Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Fraser Health

Gram-negative enteric bacilli

Preferred Agent

Ceftriaxone 1 g IV q24h

If ESBL

Meropenem 500 mg IV q6h

If susceptibility confirmed

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO BID

OR

Cotrimoxazole DS 1-2 tabs PO BID

Alternative/Severe allergy

Aminoglycoside