Data suggests that oral beta-lactams are inferior to Bactrim or fluoroquinolones for pyelonephritis. Initial dose of IV ceftriaxone and longer.
Data suggests that oral beta-lactams are inferior to Bactrim or fluoroquinolones for pyelonephritis. Initial dose of IV ceftriaxone and longer.
Bactrim or Septra) or clindamycin. Surprisingly, both worked type of antibiotic, known as beta-lactams. These antibiotics are
Bactrim or Septra) or clindamycin. Surprisingly, both worked equally Beta-lactams (penicillin or cefazolin) are the drug class of choice for
In patients allergic to beta-lactams, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim), clarithromycin (Biaxin), and azithromycin (Zithromax) may be prescribed but might
Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) (PO) If severe beta-lactam allergies: Vancomycin Moxifloxacin or Chloramphenicol ( Bactrim if risk for Listeria).
Beta Lactam Antibiotics -lactam antibiotics (beta-lactam antibiotics) are antibiotics that contain a beta-lactam ring in their chemical structure. Beta-Lactams bind specifically to one type of bacterial enzymes because of the overall structure of the beta-lactam heterocyclic ring system.
It is believed that Bactrim is not active against S.pyogenes so it is commonly prescribed in combo with a beta-lactam for empiric Rx of
Bactrim or Septra) or clindamycin. Surprisingly Beta-lactams (penicillin or cefazolin) are the drug class of choice for cellulitis.
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