Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Penicillin Allergy

Note

Vancomycin is recommended for all of the following:

  • Initial Empiric Therapy

  • Targeted MSSA Therapy

  • Targeted MRSA Therapy

Antibiotic Regimen

Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg IV Q12H

  • Give initial loading dose of 25-30mg/kg.

  • Target trough of 15-20µg/mL.

  • Dosing for vancomycin is based on actual body weight.

Note

Addition of gentamicin or rifampin is not routinely recommended for SAB.