Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for UCLA Health

Community Acquired

Parenteral Regimen

Ceftriaxone 1 g IV q24h

PLUS

Metronidazole 500 mg IV/PO q8h

ALTERNATIVELY, CONSIDER

Ertapenem 1 g IV q24h

Oral Regimen

Amoxicillin/clavulanate 875 mg PO BID

Penicillin Allergy (Parenteral Regimen)

Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q12h

PLUS

Metronidazole 500 mg IV q8h

Penicillin Allergy (Oral Regimen)

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO BID

PLUS

Metronidazole 500 mg PO q8h

Duration

Uncomplicated Cholecystitis

  • Treat only until obstruction is relieved.

  •  No post-procedure antibiotics are necessary if the obstruction is successfully relieved.