Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Alberta Children's Hospital

MSSA Coverage

Amoxicillin-clavulanate PO 40-50 mg/kg/day of amoxicillin component and 5-10 mg/kg/day of clavulanate divided TID
Duration: 7 days

OR

Cefazolin IV 50-100 mg/kg/day divided q6h
Duration: 7 days

OR

Cloxacillin IV 50-100 mg/kg/day divided q6h
Duration: 7 days

OR

Cefuroxime IV 150 mg/kg/day divided q8h
Duration: 7 days

OR

Ceftriaxone IV 75-100 mg/kg/day divided q12h or q24h

Duration: 7 days

OR

Cefotaxime IV 200 mg/kg/day divided q8h
Duration: 7 days