Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Fraser Health

Oral Step-Down

Recommendation

When patient clinically improving and able to take PO medications:

Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875-125 mg one tab PO BID

Severe beta-lactam allergy

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO BID

AND

Metronidazole 500 mg PO BID

OR

Moxifloxacin 400 mg PO daily