Most likely pathogens
6 weeks or longer depending on clinical and radiographic response
Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/dose IV x 1 dose, then 12 hours later: Ceftriaxone 50 mg/kg/dose IV q12h Maximum: 2 grams/dose AND/OR 4 grams/24h
PLUS
Vancomycin 15 mg/kg/dose IV q6h Maximum: 4 grams/24h prior to levels
Metronidazole 7.5 mg/kg/dose IV q6h Maximum: 500 mg/dose
Dosing Levels Required for Vancomycin Please See Drug Monitoring Section
Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/dose IV x 1 dose, then 12 hours later: Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg/dose IV q12h Maximum: 2 grams/dose AND/OR 4 grams/24h