empirical choice of antibiotic
Last reviewed 01/2018
Consult expert advice and local guidance.
Community acquired:
- skin and soft tissue - penicillin plus flucloxacillin
- urinary tract - ampicillin + gentamicin or cephalosporin
- pneumonia- penicillin plus erythromycin
- biliary tract - anti-pseudomonas penicillin plus gentamicin
- neutropenia - anti-pseudomonas penicillin plus gentamicin or ceftazidime
- unknown source - flucloxacillin plus gentamicin with or without metronidazole
Hospital acquired:
- skin and soft tissue - flucloxacillin plus gentamicin
- urinary tract - ampicillin + gentamicin or cephalosporin
- pneumonia - third generation cephalosporin
- biliary tract - anti-pseudomonas penicillin plus gentamicin
- neutropenia - anti-pseudomonas penicillin plus gentamicin or ceftazidime
- unknown source - flucloxacillin plus gentamicin with or without metronidazole
The antibiotic treatments listed are suggestions. Please check local hospital and laboratory guidelines for definitive treatment guidance.