Pharyngitis with severe systemic infection/sepsis/toxic shock

Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
NHS Forth Valley

First Line

Therapy

Benzylpenicillin 1.2g IV 4 hourly AND Clindamycin 1.2g IV 6 hourly

Notes:

Penicillin Allergy

Therapy

Vancomycin IV (as per online calculator) AND Clindamycin 1.2g IV 6 hourly 

Notes:

Notes

Consider addition of IVIG, especially if poor response to immediate antibiotic therapy.