Template:Neonatal meningitis antibiotics
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MRSA is uncommon in the neonate
- Ampicillin 50mg/kg IV q6hrs PLUS
- Cefotaxime 50mg/kg IV q6hrs OR Gentamicin 2.5mg/kg IV q8hrs
- Per AAP, ceftazidime 50mg/kg IV (q12hr for babies < 8 days of age, q8hr for >7 days old) is a reasonable alternative to cefotaxime, offering virtually the same coverage for enteric bacilli and is FDA approved for all age groups[1]
- If suspecting S. pneumoniae or MRSA, add Vancomycin
- Consider acyclovir for HSV