Antibiotic Guidelines for Primary Care

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1 Antibiotic Guidelines for Primary Care West Coast District Health Board 2015 PREPARED BY: WCDHB Infection Control Committee 2009 REVIEWED AND UPDATED BY: WCDHB Infection Control Committee October 2015 Source of Guidelines

2 These guidelines are based on 2012 West Coast District Health Board antibiotic susceptibility statistics, the Australian 2011 Antibiotic Guideline, BPAC Antibiotics choices for common conditions 2013 edition, WCDHB Health Pathways and local availability. They have been reviewed by WCDHB clinical and pharmacy staff, Dr Anja Werno, Medical Microbiologist Canterbury Health Laboratories and Dr Holt, Chairman of the Infection Control committee. The guidelines are endorsed by the West Coast Primary Health Organisations and co-ordinate with WCDHB inpatient guidelines Oral versus parenteral (IV, IM) antibiotics Oral therapy is generally preferred. Exceptions include: The patient cannot take anything orally (e.g., swallowing problems) or is unlikely to absorb the antibiotic (e.g., vomiting, severe diarrhea) An oral antibiotic with suitable spectrum is not available High doses are required for difficult sites of infection (e.g., endocarditis, meningitis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis) Urgent treatment for severe or rapidly progressive infection The patient is unlikely to adhere to oral therapy Penicillin and cephalosporin cross-reactivity There is a 3-10% cross-reaction rate between penicillins and cephalosporins. If a patient has a mild penicillin allergy or adverse reaction (e.g., mild rash, diarrhea) then you may prescribe a cephalosporin (and vice versa) If a patient has a severe penicillin allergy (e.g., severe rash, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, hypotension or bronchospasm) then do not prescribe a cephalosporin (and vice versa). Infection Prevention & Control Hand Hygiene as per the World Health Organization 5 moments of hand hygiene 1. Before Patient Contact 2. Before a Procedure 3. After a Procedure or Body Fluid Risk 4. After Patient Contact 5. After Contact with a Patients Surroundings Wear non sterile gloves and apron if having patient contact with infected skin or if a multi-drug resistant organism (e.g., MRSA) is suspected or known. Wear a surgical mask within 1 metre of a patient with droplet-transmitted infection, such as meningococcal, whooping cough or influenza infection. Wear a NIOSH certified N95 respirator mask when having contact with a patient with suspected or confirmed airborne- transmitted infection, such as TB or chicken pox.

3 Antibiotic Guidelines Empiric Choices Metronidazole 625mg (child: plus either 10mg Amoxycillin Doxycycline 1 or /kg/dose) tds for 7 Cotrimoxazole 3 Bites animal or human Prophylaxis for 5 with same antibiotics if bite 8 hours ago; wound unable to be debrided adequately; wound on hands, feet or face; involves bone, joint or tendon; or in immunocompromised person. Debride non-viable tissue. Consider tetanus toxoid. Refer if joint involved. Blastocystis hominis gastroenteritis Nil As for giardiasis Usually a non-pathogenic commensal ignore. If persistent diarrhea, where no other cause found, give trial of therapy Boils Flucloxacillin 500mg (child: 12.5mg/kg/dose) qds for 5-7 Erythromycin; if MRSA: consider Cotrimoxazole (only if sensitive) Small lesions can be treated with drainage alone. If recurrent (e.g., more than 10 boils over more than 3 months) consider decolonization Bordetella pertussis See Whooping cough Breast postpartum mastitis or abscess Flucloxacillin 500mg qds for Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate 400mg qds for or Cephalexin 500mg qds for Continue breastfeeding throughout infection. If fail, swab for Candida Breast nonpuerperal infection Bronchiolitis under 1 yr or wheezy bronchitis in children Bronchitis acute in adults, no underlying lung disease 625mg tds 7 Nil Nil Clindamycin 2 Sub-areolar infections usually involve anaerobes RSV and other viruses are the cause. Exclude from pre-school/ school until coryzal phase is over Most cases viral. Purulent sputum alone is not an indication for antibiotics. Give antibiotics if bacterial infection diagnosed in laboratory or for patients with severe infection, underlying medical co-morbidity or advanced age Bronchitis infective exacerbation in adults with COPD Amoxycillin 500mg TDS for 5-10 Doxycycline 1 200mg stat then 100mg daily for Doxycycline: do not use in children under 12 years, in pregnancy after 16 weeks gestation or if breastfeeding 2. Clindamycin: subsidized only with specialist endorsement; please consult in individual case. 3. Cotrimoxazole: do not use in pregnancy

4 Cotrimoxazole 1g (child 75mg/kg/ 960mg (child dose) tds for 14 24mg/kg) bd for 14 Bronchitis protracted bacterial (ie moist, loose cough for >4 weeks, no cause identified) Campylobacter gastroenteritis treat only if severe or prolonged Candida vulvo-vaginal or oral thrush Cellulitis Nil usually selflimited Topical azole or Nystatin Flucloxacillin 500mg qds for 7 to 10 (child: 100 mg/kg/day) Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate (EES) 400mg (child: 10 mg/kg) qds for 5 or Azithromycin 500mg daily for 3 Fluconazole 2 150mg single dose (vulvovaginal) or 100mg daily for 7-14 (oral) Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate 800mg bd (child: 10mg/kg) Treatment only if severe or prolonged; may also be justified in late (third trimester) pregnancy or in food handlers and childcare workers. Notifiable If recurrent vulvo-vaginal thrush (4 or more symptomatic episodes/yr), induce remission with topical azole or oral Fluconazole 50mg daily (takes 2 weeks to 6 months) then maintain with weekly vaginal cream or oral Fluconazole 150 to 300mg. Treat partner Keep affected area elevated. Do not use NSAIDs (increased risk of necrotizing fasciitis) Cellulitis periorbital in child Cellulitis periorbital in adult or in any age if associated with stye, dacryocystitis, impetigo or wound Chlamydia and other non-gonococcal urethritis or cervicitis Clostridium difficile - toxin-positive diarrhea Common cold upper respiratory tract viral infection (child:75-100mg/kg per day) Cefaclor Refer to Paediatrician in all but very mild cases Flucloxacillin Cefaclor Seek specialist advice urgently Azithromycin 1g (10mg/kg for children) single dose Metronidazole 400mg (child 10 mg/kg) orally TDS for 10 Nil Doxycycline 1 100mg BD for 7 In pregnancy: Azithromycin has a B1 safety rating, alternative is Amoxycillin 500mg tds for 7 Stop other antibiotics is possible. Avoid anti-diarrhoeals. If unresponsive, relapsing or severe, consult Infectious Diseases specialist Antibiotics do not prevent bacterial infection. Nasal purulence does not predict response to antibiotics 1. Doxycycline: do not use in children under 12 years; in pregnancy after 16 weeks gestation or if breastfeeding 2. Fluconazole: do not use in pregnancy. 150mg stat needs endorsement with vaginal candidiasis, other regimens need specialist endorsement

5 Conjunctivitis See Topical - conjunctivitis COPD Dental infections Dermatophytoses nail, scalp or body Diabetic foot infections Dientamoeba fragilis gastroenteritis Epiglottitis Topical azole, Oral Terbinafine 6, oral Itraconazole 1 625mg tds for 7 Doxycycline 4 100mg (child > 12 yrs: 2.5 mg/kg) BD for 3 to 7 Clindamycin 2 plus Ciprofloxacin 3 Metronidazole 400mg (child: 10mg/kg) TDS for 3 to 7 See Bronchitis infective exacerbation in patients with COPD See Tooth abscess or Gingivitis Oral treatment indicated if culture-proven and has either failed topical treatment, is widespread, involves scalp or nail or is being treated with concomitant topical steroid Refer all foot ulcers for hospital assessment. Bone infection more likely if ulcer >2cm 2, positive probe to bone, ESR > 70, substantially raised CRP or abnormal plain X-ray Treat only if symptomatic. Refer for hospital assessment Gastroenteritis acute, cause unknown Giardiasis Gingivitis acute ulcerative (trench mouth, Vincent s disease) Nil Metronidazole 2g (child: 30mg/kg) orally daily for 3 Metronidazole 400mg (child: 10mg/kg) BD for 5 Gonorrhoea Ciprofloxacin 3 500mg orally as single dose Ornidazole 1.5g (child: 40mg/kg) in evening for 1-2 Ceftriaxone mg IM if acquired in Auckland or overseas or if pharyngeal or ano-rectal infection Fluid replacement is mainstay of treatment. Exclude from pre-school, school or work until symptoms settle. Some causes are notifiable and a few may benefit from antibiotic treatment see individual organisms Treat only if symptomatic. If fails, try Metronidazole 400mg (child: 10mg/kg) TDS for 7. Notifiable Antibiotics are only an adjunct to debridement, plaque control and chlorhexidine mouthwash (e.g., Rivacol ) BD or TDS. Consider HSV Treat for Chlamydia as well (ie also use Azithromycin 1g stat) 1. Itraconazole: use with caution in pregnancy. Subsidized only with specialist endorsement; 2. Clindamycin: subsidized only with specialist endorsement; please consult in individual case 3. Ciprofloxacin: use with caution in children under 14 years and in pregnancy 4. Doxycycline: do not use in children under 12 years, in pregnancy after 16 weeks gestation or breastfeeding 5. Ceftriaxone: subsidized on prescription or PSO for treatment of gonorrhoea 6. Terbinafine: B1 classification in pregnancy

6 Impetigo Influenza See Topical section NIL antibiotics, may consider Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) 1 75mg BD for 5 Laryngitis/Croup Nil Almost always viral Treat only if onset 48 hr. Avian or pandemic influenza is notifiable Leptospirosis Penicillin for 5-7 Doxycycline 2 Mastitis 100mg BD for 5-7 d Start within 1 wk of onset. Notifiable See: Breast Meningococcal infection, meningitis or severe sepsis prior to transport to hospital Otitis media See Comments Antibiotics NOT usually indicated Pharyngitis/ tonsillitis see comments before deciding to treat Ceftriaxone 3 50 mg/kg up to 2g IV or IM NB: Penicillin 1 st choice if < 3 months old Amoxycillin 30 mg/ kg TDS for 5 (7-10 if < 2 yr, underlying medical condition, perforated drum or chronic or recurrent infection) Penicillin 500mg (child: 20mg/kg) BD for 10 or Amoxycillin: child <30kg 750mg daily; child > 30kg 1500mg daily for 10 Adult: Penicillin 1.2g IV or IM Child: Penicillin 25-50mg/kg IV or IM If fails or persists try Amoxycillin/ clavulanate. If penicillin-allergic use Cefaclor 20 mg/kg up to 500 mg BD for 5 If penicillin allergy: Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate 800mg (child 20mg/kg/ dose) BD for 10 Give if haemorrhagic rash in febrile person or in a suspected case in whom the delay to assessment in hospital is likely to be greater than 30 minutes. Notifiable Spontaneous resolution common. Benefit of antibiotics is small; consider if under 2 yr or with bilateral or severe infection. For others, educate and give paracetamol and antibiotic prescription to redeem if unresolved at hrs Usually viral. Give antibiotics only if: Key features of group A strep. infection (fever > 38 0 C, tender cervical nodes, tonsillar exudates and no cough), esp. if aged 3 to 14 yrs. If uncertain, swab throat Patient aged 2 to 25 yrs and high risk group for rheumatic fever (Maori or Pacific Islander from Northland, Hawkes Bay, Counties/Manukau, Waikato Gisborne, or Bay of Plenty) Existing rheumatic heart disease (treat at any age) Scarlet fever (Notifiable)?peritonsillar abscess (trismus, refer to hospital) Exclude from school until 24 hours after antibiotics started. 1. Oseltamivir: use with caution in pregnancy; not subsidized 2. Doxycycline: do not use in children under 12 years in pregnancy after 16 weeks gestation or breastfeeding 3. Ceftriaxone: subsidized on prescription or PSO if endorsed suspected meningitis

7 Amoxycillin 25 If penicillin allergy or mg/kg TDS for 7 no response in 48 hr (Maximum of review diagnosis and 500mg/dose if <5 consider yrs; 1000mg/dose if Erythromycin > 5 yrs) 10mg/kg/dose QDS for 7 Pneumonia child ( > 4 months to 15 yr) Pneumonia adult, no co-morbidity or prior antibiotics (Note: it is not possible to distinguish typical from atypical pneumonia in individual cases treat all patients for both sets of causative organisms) Pneumonia adult, suspect aspiration Prophylaxis for endocarditis in patients with heart valve lesions prior to dental procedures or tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy Prostatitis acute Amoxycillin 1g TDS for 7 and/or Roxithromycin 300mg daily for 7 or Doxycycline 200mg stat then 100mg daily for 7 or Azithromycin 500mg stat then 250mg daily for 4 for 7 As for UTI - cystitis in adult men (treat for 2 wks) Prostatitis chronic Ciprofloxacin 3 500mg orally BD for 4 weeks Pyelonephritis Ringworm Salivary gland infection acute bacterial/suppurative Flucloxacillin 500mg (child 12.5mg/kg/dose) QID for 10 Mild penicillin allergy: replace Amoxycillin with Cefaclor 500mg TDS for 7 Severe penicillin allergy: Roxithromycin or Azithromycin as single agent Clindamycin 2 Trimethoprim 300mg daily for 4 weeks, or Doxycycline 1 200mg orally BD for 4 weeks Cefaclor, Clindamycin 2 If <5yrs, most are viral. In a young child, suspect pneumonia if tachypnoea, grunting, indrawing and high fever in absence of wheeze (auscultatory findings uncommon) If <4 months, seek advice Patients with co-morbidity (e.g. COPD, diabetes, renal failure, cancer, steroids), recent antibiotics, resident in Rest Home or recently discharged from hospital are more likely to have infections caused by gram-negative bacilli. Substitute for Amoxycillin in these cases See: rg.nz/uploads/infective%20e ndocarditis%20guide(3).pdf Consider checking for STI pathogens 90% of chronic prostate pain not due to infection and has no proven treatment avoid repeated courses of empiric antibiotics. Test urine and expressed prostate secretions and treat it possible. Consider STIs See UTI - pyelonephritis See Dermatophytoses Typically in elderly and neonates usually Staphylococcus aureus. May need surgical drainage 1. Doxycycline: do not use in children under 12 years, in pregnancy after 16 weeks gestation or breastfeeding 2. Clindamycin: subsidized only with specialist endorsement; please consult in individual case 3. Ciprofloxacin: use with caution in children under 14 years and in pregnancy.

8 Cotrimoxazole 1 Ciprofloxacin 3 960mg (child 500mg daily for 7-24mg/kg) BD for (14 if immunocompromised) Salmonella gastroenteritis only if severely ill or immunocompromised School sores Septicaemia or overwhelming infection Shigella gastroenteritis Sinusitis acute See Comments Antibiotics NOT usually indicated use analgesia, saline spray or douches, intranasal steroids and decongestants Thrush Tinea Tonsillitis Tooth abscess superficial (involving canine or buccal space) Traveler s diarrhea Cotrimoxazole 1 if susceptible 960mg (child: 24 mg/kg) BD for 5 ) Amoxycillin 500mg (child: 15-30mg/kg/ dose) TDS for 7 If fails, try Amox/ clavulanate for 7 to 14 Penicillin 500mg (child 10mg/kg) QID for 5 If unresponsive add Metronidazole or use Ciprofloxacin 3 500mg (child 20mg/kg) BD for 1 day Ciprofloxacin 3 500mg (child: 20 mg/kg) BD for 5 Cefaclor 500mg (child: 10mg/kg) TDS for 5 to 7 or Doxycycline 2 200mg on day 1 then 100mg daily for 2-7 (adult or child >12 years only) If penicillin allergic use Clindamycin 4 alone Ciprofloxacin 3 500mg (child 20mg/kg) BD for 3 Antibiotics generally make no difference to outcome and may prolong infectivity. Some treat if < 1 yr, > 50 yr, vascular grafts or prosthetic joint. Notifiable See Topical section See Meningitis (for empiric antibiotics prior to urgent transfer) Treat all cases. Use Ciprofloxacin if immunocompromised. Notifiable Consider antibiotics only if 3 of: Mucopurulent nasal drip for 7 Facial pain Tenderness over the sinuses, esp. unilateral Maxillary tenderness Tenderness on percussion of upper teeth (which cannot be attributed to a single tooth) See Candida See Dermatophytoses See Pharyngitis Antibiotic treatment is only an adjunct to an appropriate dental procedure. Give antibiotics only if face swelling, systemic symptoms or fever. If spread to neck, hospitalize Many causes, especially enterotoxigenic E. coli. Antibiotics only for moderate to severe cases. Antimotility agents indicated in adults without fever or bloody stools 1. Cotrimoxazole: do not use in pregnancy 2. Doxycycline: do not use in children under 12 years, in pregnancy after 16 weeks gestation or breastfeeding 3. Ciprofloxacin: use with caution in children under 14 years and in pregnancy 4. Clindamycin: subsidized only with specialist endorsement; please consult in individual case.

9 Trichomoniasis Metronidazole 2g If relapse, use Metronidazole single dose 400mg BD for 7. Treat partners Tuberculosis See comment Refer for hospital assessment Ulcers leg or foot, actute infection (excessive purulent discharge, redness and pain Ulcers leg or foot, possible low-grade, chronic infection (purulent discharge, non-healing) Urinary tract infection cystitis in adult women Urinary tract infection cystitis in adult men Urinary tract infection pyelonephritis; mild with low fever and no vomiting Urinary tract infection indwelling catheter Notifiable on suspicion Flucloxacillin Erythromycin Increase local cares (lavage, debridement, absorptive dressings); consider cadexomer iodine or silver dressings. Swab if Flucloxacillin fails Regular dressing changes, cadaxemar iodine or silver dressings, debridement Trimethoprim mg/day for 3 Trimethoprim mg/day for 7 Ciprofloxacin 250mg to 500mg BD for 5 to 7 ( mg TDS for no longer recommended due to high E coli resistance) mg TDS for if can t wait for results of culture If fails, take a swab to guide antibiotic choice. Cleanse/wipe with saline to remove secretions before swabbing Nitrofurantoin 3 50 mg QID for 5 Nitrofurantoin 50 mg QID for 7 Cotrimoxazole 1 960mg BD for 10-14, or Cefaclor 500mg TDS for Norfloxacin 2 The presence of bacteria on superficial swabs does not alone indicate a need for antibiotics. It no leucocytes on microscopy, infection much less likely Asymptomatic bacteriuria common in elderly women; treat if pregnant, renal transplant or pre- or posturological procedure. In pregnancy, repeat urine culture to ensure cure Often underlying urinary tract abnormality or co-existent prostatitis or epididymitis. Investigate all males with UTI for underlying anatomical or functional abnormality Identify underlying anatomical or functional abnormalities, especially obstruction. If severe, dehydrated or vomiting refer for IV treatment Asymptomatic bacteriuria and pyuria are common and should not be treated. Culture urine and treat only if febrile or rigors, patient has risk factors (e.g., neutropenia, transplantation, pregnancy) or before urological surgery. Treat for 10 to 14. Always change catheter 1. Cotrimoxazole (or trimethoprim alone): do not use in pregnancy 2. Norfloxacin: use with caution in children < 14 yr; do not use in pregnancy. Only subsidised if prescription endorsed for UTI unresponsive or resistant to first line agents 3. Nitrofurantoin: avoid at 36+ weeks pregnancy or in significant renal impairment

10 Cotrimoxazole 24 mg/kg up to 960mg BD for 5 Urinary tract infection - child Urinary tract infection Candida sp. Vaginosis - bacterial Whooping cough (Bordetella pertussis) Wound infection deep penetrating or post-operative Fluconazole 1 200mg (child: 5mg/kg) daily for 7 and change or remove any catheter or stent Metronidazole 400mg BD for 7 or 2g stat if compliance a concern Azithromycin child < 6mths:10mg/kg daily for 5 ; >6mths 10mg/kg on day 1(max 500mg) then 5mg/kg daily (max 250mg) for 4 more, Adults: 500mg on day 1 then 250mg daily for 4 more NB: for post-operative infections consult the operating surgeon urgently 12.5mg/kg of Amoxycillin up to 500mg BD for 5, or Cefaclor 50mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses for 5 Ornidazole 500mg BD for 5-7 Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate (EES) 400mg (child > 1 month: 10 mg/kg to max 400mg) QID for 14. If allergy to macrolides: Cotrimoxazole Cefaclor, Clindamycin 2 (add Ciprofloxacin 4 to Clindamycin if abdominal wound) 1. Fluconazole: do not use in pregnancy. Subsidized only with specialist endorsement; 2. Clindamycin: subsidized only with specialist endorsement; please consult in individual case 3. Cotrimoxazole: do not use in pregnancy 4. Ciprofloxacin: use with caution in children under 14 years and in pregnancy. Accurate diagnosis very important make every effort to collect a sample before starting treatment. Re-culture urine 48 hours after treatment to ensure cure. Refer for inpatient treatment if very unwell or < 6 mo old. Discuss with Paediatrician if < 2 yrs. Refer for ultrasound if > 2 yrs Frequently a meaningless colonizer, especially with indwelling catheter. Treat if symptomatic, neutropenic, imminent urological manipulation or infant of low birth weight If pregnant use Clindamycin 2 Avoiding sex or using condoms increases cure rate by 50% Admit if cyanotic spells. Treatment after early paroxysmal cough phase (approx. 21 ) has no effect on illness or infectivity. Exclude from school until 5 after treatment started. Notifiable on suspicion Drainage and irrigation are often all that is needed. Culture pus to guide antibiotic choice. Give tetanus toxoid if indicated.

11 Topical Antibacterial Agents Burns prevention of infection Resistance rates for Staphylococcus aureus to Mupirocin and Fusidic acid have increased dramatically in New Zealand over the last decade as a result of overuse of these agents. Please use them only when indicated see below. Silver sulphadiazine cream 1% (Flamazine ) Conjunctivitis bacterial Decolonisation of MRSA in health-care workers or S. aureus in patients with recurrent boils Impetigo/school sores localized; treatment of other minor skin infection Eczema - infected Mild: cleansing and lubricants +/- Propamidine drops or ointment (OTC) Mupirocin ointment 1 2% Chlorhexidine body wash Topical hydrogen peroxide 1% (e.g., Crystacide ) (Povidone iodine probably not effective) A steroid/antibiotic combination e.g. Pimafucort Sofradex drops 3 4 to 6 drops 2 to 3 times a day Moderate or severe: Chloramphenicol eye drops during day +/- ointment at night Fusidic acid cream or ointment 2% If Impetigo generalized or severe use oral Flucloxacillin or Erythromycin Very broad spectrum, painless, soothing and well studied. Infected burns need systemic antibiotic treatment. If?deep, don t use until fully assessed as disguises depth Swab neonates or if suspect STI treat chlamydial and gonococcal conjunctivitis systemically. Consult specialist if meningococcal conjunctivitis. If contact lens wearer, swab and assess for keratitis Best used as part of comprehensive decolonization protocol including oral antibiotics, antiseptic body wash and environmental cleaning. Contact Infection Control ext 2651 to discuss protocol For impetigo, wash crusts off. Exclude from pre-school or school until treatment started and ensure sores completely covered with water-tight dressing Severely infected eczema needs targeted systemic antibiotic treatment as per cellulitis Otitis externa acute Keep ear canal dry, consider diffuse suction. Swab and treat empirically with flucloxacillin or cefaclor if fever, spread to pinna or folliculitis Prevention of Povidone iodine Almost any topical Topical antibiotics reduce risk of 10% ointment, antiseptic or infection. Consider especially in infection in hydrogen peroxide antibacterial agent patients with face wounds, superficial wounds 1% cream probably works, even heavily contaminated wounds, - traumatic or postoperative previous cellulitis in that region. (Crystacide ) honey or manuka oil. immuno-compromised or Please avoid agents that have key roles in other conditions (e.g., mupirocin, fusidic acid, silver sulphadiazine) Ulcers - chronic Nil Not effective. May delay healing 1. Mupirocin Ointment 2% (Bactroban): only partially subsidized; extra cost approximately $ Sofradex Drops: only partially subsidized; extra cost approximately $9.10

12 Contacts Dr Anja Werno, Medical Microbiologist Canterbury Health Laboratory Dr Paul Holt, Infection Control Committee Chairman, Grey Hospital, Greymouth Acknowledgements: Australia Antibiotic Guidelines 2006 West Coast District Health Board Inpatient Antibiotic Guidelines Endorsed by West Coast Primary Health Organization