Dosing
CrCl > 80: 500 mg - 2 g q 4 - 6 h iv.
CrCl 80-50: 500 mg - 2 g q 4 - 6 h iv.
CrCl 50-10: 1-1.5 g q 6 h iv.
CrCl < 10: 500 mg q 8 h iv.
Hemodialysis: 500 mg - 2 g after dialysis.
Peritoneal dialysis: na.
Important side effects
Important drug interactions
Rants and Screeds
Pearls
Treatment of choice
Use for
Streptococci of all types and methicillin-susceptible S. aureus.
Arthritis, Cellulitis, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, surgical prophylaxis, UTI.
Don't use for
Class
First-generation cephalosporin.
Last Update: 08/26/19.