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Template:Cholecystitis Antibiotics
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Coverage is targeted at E. coli, Enterococcus, Bacteroides, and Clostridium (anerobic)
Uncomplicated Cholecystitis
- Ertapenem 1g IV once daily OR
- Metronidazole 500mg IV q8hrs PLUS
- Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12 hrs OR
- Levofloxacin 750mg IV q24hrs OR
- Ceftriaxone 1g IV q24hrs
Complicated
Complicated disease such as severe sepsis or hemodynamic instability
- Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg PLUS any of the following options
Options:
- Metronidazole 500mg IV q8hrs PLUS Ciprofloxacin 400mg IV q12hrs
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5g IV q8hrs
- Imipenem/Cilastin 500mg IV q6hrs
- Doripenem 500mg IV q8hrs
- Meropenem 1g IV q8hrs
