Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults
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Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults
Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE South East Hospitals: Waterford Regional Hospital South Tipperary General Hospital Kilcreene Orthopaedic Hospital St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny Wexford General Hospital June 2013 Review Date: June 2014 Acknowledgement: Gentamicin and Vancomycin Algorithims page 23 & 25 adapted from original algorithims kindly provided by Beaumont/Connolly Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee in 2011. Issued in June 2006 Revised Annually Revision No 7 Review Date June 2014 HSE SE Antimicrobial Stewardship Group Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information and material contained in this document, errors or omissions may occur in the content. We acknowledge that new evidence may emerge that may overtake some of these recommendations. The document will be reviewed and revised as and when appropriate. Prescribers should ensure that the correct drug and dose is prescribed, as is appropriate for each individual patient. References that should be used in conjunction with these guidelines include the British National Formulary (BNF) and the drug data sheets (available on www.medicines.ie). Clinical guidelines are guidelines only and the interpretation and application of the guidelines remains the responsibility of the individual clinician. Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Table of Contents General Guidance Restricted and Reserve Antimicrobials MRSA Septicaemia/Systemic Sepsis, Sepsis in Pregnancy, Neutropenic Sepsis Urinary Tract Infection Respiratory Tract Infection Endocarditis & Intra-abdominal Infections Gastro-intestinal Infection Start Smart Then Focus Care Bundle Genital Tract Infection Bone and Joint Infections Skin and Soft tissue Infections Central Nervous System ENT infections Appendix 1: Start Smart, Then Focus Care Bundle Appendix 2: Gentamicin Appendix 3: Glycopeptides: Vancomycin, Teicoplanin Appendix 4: Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection Appendix 5: Switch from IV to PO Appendix 6: Contingency Plan in Eventuality of Shortage of Intravenous Co-amoxiclav Appendix 7: Relative Costs of Antimicrobials References Page No. Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 2-3 4 5 6-7 8 9 - 14 14 15 16 - 17 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 - 23 24 - 25 26 - 27 28 - 29 30 31 32 1 2 Where possible indicate intended duration of therapy at point of initial prescribing. Review IV antimicrobial therapy daily. Document indication for therapy and intended duration in medical record. Note these guidelines are intended for empiric therapy. Rationalise when microbiology results become available. It is the responsibility of the person/team ordering laboratory tests to follow up on the results to guide appropriate clinical management of the patient. Piperacillin-tazobactam and co-amoxiclav provide good anaerobic cover. Concurrent metronidazole is NOT required unless there is gross faecal contamination – e.g. faecal peritonitis. Treatment of aspiration pneumonia does NOT require addition of metronidazole to either of these antibiotics. Some antibiotics e.g. ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, fusidic acid and metronidazole have excellent oral bioavailability and the oral route should be used where possible. IV formulations of these should only be used if the patient is not absorbing or unable to have oral medications. 2. 3. 4. 5. Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 NB: The prescriber should always check prescribing information such as cautions, contraindications, interactions and side effects when considering antimicrobial therapy. Ensure information on antimicrobial prescribing, including risks and side effects associated with antimicrobial treatment, is available to patients or their legal guardians.¹ 1. GENERAL GUIDANCE 3 For oral switch guidelines see pg 28. Oral switch is usually to PO formulation of same antibiotic where available, except IV penicillin to PO amoxicillin as oral absorption of penicillin is very poor. Penicillin allergy: obtain & document proper history. If IgE mediated allergic reaction (e.g. anaphylaxis, angioneurotic oedema, immediate urticaria) avoid all beta-lactams. If rash only, a cephalosporin may be considered. Erythromycin is often NOT a good substitute. Flucloxacillin and other betalactams such as co-amoxiclav, piperacillin-tazobactam, cephalosporins and meropenem do not cover MRSA. Risk of Clostridium difficile associated with all antibiotic use. Particular risk with all fluroquinolones (e.g. levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin), clindamycin and cephalosporins. 7. 8. 9. 10. Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Oral switch – consider when patient is afebrile and infection parameters are settling for 48 hours and normal oral absorption. Generally NOT appropriate in meningitis, endocarditis, febrile neutropenia or acute osteomyelitis/septic arthritis. 6. Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Restricted/Reserve Antimicrobials: A Cochrane review has found that reserving access to selected antimicrobials is the most effective 10 component of any Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme. Below is the list of Restricted and Reserve antimicrobials for the SE Acute Hospitals. These antimicrobials should only be prescribed when this is in line with the recommendations of this guideline or following discussion with the Clinical Microbiologist. Indication for therapy and any discussions/advice from the Clinical Microbiologist should be documented accurately in patient’s medical record. Restrictions are in place which limit access to these Antimicrobials. Please refer to South East Acute Hospitals Guidelines for use of Reserve and Restricted Antimicrobials for details. Restricted Antimicrobials *Reserve Antimicrobials IV Piperacillin/Tazobactam IV Cefotaxime IV Ceftriaxone IV Ceftazidime IV Ciprofloxacin IV Erythromycin IV/PO Levofloxacin IV Ofloxacin IV Chloramphenicol IV Colistin IV/PO Clindamycin IV Daptomycin IV Teicoplanin IV Tigecycline IV Vancomycin PO Fidaxomicin IV/PO Linezolid IV Ceftaroline IV Meropenem IV/PO Fosfomycin Antifungals Liposomal Amphotericin B Anidulafungin Caspofungin Voriconazole Posaconazole * Reserve antimicrobials should only be prescribed when recommended by a Consultant and following discussion with the Clinical Microbiologist. 4 Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 MRSA (Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) Infection with MRSA should be suspected if: • Patient has previously been colonized with MRSA. (Please check patients notes or check laboratory enquiry for ‘SIF code’) • Recent hospitalization (within 12 months) • Transfer from another hospital or long term care facility. • Other situation where increased clinical suspicion of MRSA (Please refer to most recent edition of: Policy on Control and Prevention of Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Acute Hospitals in the HSE/SE for additional information) If MRSA infection is suspected, consider including a glycopeptide (Vancomycin or Teicoplanin, see page 24) in the empiric treatment regimen. MRSA eradication: Please refer to most recent edition of: Policy on Control and Prevention of Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Acute Hospitals in the HSE/SE. Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 5 6 Septicaemia/ Systemic Sepsis Antibiotic Comments Observation Chart. 12 Adapted from: HSE Adult Patient Check previous laboratory results Ensure blood cultures taken. See individual infection treatment guidelines for appropriate therapy. Refer to NEWS Score of the adult patient observation chart and Sepsis Six. Consider if patient at risk for infection due to MRSA , if so, add vancomycin. Consider other multiresistant organisms eg ESBL, VRE, CRE. Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Watch for hypotension Assess patient re possible focus Initial empirical therapy if no obvious of infection –e.g. urinary tract, source: Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5g skin/soft tissue, abdominal, IV TDS. Consider adding gentamicin if chest, neurological., community haemodynamically unstable / severe infection. Consider need for additional gram positive or hospital acquired, travel cover e.g vancomycin(or teicoplanin if patient history, recent antibiotic therapy, presence of prosthetic is already on gentamicin) devices, intravascular catheters, Penicillin allergy: Gentamicin, metronidazole etc. plus teicoplanin Condition 7 Initial empirical therapy: Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5g IV TDS. Consider adding gentamicin if haemodynamically unstable / severe infection. Consider need for additional gram positive cover e.g vancomycin (or teicoplanin if patient is already on gentamicin) Add clindamycin if invasive group A Strep Infection suspected. Sepsis in Pregnancy Refer to Septicaemia/ Systemic Sepsis on p6. Clinical features suggestive of sepsis in pregnant women: Fever/Rigors, Diarrhoea/ Vomiting, Rash, Abdominal/ Pelvic Pain and Tenderness, Offensive Vaginal Discharge, Cough, Urinary Symtoms.11 Comments Refer to NEWS/MEOWS Score and Sepsis Six. Relevant imaging studies should be performed promtly. Inform Consultant Obstetrician Refer to Critical Care Team and seek expert advice from microbiologist when serious sepsis is suspected. Refer to RCOG Guideline: Bacterial Infection in Pregnancy for further detailed guidance.11 At least 2 sets of blood cultures recommended from each lumen of CVC and peripheral OR peripheral X 2 if no CVC is present. Culture of urine, stool, CSF, skin and respiratory specimens should be guided by clinical signs / symptoms but should not be performed routinely. Persistent fever after 4 days of antibiotic therapy: consider adding empiric antifungal agent. Consider need for viral testing &/or antiviral therapy if clinical indication Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Severe Neutropenia = Neutrophil Count < 0.5 Fever = Temperature > 380C Antibiotic Initial Empiric therapy: Piperacillintazobactam 4.5g QDS IV. Add gentamicin if complications (e.g. hypotension, pneumonia or antimicrobial resistance suspected or critically ill). Consider adding vancomycin or teicoplanin for specific clinical indications e.g. suspected CVC-related infection or complications as above. Penicillin allergy (Not Severe reaction anaphylaxis): Ceftazidime 2g TDS IV plus vancomycin or teicoplanin. Severe reaction/anaphylaxis to penicillin: Ciprofloxacin plus gentamicin plus teicoplanin Neutropenic sepsis9 Neutropenia = Neutrophil Count < 1.0 Condition Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 8 Urinary Tract Infections³ For patients with catheter associated UTIs, antibiotics are unlikely to resolve the UTI unless the catheter is removed. If systemic sepsis suspected treat as per Pyelonephritis. Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5g TDS for 1014 days or gentamicin (see page 18 for dosing regimen). Ciprofloxacin 500-750mg BD PO for 2-6 weeks. Pyelonephritis Prostatitis Comments Relapse common. Follow up advised. Check antimicrobial sensitivity where possible. Send blood cultures and MSU. Rationalise therapy as soon as possible. Check culture and antimicrobial sensitivity results. Patients with recurrent UTIs may have resistant organisms. Use 7-10 days treatment in males. Nitrofurantoin is not appropriate if creatinine clearance is < 50 ml/min, use co-amoxiclav (If not allergic to penicillin (discuss if needed)) In pregnancy nitrofurantoin may also be used but it should be avoided at term. Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Hospital acquired or recurrent UTI or complicated UTI Catheter associated UTI Antibiotic First line: Nitrofurantoin MR 100mg BD PO for 5 days Second line:Co-Amoxiclav 625mg TDS PO for 3 days (In penicillin allergy discuss with Microbiologist) Refer to recent culture results. If septicaemic: as for pyelonephritis Condition Lower urinary tract infection (uncomplicated) 9 Antibiotic Comments CURB-65 score should be used with caution in younger patients as it may underestimate severity in these patients. Community Acquired Pneumonia: Assess severity using CURB-65 score as per BTS guidelines: Confusion (new onset) Urea >7mmol/L RR≥30/min BP - hypotensive: SBP <90mmHg or DBP ≤60mmHg Age ≥ 65 years Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Respiratory Tract Community Acquired Infections Pneumonia Condition These guidelines are not aimed at: (a) Patients with known predisposing conditions such as cancer or immunosuppression admitted with pneumonia to specialist units such as oncology, haematology, palliative care, infectious disease units or AIDS units (b) Adults with non pneumonic LRTI, including illnesses labelled as acute bronchitis, acute exacerbations of COPD or “chest infections” Based on “British Thoracic Society guidelines for the management of 4 community acquired pneumonia in adults: Update 2009.” COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 10 Community Acquired Pneumonia Levofloxacin 500mg PO/IV OD (12 hourly if severe) Discuss with Microbiologist. Legionellosis Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 IV route to be used if oral absorption unreliable. Early oral switch where possible. Microbiology: Send blood cultures, sputum, urine for pneumococcal antigen. 7 days appropriate antibiotic therapy is recommended. Co-amoxiclav 1.2g tds IV plus clarithromycin Microbiology: Send blood cultures, sputum 500mg bd IV. (requesting legionella culture), urine for (If legionella strongly suspected consider adding pneumococcal antigen and legionella antigen, levofloxacin) CRP. Penicillin allergy (NOT IgE mediated reaction Consider switch to PO antibiotics as soon as /anaphylaxis): cefuroxime 750mg-1.5g tds clinical improvement occurs and patient is IV plus clarithromycin 500mg bd IV. apyrexial for 24 hours. Severe IgE mediated reaction/anaphylaxis 7-10 days appropriate antibiotics is to penicillin: levofloxacin 500mg PO/IV OD proposed. This may need to be extended to (12 hourly if severe). 14-21 days according to clinical judgement. High severity (CURB65 = 3-5) 15 - 40% mortality Amoxicillin 500mg-1.0g tds PO plus clarithromycin 500mg bd PO. (IV if PO administration not possible.) Penicillin allergy: PO doxycycline Comments No microbiological tests required. 7 days appropriate antibiotic therapy is recommended. Moderate Severity (CURB65 = 2) 9% mortality Antibiotic Amoxicillin 500mg tds PO. (IV if PO administration not possible.) Penicillin allergy: clarithromycin 500mg BD or doxycycline 200mg OD PO loading dose then 100mg OD PO. Low severity (CURB65 = 0-1) <3% mortality Condition 11 Intravenous co-amoxiclav and macrolide Oral amoxicillin and macrolide Oral amoxicillin Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 CURB-65 score should be used with caution in younger patients as it may underestimate severity in these patients Inpatient management Inpatient management Outpatient management High risk 3-5 points Intermediate risk 2 points Low risk 0 or 1 point CURB65 score New onset mental confusion Urea>7 mmol/L Respiratory rate ≥ 30/min Systolic blood pressure <90mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≤60mmHg Age ≥65 years BTS-recommended therapy for Community Acquired Pneumonia (Taken from J Antimicrob Chemother 2012; 65: page 612) 4 Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 12 Respiratory Tract Infections Antibiotic Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5g TDS IV If risk factors for MDR pathogens see page 13. Penicillin allergy: if NOT IgE mediated/anaphylaxis and if pneumonia is not severe consider cefuroxime 1.5g TDS IV. Severe IgE mediated reaction/anaphylaxis to penicillin: Levofloxacin 500mg PO/IV OD (12 hourly if severe). Comments If patient is considered to be high risk for MRSA, consider adding Vancomycin For confirmed legionellosis see page 12. Consider legionella risk. In at risk patients send urine for legionella antigen and add clarithromycin empirically. Send sputum for Legionella culture, if possible Send sputum for culture if possible If patient is considered to be high risk for MRSA, consider adding Teicoplanin Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 More than 4 days since admission : Within 4 days of admission Co-amoxiclav 625mg TDS PO or 1.2g TDS IV & no recent antibiotics: for 8 days. Penicillin allergy (NOT IgE mediated reaction /anaphylaxis): Cefuroxime 750 mg -1.5g TDS IV. Severe IgE mediated reaction/anaphylaxis to penicillin: Levofloxacin 500mg PO / IV OD. (12 hourly if severe). Hospital acquired pneumonia 6 Health care Patients from nursing home/chronic care associated pneumonia5 nursing facility/recent hospitalisation refer to algorithm page 13. Condition Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 ≥2 Risks for MDR Treat for MDR Pathogens See HAP p.10 0 Risks for MDR Treat as severe CAP See CAP p.8 ≥1 Risk for MDR Treat for MDR Pathogens See HAP p.10 Yes (CURB65 score 3 or >) Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Patients with HCAP should be identified and then divided on the basis of severity of illness to guide initial therapy. Patients in each group are then further divided based on whether they have risk factors for drug-resistant (MDR) pathogens that include: recent antibiotic therapy in the past 6 months, recent hospitalization in the past 3 months, the presence of immune suppression, and poor functional status as defined by activities of daily living. CAP, community-acquired pneumonia; HAP, hospital-acquired pneumonia. *Adapted from Brito V, et al. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases 2009, 22:316-325 0-1 Risks for MDR Treat for common CAP Pathogens See CAP p.8 No (CURB65 score mild or moderate) Severe pneumonia (Based on CURB65 score) Presence of risk factors for multi-drug resistant (MDR) pathogens (antibiotics in past 6 months, hospitalization in past 3 months, poor functional status, immune suppression) AND Assess severity of illness (Use CURB65 score) HCAP present: Patient from nursing home/chronic care facility, recent hospitalization Algorithm for healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP) therapy* 13 14 Co-amoxiclav 1.2g TDS IV for 7-10 days. First line: Co-amoxiclav 1.2g TDS IV Second line: Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5g TDS IV. Consider addition of gentamicin First line: Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5g TDS IV. Consider addition of gentamicin Second line: Meropenem 1g TDS IV Examples: Peritonitis, Diverticulitis, Biliary tract infections Pancreatitis Severe acute necrotising Pancreatitis Intra-abdominal infections Comments Discuss with Microbiology team as soon as possible Severe hypersensitivity reaction/anaphylaxis to penicillins: metronidazole + gentamicin Penicillin allergy (NOT IgE mediated reaction /anaphylaxis): Cefuroxime 750mg- 1.5g TDS and metronidazole 500mg TDS IV+/- gentamicin. Send 3 sets of blood cultures. Consider antibiotic therapy if 2 or more present: Increased breathlessness Increased sputum volume Sputum purulence If consolidation on CXR treat as CAP. Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Seek advice from Microbiology. Endocarditis Antibiotic Antibiotics may not be required See “Comments” Co-amoxiclav oral or IV depending on severity for 5-7 days. Review need for IV therapy on a daily basis. Penicillin allergy : Clarithromycin 500mg BD daily PO for 5-7 days Condition Respiratory Tract Acute exacerbation of Infections COPD (no consolidation on CXR) 15 Antibiotic Refer to Appendix 4 at back of booklet. Consider antibiotics ONLY if immunosuppressed or signs of systemic sepsis. Discuss with microbiology team. Antibiotic Treatment most often not necessary. Comments Refer to C-Diff algorithm at back of this booklet and on wards. Refer to HSE SE Clostridium difficile guidelines in the Infection Control Manual available on all wards.8 Discontinue other antibiotics if possible. Discuss with microbiology team if not responding to therapy. Ensure appropriate isolation with standard and contact precautions are instituted. Send stool specimen to laboratory. Note all patients with unexplained diarrhoea should be isolated. 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Total duration of therapy: 14 days Condition Antibiotic Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Comments Consider treating partner. In pregnancy, a macrolide (azithromycin or erythromycin) may be used instead of doxycycline. Note: Fluoroquinolones (eg ciprofloxacin Severe 1gE mediated reaction/ anaphylaxis or ofloxacin) not recommended due to to penicillin: Clindamycin 900 mg IV TDS + increasing resistance. Ref: MMWR 59 (RRgentamicin (refer pg 23) + doxycycline PO 12)2010 & www.cdc.gov/std/treatment 100 mg BD Inpatient Rx: Ceftriaxone 1g once daily IV + doxycycline 100mg BD PO + metronidazole PO 400mg TDS Pelvic Inflammatory Outpatient Rx: Ceftriaxone 250mg IM or IV as Disease (PID), Salpingitis, single dose, then doxycycline PO 100 mg BD + Tubo-ovarian abscess metronidazole PO 400mg TDS Condition 19 Osteomyelitis / Septic arthritis Condition Antibiotic Flucloxacillin 2g QDS IV plus sodium fusidate 500mg tabs TDS PO (or fusidic acid susp. 750mg TDS PO) Penicillin allergy (NOT IgE mediated reaction/anaphylaxis): Cefuroxime 1.5g TDS IV plus fusidic acid as above. Severe IgE mediated reaction/anaphylaxis to penicillin: Vancomycin plus fusidic acid as above. Benzylpenicillin (penicillin G) 1.2g-2.4g QDS IV plus flucloxacillin 1-2g QDS IV Penicillin allergy (NOT IgE mediated reaction/anaphylaxis): Cefuroxime 750mg1.5g TDS Severe IgE mediated reaction/anaphylaxis to penicillin: Clindamycin 1.2g QDS IV. Comments Modify treatment according to Microbiology results and clinical response. Penicillin allergy: Doxycycline 100mg BD PO. If severe discuss with microbiology team. Refer to surgical team urgently. Piperacillin-tazobactam 4.5g IV 6 to 8 hourly plus clindamycin 600mg-1.2g QDS +/- gentamicin. Co-amoxiclav 625mg TDS (or 1.2g TDS IV if severe) for 5 days NOTE: severe cellulitis should not be treated with a macrolide (erythromycin/clarithromycin). If MRSA suspected use vancomycin. If Group A Strep Infection confirmed, consider de-escalation to IV benzylpenicillin plus clindamycin, following discussion with Microbiologist. Switch to flucloxacillin 500mg-1g QDS PO when clinical improvement achieved. Treat for 10 days minimum. Discuss possible oral switch options with the clinical microbiology team. MRSA known or high risk: vancomycin. Adjust treatment when cultures available. Treat for 4 to 6 weeks. Monitor CRP. Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Human and animal bites Necrotising soft tissue infections/Necrotising fascitis Suspected Severe/Invasive Treat as Necrotising fascitis, see below Group A Strep Infection Skin and soft tissue Cellulitis, erysipelas Infections Bone and Joint Infections Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 20 Penicillin allergy: Consider clindamycin + ciprofloxacin for 7-10 days. Penicillin allergy: Clarithromycin 500mg BD PO for 10 days Send throat swab Penicillin allergy: Clarithromycin 500mg BD PO for 5-7 days Ceftriaxone 2g BD IV for 7-10 days Acute epiglottitis Tonsillitis/pharyngitis Phenoxymethylpenicillin (penicillin V) 666mg QDS PO for 10 days Severe: Benzylpenicillin (penicillin G) 1.2g QDS IV Sinusitis, otitis media Co-amoxiclav 1.2 g IV / 625mg TDS PO for 5-7 days Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Adjust dose in renal impairment. Request HSV PCR on CSF. Acyclovir 10 mg / kg IV every 8 hours (use ideal body weight in obese patients) Comments Seek Microbiology advice. Consider Dexamethasone phosphate for bacterial meningitis.(10mg IV 6 hourly for 2 to 4 days. Must commence before or at same time as antibiotic). Send Blood cultures, throat swab, EDTA blood for PCR +/- CSF. Isolate patient. Notify Public Health. Encephalitis Antibiotic Ceftriaxone 2g BD IV If Listeria risk add amoxicillin 2g 4 hrly IV. If Strep pneumoniae (pneumococcus) or severe infection suspected add vancomycin until sensitivities confirmed. Treat for 14 days if pneumococcus. Treat for 7 days if meningococcus. Severe IgE mediated reaction/ anaphylaxis to penicillin: chloramphenicol 1g IV QDS. If immunocompromised add vancomycin and co-trimoxazole. Meningitis Condition Appendix 1: Start Smart, Then Focus Care Bundle. 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Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 22 Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Dose Adjustment Levels Comments Endocarditis: 1mg/kg IV 12 hourly. Serum levels: pre-dose level <1μg/ml 1 hour post dose level of 3-5μg/ml (not always necessary). Normal renal function: twice-weekly serum monitoring may be sufficient. Abnormal renal function: dosage should be adjusted according to creatinine clearance and daily serum assay results. Take pre-dose level before the 3rd dose. NB Antibiotic assays are done at 12:00 Noon and 4.00 pm Monday to Friday and 12:00 Noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Samples must reach the laboratory in Waterford Regional Hospital one hour before these above times. Suitable for normal renal function, creatinine clearance >80ml/min. Dose reduction if <80ml/min, seek advice. Pre-dose levels are required to monitor for toxicity Clotted sample 16-18h after the first dose of gentamicin should be < 1μg/ml. If >1μg/ml: Check timing of level, review dosing schedule, check renal function, NB: Gentamicin doses in excess of consider alternative therapy and seek advice if necessary. 400mg IV / day are rarely See page 23 for dosing algorithm. required. Dose should never exceed 500mg If continuing gentamicin and renal function is stable, repeat level twice weekly. Daily levels may be IV/Day. required if renal function is unstable. See page 23 for dosing algorithim. Note: 1-hour post dose levels are not necessary except in endocarditis – please discuss on an individual basis (see comments). ***Clearly state dose, time of dose and time of blood sample collection on the request form. *** Infuse in 100ml of glucose 5% or sodium chloride 0.9% over 30-60 minutes. Appendix 2: Once daily Aminoglycoside protocol: Gentamicin 5mg/kg IV daily 12:00 Noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Samples must reach the laboratory in Waterford Regional Hospital one hour before these above times. Adult Single Daily Dosing Algorithm for Gentamicin (Exclusions: Endocarditis & renal impairment. Caution required in CF patients, pregnant women & patients with severe burns.) Is Creatinine Clearance (CrCl) >80ml/min? CrCl = (140-Age) x Weight(kg) (Use ODW if BMI>30)* x 1.23 (males) or 1.04 (females) Serun Creatinine(µmol/L) **If anuric (<500mls/day), treat as CrCl<10ml/min Yes No Give first dose of IV Gentamicin 5mg/kg* (based on Actual Body Weight or ODW if obese*). Record actual time of dose (Ideally 4-6pm) Dose should not exceed 500mg/day CrCl(ml/min)Dose 50-804mg/kg 30-503mg/kg* 10-302mg/kg* <101-2mg/kg* redose when level <1µg/ml Take blood for serum gentamicin level 16-18 hours after FIRST dose. Record actual time of sampling. (4pm dosing = 8-10am level, 6pm dosing = 10am-12noon level) Yes Is trough level <1µg/ml Continue current regimen. Repeat trough levels and serum creatinine concentration twice weekly (if renal function is poor/ deteriorating and/or previous trough levels are high, then levels need to be checked more frequently e.g. daily) *Weight used should be actual body weight (ABW) or for obese patients (BMI>30), an obese dosing weight (ODW) must be calculated. ODW = IBW + 0.4 (ABW - IBW) Dose should never exceed 500mg. BMI= Weight (kg)/Height (m)² IBW (males) Kg= 50 + (0.9 x no. of cm over 152cm) IBW (females) Kg= 45.5 + (0.9 x no. of cm over 152cm) 1 foot = 30.5com, 1 inch = 2.54cm No Check time dose was given and sample taken. Was level taken at 16-18 hours after dose? No Yes Is trough level >1(µg/ml) but <2(µg/ml) and treatment still Indicated? No Seek advice from Pharmacy or Clinical Microbiology Yes Reduce once daily dose by 1mg/kg* Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 23 24 Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 Levels 6 mg/kg 12 hourly for 3 doses and May be required in certain circumstances eg. thereafter once daily. Higher doses, endocarditis. 10- 12mg/kg, in similar dosing schedule Discuss with Microbiology team. is indicated in serious infections e.g. MRSA infections and endocarditis. Such patients should be discussed with the clinical microbiology team. In severe/complicated infections a higher dose +/- loading dose to achieve pre-dose levels of 1520 μg/ml may be required (see comments). Teicoplanin dosage schedule Levels Collect predose level before 4th dose of vancomycin. Give the dose. Any adjustments necessary can be made to the 5th dose onwards. Predose level should be between 1015μg/ml. (In severe/complicated infection 15-20 μg/ml). If continuing vancomycin and renal function is stable, repeat level twice weekly. Daily levels may be required if renal function is unstable. Note that 1- hour post dose levels are not necessary. Clearly state dose, time of dose and time of blood sample collection on the request form. At weekends routine assays are carried out at midday on Saturdays and Sundays. Refer to dosing algorithm page 25. Vancomycin Dosage Schedule Comments Renal impairment: If teicoplanin is to be used, the full dose is given for the first 4 days. Thereafter extended dosing intervals are required. Must be administered slowly IV at a maximum rate of 10mg/min to avoid reaction such as red man syndrome. In severe/complicated infections a loading dose of 25-30mg/kg can be used to facilitate rapid attainment of target trough serum vancomycin concentration. Complicated Infections: 1. Bacteraemia 2. Endocarditis 3. Osteomyelitis 4. Meningitis 5. Hospital Acquired Infections caused by Staph aureus Comments Appendix 3: Glycopeptides: Vancomycin & Teicoplanin clinical microbiology team. Dosing Algorithm for Vancomycin Is Creatinine Clearance >60ml/min? CrCl = (140-Age) x Weight (ODW if BMI>30)* (kg) x 1.23 (male) or 1.04 (female) Serum Creatinine (µmol/L) If patient is anuric (output <500mls/day), treat as per CrCl < 20ml/min Yes Is the patient seriously ill (signs of severe sepsis)? Yes No Give loading dose 25-30mg/kg (Actual body weight) Give loading dose 15mg/kg (Actual body weight) No Prescribe maintenance dose 15mg/kg BD. (Use Actual body weight) (Preferably at 10am, and 10pm to facilitate levels.) CrCl Dose Check 1st level (ml/min) 40-60 15mg/kg od Before 3rd dose** 20-40 15mg/kg Before 2nd dose** every 36-48 hrs. <20 15mg/kg Before 2nd dose. every 72-96 hrs. Hold dose until level available Once daily doses should preferably be given at 10am to facilitate checking of levels 1st level before 4th dose. (Level needs to be PRE-dose)** Has patient serious infection such as endocarditis, osteomyelitis, bloodstream infecion, meningitis or hospital acquired pneumonia caused by S. aureus? No Yes Target level is 10-15µg/ml. Is level 10-15µg/ml? Target level is 15-20µg/ml. Is level 15-20µg/ml? Pre-dose level result Level Dose Recheck pre-dose alterationlevel 5-10 Increase After adjusted dose each dose given and before by 250mg following morning dose** 10-15 Maintain Twice weekly dosing providing renal regimen function is stable** 15-20 Reduce After adjusted dose each dose given and before by 250mg following morning dose** >20 Omit next After adjusted dose dose and given and decrease before following each dose morning dose** by 500mg *Weight used should be actual body weight (ABW) or for obese patients (BMI>30), an obese dosing weight (ODW) must be calculated. ODW = IBW + 0.4 (ABW - IBW) BMI=Weight (kg)/Height (m)² IBW (males) Kg= 50 + (0.9 x no. of cm over 152cm) IBW (females) Kg= 45.5 + (0.9 x no. of cm over 152cm) 1 foot = 30.5com, 1 inch = 2.54cm **Unless renal function is deteriorating or specifically advised DOSES SHOULD NOT BE HELD WHILST AWAITING LEVELS Seek advice from Pharmacy or Clinical Microbiology if in doubt Pre-dose level result LevelDose alteration 5-10 Increase each dose by 500mg 10-15 Increase each dose by 250mg 15-20 Maintain dosing regimen 20-25 Reduce each dose by 250mg >25 Omit next dose and decrease each dose by 500mg Recheck pre-dose level After adjusted dose given and before following morning dose** After adjusted dose given and before following morning dose** Twice weekly providing renal function is stable** After adjusted dose given and before following morning dose** After adjusted dose given and before following morning dose** Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 25 Appendix 4: Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection Figure R2: CDI disease severity stratification and general and specific treatment measures for initial episode of CDI and first recurrence.(29) INITIAL EPISODE OF CDI OR FIRST RECURRENCE General Measures: • Adequate replacement of fluid and electrolytes • Immediately discontinue unnecessary antimicrobial therapy • Avoid antimotility medications • Review other risk factors for CDI • Review proton pump inhibitor use • Appropriate infection prevention and control to include patient isolation with Contact Precautions and appropriate hand washing. Mild to Moderate CDI: • No features of severe CDI • Oral or nasogastric metronidazole 400 mg TDS for 10 to 14 days. (Grade A) • Inability to take oral medication: intravenous (IV) metronidazole 500mg TDS for 10 to 14 days. (Grade D) • Metronidazole intolerance or contraindication: oral vancomycin 125mg QDS for 10 to 14 days. (Grade A) • * Oral fidaxomicin 200mg BD for 10 days may be an alternative to metronidazole(GradeC/D) or vancomycin(Grade A) in patients aged 16 yrs and older but only following discussion with a clinical microbiologistor specialist ID consultant. • Monitor closely for deterioration/progressionto severe CDI Severe CDI: (Suggested by any of the following) • Clinical: fever, rigors, abdominal pain • Laboratory: Leucocytosisof ≥15,000 cells/µL , or rise in serum creatinine of ≥50% above baseline or serum creatinine >133 µmol/L). • Endoscopicfindings: pseudo membranous colitis • Early surgical opinion • Oral vancomycin125 mg, QDS for 10 to 14 days. (Grade A) • *Oral fidaxomicin 200mg BD for 10 days may be an alternative to vancomycin (Grade A) in patients aged 16 yrs and older but only following discussion with a clinical microbiologistor specialist infectious diseases consultant. Severe, complicated CDI: Severe disease with: • Hypotension • Shock • Rising serum lactic acid levels • Ileus • Mega colon • Early surgical opinion • Vancomycin 500 mg, oral or nasogastric QDS and metronidazole 500mg, IV TDS (Grade D) • Consider Intracolonic vancomycin 500 mg, four to six times daily if ileus present or suspected (Grade D) Please refer to BNF for children or local paediatric formulary for doses of metronidazole and vancomycinfor paediatric patients. *Fidaxomicin has not been tested in pregnant or breastfeedingwomen or in patients with a history of inflammatory bowel disease. 32 2013 13 Adapted From Surveillance, Diagnosis and Management of Clostridium difficile Infection in Ireland Update of 2008 Guidance HPSC Updated CDI guidelinesFebruary 2013 Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 26 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 : evels cin f 7. How do you manage second and subsequent recurrences and what do you do if a patient keeps getting recurrences? • Management of second and subsequent recurrences of CDI is summarised in Figure R3. • Consider supervised trial of anti‐motility agents alone if post‐infective irritable bowel syndrome is suspected after more than 20 days of anti‐C. difficile treatment (only if patient has a normal white cell count and no abdominal symptoms or signs of severe CDI). (Grade D) Figure R3: Management of Multiple Recurrences of CDI First episode of recurrent CDI Severity assessment, general measures and specific anti‐CDI therapy as outlined in Figure R2 Second and subsequent episodes of recurrent CDI • Review all anti‐microbial therapy and other medications. Ensure adequate fluid and electrolytes and review nutritional status. (Grade D) • Contact clinical microbiologist or specialist infectious diseases consultant expert for advice • Consider the following options after expert advice as above: • Oral Vancomycin tapering/pulse therapy (Grade D): o 125mg 6 hourly for 7 days o 125 mg 12 hourly for 7 days o 125 mg daily for 7 days o 125 mg every other day for 7 days o 125 mg every 3 days for 7 days or • Oral Fidaxomicin 200mg BD for 10 days (Grade D) or • Oral Vancomycin 125mg QDS for 10 days followed by a chaser of oral rifaximin 400mg TDS for 20 days (Grade B) or • Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy 150‐400mg/kg per day for 1 to 3 doses (Grade D) or • Faecal microbiota transplantation (Grade A) 34 Updated CDI guidelines February 2013 Adapted From Surveillance, Diagnosis and Management of Clostridium difficile Infection in Ireland Update of 2008 Guidance HPSC 2013 Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 27 28 Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 ORAL Amoxicillin 500mg 8 hr Co-amoxiclav 625mg 8 hr Clindamycin 300mg 6 hr Clindamycin 450mg 6 hr Flucloxacillin 500mg -1g 6 hr 30 minutes before food Clarithromycin 500mg 12 hr Metronidazole 400mg 8 hr Ciprofloxacin 500 - 750 mg 12 hr Levofloxacin 500mg - 24hr/12hr Co-amoxiclav 625mg 8 hr In Penicillin Allergy discuss with Microbiologist IV Benzylpenicillin 1.2 -2.4g 4-6 hr Amoxicillin 1g 6 hr Co-amoxiclav 1.2g 8 hr Clindamycin 600mg 6 hr Clindamycin 1.2g 6 hr Flucloxacillin 1 - 2 g 6 hr Clarithromycin 500mg 12 hr Metronidazole 500mg 8 hr Ciprofloxacin 400mg 12 hr Levofloxacin 500mg - 24hr/12hr Cefuroxime 750mg - 1.5 g TDS 8 hr “Note: Oral Antimicrobials are significantly less costly than intravenous“ Examples of choices of switch from IV to oral route Appendix 5: IV to PO Switch Co-amoxiclav 625mg 8 hr In Penicillin Allergy discuss with Microbiologist Cefuroxime 750mg - 1.5 g TDS 8 hr ANTIMICROBIALS WITH GOOD ORAL BIOAVAILABILITY *Sanford Guide 2010 ** Martindale 33rd edition ***Sanford Guide 2010 and Martindale 33rd edition Antimicrobial Ciprofloxacin Clindamycin Fusidic Acid Fluconazole Levofloxacin Linezolid Metronidazole Oral Bioavailability 70-80%*** 90%* 91%(tablets)* 90%* 98%* 100%* 99%** Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 29 Appendix 6: Contingency Plan in Eventuality of Shortage of Intravenous Co-amoxiclav General Recommendations Consider using PO co-amoxiclav where co-amoxiclav is recommended for the indication and where PO route is clinically appropriate – refer to PO switch guidelines and Point 6 under General Guidance in Guidelines for Empiric Use of Antimicrobials in Adults. Do not substitute IV piperacillin-tazobactam / IV ceftriaxone / cefotaxime / IV quinolones for IV co-amoxiclav where possible Refer to recommended alternatives for each indication where IV coamoxiclav features in the empiric and prophylaxis guidelines 30 Practice the “Start Smart- Then Focus” protocol for antimicrobial prescribing and the Surgical Prophylaxis Protocol diligently Specific Recommendations Recommended substitutes for IV co-amoxiclav by indication in HSE SE Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in the eventuality of unavailability of IV co-amoxiclav: • High Severity CAP - IV cefuroxime 750mg - 1.5g TDS (plus PO clarithromycin) • Hospital Acquired Pneumonia within 4 days admission - IV cefuroxime 750mg -1.5g TDS • Acute Exacerbation COPD – Assess if PO co-amoxiclav or PO clarithromycin sufficient, if intravenous substitute needed - IV cefuroxime 750mg -1.5g TDS • Peritonitis, Diverticulitis Biliary Infections – IV cefuroxime 750mg 1.5g TDS plus metronidazole • Pancreatitis (non-severe– first line) - IV piperacillin-tazobactam cefuroxime 750mg -1.5g TDS plus metronidazole (IV severe / second line) • Human and animal bites – Use PO co-amoxiclav where possible – if IV clinically indicated - IV cefuroxime 750mg -1.5g TDS plus metronidazole • Sinusitis, Otitis Media – Use PO co-amoxiclav where possible – if IV clinically indicated - IV cefuroxime 750mg -1.5g TDS +/- metronidazole Appendix 7: Relative Costs of Antimicrobials* COST OF ONE WEEK’S SUPPLY OF ANTIMICROBIALS BASED ON NORMAL ADULT DOSE (antifungals in bold italics) €0-€10 Flucloxacillin PO, Metronidazole PO, Ciprofloxacin PO, Amoxicillin PO, Co-amoxiclav PO, Clarithromycin PO, Fosfomycin PO €10-€40 Levofloxin PO, Amoxicillin IV, Metronidazole IV Co-amoxiclav IV, Cefuroxime IV, Clindamycin PO, Fusidic acid PO, Ciprofloxacin IV, Vancomycin IV, Fluconazole PO €40-€60 Piperacillin-Tazobactam IV, €150-€300 Clarithromycin IV, Levofloxacin IV, Rifampicin IV, Meropenem IV, Ceftriaxone IV, Fluconazole IV €300-€500 Acyclovir IV, Clindamycin IV, €500-€1000 Linezolid PO & IV, Ceftaroline IV, €1000-€3000 Teicoplanin IV, Tigecycline IV, Fidaxomicin PO >€3000 Anidulafungin IV, Voriconazole IV, Amphotericin IV, Caspofungin IV *Correct at time of publication. 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Troy, Surveillance Scientist Ext. 2488/2489 } Pharmacy Departments.: WRH Antimicrobial Pharmacist Ext. 2530/2453 WGH Antimicrobial Pharmacist Ext. 3261 SLKK/Kilcreene Antimicrobial Pharmacist Ext. 5372/5328 STGH Antimicrobial Pharmacist Ext. 7119 Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7 33 34 Guidelines for the empiric use of antimicrobials in adults HSE SE Hospitals June 2013 Index no ASG 001 Date of Approval June 2013 Revision Date June 2014 Revision no 7