Sandbox/osteo1

Specific Therapy

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Specific Etiology   ▸  Methicillin-sensitive S.aureus   ▸  Methicillin-resistant S.aureus   ▸  Salmonella; GN bacilli

MSSA Preferred Regimen ▸ Nafcillin 2 gm IV q4h OR ▸ Oxacillin 2 gm IV q4h OR ▸ Cefazolin IV q8h Alternative Regimen ▸ Vancomycin 1 gm q12h IV; if over 100 kg, 1.5 gm IV q12h MRSA Preferred Regimen ▸ Vancomycin 1 gm q12h IV Alternative Regimen ▸ Linezolid 600 mg q12h IV/po ± ▸ Rifampin 300 mg po/IV bid Salmonella (Gram-negative bacilli) Preferred Regimen ▸ Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q12h Alternative Regimen ▸ Levofloxacin 750 mg IV q24h