Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Urologic

Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy

Ampicillin 2g IV q6h

PLUS

Ceftriaxone 2g IV q24h

Alternatively

Ertapenem 1g IV q24h

If known/prior ESBL Infection

Severe Beta-Lactam Allergy

Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q24h

If penicillin/ampicillin allergy

ALTERNATIVELY

Gentamicin 5mg/kg IV q24h

PLUS

Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q12h