24 MU/day IV q4–6h
::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 g IV q12h
::* Preferred regimen (2): [[Ceftriaxone]] 2 g IV q12h
::* Alternative regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h
::* Alternative regimen: [[Vancomycin]] 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 04:01, 27 July 2015

  • 1. Methicillin-susceptible strain[1][2]
  • Preferred regimen (1): Nafcillin 1–2 g IV q4-6h (maximum 12 g/day)
  • Preferred regimen (2): Oxacillin 1–2 g IVq4-6h (maximum 12 g/day)
  • Preferred regimen (3): Cefazolin 0.5–2 g IV q6-8h
  • Alternative regimen (1): TMP-SMX 4–5 mg/kg IV q6–12h
  • Alternative regimen (2): Doxycycline 100–200 mg IV q12-24h
  • 2. Methicillin-resistant, Glycopeptide-susceptible strain
  • Preferred regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h
  • 3. Methicillin-resistant, Glycopeptide-resistant strain
  • Preferred regimen (1): Daptomycin 4–6 mg/kg IV q24h
  • Preferred regimen (2): Linezolid 600 mg PO/IV q12h
  • 1. Urinary tract infections[3]
  • 1. Dental abscess[4]
  • 2. Brain abscess
  • Preferred regimen (1): Penicillin G 18–24 MU/day IV q4–6h
  • Preferred regimen (2): Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12h
  • Alternative regimen: Vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg IV q8–12h

References

  1. Abramowicz, Mark (2011). Handbook of antimicrobial therapy : selected articles from Treatment guidelines with updates from The medical letter. New Rochelle, N.Y: The Medical Letter. ISBN 978-0981527826.
  2. Gilbert, David (2015). The Sanford guide to antimicrobial therapy. Sperryville, Va: Antimicrobial Therapy. ISBN 978-1930808843.
  3. Abramowicz, Mark (2011). Handbook of antimicrobial therapy : selected articles from Treatment guidelines with updates from The medical letter. New Rochelle, N.Y: The Medical Letter. ISBN 978-0981527826.
  4. Abramowicz, Mark (2011). Handbook of antimicrobial therapy : selected articles from Treatment guidelines with updates from The medical letter. New Rochelle, N.Y: The Medical Letter. ISBN 978-0981527826.