Syndrome: Diabetic foot infection, inpatient
Primary Therapy(s):
- Ampicillin/sulbactam 3 gm IV q 6h
- Clindamycin 900 mg IV q8-12h + (Gentamicin or Ciprofloxacin)
Alternate Therapy(s):
- Piperacillin/tazobactam
Comments:
- Avoid gentamicin in older diabetics (age > 65) or those with renal insufficiency.
- Use vancomycin if MRSA is likely.
Guideline Index Guideline Table
2nd generation cephalosporins--Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin