Recommendations
| Dosage | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
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amoxicillin + clavulanic acid IV 1000/100 mg 6 times daily
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Community-acquired |
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piperacillin/tazobactam IV continuous over 24 hours at least 4 weeks
of piperacillin/tazobactam IV 4500 mg 4 times daily at least 4 weeks |
Hospital-acquired Dosing for continuous infusion: Piperacillin/tazobactam should first be given as a loading dose of 4000/500 mg over 30 minutes, then 16000/2000 mg continuous over 24 hours. |
| Dosage | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
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cefuroxime IV 1500 mg 3 times daily at least 6 weeks
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No valve or vascular prosthesis in situ.
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cefuroxime IV 1500 mg 3 times daily at least 6 weeks
+ vancomycin IV at least 6 weeks |