Infectious Disease Compendium

Cefuroxime-axetil (Ceftin®)

Dosing

CrCl Formula

CrCl > 80: 125 - 500 mg q 12 h po.

CrCl 80-50: 125 - 500 mg q 12 h po.

CrCl 50-10: 125 - 500 mg q 8 - 12 po.

CrCl < 10: 750 mg q 24 h po.

Hemodialysis:

Peritoneal dialysis:

Important side effects

Important drug interactions

Rants and Screeds

Pearls

Treatment of choice

Use for

Bronchitis, Cellulitis, Gonorrhea, Impetigo, Lyme Disease- early, Otitis media, Pharyngitis/tonsillitis, Sinusitis, UTI.

Don't use for

Class

Second-generation cephalosporin.

Last Update: 08/26/19.