What is the recommended antibiotic regimen for a 3-week treatment course?

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3-Week Antibiotic Treatment Regimens

For a 3-week treatment course, the most appropriate antibiotic regimen depends on the specific infection being treated, but based on established guidelines, common 3-week protocols include ampicillin (1 g/L) + metronidazole (1 g/L) + neomycin sulfate (1 g/L) + vancomycin (0.5 g/L) for infectious diseases, or vancomycin (0.5 g/L) + ampicillin (1 g/L) + kanamycin (1 g/L) + metronidazole (1 g/L) for immune system-related infections. 1

Infection-Specific 3-Week Regimens

Infectious Diseases

For infectious disease indications requiring 3-week therapy, the evidence supports several antibiotic cocktail options 1:

  • Standard quadruple therapy: Ampicillin (1 g/L) + metronidazole (1 g/L) + neomycin sulfate (1 g/L) + vancomycin (0.5 g/L) 1
  • Alternative with aminoglycosides: Ampicillin (1 g/L) + neomycin (1 g/L) + streptomycin (1 g/L) + kanamycin (1 g/L), with or without antifungal coverage 1

Immune System Disorders

For immune-related conditions requiring 3-week treatment 1:

  • Primary regimen: Vancomycin (0.5 g/L) + ampicillin (1 g/L) + kanamycin (1

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