Non-aminoglycoside-containing regimens for peritonitis complicating peritoneal dialysis

Approach to empirical antibiotic therapy for peritonitis complicating peritoneal dialysis summarises the options for empirical antibiotic therapy for peritonitis complicating peritoneal dialysis.

The empirical regimens in this topic are appropriate for patients with peritonitis complicating peritoneal dialysis in whom aminoglycosides are contraindicated. Regimens are included for both intermittent and continuous intraperitoneal administration; see:

• Standard non-aminoglycoside-containing regimens for peritonitis complicating peritoneal dialysis
• Penicillin hypersensitivity non-aminoglycoside-containing regimens for peritonitis complicating peritoneal dialysis.