Empirical Antibiotics

Common infections

CAP (CURB ≥2)

  • Co-amoxiclav 1.2 g IV q8h + clarithromycin 500 mg q12h
  • Severe: add levofloxacin or piperacillin-tazobactam

Neutropenic sepsis

  • Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5 g IV q6h
  • Add vancomycin if line / MRSA risk

Meningitis

  • Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12h + dexamethasone 10 mg q6h
  • Add amoxicillin 2 g q4h if >50 y or immunocompromised (Listeria)

Pyelonephritis

  • Co-amoxiclav 1.2 g IV q8h or gentamicin 5 mg/kg + amoxicillin
  • PO step-down: co-amoxiclav 625 mg TDS × 7–14 d

Cellulitis

  • Flucloxacillin 1 g IV q6h
  • Penicillin allergy: clindamycin 600 mg IV q8h
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