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Alternative Regimens of Neutropenia-Febrile-High-Risk

  • Initial therapy for fever: [Ceftazidime][18] 2 gm IV q8-12h; see comment for duration
  • Enhanced Gram+ coverage: [Linezolid][19] 600 mg IV/po q12h or [Daptomycin][20] 6 mg/kg IV q24h (if not concerned for pneumonia)
  • Empiric antifungal therapy active against candida and mold: [Liposomal Amphotericin B][21] 3-5 mg/kg IV q24h