Table 2 Recommended parenteral regimens [30]
Parenteral regimens | |
|---|---|
Recommended parenteral regimen A | |
Cefotetan 2 g IV every 12 h | |
Or | |
Cefoxitin 2 g IV every 6 h | |
Plus | |
Doxycycline 100 mg orally or IV every 12 h | |
Recommended parenteral regimen B | |
Clindamycin 900 mg IV every 8 h | |
Plus | |
Gentamicin loading dose IV or IM (2 mg/kg of body weight), followed by a maintenance dose (1.5 mg/kg) every 8 h. Single daily dosing may be substituted. | |
Alternative parenteral regimens | |
Ampicillin/sulbactam 3 g IV every 6 h | |
Plus | |
Doxycycline 100 mg orally or IV every 12 h | |