Template:Typhoid Antibiotics

Oral therapy with Quinolone Susceptibility

  • Ciprofloxacin 500-750 mg PO q 12 hrs x 14 days

Parenteral Therapy with Quinolone Susceptibility

  • Ciprofloxacin 400 mg IV q 12 hrs x 10 days

Parenteral Therapy with Quinolone Resistance

if nalidixic acid resistant, assume fluoroquinolone resistant
  • Ceftriaxone 2mg IV q 24 hrs x 14 days
OR
  • Cefixime 10-15 mg/kg IV q 12 hrs x 8 days

Oral Therapy with Quinolone Resistance

  • Azithromycin 1 g PO daily x 5 days