Template:Brain abscess antibiotics

Otogenic source

• Cefotaxime 2gm IV q6hr + 500mg IV q6hr

Sinogenic or odontogenic source

• Cefotaxime 2gm IV q6hr + metronidazole 500mg IV q6hr

Penetrating trauma or neurosurgical procedures

• Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q12hr + 2gm IV q8hr

Hematogenous source

• Cefotaxime 2gm IV q6hr + metronidazole 500mg IV q6hr

No obvious source

• Cefotaxime 2gm IV q6hr + metronidazole 500mg IV q6hr