Initial intravenous therapy for nontyphoidal Salmonella enteritis in adults

If antibiotic therapy is indicated for nontyphoidal Salmonella enteritis in adults and initial intravenous therapy is required, use:

1ceftriaxone 2 g intravenously, daily; for patients with septic shock or requiring intensive care support, use 1 g intravenously, 12-hourly. See advice on modification and duration of therapy ceftriaxone ceftriaxone ceftriaxone

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1ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously, 12-hourly; for patients with septic shock or requiring intensive care support, use ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously, 8-hourly. For dosage adjustment in adults with kidney impairment, see ciprofloxacin intravenous dosage adjustment. See advice on modification and duration of therapy. ciprofloxacin ciprofloxacin ciprofloxacin