Staphylococci Infection

Possible Pathogens

Staphylococcus aureus

Coagulase-negative Staphylococci

Penicillinase-Resistant Penicillin, for example, ONE OF:

Cloxacillin 200 mg/kg/day IV every 6hrs

OR

Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid 100 mg/kg/day IV every 8hrs

OR

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

OR

Cefoparazone-sulbactam 100-150 mg/kg/day IV every 8-12hrs

WITH OR WITHOUT

Gentamicin 3-6 mg/kg/day IV every 8hrs for 3-5 days

Vancomycin 40 mg/kg/day (Max. 2g) IV every 8-12hrs