Bactrim does not give good cover of strep in our local population but does cover MRSA. If you want to cover for MRSA and the most common
○ Clindamycin 300 mg PO TID (covers MRSA). OR. ○ Amoxicillin/clavulanate 875 ○ If patient at risk for MRSA, add Vancomycin to regimens that do not include
clindamycin and in those who present with severe disease, in order to cover MRSA. Empiric Therapy (does not address possible infection with S aureus or
While both offer MRSA coverage, Vancomycin covers a higher percentage of MRSA species, furthermore, Clindamycin is only bacteriostatic, and most
Bactrim does not give good cover of strep in our local population but does cover MRSA. If you want to cover for MRSA and the most common cause
If MRSA coverage is required, doxycycline or Bactrim (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) can be added. Clindamycin covers anaerobes, but it is not
Broadest activity of any antibiotic (does NOT cover MRSA, Mycoplasma, and some Pseudomonas) Clindamycin (bacteriostatic) Clindamycin. Anaerobes above the diaphragm.
Bactrim does not give good cover of strep in our local population but does cover MRSA. If you want to cover for MRSA and the most common cause
Class. Name of Drug(s) Key Indications(s) Broadest activity of any antibiotic (does NOT cover MRSA, Mycoplasma, and some Pseudomonas) Clindamycin. Anaerobes
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