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This publication is designed to assist clinicians in the initial selection and monitoring of antimicrobial therapy for adult patients at UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco General Hospital, and the SF VA Medical Center.  Recommendations represent the consensus of contributors and the Infectious Diseases Management Programs.  These recommendations may differ from product prescribing information. Some of the policies contained in this document are hospital specific, and these are noted where applicable.

INDEX

I.        Infectious Diseases Program Contact Information

II.       Guidelines for Initial Therapy

a.     Hospitalized Adults

b.     Outpatients

III.      Antibiotic Dosing Guidelines (as pdf)

a.     Vancomycin Dosing & Monitoring 

b.     Aminoglycoside Dosing & Monitoring   

c.     Standard Dosing and Adjustment in Renal Dysfunction

d.     Dosage Adjustments in Hemodialysis

IV.       Antibiotic Restrictions

              a.     UCSF Medical Center

b.     San Francisco General Hospital

c.     SF VA Medical Center

V.     Hospital-specific Guidelines

              a.     UCSF Medical Center

b.     San Francisco General Hospital

c.     SF VA Medical Center