Recommendations
| Dosage | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
|
cefuroxime IV 1500 mg three times daily for 6 weeks
+ metronidazole PO 500 mg three times daily for 2 weeks+ amikacin IV 20 mg/kg single dose |
amikacin is only added in cases of sepsis If oral intake is possible, metronidazole can also be given orally |
If possible, switch to oral therapy after 2 weeks, depending on the culture; for example clindamycin 600 mg three times daily + ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily; total treatment duration 6 weeks.