Table 4 The most commonly used initial empiric antibiotic regimens (percent) through three time periods
Initial antibiotic regimen | 2002–2005 (n = 582) | 2006–2009 (n = 638) | 2010–2013 (n = 775) |
|---|---|---|---|
Cefotaxime | 18.1 | 18.2 | 15.7 |
Penicillin/ampicillin-gentamicin | 14.1 | 14.6 | 19.9 |
Penicillin | 14.1 | 14.3 | 8.1 |
Piperacillin-tazobactam | 0 | 8.6 | 17.3 |
Cefuroxime-metronidazole | 9.8 | 8.1 | 4.1 |
Cefotaxime-metronidazole | 3.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
Mecillinam | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.9 |
Cefuroxime | 9.8 | 3.4 | 1.2 |
Penicillin-gentamicin-metronidazole | 5.9 | 3.4 | 1.7 |