IV to PO Switch Guideline - Advantages

• Reduction in the likelihood of hospital acquired bacteraemia and infected/phlebitic IV lines.

• Saves both medical and nursing time.

• Reduces discomfort for patients and enables improved mobility and the possibility of earlier hospital discharge.

• Potential to significantly reduce treatment costs.

• Patient is more likely to receive antibiotics at the correct time.

• Potential reduction in the risk of adverse effects; errors in preparation are significantly higher with parenteral drugs, compared to oral formulation.

Caution; the antibiotic doses recommended on this website are intended for adult patients with normal renal and liver function unless otherwise stated. Dosing advice for patients with renal impairment is available here.

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