Endocarditis
Micro Organisms
Endocarditis
Duration
Duration as per type of infection
Important: Therapy
Flucloxacillin IV 2g six hourly (four hourly if >85kg)
Important: Therapy
Vancomycin IV (dosing as per guideline)
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Gentamicin (See synergistic gentamicin guidance)
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When therapeutic vancomycin levels reached add Rifampicin PO 600mg twice daily
Notes:
Always check for interactions with rifampicin.
Important: Notes
See national BSAC guidance for additional information (HERE)