Dosing
CrCl > 80: 250 - 500 mg q 12 - 24 h po.
CrCl 80-50: 250 - 500 mg po q 12 - 24 h po.
CrCl 50-10: 125 - 250 mg po q 12 - 24 h po.
CrCl < 10: 125 - 250 mg po q 12 - 24 h po.
Hemodialysis:
Peritoneal dialysis:
Important side effects
Important drug interactions
Rants and Screeds
Pearls
Treatment of choice
Use for
Bronchitis, Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, Otitis media, Pharyngitis, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, tonsillitis.
Don't use for
Class
Cephalosporin. Second generation.
Last Update: 08/05/19.