INTRO TO ANTIBIOTICS:PART II – CLINICAL PEARLSJuly 28, 2016Dr. James CutrellInfectious Diseases
Outline• Empiric Rx for Clinical Syndromes
• Pathogen-Directed Rx
• Pharmacologic Strategies
Empiric Rx for Clinical Syndromes• Community Acquired Pneumonia• Nosocomial Pneumonia (HCAP/HAP/VAP)• Bacterial meningitis• Diabetic foot infection and osteomyelitis• Cellulitis• Neutropenic fever• Severe sepsis / septic shock• CAUTI / Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Question #1• A 35 yo male with no significant PMHx is admitted with 2 days of
acute onset SOB, cough, fevers, and rigors. Admission WBC is 22k and CXR confirms a RLL lobar consolidation. Arrival BP is 85/55 and remains low despite initial aggressive fluid resuscitation in ED. Sputum gram stain is negative; sputum and blood Cx are pending.
• What are guideline-recommended empiric abx Rx?1) Levofloxacin2) Ceftriaxone + Vancomycin3) Ceftriaxone + Azithromycin4) Vancomycin + Piperacillin-tazobactam
CAP: Empiric Rx• What are the most common pathogens in CAP?
- Strep pneumoniae - Mycoplasma- H. influenzae - Chlamydophila- Respiratory viruses - Legionella (severe)
“Atypicals”
Setting Empiric Rx*Outpt, healthy w/o recent abx Macrolide or doxycycline
Outpt, comorbid disease Respiratory FQ OR PO Beta-lactam + macrolide
Inpt, non-ICU IV Beta-lactam + macrolide OR Resp FQ
Inpt, ICU IV Beta-lactam + macrolide OR IV Beta-lactam + Resp FQ
Without specific risk factors, MRSA or resistant GNR are rare in CAP pts
* Oral BL= amox or amox/cl; IV BL= CTX, cefotaxime, amp/sulb, ertapenem
IDSA CAP Guidelines. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2007; 44:S27–72.
CAP: When to consider other bugs?• When to consider PseA or other resistant GNRs?
• Bronchiectasis or COPD + frequent steroids/antibiotics• Chronic alcoholism• Recent hospitalization in last 90 days (see HCAP)
• When to consider community acquired MRSA?• Risk factors: ESRD, IVDA, recent FQ, recent or concurrent flu• Presentation: Cavitary/necrotizing PNA or rapid pleural effusion; Skin
lesions; Gross hemoptysis; Severe, multilobar PNA in young
• CA-MRSA PNA is dramatic, not subtle, presentation• MRSA and above GNR easily seen on adequate sputum
Gram stain and CxIDSA CAP Guidelines. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2007; 44:S27–72.
Nosocomial Pneumonia
• Hospital-acquired PNA (HAP)• PNA beginning 48 hours after admission
• Ventilator-associated PNA (VAP)• PNA beginning 48 hours after intubation
• Healthcare-associated PNA (HCAP)• PNA in non-hospitalized patient with extensive HC contact and
perceived risk for MDR bacteria based on specific criteria• Excluded from the recently published HAP/VAP guidelines
Management of Adults With HAP/VAP. Clin Infect Dis 2016. Accessed 7/14/2016.
New HAP/VAP Guidelines• Major Changes
• HAP and VAP considered separate entities; removal of HCAP• Emphasis on local antibiogram to guide empiric abx choices• GRADE methodology for evidence basis• Focus on evidence-based risk factors for MDR pathogens• De-emphasis on invasive or quantitative culture techniques• Highlight short-course therapy and abx de-escalation in most
cases
Unanswered questions remain about how precisely to operationalize these guidelines and how to manage the patients
previously falling in the “HCAP” category
Management of Adults With HAP/VAP. Clin Infect Dis 2016. Accessed 7/14/2016.
Risk Factors for MDR Pathogens
Management of Adults With HAP/VAP. Clin Infect Dis 2016. Accessed 7/14/2016.
Major Risk Factor: IV Abx use in prior 3 months!
Empiric VAP Rx AlgorithmVAP Suspected
Obtain appropriate cultures (non-invasive preferred in most cases), then start empiric antibiotics (local antibiogram or order sets)
NoAnti-PseA Beta-Lactam:Pip-tazo 4.5 gm q 6h Cefepime 2 gm q 8h Meropenem 1 gm q 8h Imipenem 500 mg q 6h
No:No anti-MRSA
coverage required
Anti-Pseudomonal Abx (1 or 2 drugs)?
• > 10% GNR resistance• Structural lung dz (e.g. CF)• Risk factor for MDR VAP
MRSA?• >10-20% Staph isolates MRSA• Risk Factor for MDR VAP
Yes:• Vancomycin
15 mg/kg IV q8-12h
OR • Linezolid 600
mg q12h
YesAnti-PseA Beta-Lactam
Plus 1 of either:• FQ (Levo 750 q24h,
Cipro 400 q8h)• AG (Amikacin, Gent,
Tobra)• Polymyxin (Colistin)
Management of Adults With HAP/VAP. Clin Infect Dis 2016. Accessed 7/14/2016.
Empiric HAP Rx AlgorithmHAP Suspected
Obtain appropriate cultures (non-invasive preferred in most cases), then start empiric antibiotics (local antibiogram or order sets)
NoAnti-PseA Beta-Lactam:Pip-tazo 4.5 gm q 6h Cefepime 2 gm q 8h Meropenem 1 gm q 8h Imipenem 500 mg q 6h or Levoflox 750 mg q24h
No:No anti-MRSA
coverage required
Anti-Pseudomonal Abx (1 or 2 drugs)?
• Prior IV abx last 90 days• Structural lung dz (e.g. CF)• Septic shock or MV need
MRSA?• >20% Staph isolates MRSA• Prior IV abx last 90 days• Septic shock or MV need
Yes:• Vancomycin
15 mg/kg IV q8-12h
OR • Linezolid 600
mg q12h
YesAnti-PseA Beta-Lactam
Plus 1 of either:• FQ (Levo 750 q24h,
Cipro 400 q8h)• AG (Amikacin, Gent,
Tobra)
Management of Adults With HAP/VAP. Clin Infect Dis 2016. Accessed 7/14/2016.
What to do about “HCAP patients”?• For those with well-established risk factors for MDR
pathogens, manage with empiric HAP antibiotics• IV antibiotics in last 90 days• Hospitalization for ≥ 2 days in last 90 d• Immunocompromised status• Septic shock or requirement for MV at presentation
• For all others, consider managing with empiric CAP antibiotic regimens• Remember clues for MRSA or PseA in CAP patients
Bacterial Meningitis• Empiric Rx determined by age and other host risk factors
Pt Factors Suspected Organisms
Empiric Abx
Age 2-50 yo Strep pneumoN. Meningitidis
Ceftriaxone 2 q12h + Vancomycin (high dose)
Age > 50 or risk factors (Immunosuppressed, alcoholism, steroids)
Strep pneumoN. MeningitidisListeriaAerobic GNR
Ceftriaxone 2g q12h + Vancomycin (high dose) + Ampicillin 2g q4h
Nosocomial (Post-NSG, CSF shunt)
Staph aureusCONSGNR (incl. PseA)
Vancomycin (high dose) + Cefepime 2g q8h or Meropenem 2 g q8h
Remember piperacillin-tazobactam does not achieve good penetration into the CSF
# High dose vancomycin = Loading dose followed by 30-45 mg/kg divided in 2-3 doses
IDSA Bacterial Meningitis Guidelines. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2004; 39:1267–84.
Diabetic Foot Infections
Severity Empiric Rx (Representative agents) Duration #Mild Clinda, Cephalexin, Amox-Clav, Doxy,
TMP-SMX1-2 wks, po
Moderate* Amp-sulbactam, ertapenem, ceftriaxone, FQ + clinda
2-3 wks, +/- IV at start
Severe MRSA coverage (vanc, linezolid, dapto) + GNR/anaerobic (pip-tazo or carbapenem or cefepime/flagyl)
2-3 wks, + IV at start
* Assess for risk factors for MRSA or PseA which may alter empiric Rx# Presence of diabetic foot osteomyelitis will require longer duration
IDSA Diabetic Foot Infection Guidelines: CID 2012; 54(12)132-73.
If patient does not have signs of sepsis, hold abx and get deep tissue or bone biopsy for Cx!
Cellulitis: Non-purulent• Key distinction is between non-purulent (think Strep)
and purulent cellulitis (consider Staph including MRSA)
Raff A, Kroshinsky D. JAMA 2016; 316 (3):325-337.
Cellulitis: Purulent
Raff A, Kroshinsky D. JAMA 2016; 316 (3):325-337.
Neutropenic Fever• Low-risk, outpatients: Cipro + Amox/Clav
• Inpatients: Anti-PseA beta-lactam monotherapy• Cefepime 2 g IV q8h• Pip-Tazo 4.5 g q6h or 3.375 g q8h Extended infusion• Meropenem 2 g q8h or Imipenem 1 g q6h
• Do not routinely add MRSA or double PseA coverage unless PNA or shock!
• When to add Vancomycin: PNA, suspected skin or catheter infxn, shock; De-escalate Vanc if Cx negative at 2-3 d
• Consider addition of antifungals if persistent fever > 4 d
IDSA Neutropenic Fever Guidelines. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2011;52(4):e56–e93.
Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock: Principles• Goal is “ the administration of effective IV abx within 1st hour of
recognition of septic shock (grade 1B) or severe sepsis (grade 1C).”
• Initial empiric Rx should include “one or more drugs active against all likely pathogens with adequate penetration into tissues presumed to be source of sepsis (grade 1B).”
• Abx should be “reassessed daily for potential de-escalation (grade 1B).”
• “Combination therapy, when used empirically for severe sepsis, should not be continued more than 3-5 days” but de-escalate to single-agent therapy as soon as susceptibilities are known (grade 2B).
• Source control undertaken in first 12 hours if feasible (grade 1C).
Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines: 2012 Crit Care Med Feb 2013; 41(2): 580-637.
Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock: Empiric Rx• Empiric Rx depends on host factors, recent abx exposure, allergies, clinical
syndrome and likely site of infection, local antibiogram and pt’s prior infections or colonization
• Combination therapy recommended in neutropenics with severe sepsis, those with prior MDR pathogens, and respiratory failure or septic shock patients (grade 2B)
• Practically, this usually means vancomycin + anti-Pseudomonal beta-lactam + either aminoglycoside or anti-Pseudomonal FQ
Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines: 2012 Crit Care Med Feb 2013; 41(2): 580-637.
Clinical Scenario Suggested Potential RegimenGI source Vanc + Pip/Tazo + AG or FQ
GU/Pulmonary source Vanc + Pip/Tazo or Cefepime + AG or FQCNS source Vanc + Cefepime or Carbapenem +/- FQPrior or high-risk for ESBL Vanc + Carbapenem + Aminoglycoside
Question #2• 72 yo diabetic male with PMHx of BPH presents for routine
clinic visit. He notes that his urine has been darker than usual but denies dysuria, frequency, or pain with urination. No fevers and PE is normal. UA shows 15-20 WBC, + LE and Urine Cx shows ≥ 105 cfu/mL ESBL E. coli in the urine.
• What is the recommended Rx?1) Meropenem2) Ertapenem3) Fosfomycin4) Bactrim5) No treatment indicated
CAUTI and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria• CAUTI
• Signs or symptoms of UTI + ≥ 103 cfu/mL of ≥ 1urinary pathogen• CA-ASB: asymptomatic + ≥ 105 cfu/mL of ≥ 1urinary pathogen• Presence or absence of pyuria or cloudy, malodorous urine does
NOT distinguish CA-ASB from CAUTI• Should NOT screen for or treat CA-ASB except in select situations
(see below)
• Asymptomatic Bacteriuria (ASB)• Screening and treatment only in pregnancy or prior to urologic
procedure (TURP or bleeding anticipated)• Pyuria or certain colony threshold (≥ 105 cfu/mL) are NOT an
indication for treatment
Pathogen-Directed Rx• MRSA• VRE • ESBL• C. difficile• Mycobacteria
MRSA• PO options acceptable for SSTI or
completion of osteo Rx; IV preferred for invasive disease
• Vanc empiric drug of choice in most serious infections
• If vanc intolerance or failure:• PNA Linezolid, Ceftaroline• Bacteremia/Endocarditis
Daptomycin, Ceftaroline (?)• CNS Linezolid• Osteo Dapto, Ceftaroline
MRSAOral TMP-SMX
ClindamycinDoxycycline, Minocycline
Rifampin (only in combination)Quinolones (variable susc.)
Linezolid,Tedizolid
IV VancomycinLinezolid (PO/IV)
DaptomycinCeftarolineTigecycline
Quinupristin-DalfopristinDalbavancinOritavancin
Tedizolid (PO/IV)
Vanc MIC ≥ 2 associated with higher rates of Rx failure so
may consider alternative agents
IDSA MRSA Guidelines. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2011;1–38.
MRSA Bacteremia: Basics• Uncomplicated bacteremia
• Must meet all of following: No IE (by TEE); No prostheses; Negative f/u blood cultures at 2-4 days; Defervescence within 72 h of effective therapy; No metastatic infection
• Vancomycin or Daptomycin for minimum 2 weeks
• Complicated bacteremia or endocarditis• 4-6 weeks at minimum• No benefit to adding gentamicin or rifampin for native valve IE
• Treatment failure• Generally defined as persistent bacteremia around day 7 of therapy (median
time to clearance of MRSA bacteremia is 7-9 days)• May also define failure as patient getting worse on current tx• Remember SOURCE CONTROL!!!
IDSA MRSA Guidelines. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2011;1–38.
VRE• Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
• GI or GU infections in patients with prior abx• Bacteremia, endocarditis in those with extensive HC exposure• E. faecalis: Often remains sensitive to ampicillin, beta-lactams• E. faecium: Often multi-drug resistant
• Cystitis Rx• Consider Nitrofurantoin or Fosfomycin
• Invasive infections Rx• Amp-sens VRE faecalis: Amp, Amp/Sulb, Pip/Tazo, Imi/Meropenem active• Linezolid, High dose Daptomycin (8-12 mg/kg daily), Tigecycline Consult
ID for assistance
Question #3:• 73 yo male presents with fever and flank pain consistent
with pyelonephritis. UCx is shown to right.• Which agent(s) would not be a reliably effective Rx?
1) Amikacin2) Ertapenem3) Piperacillin-
tazobactam4) Meropenem5) Fosfomycin
ESBL• Extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL)
• Family of heterogeneous enzymes, 100s of different types• Mostly seen in E. coli, Klebsiella spp. but other GNR may produce• Causes resistance to PCN, cephalosporins and aztreonam• Do not inactivate carbapenems• Do not affect non-beta lactams abx, but co-resistance common
• Rx options:• Cystitis: Fosfomycin, Nitrofurantoin, Bactrim, FQ if sensitive• Serious infections: Carbapenems preferred • Rx failures seen with Cefepime (? inoculum effect) but may be able
to overcome with higher doses and continuous infusion based on MIC
Lee N-Y, et al. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2013;56(4):488–95.
C. difficile infection• Most common recognized cause of diarrhea in healthcare
setting
• Key Guidelines:• IDSA/SHEA 2010• ACG April 2013
• Testing:• Only unformed stool in patients with 3 or more unformed stools in
24 hrs (except ileus)• PCR most sensitive (now at all 3 hospitals)• Repeat testing or test of cure discouraged
C. difficile Infection Severity
IDSA 2010 Guidelines ACG 2013 GuidelinesMild CDI Diarrhea alone Diarrhea alone
Moderate CDI Diarrhea + other sxs not severe
Diarrhea + other sxs not severe
Severe CDI Diarrhea + WBC > 15k or Cr > 1.5x baseline
Diarrhea + Alb < 3.0 + either WBC > 15k or abdominal tenderness
Severe, Complicated CDI
Shock, ileus, toxic megacolon
ICU admission, shock, Fever > 38.5, Ileus, End organ failure, WBC > 35k, Lactate > 2.2
C. difficile Treatment
IDSA 2010 Guidelines ACG 2013 Guidelines
Mild CDI Metro 500 po TID x 10-14d Metro 500 po TID x 10d
Moderate CDI Metro 500 po TID x 10-14d Metro 500 po TID x 10d
Severe CDI Vanco 125 po QID x 10-14d Vanco 125 po QID x 10d
Severe, Complicated CDI
Vanco 500 po QID + Metro 500 IV TID +/- Vanc enemas if ileus
Vanco 500 po QID + Metro 500 IV TID +/- Vanc enemas if ileus
1st recurrence Same as initial episode Same as initial episode
2nd recurrence Vanc po pulse and taper Vanc po pulse regimen; Consider FMT for recurrence
General Principles:- Stop offending abx or change to less pro-CDI abx if possible- No evidence to support extending beyond 10-14 days of Rx- Early surgical consult for pts with toxic megacolon or severe,
complicated CDI. Lactate > 5, WBC > 50k predict high mortality.
Mycobacteria: TB and non-TB• Require multi-drug therapy for prolonged duration
• Suspected M. tuberculosis is only situation where empiric mycobacterial Rx is routinely initiated
• ID and abx susceptibilities critical to guide NTM Rx and should only be done with ID or pulmonary consultation
• Diagnosis and Rx of NTM disease (esp. pulm) requires:• Clinical Symptoms +• Compatible Radiographic Findings +• Microbiologic culture (2 positive sputum or 1 BAL/Bx specimen)
ATS/IDSA NTM Guidelines. Am J Respir Crit Care Med Vol 175. pp 367–416, 2007.
Pharmacologic Strategies and Tips• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring• Combination Therapy• Fluoroquinolones• Antifungals• “The Art of De-escalation”
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)• Why do we do “drug levels” for certain drugs?
• Variable, unpredictable pharmacokinetics• Correlation between drug concentration and efficacy or toxicity
• Vancomycin• Check trough before 4th or 5th dose on steady dose• Goal troughs: > 10 mcg/mL; 15-20 mcg/mL for serious infections (bacteremia, endocarditis,
PNA, meningitis, osteo)
• Aminoglycosides• Once-daily dosing for GNR: Random level 8-12 hrs after dose to adjust with nomogram, Trough
< 1 mcg/mL (only for renal failure)• Synergy for GPC endocarditis: Peak 2-4 mcg/mL, Trough <1 mcg/mL
• Azoles (treatment of invasive fungal infections)• Voriconazole: goal troughs 1.0 - 5.5 mcg/mL• Itraconazole: goal troughs > 1.0 mcg/mL (itra + hydroxy-itra by HPLC)• Posaconazole: goal troughs > 0.7 mcg/mL
Combination Therapy• Standard of care for certain infections (e.g. TB, HIV)
• Recommended for prosthetic device infections• Vancomycin/Gent/Rifampin for MRSA prosthetic valve IE• Addition of rifampin for Staph PJI and hardware infections
• Recommended for necrotizing or severe SSTI• Addition of clindamycin or linezolid to beta-lactam in order to inhibit
toxin production, esp. Group A Strep TSS or necrotizing fasciitis• Recent prospective, population-based surveillance from Australia
showed substantial reduced mortality (OR 0.28 [95% CI, 0.1-0.8]) with addition of clindamycin in invasive GAS infections
Carapetis J, et al. Clin Infect Dis. (2014) 59 (3): 358-365.
Combination Therapy: What about PseA?• Empiric combo Rx: Yes, increases chances of at least 1
active drug if serious infection (neutropenic bacteremia, severe sepsis/shock) or high MDR risk
• Definitive Rx: No convincing data of mortality benefit
Vardakas VZ, et al. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents 41 (2013): 301-310.
Fluoroquinolones: Comparisons
Ciprofloxacin Levofloxacin MoxifloxacinDose 400 mg IV BID-TID
500-750 mg PO BID750 mg qd PO
or IV400 mg qd PO
or IVElimination Renal Renal Mixed
Urinary penetration
Good Good Poor
Staph spp. +/- +/- +/-
Strep spp. No Yes Yes
Pseudomonas Yes-high dose Yes-high dose No
Anaerobes No No Yes
QTc effect +/- + ++
• Ciprofloxacin has best Gram negative activity• Moxifloxacin has best Gram positive and anaerobe activity• Levo and moxi = “respiratory FQ” due to S. pneumoniae activity
Question #4:• 52 yo male with ESLD presents with 4 days of fevers,
increasing ascites, SOB and AMS with headache. Started on broad-spectrum abx without much improvement and now obtunded, and on day #3 admission blood Cx growing yeast.
• What is the most appropriate empiric anti-fungal Rx?1) Fluconazole2) Ambisome3) Micafungin4) Voriconazole
Or call the Micro lab to ask what the yeast looks like
Anti-Fungals: Spectrum of Activity• Azoles (fluc-, itra-, vori-, posaconazole)• Echinocandins (caspo-, anidula-, micafungin)• Polyenes (amphotericin B, liposomal AmB)
Mayo Clin Proc. Aug 2011;86(8):805-817
Anti-Fungals: Empiric Rx• Rx depends on host factors and most likely pathogens
Clinical Scenario Likely Fungal Pathogens
Appropriate Empiric Antifungal
Sepsis in ICU pt (TPN, CVC, abd surgery, long-term abx)
Candida (incl azole-resistant spp.)
Micafungin
Neutropenic fever* Candida (incl resistant spp.), Molds
(Aspergillus, Mucor)
AmbisomeMicafungin
VoriconazoleSepsis in IC host (AIDS, cirrhosis, TNF-inhibitors, SOT/BMT)
Endemic fungi (Histo, Crypto, Cocci); Candida; Molds
(Aspergillus, Mucor)
Ambisome
Yeast in UA from Foley or ET aspirate
Candida spp. (likely colonization)
None; Only azoles reliably penetrate urine
* Consider site of infection and prior fungal prophylaxis
“The Art of De-escalation”
Garnacho-Montero J, et al. Curr Opin Infect Dis 2015; 28:193-98.
General Approach to De-escalationSerious Infection clinically suspected
(shock/severe sepsis, HAP/VAP, meningitis)
Obtain appropriate cultures, then start empiric antibiotics (local antibiogram or order sets)
“48-72 hr Abx Time-out”Reassess clinical status and Cx results
Pursue Aggressive
source control!
Consider PCT
Clinical improvement at 48-72 hours ?Consider
repeat PCT Yes No
Cultures –, alternate Dx
made:Stop Abx
Cultures – ,infxn suspected: De-escalate abx, treat for shortest
duration appropriate
Cultures +:De-escalate abx, treat for shortest
duration appropriate for
site
Cultures +:Optimize abx
Consider complications, other Dx/pathogens
Cultures -:As above, consider non-
infectious causes
De-escalation: Practical Tips• If cultures positive:
• Choose narrower spectrum agents (e.g., anti-Staphylococcal beta-lactam for MSSA)• Stop double GNR coverage if single active agent available and clinically improving
• If cultures negative:• Stop anti-MRSA coverage if no MRSA isolated (or no hx colonization)• Stop double GNR coverage if no MDR pathogen isolated
• Switch to highly bioavailable oral antibiotic
• Reassess need for atypical or anaerobic coverage
• Consider collateral damage to microbiota (C. diff risk)
• Use shortest duration appropriate (possibly guided by PCT)
• Don’t forget about non-infectious ID mimickers (e.g., “bilateral cellulitis from venous stasis)
Biomarkers• Various biomarkers have been studied (procalcitonin [PCT], CRP, etc.)
but have failed to reliably aid initial VAP diagnosis
• However, RCT and meta-analysis suggest serial PCT measurements can be used to safely de-escalate abx/reduce Rx duration (average decrease of 3-4 abx days compared to control)
• Key Points for Procalcitonin Use in ICU:• Need in-house testing to be clinically useful• Should NOT use to withhold or delay initial empiric abx in suspected severe
infections or high-risk ICU patients• May be useful to de-escalate or shorten duration of abx Rx• PCT should be used for validated indications (sepsis and respiratory
infections) with the guide of an interpretive algorithm or its real-world utility is diminished (Unpublished VANTHCS data presented at ICAAC 2014)
Bouadma L, et al. Lancet, 2010; Tang H, et al. Infection, 2009; Schuetz P, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012; Schuetz P, et al. Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(15):1322-1331
Proposed PCT Algorithm for High-Acuity Infections in ICU Setting
Schuetz P, et al. Arch Intern Med. 2011;171(15):1322-1331.
De-escalation: Duration of Rx De-escalate/stop antibiotics or shorten duration of therapy when appropriate
• Importance of “antibiotic timeout” to reassess clinical status and culture results at 48-72 hours
• Multiple RCT and meta-analyses demonstrate non-inferior outcomes with shorter Rx courses• VAP (Non-PseA)= 8 days; 7 days per new guidelines• Cellulitis = 5 days ≈ 10 days• UTI or pyelonephritis = 7 days• CAP = 5 days (with high dose FQ)
Bartlett J, et al. Clin Infect Dis. 2013; 56(10):1445-50.
New FDA-Approved Antibiotics (2014-16)Drug Name Indication Spectrum of
ActivityComments
Tedizolid (Sivextro)
Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection (ABSSSI)
Gm + including MRSA and VRE
Similar to linezolid, except qday dosing
Dalbavancin (Dalvance)
ABSSSI Gm+ including MRSA Prolonged ½ life
Oritavancin (Orbactiv)
ABSSSI Gm + including MRSA Prolonged ½ life
Ceftolozane-tazobactam (Zerbaxa)
Treatment of cIAI and cUTI
MDR-GNRs including MDR-PseA
Inadequate anaerobic coverage alone
Ceftazidime-avibactam (Avycaz)
Treatment of cIAI and cUTI
MDR-GNRs including PseA, ESBL and some CRE
Inadequate anaerobic coverage alone
Isavuconazonium (Cresemba)
Invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis
Mold infections including aspergillus, Mucor
Non-inferior to vori for aspergillus; limited data in single arm trial for Mucor
Conclusions• Consider the most likely pathogens and utilize guidelines
to help determine empiric abx Rx
• In critically ill patients, early broad spectrum abx are appropriate, but don’t forget to get cultures and reassess clinical status and chance to de-escalate Rx
• Respect MRSA bacteremia and ensure all criteria met for uncomplicated before giving short course Rx
• Use the minimum necessary duration of abx based on type of infection and clinical response
Questions?