S. aureus
MSSA
| Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cloxacillin | 2g IV q4h | 7 days (minimum 14 days from first negative blood culture if bacteremic) |
| or | ||
| Cefazolin | 2g IV q8h | 7 days (minimum 14 days from first negative blood culture if bacteremic) |
MRSA
| Therapy | Dose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin | 25-30mg/kg IV once, then | 7 days (minimum 14 days from first negative blood culture if bacteremic) |
| 15mg/kg IV q8-12h | ||
| or | ||
| Linezolid | 600mg IV/PO q12h | 7 days (minimum 14 days from first negative blood culture if bacteremic) |