Doses of drugs to be given by the intrathecal/ intraventricular route (CSF shunt infections)

Drug Dose
Vancomycin 5-20 mg
Teicoplanin 5-40 mg
Amikacin 5-50 mg
Gentamicin 1-8 mg
Colistin 10-20 mg
Polymyxin B 50,000 units
Daptomycin 2-5 mg
Tobramycin 5-20 mg