Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Important: Therapy
Ceftriaxone 2g IV 12 hourly
Notes:
If severe penicillin allergy (e.g. anaphylaxis):
Levofloxacin 500mg PO 12 hourly
(consider safety issues)
Acute epiglottitis
Important: Notes
Treatment duration: 7-10 days
test announcement
Ceftriaxone 2g IV 12 hourly
If severe penicillin allergy (e.g. anaphylaxis):
Levofloxacin 500mg PO 12 hourly
(consider safety issues)
Treatment duration: 7-10 days