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Oral antibiotic therapy options for acute pyelonephritis.
| Antimoicrobal agent | Dose (mg/kg/day) | Frequency (hourly) |
|---|---|---|
| Penicillins | ||
| Amoxicillina | 20-40 | Q8 |
| Augmentina | 20-40 | Q8 |
| Cephalosporins | ||
| Cephalexin | 25-100 | Q6-8 |
| Cefadroxil | 30 | Q12 |
| Cefuroxime | 75-150 | Q12 |
| Cefixime | 16 on Day 1 then 8 | Q12 on Day 1 then Q24 |
| Sulphonamides | ||
| Trimethprim-Sulphamethoxazole | 6-12 Based on trimethoprim | Q12 |
| Fluorquinalones | ||
| Ciprofloxacillin | 20-40 | Q12 |
| Others | ||
| Nitrofurantoina | 5-7 | Q6 |
No dose adjustment in azotemia.
