Template:Brain abscess antibiotics
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Otogenic source
- Cefotaxime 2gm IV q6hr + metronidazole 500mg IV q6hr
Sinogenic or odontogenic source
- Cefotaxime 2gm IV q6hr + metronidazole 500mg IV q6hr
Penetrating trauma or neurosurgical procedures
- Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q12hr + ceftazidime 2gm IV q8hr
Hematogenous source
- Cefotaxime 2gm IV q6hr + metronidazole 500mg IV q6hr
No obvious source
- Cefotaxime 2gm IV q6hr + metronidazole 500mg IV q6hr