H. influenzae
- Continue use of dexamethasone x 4 days.
- For prophylaxis of H. influenzae in patient, if he/she has not received at least one dose of ceftriaxone, and in close contacts, see Prophylaxis for Contacts of Communicable Diseases.
PLUS
Ampicillin-susceptible MIC ≤ 0.5 µg/mL
| Therapy |
Dose |
Duration |
| Ampicillin |
2g IV q4h |
7-10 days |
Ampicillin-resistant - MIC > 0.5 µg/mL
| Therapy |
Dose |
Duration |
| Ceftriaxone |
2g IV q12h |
7-10 days |
Alternative or ceftriaxone MIC > 0.125 µg/mL
| Therapy |
Dose |
Duration |
|
Meropenem (providing MIC ≤ 0.25 µg/mL) |
2g IV q8h |
7-10 days |
| or |
|
|
Ciprofloxacin
|
400mg IV q8-12h/750mgPO bid |
7-10 days |
| or |
|
|
| Chloramphenicol |
12.5mg/kg IV q6h (max 4g/day) |
7-10 days |
