Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Important: Therapy
Flucloxacillin PO for 7 days
If MRSA suspected or confirmed - Vancomycin IV for 7 days
Post-operative wound infection - clean sites
Micro Organisms
Staph.aureus
Important: Therapy
Clarithromycin PO for 7 days.
If IV therapy required or MRSA suspected or confirmed then Vancomcyin IV for 7 days
Notes:
Important: Notes
If collection present - this will require drainage.
Base treatment on sensitivities where available.
Route of infection is dependant on the severity of infection and the ability of the patient to take medication by the oral route