Dosing
CrCl > 80: 500 mg po q 6 h.
CrCl 80-50:
CrCl 50-10:
CrCl < 10:
Hemodialysis:
Peritoneal dialysis:
Important side effects
Immune-mediated cytopenias, allergic reactions, eosinophilia, hemolytic anemia, interstitial nephritis.
Important drug interactions
Chloramphenicol, cholestyramine, ethinyl estradiol, mestranol, methotrexate, norelgestromin, norethindrone, norgestrel.
Rants and Screeds
Pearls
Treatment of choice
Use for
Streptococci. Animal bites, Cellulitis, dental Endocarditis prophylaxis, Lyme Disease necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, Human bites, Otitis media, Pharyngitis, Rheumatic Fever prophylaxis, scarlet fever, strep throat, Streptococcus pneumoniae infections, Streptococcus pyogenes, trench mouth, Vincent's infection.
Don't use for
Class
Hmmmmmm.
Last update 11/30/19