Enterococcus spp, ampicillin-susceptible

Empiric Therapy

Intermittent Dosing

1 exchange daily with dwell time at least 6h

Continuous Dosing

(per each L bag)

Duration
Amoxicillin PO 500mg PO tid 500mg PO tid

21 days

Strongly recommend catheter removal for refractory peritonitis.  Treat for 14 days after catheter removal.

or      
Vancomycin IP

15-30mg/kg q5-7 days for CAPD

15mg/kg q4 days for APD

20-25mg/kg LD then 25mg/L MD

21 days

Strongly recommend catheter removal for refractory peritonitis.  Treat for 14 days after catheter removal.

 

APD = automated peritoneal dialysis

CAPD = continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

IP = intraperitoneally

LD = loading dose

MD = maintenance dose