Chapter 128. Pneumococcal Infections (Part 7)

Antibiotic RegimensOtitis Media(Table 128-4) Current treatment recommendations for otitis media are based on the following points: (1) Acute otitis media is the most common diagnosis leading to an antibiotic prescription in the United States. (2) The diagnosis is often based on inadequate evidence for true middle-ear infection. (3) In proven cases, S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae are the most likely causes. (4) Because penetration into a closed space may be reduced, high serum levels of an effective antibiotic are required to treat otitis caused by intermediately or fully resistant pneumococci. (5) S. pneumoniae is more likely than Haemophilus and...
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Chapter 128. Pneumococcal Infections (Part 7) Chapter 128. Pneumococcal Infections (Part 7) Antibiotic Regimens Otitis Media (Table 128-4) Current treatment recommendations for otitis media arebased on the following points: (1) Acute otitis media is the most commondiagnosis leading to an antibiotic prescription in the United States. (2) Thediagnosis is often based on inadequate evidence for true middle-ear infection. (3)In proven cases, S. pneumoniae and H. influenzae are the most likely causes. (4)Because penetration into a closed space may be reduced, high serum levels of aneffective antibiotic are required to treat otitis caused by intermediately or fullyresistant pneumococci. (5) S. pneumoniae is more likely than Haemophilus andmuch more likely than Moraxella to cause progression to serious complicationswithout specific therapy. (6) Antibiotics that are effective against pneumococciand yet resist β-lactamases tend to be very expensive compared with amoxicillin. Table 128-4 Regimens for the Treatment of Pneumococcal Otitis Mediaor Sinusitisa Regimen Drug, Dose Duration Comments First-line Amoxicillin, 1 g Otitis: 3–5 If this q8hb days after clinical regimen fails, try a response, not to second-line regimen. exceed 7 days total (see text) Sinusitis: 7–10 days after clinical response, not to exceed 2 weeks total Second- Amoxicillin, 1 g Same as If thisline q8h, plus clavulanic acid, above regimen fails, try the 125 mg q8hc third-line regimen. or Fluoroquinoloned or Telithromycin, 800 mg/d Third- Ceftriaxone, 1 g Otitis: 3–5 If thisline qd days regimen fails, consider Sinusitis: complications. Longer Consult an otolaryngologist and/or infectious disease specialist. a Except as noted, doses are for adults. Treatment for otitis media orsinusitis is empirical, since aspiration of the involved area to establish an etiologicdiagnosis is rarely undertaken, except under the conditions of a research protocol. b Dose for infants and toddlers: 80–90 mg/kg per day in 2 or 3 divideddoses. c Give half as amoxicillin alone (500 mg) and half as amoxicillin (500mg)/clavulanic acid (125 mg). d Moxifloxacin, 400 mg/d; or levofloxacin, 500 mg/d. As a result of these considerations, the American Academies of Pediatricsand Family Practice recommend that clinicians apply due diligence in diagnosingotitis. In children 6 months to 2 years of age with nonsevere illness and anuncertain diagnosis and in children >2 years of age with nonsevere illness (even ifthe diagnosis seems certain), symptom-based therapy and observation may be usedinstead of antimicrobial therapy. When parents of children with otitis are given aprescription for an antibiotic but are instructed not to fill it unless the diseaseprogresses, no antibiotic is given in many cases, yet rates of patient satisfaction arehigh. If otitis media is clearly diagnosed, high-dose amoxicillin is recommended(Table 128-4). If this regimen fails, highly penicillin-resistant pneumococci or β-lactamase-producing Haemophilus or Moraxella may be responsible; amoxicillinmay be given at the same total dosage but with one-half of the dose in the form ofamoxicillin/clavulanic acid. If this regimen fails, three doses of ceftriaxone atdaily intervals are likely to be curative. A quinolone or ketolide may also be triedin adults. Patients must be monitored closely for a response. An otolaryngologyconsultation is recommended if all these treatments f ...