Template:Orbital Cellulitis Antibiotics

• Vancomycin 15-20mg/kg IV BID + (one of the following)
  • Ampicillin/Sulbactam 3 g IV q6hr OR
  • Ticarcillin/Clavulanate 3.1 g IV q4h OR
  • Piperacillin/Tazobactam 4.5 g IV q6h OR
  • Ceftriaxone 2 g IV q12hr OR
  • Cefotaxime 2 g IV q4h

Pediatric:

• Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q6hrs + (one of the following)
  • Ampicillin/Sulbactam 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 3g/dose) OR
  • Piperacillin/Tazobactam 100mg/kg IV q8hrs (max 4.5g) OR
  • Ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IV q12hrs (max 2g/dose) OR
  • Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q6hrs (max 2g/dose)