Important: Therapy
Co-amoxiclav 625mg PO 8 hourly
or
Cefalexin 1.5g PO 8 hourly
Notes:
If oral route compromised:
Ceftriaxone 2g IV 24 hourly
test announcement
Co-amoxiclav 625mg PO 8 hourly
or
Cefalexin 1.5g PO 8 hourly
If oral route compromised:
Ceftriaxone 2g IV 24 hourly
Co-trimoxazole 960mg PO 12 hourly
If oral route compromised:
Ceftriaxone 2g IV 24 hourly
Ceftriaxone 2g IV 24 hourly
or if severe penicillin allergy:
Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO/IV 12 hourly (consider safety issues)
Send blood culture and urine and follow up results
Check previous urine results which may help guide antibiotic choice
Treatment duration: 7 days