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

MRSA Coverage

Clindamycin IV 40 mg/kg/day divided q8h
Duration: 7 days

OR

Clindamycin PO 30-40 mg/kg/day divided TID
Duration: 7 days

OR

Vancomycin IV 60 mg/kg/day divided QID
Duration: 7 days

Target trough Vancomycin levels should be 15-20 mg/L

OR

Linezolid IV/PO
< 40kg: 30 mg/kg/day divided TID
12 years and older: 600mg bid
Duration: 7 days

Infectious Diseases consult required