Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Fraser Health

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Preferred Agent

Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5 g IV q6h

If susceptibility confirmed

Ceftazidime 2 g IV q8h

OR

Ciprofloxacin 750 mg PO BID

Alternative/Severe allergy

Gentamicin

OR

Ciprofloxacin 750 mg PO BID