Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Yangon Children's Hospital

Initial Empirical Therapy

Recommended Treatment

Ampicillin-sulbactam 200-300 mg/kg/day (Max. 12g) IV every 4-6hrs

AND

Gentamicin 3-6 mg/kg/day IV every 8hrs

WITH OR WITHOUT

Vancomycin 60 mg/kg/day (Max. 2g) IV every 6hrs

Alternative Treatment

Vancomycin 60 mg/kg/day (Max. 2g) IV every 6hrs

AND

Gentamicin 3-6 mg/kg/day IV every 8hrs