Template:Antibiotics Ludwigs Immunocompromised
Immunocompromised[1]
- Cefepime 2 g IV q12 hrs + Metronidazole 500 mg IV q6 hrs OR
- Meropenem 1 g IV q8 hrs OR
- Imipenem/Cilastatin 500mg (20mg/kg) IV q6 hours
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5g (80mg/kg) IV q6 hours
- Add Vancomycin 15-20 mg/kg IV q8 hrs (max 2 g per dose) if concern for MRSA risk factors
- ↑ Spitalnic SJ, Sucov A. Ludwig's angina: case report and review. J Emerg Med. 1995;13:499-503