Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for UCLA Health

Immunocompetent < 50yr

Most Likely Pathogens

S. pneumo

N. meningiditis

H. influenza

Preferred Regimen

Vancomycin (Dosing per pharmacy)

PLUS

Ceftriaxone 2g q12h

Penicillin Anaphylaxis

ID consult advised

Vancomycin (Dosing per pharmacy)

PLUS

Meropenem 2g q8h

Duration

Use of Dexamethasone