Dosing
CrCl > 80: 200- 400 mg q 12 - 24 h po.
CrCl 80-50: 200 - 400 mg po q 12 -24 h po.
CrCl 50-10: 200 - 400 mg po q 24 h po.
CrCl < 10: 100 mg q 24 h po.
Hemodialysis: 400 mg after dialysis po.
Peritoneal dialysis: 200 mg q 24 h po.
Important side effects
Important drug interactions
An increase in pH will increase absorption.
Rants and Screeds
Pearls
Treatment of choice
Use for
Bronchitis, diarrhea-bacterial, gynecologic infections, otitis media, pharyngitis, pneumonia, UTI.
Don't use for
Class
Third-generation cephalosporin.
Last Update: 08/22/19.