Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Children - Initial Empiric Therapy

Initial Empiric Therapy

Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV Q6H

CONSIDER ADDING EITHER

Cloxacillin 25-35mg/kg/dose IV Q4H
(Max 12g/day)

OR

Cefazolin 35-50mg/kg/dose IV Q8H
(Max 6g/day, 2g/dose)

Note

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