Syndrome: Cellulitis, severe
Primary Therapy(s):
- Cefazolin 2 gm IV q8 hr
- Nafcillin 2 gm IV q 4-6 hr
Alternate Therapy(s):
- Clindamycin
- Vancomycin
Comments:
- These patients may require hospitalization.
- If MRSA is suspected, see MRSA algorithm.
Guideline Index Guideline Table
2nd generation cephalosporins--Cefuroxime, Cefpodoxime
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin
Respiratory quionlones--Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin