Dosing
CrCl > 80: 0.1 - 0.4 g po q 12 h.
CrCl 80-50: 0.1 - 0.4 g po q 12 h.
CrCl 50-10: 0.1 - 0.4 g po q 24 h.
CrCl < 10: 0.1 - 0.4 g po q 24 h.
Hemodialysis: 0.1 -0.4 g po 3x per week.
Peritoneal dialysis:
Important side effects
Important drug interactions
Antacids and H2 blockers will decrease absorption.
Rants and Screeds
Pearls
Treatment of choice
Use for
Bronchitis, Cellulitis, Cystic fibrosis, Gonorrhea, Otitis media, Pharyngitis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, UTI.
Don't use for
Class
Cephalosporin. Oral third generation.
Last Update: 08/07/19.