Recommendations
| Dosage | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
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ceftazidime iv 2000 mg three times daily 4 to 6 weeks
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In severely ill or septic patients: consult a medical microbiologist. Consider adding an aminoglycoside while awaiting susceptibility results. |
| Dosage | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
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ciprofloxacin oral 750 mg twice daily 6 weeks
or ciprofloxacin iv 400 mg twice daily 6 weeks |
Prefer ciprofloxacin orally. If oral administration is not possible, administer ciprofloxacin intravenously. |
Switch to ciprofloxacin 750 mg twice daily if susceptibility is confirmed and there is a good clinical response.