Staphylococcus spp, cloxacillin-susceptible

If staphylococcal hardware infection, add rifampin (after clearance of bacteremia). With implants, often need lifelong suppressive therapy.

If no debridement, consider adding rifampin (after clearance of bacteremia) and continue therapy for minimum 12 weeks.

 

Therapy Dose Duration
Cloxacillin 2g IV q4h 6 weeks
or    
Cefazolin 2g IV q8h 6 weeks

Cloxacillin & cefazolin allergy

Therapy Dose Duration
Vancomycin 15mg/kg IV q8-12h 6 weeks