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Infection
Cholecystitis (Gall bladder) Possible therapeutic alternatives
Cholecystitis Common pathogens
Ampicillin-sulbactam 1.5-3g ivpb q6h or 
Ticarcillin-clavulanic acid 3.1g ivpb q6h or  
Piperacillin-tazobactam 3.375g ivpb q6h  or 
[Piperacillin 3 to 4 grams IVPB q6h +/- Metronidazole 500mg ivpb q6-8h]  or  
[Ampicillin 2g ivpb q6h + gentamicin  + Metronidazole 500mg ivpb q6h]    or    
[ 3rd generation cephalosporin + Clindamycin or Metronidazole ]    
Cefotetan 1-2 gm IV q12h or Cefoxitin 1-2 gm IV q6h
Penicillin allergic: [Aztreonam 1-2g ivpb q6-8h + Clindamycin ]

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