Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Important: Therapy
Co-amoxiclav 1.2g IV
If weight >100kg give additional dose of Amoxicillin 1g IV
(i.e. total dose = 2g Amoxicillin and 200mg clavulanic acid)
Operative Vaginal Delivery
Important: Therapy
Clindamycin 600mg PO AND Gentamicin IV (refer to Drug Dosing Table)
Weight >80kg: increase Clindamycin dose to 900mg IV
Weight >160kg: increase Clindamycin dose to 1200mg IV
Notes:
Important: Notes
Give ASAP after deliver but at least within 3 hours of delivery