Ileus/NPO

 
Usual Pathogens

Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile

Mild-moderate

Empiric Therapy Dose Duration
Metronidazole 30mg/kg/d IV div q8h (max 500mg IV q8h) 10-14 days

Severe

Empiric Therapy Dose Duration
Metronidazole IV 30mg/kg/d IV div q8h (max 500mg IV q8h) 10-14 days
+    
Vancomycin NG/PR 40mg/kg/d NG/PR div qid (max 500mg qid)