Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Eastern Health

Conversion Suggestions

Choice depends on indication and bacterial susceptibility

Ampicillin IV

Amoxicillin

Cefazolin IV

Cephalexin

Clindamycin

Cloxacillin

Ceftriaxone IV or Cefotaxime IV

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate

Cefixime

Cefuroxime

Piperacillin-Tazobactam IV

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate

(Plus Ciprofloxacin if Pseudomonas coverage required)

Vancomycin IV

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
(Septra)

doxycycline

linezolid