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List of recommendations arranged according to system and diseases
(According to alphabetical order)
Central Nervous system
Community acquired Meningitis (CAM)
Pyogenic Meningitis
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus
Pneumonia
Neisseria meningitides
Haemophilus influenza
Staphylococcus aureus
Herpes simplex
Inj. Meropenem (2
gm)
8 hourly for 14
days plus/ or
Inj. Linezolid (600
mg)
12 hourly
Inj. Acyclovir (500
mg)
6 hourly for 14
days if viral
infection
Tab. Teicoplanin
(400 mg) stat and
(200 mg)
12 hourly for 14
days plus/ or
Inj. Acyclovir (5000
mg)
6 hourly for 14 days
Name: S.I Avoid Imipenem
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus
Pneumonia
Neisseria meningitides
Listeria monocytogenes
Streptococcus
agalactiae
Haemophilus influenza
Escherichia coli
Inj. Vancomycin
(3045 mg/kg/day)
412 hourly
interval +
Inj. Ceftriaxone (2
gm)
12 hourly 714
days
Inj. Penicillin G
Inj. Meropenem
Inj. Gentamicin
Inj. Amikacin
Name: Most of the patient came from different ICU with multiple drugs
including two or more antibiotics with cultural and sensitivity report, so
antibiotics choice mostly depends on c/s report
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Dentistry
Acute variceal haemorrhage
Cleft lippalate, facial cleft, facial deformity correction surgery
Dental abscess
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Portal Hypertension
due to Cirrhosis of liver
or noncirrhotic portal
hypertension
Inj. Somatostatin
(250 μgm or 500
μgm) A bolus of is
given followed by
an infusion of 6
mg/24 hour for 120
hrs
Inj. Octreotide (5
µgm) A bolus
followed by (50
µgm/hour)
for up to 5 days
Inj. Terlipressin (2
mg) 6 hourly for 48
hour. It may be
continued for a
further 3 days at 1
mg every 4 – 6
hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Inj. Ceftriaxone (1
gm)
12 hourly
Tab.
Metronidazole (500
mg)
8 hourly for 57
days followed by or
Cap.
Cephalosporins
Tab.
Metronidazole
Inj. Meropenem (1
gm)
8 hourly I/V for 7
days, followed by
Cap. Cephalosporins
Tab. Metronidazole
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Obligate anaerobes:
Prevotella intermedia
Prevotella nigresub
Cap. Flucloxacillin
Tab.
Metronidazole
Cap. Cepholosporins
Cap. Cefixime
Cap. Cefuroxime
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Fungal infections in maxillofacial region like Candidiasis, mucormicosis etc
Gingivitis
Hepatorenal syndrome
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Fungus Nystatin oral
suspension (510
ml) of suspension
for at least 14 days
Cap. Fluconazole
(100 mg)
daily for 7 – 14
days.
Cap. Itraconazole
(400 mg)
24 hourly for 714
days
Inj. Amikacin
Nystatin oral
suspension (510
ml) of suspension
for at least 14 days.
Cap. Itraconazole
(400 mg)
24 hourly for 714
days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Campylobacter rectus
Actinomyces species
Prevotella inginosus
Streptococcus
Tab. Penicillin V
(250500 mg)
post operative 6
hourly for 57 days
Tab.
Metronidazole
(200400 mg)
8 hourly for 35
days
Cap. Doxycycline
Initial : (200
mg/day)
divided twice daily
post operative first
day then.
Maintenance :
(100200 mg/day)
divided 12 hourly
Cap. Doxycycline
Initial : (200
mg/day) divided
twice daily post
operative first day
then. Maintenance :
(100200 mg/day)
divided 12hrly
Name: Avoidance of Doxycycline, Metronidazole in growing patients and
pregnant women.
Avoidance of antimicrobial drugs in patients having the history of that specific
drug allergy.
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In case of maxillofacial fracture management like open reduction and
fixation
In case of oral and maxillofacial lesion with or without reconstruction, like
mendibulectomy, maxillectomy, neck dissection, etc
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Cirrhosis of liver with
ascites with renal
impairment
Inj. Human
albumin (1
g/kg/day) bolus on
presentation
(maximum Dose,
100 gm daily)
Inj. Nor adrenaline
(0.5 3.0 mg/hour)
continuous I/V
infusion [Sherlock]
Inj. Terlipressin
(0.52.0 mg)
every 4 – 6 hourly
Inj. Octreotide (100
200 μgm)
subcutaneously 8
hourly
Inj. Midodrine (7.5
12.5 mg)
8 hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
3rd generation
Ceftriaxone (1 mg
)I/V
12 hourly
Metronidazole (500
mg) I/V
8 hourly for 57
days followed by
oral
Cephalosporins
Tab.
Metronidazole
Inj. Meropenem (1
gm)
8 hourly I/V for 7
days, following by
Cap. Cephalosporins
Tab. Metronidazole
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Inj. Ceftriaxone (1
mg) 12 hourly
Tab.
Metronidazole (500
mg)
8 hourly for 57
days followed by
Cap.
Inj. Meropenem (1
gm) 8 hourly for 7
days, following by
Cap. Cephalosporins
Tab. Metronidazole
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Jaw osteomyelitis
Minor oral surgery like biopsy, excision of mucocele etc
Oral Candidiasis
Cephalosporins
Tab.
Metronidazole
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Mixed anaerobic
infection. Commonly by
staphylococci and
enteric microorganism
Cap. Clindamycin
(600 mg)
in divided dose for
6 days to 8 weeks ±
Tab.
Metronidazole (500
mg)
8 hourly for 7 days
Flucloxacillin (500
mg)
6 hourly for 68
weeks +
Tab. Secnidazole (2
gm)
single dose
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Cap. Amoxicillin
(500 mg)
8 hourly for 7 days
or
Cap. Cefixime (200
mg)
12 hourly for 7
days +
Tab.
Metronidazole (400
mg)
8 hourly for 5 days
Cap. Amoxicillin
(500 mg) +
Clavulanic acid (125
mg)
8 hourly or
Cap. Cefuroxime
(500 mg) +
Clavulanic acid (125
mg)
12 hourly for 7 days
+
Tab. Metronidazole
(400 mg)
8 hourly for 57
days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus
Peptostreptococcus
Antifungal agents
eg, Nystatin
powder or cream
Clotrimazole or
Nystatin lozenges
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Orofacial space infections
Peri implantitis
Periapical Pathosis
Bacteroides
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Polymicrobials of both
anaerobic and aerobic
Cap. Amoxicillin
or Cap.
Cephalosporins
(Cephradine,
Cefixime,
Cefuroxime) (500
mg1gm) in
different dose
for 7 14 days+
Tab.
Metronidazole (500
mg)
8 hourly 7 days.
Cap. Amoxicillin or
Cap. Cephalosporins
with Clavulanic acid
+ Tab. Secnidazole
(2 gm) single dose.
Cefuroxime (500
mg to 1 gm)
in different dose for
714 days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Prevotella intermedia
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
Staphylococcus spp.
Peptostreptococcus
micros
Porphyromonas
ednodontalis
Cap.
Cephalosporins
(200400 mg )
612 hourly for 7
days
Metronidazole (400
mg)
57 days
Name: Safe in pregnancy
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Prevotella
melaninogenica
Streptococcus
anginosus
Cap.
Cephalosporins
(200400 mg)
612 hourly for 7
days.
Tab. Metronidazole
(400 mg)
6 hourly for 7 days
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Pericoronitis
Periodontitis
Primary & secondary prophylaxis for variceal haemorrhage
Porphyromonas
gingivalis
Peptospreptococus
Microbes
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Porphyromonas
gingivalis
Fusobacterium species
Peptostreptococcus
micros
Fusobacterium
nucleatum
Tab. Penicillin V
(250500 mg)
post operative 6
hourly for 57 days
Cap. Doxycycline
Initial: (200
mg/day)
divided twice daily
post operative first
day then
Cap.
Cephalosporins
Tab. Penicillin V
(250500 mg)
post operative 6
hourly for 57 days
Tab. Metronidazole
(200400 mg)
orally 8 hourly for
35 days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Prohyromonas
gingivalis
Bacteroides forsythus
Antinobacillus
actinomycente
Prevotella intermedia
Fusobacterium
nucleatum
Peptostreptococcus
micros
Prevotella oralis
Tab.
Metronidazole
(200400 mg)
8 hourly for 35
days
Cap. Amoxicillin
(500 mg)
6 hourly 57 days
Cap. Doxycycline
(200 mg)
24 hourly
Cap. Cephalosporins
(2004000 mg)
612 hourly for 7
days ±
Metronidazole
Amoxicillin
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
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Chancroid
Cutaneous Anthrax
Cutaneous Tuberculosis
Combined Cap. Flucloxacillin
plus
Phenoxymethyl
penicillin (500 mg)
6 hourly or
Tab. Gatifloxacin
(400 mg)
24 hourly for 7
days or
Inj. Ceftriaxone (2
gm) I/V
single or divided
dose
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Haemophilus ducreyi Tab. Azithromycin
(1 gm)
Oral single dose
Inj. Ceftriaxone
(250 mg)
I/M single dose
Tab. Ciprofloxacin
(500 mg)
12 hourly for 2
days
Erythromycin (500
mg)
8 hourly for 7 days
Inj. Ceftriaxone (1
gm) stat dose with
Tab. Ciprofloxacin
Tab. Levofloxacin
(750 mg)
24 hourly 7 days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Bacillus antharacis Tab. Ciprofloxacin
(500 mg)
12 hourly for14
days
Cap. Doxycycline
(100 mg)
12 hourly for 14
days
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Gonorrhoeae
Impetigo contagiosa
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis
Cap. Rifampicin
(400600 mg)
single dose
Tab. Isoniazid (300
mg)
single dose
Tab. Ethambutol
(1525 mg/kg/day)
or
Inj. Streptomycin
(75 mg1gm)
single dose
Tab. Pyrazinamide
(2535 mg/kg/day)
for 2 months
Tab. Rifampicin
(400600 mg)
single dose
Tab. Isoniazid (300
mg)
single dose for next
4 months
Inj. Clarithromycin
or
Tab. Ofloxacin or
Tab. Ciprofloxacin
or
Inj. Cycloserine or
Inj. Capreomycin or
Tab.
Paraaminosalicyclic
acid
Tab. Ethionamide.
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Neisseria gonorrhea Single doses of any
of the following
orally:
Cap. Cefixime (300
mg)
Tab. Ciprofloxacin
(500 mg)
Tab. Ofloxacin
(400 mg)
Tab. Levofloxacin
(250 mg)
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
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Leprosy
Syphilis
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Staphylococcal
Streptococcal or
Combined
Cap. Dicloxacillin
(250500 mg)
Tab. Coamoxiclav
(625 mg)
8 hourly
Cap. Cephalexin
(250500 mg)
6 hourly for 7 days
Tab. Clindamycin
(30 mg)
8 hourly
Cap. Erythromycin
(250500 mg)
6 hourly for 7 days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Mycobacterium leprae For paucibacillary:
Tab. Dapsone (100
mg)
single dose plus
Cap. Rifampicin
(600 mg)
monthly for 6
months
For multibacillary:
Tab. Dapsone (100
mg)
single dose plus
Tab. Clofazimine
(50 mg)
single dose plus
Cap. Rifampicin
(600 mg)
monthly for 1 year
Inj. Clarithromycin
(500 mg)
single dose
Tab. Minocycline
(100 mg)
single dose
Tab. Ofloxacin (400
mg)
single dose
Tab. Levofloxacin
(500 mg)
single dose
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Treponema pallidum Inj. Benzathin
penicillin 12 lac
unit I/M in each
buttock day one
day eight and day
fifteenth according
to stages
Cap. Doxycycline
(100 mg)
12 hourly for 2
weeks
Cap. Erythromycin
(500 mg)
6 hourly for 14 days
Inj. Ceftriaxone
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Gastroenteritis, Typhlitis
Necrotizing Pancreatitis (infected)
Peptic ulcer disease
anaerobes (500 mg)
8 hourly
Likely causative
agent
Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Candida
Enterococcus faecalis
Aspergillus
Anaerobes
Inj. Cefepime (500 mg)
8 hourly
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Vancomycin
Itraconazole
Name: Liver function test necessary
Likely causative
agent
Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Inj.
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
(4.5 gm)
68 hourly for 714 days
Plus Inj. Amikacin (500
mg)
12 hourly for 7 days
Plus
Tab. Metronidazole
(500 mg)
8 hourly 7 days
Inj. Meropenem (1
gm)
8 hourly for 714
days plus
Inj. Amikacin (500
mg)
12 hourly for 7
days plus
Inj. Clindamycin
(600 mg)
8 hourly for 714
days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Helicobacter pylori Tab. Levofloxacin
(500 mg)
12 hourly for 14 to
30 days
Tab.
Metronidazole
(400500 mg)
Cap. Tetracycline
(500 mg)
6 hourly for 14 to
30 days
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Cholangitis
Hepatic actinomycosis
Tab. Sofosbuvir+
Cap. Daclatasvir
for 12 weeks
HCV Genotype 3 Inj. PEGIFN+
Tab. Sofosbuvir+
Cap. Ribavirin
for 12 weeks
Tab. Sofosbuvir+
Cap. Ribavirin
for 24 weeks
Tab. Sofosbuvir+
Tab. Daclatasvir
for 12 weeks
HCV Genotype 4 Inj. PEGIFN+
Tab. Simeprevir+
Cap. Ribavirin
for 12 weeks
Tab. Sofosbuvir+
Tab. Ledipasvir
for 12 weeks
Inj. PEGIFN+ Tab.
Sofosbuvir+ Cap.
Ribavirin
for 12 weeks and
Inj. PEGIFN+ Cap.
Ribavirin
for next 1236
weeks
Tab. Sofosbuvir+
Tab. Simeprevir
for 12 weeks
Tab. Sofosbuvir+
Tab. Daclatasvir
for 12 weeks
HCV Genotype 5&6 Inj. PEGIFN+
Tab. Sofosbuvir+
Cap. Ribavirin
for 12 weeks
Tab. Sofosbuvir+
Tab. Ledipasvir
for 12 weeks
Tab. Sofosbuvir+
Tab. Daclatasvir
for 12 weeks
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella Pneumoniae
Pseudomonas
Proteus
Inj. Piperacillin
Tazobactam (3.375
gm)
6 hourly
Inj. Meropenem (1
gm)
8 hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
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Hydatid disease of liver
Leptospirosis
Melioidosis
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Actinomyces israelii Benzy1 Penicillin Doxycycline and
Clindamycin
Name: Percutaneous liver biopsy relveals suphaur granules with typical
organism
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Echinococcus
granulosus
Surgery followed
by Tab.
Albendazole (400
mg)
12 hourly for 1
month
Tab. Albendazole
(400 mg)
for 1 month then
14 days interval,
total 36 cycles
PAIR followedby
Tab. Albendazole
(400 mg)
12 hourly for 1
month
Name: PAIR is as effective as surgery. (WHO guideline 1996)
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Leptospira
icterohaemorrhagiae
Inj. Benzyl
Penicillin (900 mg)
1.5 million unit 6
hourly for 1 week
Inj. Ceftriaxone (1
gm)
24 hourly for 1
week
Name: Blood culture during limit 10 days or urine culture during 2nd week
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Burkholderia
pseudomallei
Inj. Ceftazidime (2
gm)
8 hourly for 23
weeks followed by
Inj. Meropenem
(0.51 gm)
8 hourly for 23
weeks followed by
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Genital Herpes
Kalaazar
Malaria
Streptococcus
Escherichia coli
Klebsiella
days days
Name: Culture sensitivity prefered preceded by emperical treatment
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Herpes simplex type I
or type II
Tab. Acyclovir
(400 mg)
8 hourly for 710
days
Tab. Famcyclovir
(250 mg)
orally 8 hourly for
710 days
Tab. Valacyclovir (1
gm)
12 hourly for 710
days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Leishmania Inj. Liposomal
Amphotericin B
(10 mg/kg)
not less than in 2
hours single dose.
Miltefosine
(2.5mg/kg/day)
in 2 divided doses
for 28 days
Paromomycin
(15mg/kg/day)
alternate buttock
once daily for 21
days
Amphotericin B
Deoxycholate
(1mg/kg/day)
alternate day total
15 doses
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Plasmodium sepsis Tab. Artemether
Lumefantrine
Chloroquine
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Sepsis/ Septicemia
Sepsis uncertain focus
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Gm negative Inj. Cephazolin
(1gm) (if > 80 kg
2gm)
8 hourly+
Inj. Metronidazole
(500 mg)
8 hourly
Inj. Clindamycin
(600 mg)
8 hourly +
Inj. Gentamicin
(2mg /kg)
8 hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Escherichia coli,
Klebsiella
Streptococcus pyogens
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
Staphylococcus aureus
Inj. Ceftriaxone (2
gm)
12 hourly at least
for 710 days
Inj. Piperacillin +
Inj. Tazobactam
Inj. Meropenem
Inj. AmphotericinB
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Inj. Cefepime (1
gm)
8 12 hourly for 7
14 days
Inj. Vancomycin (1
gm)
12 hourly
Inj. Amikacin (500
mg)
12 hourly for 7
days Plus
Inj. Metronidazole
Inj. Meropenem
(1gm)
8 hourly for 714
days plus
Inj. Metronidazole
(500 mg)
8 hourly for 7 days
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Septicemia
Sick Immunocompromised (febrile neutropenia)
Trichomoniasis
(500 mg)
8 hourly for 7 days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
According to source of
infection
Inj. Meropenem (1
gm)
6 hourly
Inj. Piperacillin/
Tazobactam (4.5
gm)
8 hourly
Likely causative
agent
Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Inj. Meropenem
(1 gm)
8 hourly for 714
days or/plus
Inj. Meropenem
(1 gm)
8 hourly for 714
days or/plus
Quinolone
714 days
Inj. Linezolid (600 mg)
12 hourly or/plus
Inj.
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
(4.5 gm)
68 hourly for 714
days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Trichomoniasis
vaginalis
Metronidazole (2
gm) as a single oral
dose or (400 mg)
12 hourly for 7
days. Or
Tinidazole (2 gm)
as a single oral
dose Or
Secnidazole (2 gm)
single dose for both
partners
Tab. Metronidazole
(2 gm) as a single
oral dose or (400
mg)
12 hourly for 7
days. Or
Tab. Tinidazole (2
gm)
as a single oral dose
Or
Tab. Secnidazole (2
gm)
single dose for both
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Uncomplicated Chlamydial Infection
Valvovaginal Candidiasis (non regnant)
Venous aseptic site of infection
partners
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
If poor compliance:
Tab. Azithromycin
(1 gm)
post operative stat
dose
If Pregnant:
Tab. Erythromycin
(500 mg)
post operative 6
hourly for 7 days
or
Tab. Erythromycin
(500 mg)
post operative 12
hourly for 14 days
Inj. Clarithromycin
or
Tab. Ofloxacin or
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Candida Albicans Tab. Clotrimazole
(500 mg) aginal
tab once Or Two
(100 mg) vaginal
tablet topically
for 3 nights Or
Vaginal 1% cream
topically for 6
nights
Cap. Fluconazole
(150 mg)
as a single dose
Tab. Clotrimazole
(500 mg) vaginal
tablet once Or Two
(100 mg) vaginal
tablet topically
for 3 nights Or
Vaginal 1% cream
topically for 6
nights
Cap. Fluconazole
(150 mg)
oral as a single dose
Name: Contraindicated in pregnancy
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
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Urinary Tract Infection (acute uncomplicated cystitis)
Urosepsis
Klebsiella
Pseudomonas
Staphylococcus
aureus
Candida albicans
Ciprofloxacin
(500 mg)
12 hourly for 7
10 days
Cefuroxime+Clindamycin
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Escherichia coli
Streptococcus
saprophyticus
Klebsiella
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa
Tab.
Nitrofurantoin
(100 mg)
12 hourly for 5
days
Tab.
Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole 1
double strength
tablet (160/800 mg)
12 hourly for 3
days
Fosfomycin
trometamol (3 gm)
A sachet orally a
single dose
Pivmecillinam (400
mg)
12 hourly for 37
days
Fluoroquinolones
Tab. Ofloxacin (400
mg)
12 hourly for 3 days
Tab. Ciprofloxacin
(250 mg)
12 hourly for 3 days
Tab. Levofloxacin
(500 mg)
24 hourly for 3 days
βLactams
Coamoxiclav
Cefdinir
Cefaclor
Cefpodoxime
Proxetil (100mg)
12 hourly 3 days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Escherichia coli
Proteus
Klebsiella
Enterococci
Candia
Inj. Amikacin (500
mg)
12 hourly for 7
days
Inj. Meropenem (1
gm)
8 hourly for 714
days plus
Cap. Fluconazole
(500100 mg/day)
if fungal infection
Inj. Cefepime (1
gm)
812 hourly for 714
days
Inj. Meropenem (1
gm)
8 hourly for 714
days or plus
Cap. Fluconazole
(500100 mg/day)
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Urological Surgery involving intestine e.g.: GI tract, Skin+ intestine
Musculoskeletal system
Acute and chronic pyogenic Osteomyelitis
Deep sternal wound infection
Elective Surgery
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
2nd/3rd generation
Cephalosporins
Inj.
Aminoglycosides
Tab.
Metronidazole or
Clindamycin
Inj. Ampicillin
Inj. Ticarcillin/ Co
Amoxiclav
Inj. Piperacillin/
Tazobactam
Fluoroquinolones
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus
pyogens
Inj. Ceftriaxone (1
gm)
12 hourly
Inj. Flucloxacillin
(250 mg1 gm)
6 hourly
Inj. Cefuroxime
(750 mg)
12 hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus pyogens
Streptococcus aureus
Pseudomonas
Escherichia coli
Fungal
Inj.Meropenem
(500 mg1 gm)
18 hourly
Inj. Amikacin (500
mg)
12 hourly
Inj. Ceftriaxone
Inj. Amikacin
Inj. Flucloxacillin
Inj. Linezolid
Inj. Ciprofloxacin
Name: Sterctity should be strictly maintained. Personal hygine of the patient as
well as hospital stuff should be maintained superficial and deep
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Septic arthritis
Skin & Soft tissue infection
Superficial sternal wound infection
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Prophylactic purpose Inj. Ceftriaxone (1
gm)
12 hourly
Inj. Cefuroxime
(750 mg)
12 hourly
Inj. Cefepime(500
mg1000 mg)
8 hourly
Inj. Flucloxacillin
(250 mg 1000 mg)
6 hourly
Inj. Amikacin (500
mg)
12 hourly any one
or two in
combination
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Staphylococcus aureus
Haemophilus influenza
Enterobacter Species
Inj. Ceftriaxone (1
gm)
12 hourly
Inj. Flucloxacillin
(250 mg1 gm)
12 hourly
Name: Preferred culture sensitivity report
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus pyogens
Staphylococcus aureus
Cap. Flucloxacillin
(500mg) 6 hourly
Tab. Clarithromycin
(500mg) 12 hourly
and Cap.
Clindamycin (450
60mg) 6 hourly
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Tubercular Osteomyelitis
Wound infections
Obstetrics and Gynaecological Procedure
D&C, endoscopic or other minor procedure
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pyogens
Escherichia coli
Pseudomonas
Inj. Ceftriaxone (1
2 gm)
12 hourly
Inj. Amikacin (500
mg)
12 hourly
Inj. Cephalosporins
Inj. Amikacin
Inj. Flucloxacillin
Inj. Linezolid
Inj. Ciprofloxacin
Name: Sterctity should be strictly maintained. Personal hygine of the patient as
well as hospital stuff should be maintained superficial and deep
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Mycobacterium aureus 1st line anti
tubercular drugs
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus aureus
Pseudomonas
pyogenosa
Klebsiella
Enterobacteriaceae
Inj. Ceftriaxone (1
gm)
12 hourly
Inj.Meropenem
(500 mg)
8 hourly
Inj. Amikacin (500
mg)
2 hourly
Inj. Flucloxacillin
Name: According to culture sensitivity report
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
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Caesarean section
Infected wound Caesar/ Perineal tear and episiotomy
Intra partum pyrexia
Anaerobes Not needed
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Prophylaxis Inj. Amoxiclav (1.2
gm)
8 hourly
Inj. Clindamycin
(900 mg)
8 hourly
Name: Review culture reports
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Gram negative
Staphylococcus
Escherichia coli
Pseudomonas
Inj. Flucloxacillin
(900 mg)
8 hourly+
Inj. Metronidazole
(500 gm)
8 hourly followed
by oral for 7 days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Prophylaxis Inj. Amoxicillin (2
gm) + Inj.
Metronidazole (500
mg) initially
followed by
Inj. Amoxicillin
(500 mg)
8 hourly +
Inj. Metronidazole
(500 mg)
8 hourly till
delivery
Inj. Gentamicin if
severe sepsis 5 days
for oral antibiotics
Inj. Clindamycin in
penicillin allergy
group
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Lid infection
Neonatal conjunctivitis (Opthalmia Neonatorum)
Orbital Cellulitis
Syphilitic eye disease, Syphilitic Uveitis, Optic neuritis, Neuroretinitis
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Staphylococcus aureus
Pyogenes
Epidermidis
Streptococcus viridans
Pneumonia
Pyogenes
Ciprofloxacin
0.3% 1 drop g.i.d
for 7 days (dose
can be readjusted
according to
severity)
Moxifloxacin
Flucloxacillin
Name: To maintain lid hygine
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Chlamydia trachomatis
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
Penicillin G
Topical 1,00,000
3,33,000 units/ml
Paediatric 10,000
to 20,000 IU
Silver nitrate 1%
solution
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus
Pneumoniae
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus viridans
Haemophilus influenzas
Ceftazidime I/V
(2mg in 0.1ml)
Oral
Metronidazole
(antibiotic
continued) till the
patient free from
fever
for 4 days.
Vancomycin (if
penicillin allergy) 1
mg in 0.1 ml
Name: Pus for culture sensitivity if orbital obsess prerent
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
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Paediatric Central Nervous System
Central venous catheter tip Micro organism isolated: 75%
Meningitis in Children (Bacteria), Young infant
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Treponema pallidum 3 to 4 million unit
Penicillin G is
administered every
4 hourly for 10 to
14 days.
Alternative procaine
Penicillin G IM 2.4
million IU daily
plus Probenecid
(500 mg)
oral g.i.d for 10 to
14 days.
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Pseudomonas 66.66%
Staphylococcus aureus
33.33%
Imipenem (20
mg/kg/dose)
8 hourly
Tazobactam +
Piperacillin
8 hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Neisseria meningitides
Streptococcus
pneumonia
Haemophilus influenjae
Inj. Ceftriaxone
(100 mg/kg/day)
12 hourly +
Inj.
Dexamethasone
(0.15 mg/kg/day)
every 6 hourly for
48 hours started at
least 20 minutes
before antibiotic
therapy
Inj. Cefotaxime
(200 mg/kg/day)
8 hourly for 10
days+
Inj. Vancomycin
(4560 mg/kg/day)
8 hourly for 10
days+
Meropenem (40
mg/kg/day)
8 hourly+
Amino glycosides
(if pseudomonas)
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Septicemia CNS infection
Paediatric Gastrointestinal System
Bacillary dysentery
Cholangitis
Ampicillin (200
400 mg/kg/day)
6 hourly for 10
days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Organism of unknown
susceptibility
Inj. Vancomycin
(4560 mg/kg/day)
12 hourly for 1014
days+
Inj. Meropenem
(3040 mg/kg/day)
8 hourly for 1014
days
Inj. Vancomycin
(4560 mg/kg/day)
12 hourly for 10 14
days+
Inj. Meropenem
(3040 mg/kg/day)
8 hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Shigella species,
Shigella dysentery,
Shigella flexnari
Cap. Cefixime (8
10 mg/kg/day)
12 hourly for 5
days
Pivmecillinam (50
mg/kg/day)
6 hourly for 5 days
Cefixime12 hourly
Ceftriaxone (5075
mg/kg/day)
12 hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Ceftazidime (150
mg/kg/day)
Amikacin (1520
mg/kg/day)
Meropenem (3040
mg/kg/day)
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Diarrhoea
Enteric Fever & Severe Enteric Fever
Giardiasis
Hydatid cyst
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Escherichia coli
Shigella
Vibrio cholerae
Azithromycin (10
mg/kg/day)
Ciprofloxacin (15
30 mg/kg/day)
Pivrnecillinam
Ceftriaxone (50200
mg/kg/day)
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Salmonella typhi
Salmonella paraphyphi
A
Salmonella paratyphi B
Cap. Cefixime (20
mg / kg/day)
12 hourly for 10 to
14 days
Inj. Ceftriaxone
(5075 mg/kg/day)
12 hourly at least 5
days after a febrile
period
Inj. Ceftriaxone
(5075 mg/kg/day)
Inj.
Dexamethasone
(3mg/kg)initial
flowed by (1
mg/kg)
6 hourly for 48
hours
Azithromycin (20
mg/kg/day)
24 hourly 7 days
Ciprofloxacin (20
30 mg/kg/day)
12 hourly 710 days
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Giardia Metronidazole (15
mg/kg/day)
8 hourly for 5–7
days
Secnidazole
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Intestinal Amoebiasis
Liver Abscess
Peritonitis (Ascitic Fluid C/S) Micro organism isolated:4%
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Echinococcus
Granulosus
Albendazole (15
mg/kg/day)
12 hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Entamoeba
Histolytica
Metronidazole (15
mg/kg/day)
8 hourly for 5–7
days
Secnidazole
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus aureus
Gram negative
Anaerobic organism
Ceftriaxone (50
200 mg/kg/day)
Flucloxacillin (50
100 mg/kg/day)
Metronidazole
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus
Pneumoniae
Acinetobactor
Escherichia coli
Ceftazidime (50
mg/kg/dose)
8 hourly
Ceftriaxone (100
mg/kg/day)
1224 hourly
Amikacin (7.5
mg/kg/dose)
12 hourly
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SBP
Paediatric Infectious Disease
Abscess 2%
Oral thrush
Septicemia (Blood C/S) 10%
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Cefotaxime (50200
mg/kg/day)
Flucloxacillin (50
100 mg/kg/day)
Meropenem (3040
mg/kg/day)
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Enterobacter Spesis Flucloxacillin (25
250 mg)
6 hourly
Vancomycin (4560
mg/kg/day)
Tazobactam
Meropenem (3040
mg/kg/day)
Inj. Vancomycin
(4560 mg/kg/day)
12 hourly for 1014
days+
Inj. Meropenem
(3040 mg/kg/day)
8 hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Candida albicans Nystatin (46
lakhs)
unit for 6 hourly
Miconazole 2%
apply
12 hourly
Inj. Vancomycin
(4560)
8 hourly for 24
weeks
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
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Acute Rhino Sinusitis
Aspiration pneumonia
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus
Pneumoniae
Staphylococcus aureus
Haemophilus
influenzae
Micrococcus
Catarrhalis
(Necrotizing)
B Haemolytic
streptococcus
Antibiotics should
not be routinely
prescribed for
uncomplicated
AOM. For severe
disease or when risk
of complications:
1st Line
Cap. Amoxicillin
(500 mg)
8 hourly
2nd line
Tab. CoAmoxiclav
(625 mg)
8 hourly 10 days
Antibiotics should
not be routinely
prescribed for
uncomplicated
AOM. For severe
disease or when risk
of complications:
1st Line
Clarithromycin (500
mg)
12 hourly
2nd line
Cap. Doxycycline
(100 mg)
12 hourly and
Tab. Metronidazole
(400 mg)
8 hourly
Name: Most cases are viral and self limiting. Antibiotics should be delayed for
23 days and patient response
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Antibiotics should
be Only prescribed
in SEVERE
infection. Mostly
this condition
caused by viral
Likely causative
agent
Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Pseudomonas
Acinatobacter
Enterococci
faecalis
Inj.
Piperacillin/Tazobactam(4.5
gm)
68 hourly for 714 days
plus
Inj. Meropenem
(1gm)
8 hourly for 7
14 days
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Perichondritis
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
Pseudomonas 3rd Generation
Cepholosporins
Piperacillin hourly
plus Topical
Treatment oral Stop
down:
Tab. Ciprofloxacin
(500 mg750 mg)
12 hourly for 46
weeks
Inj. Clindamycin
(900 mg) and (750
mg)
8 hourly and 12
hourly
Name: Ensure sueabs are taken prior to therapy. Switch to orals based on
clinical assesment and microbiological results.
Assess for any bone and intracranial extension
All cases to be discumed with microbiology
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Pseudomonas
Mixed flora
1st line
Tab. Ciprofloxacin
(500mg750mg) for
12 hourly
2nd line:
Cap. Clindamycin
(450mg) 6 hourly
for 46 weeks
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
GABHS (common)
Arcanobacterium
hemolytic (7% or
adolescents and adults
with pharyngitis)
Group C Streptococci
(uncommon)
Group G Streptococci
(uncommon))
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
(uncommon)
Mild:
Tab.
Phenoxymethy1
penicillin (500 mg)
6 hourly
Severe:
Inj. Benzy1
penicillin (1.2 gm)
6 hourly and
Inj. Metronidazole
(500 mg)
8 hourly. Oral then
Mild:
Tab. Clarithromycin
(500 mg)
12 hourly
Severe:
Inj. Clarithromycin
(900 mg)
8 hourly. Oral then
Tab. Clindamycin
(450 mg)
8 hourly
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Pneumonia
Quinsy (peritonsillar abscess)
Respiratory tract infection e.g. bronchitis Pneumonia
Coronibacterium
diphtheria (rare)
Tab. Coamoxiclav
(625 mg)
8 hourly for 710
days.
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Mostly unknown
Gramve Escherichia
coli
Inj. Meropenem
(500 mg)
8 hourly plus
Inj.Amikacin (500
mg) I/V
12 hourly for 7
days
Ceftazidime
Cefepime
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Aerobic bacteria are
Streptococcus group A
(GAS), Bhemolytic
Streptococci group C and
G, and Staphylococcus
aureus Anaerobic
bacteria isolated form
PTA aspirates is
Fusobacterium
necrophorum
Inj.
Benzy1penicillin
(1.2 gm)
6 hourly and
Inj. Metronidazole
(500 mg)
8 hourly. Oral then
Tab. Coamoxiclav
(625 mg)
8 hourly for 710
days
Inj. Clarithromycin
(900 mg)
8 hourly. Oral then
Tab. Clindamycin
(450 mg)
8 hourly
Likely causative agent Antimicrobial of choice
Preferred drug Alternative drug
Streptococcus
Pneumoniae
Legionella
pneumophetin
Mycoplasma
Haemophilus influenza
3rd / 4th
generation
Cephalosporins
Macrolide
Fluoroquinolones
Macrolide