Template:Cellulitis antibiotics: Difference between revisions

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***Add {{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole DS|display=TMP/SMX|dose=DS 1 tab PO BID|context=Outpatient, MRSA|link=no}} if MRSA suspected
***Add {{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole DS|display=TMP/SMX|dose=DS 1 tab PO BID|context=Outpatient, MRSA|link=no}} if MRSA suspected
**{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Clindamycin|dose=450mg PO TID|context=Outpatient}} covers Strep and Staph
**{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Clindamycin|dose=450mg PO TID|context=Outpatient}} covers Strep and Staph
====Pediatric Outpatient====
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Cephalexin|dose=25-50mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8h (max 500mg/dose)|context=Pediatric Outpatient|population=Pediatric}} '''OR'''
**Add {{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole DS|display=TMP/SMX|dose=8-12mg/kg/day (TMP) PO divided BID|context=Pediatric Outpatient, MRSA|population=Pediatric|link=no}} if MRSA suspected
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Clindamycin|dose=30-40mg/kg/day PO divided TID (max 1.8g/day)|context=Pediatric Outpatient|population=Pediatric}}


====Inpatient====
====Inpatient====
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*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Linezolid|dose=600mg IV q12hrs|context=Inpatient}} '''OR'''
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Linezolid|dose=600mg IV q12hrs|context=Inpatient}} '''OR'''
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Daptomycin|dose=4mg/kg IV once daily|context=Inpatient}}
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Daptomycin|dose=4mg/kg IV once daily|context=Inpatient}}
====Pediatric Inpatient====
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Vancomycin|dose=15mg/kg IV q6hrs|context=Pediatric Inpatient|population=Pediatric}} '''OR'''
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Clindamycin|dose=10-13mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 900mg/dose)|context=Pediatric Inpatient|population=Pediatric}} '''OR'''
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Cellulitis|drug=Linezolid|dose=<12yr: 10mg/kg IV q8hrs; >12yr: 600mg IV q12hrs|context=Pediatric Inpatient|population=Pediatric}}


====Saltwater related cellulitis====
====Saltwater related cellulitis====

Latest revision as of 12:51, 20 March 2026

Tailor antibiotics by regional antibiogram

Outpatient

  • 5 day treatment duration
    • Cephalexin 500mg PO q6hrs OR
      • Add DS 1 tab PO BID if MRSA suspected
    • Clindamycin 450mg PO TID covers Strep and Staph


Pediatric Outpatient

  • Cephalexin 25-50mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8h (max 500mg/dose) OR
    • Add 8-12mg/kg/day (TMP) PO divided BID if MRSA suspected
  • Clindamycin 30-40mg/kg/day PO divided TID (max 1.8g/day)

Inpatient


Pediatric Inpatient

Saltwater related cellulitis

Freshwater related cellulitis