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Pocket Guide to Antimicrobiin al Therapy Otolaryngology— Head and Neck Surgery 13th Edition DAVID N.F. FAIRBANKS, M.D. The American Academy of Otolaryngology— Head and Neck Surgery Foundation EMPIRIC DRUG CHOICES FOR COMMON INFECTIONS OF THE EARS, NOSE, THROAT, HEAD AND NECK (see page 26 ff for microbiology, rationale, and more options) OTOLOGY (page 26 ff) Primary Choice Some Alternatives Acute otitis media high dose amoxicillin ceftriaxone, resp quinolones (See pages 26-27, 46-48) +/- clavulanate cefpodoxime or cefdinir Acute mastoiditis vancomycin + ceftriaxone resp quinolones, etc. (p. 28) Chr suppurative otitis media ciprofloxacin otic ofloxacin otic, etc. (p. 28) Acute otitis externa (ototopicals p. 55) alcohol/acid neo/polymyx, ciproflox, etc. Otomycosis (ototopicals p. 55) alcohol/acid ketoconazole, etc. (p. 30) Necrotizing otitis externa (p. 30) ciprofloxacin otic/IV plus: piperacillin/tazobactam plus meropenem or ceftazidime gentamicin, etc. RHINOLOGY (page 30 ff) Acute rhinosinusitis high dose amoxicillin levofloxacin, moxifloxacin +/- clavulanate cefpodoxime, etc. Orbital/CNS extended (p. 32) ceftriaxone IV, or resp quinolone IV, or vancomycin + rifampin Chr rhinosinusitis amox/clav or clindamycin ceph + metronidazole Pseudomonal ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin topicals: ceftazidime, gentamicin, etc. (p. 33) Fungal voriconazole itraconazole (pp. 22, 33) PHARYNX, HEAD, NECK (p. 34 ff) Tonsillo-adenoiditis 1st/2nd gen ceph +/- metronidazole, clindamycin, amox/clav Acute pharyngitis (p. 36) erythro-clarithromycin, penicillin, amox, 1st/2nd gen cephs Diphtheria (p. 37) erythromycin, or clindamycin, or penicillin (all plus antitoxin) Necrotizing stomatitis (p. 37) clindamycin, or amox/clav, or ampi/sulbac, or penicillin + metronidazole Aphthous stomatitis and herpangina (canker-sore mixture p. 38) Thrush (fungal stomatitis) (p. 38) topicals: nystatin or clotrimazole or fluconazole Tracheobronchitis, subacute (p. 39) erythromycins, doxycycline, resp quinolones Epiglottitis, acute (p. 39) ceftriaxone IV, ampicillin/sulbactam IV, resp quinolone IV Croup (p. 40) ampicillin/sulbactam IV, ceftriaxone IV Deep neck abscess (p. 40) clindamycin or linezolid/vancomycin + metronidazole Necrotizing fasciitis (p. 41) clindamycin or meropenem + vancomycin +/- metronidazole Sialadenitis (p. 41) amox/clav or clindamycin or 1st gen ceph +/- metronidazole For other infections, see pages 42-45. For choices according to bacteria, see pages 81-85. Abbreviations: amox/clav = amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin, Augmentin ES, Augmentin XR) Ampi/sulbac = ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn) 1st gen ceph = cephalexin (Keflex), cefazolin (Ancef, Kefzol), etc. 2nd gen/equiv ceph = cefuroxime (Ceftin), cefpodoxime (Vantin), cefdinir (Omnicef), etc. Resp quinolones = levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox) Pocket Guide to ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPY in OTOLARYNGOLOGY-- HEAD AND NECK SURGERY DAVID N.F. FAIRBANKS, M.D . Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Published and Distributed by American Academy of Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. One Prince Street Alexandria, VA 22314-3357, U.S.A. www.entnet.org Thirteenth Edition Copyright © 2007 American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, Inc. PREFACE Of the historical events that have shaped the character of the specialty dealing with ear, nose, throat, head, and neck disorders, probably none has carried the impact as did the appearance of antimicrobial agents for clinical use. It is a story that continues to unfold even today with the appearance of new antibiotics every year and the continuing emergence of new strains of resistant bacteria. Such change gives our knowledge a short half-life, and perhaps in no other clinical discipline is reeducation as important as in the use of antimicrobials. One-fourth of all Americans who seek medical care do so because of an infectious disease, and over 150 million courses of antibiotics are prescribed each year. The five symptoms most commonly treated are cough, sore throat, fever, nasal congestion, and earache, which suggests that the physician who deals with the upper respiratory tract must be especially current in his understanding of the uses and costs of antimicrobials. With the objectives of improvement in patient care, curtailment of unnecessary or inappropriate prescribing (to lessen emergence of resistant bacteria), and containment of costs, this monograph is provided to the profession by the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery Foundation in consultatio n with various of the Academy's Committees and members (especially Drs. Michael Benninger, Berrylin J. Ferguson, James Hadley, Michael D. Poole). Geraldine Hahn Ely has edited , prepared, and maintained the manuscripts of this monograph. This publication is offered as a concise, practical guide to the practicing physician dealing with the usual or average patient. No recommendations for antimicrobial therapy can be absolute, and the good clinician will modify them according to special circumstances in his patient or community. The recommendations contained herein are not to be considered as any official position of the Academy, but, rather, the opinions of the author, the members of the committees, and other consultants at the time of publication; they are subject to change as new developments occur. It is anticipated that this guide will be revised and update d biennially. (It is now in its thirteenth edition with more than 1.25 million copies printed since 1981.) David N.F. Fairbanks, M.D. Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington, D.C. April 2005 Appreciation is offered to my wife, Sylvia, whose patience and understanding are exercised at the writing of each revision. Section TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. OVERVIEW OF ANTIMICROBIALS BY CATEGORY . 1 Penicillins (Beta Lactams) . 1 Penicillin G and V . 1 Antistaphylococcal (Penicillinase Resistant) Penicillins . 2 Amino-Penicillins . 2 Augmented Amino-Penicillins . 2 Antipseudomonas Penicillins . 3 Cephalosporins (Beta Lactams) . 4 Other Beta Lactam Agents . 8 Macrolides - Ketolides - Azalides . 9 Erythromycin/clarithromycin . 9 Telithromycin . 11 Azithromycin . 11 Clindamycin . 12 Tetracyclines & Tigecycline . 13 Chloramphenicol . 14 Aminoglycosides . 14 Quinolones (Fluoroquinolones) . 15 Vancomycin . 18 Daptomycin . 18 Linezolid. 18 Metronidazole . 19 Rifampin . 19 Mupirocin . 20 Sulfonamides . 20 Antifungals . 21 Antivirals . 23 II. MICROBIOLOGY AND DRUG SELECTIONS FOR TREATMENT OF INFECTIONS IN THE EAR, NOSE, THROAT, HEAD, AND NECK . 26 EARS and RELATED STRUCTURES . 26 Acute Otitis Media and Bullous Myringitis . 26 Otitis Media with Effusion . 27 Acute Mastoiditis . 28 Chronic Suppurative Oto-mastoiditis . 28 Otitis Externa, Acute, Chronic, "Malignant" . 29 Otomycosis . 30 NOSE, SINUSES, and RELATED STRUCTURES . 30 Acute Rhinosinusitis . 30 Acute Orbital Cellulitis/Abscess . 32 Chronic Rhinosinusitis . 32 Nosocomial Rhinosinusitis . 34 Chronic Rhino-Naso-Pharyngitis (carrier state) . 34 PHARYNX, LARYNX, and AERODIGESTIVE TRACT . 34 Tonsillo-Adenoiditis . 34 Pharyngitis: strep., gonococcal, diphtherial, etc. 36 Stomatitis . 38 iii Laryngitis . 39 Tracheobronchitis . 39 Epiglottitis (supraglottitis) . 39 Laryngotracheobronchitis (subglottic "croup") . 40 HEAD, NECK, and RELATED STRUCTURES . 40 Deep Neck Space Abscesses . 40 Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis . 41 Necrotizing Cellulitis/Fasciitis ("flesh.