Pseudomonas aeruginosa
General Susceptibility

General Susceptibility

  • Pip/Tazo 4.5g q6h (requires renal dosing)
  • Ceftazidime
  • Meropenem/Imipenem (ERTAPENEM is NOT effective)
  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Ceftolozane/Tazobactam
  • Tobramycin: may be used if no other options, but should not be used as monotherapy for systemic infections (Gentamicin is NOT effective)

Double coverage is sometimes used prior to susceptibility results in acutely unwell patients with suspected Pseudomonas and broad spectrum antimicrobial exposure.