Recommendations
| Dosage | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
|
1st choice
|
ceftazidime IV 2000 mg three times daily
|
In severely ill or septic patients: consult the clinical microbiologist. |
|
2nd choice
|
piperacillin/tazobactam IV continuous infusion over 24 hours
or piperacillin/tazobactam IV 4500 mg four times daily |
Dosing for continuous infusion: initially give a loading dose of 4000/500 mg over 30 minutes, then 16000/2000 mg as a continuous infusion over 24 hours. |
| Dosage | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
|
1st choice
|
ciprofloxacin oral 750 mg twice daily
|
Start treatment when susceptibility is confirmed