Dosing
CrCl > 80: 250 mg - 1.0 g q 6 h.
CrCl 80-50: 250 mg - 1.0 g q 6 h.
CrCl 50-10: 500 mg q 6 h.
CrCl < 10: 250 mg q 12 h.
Hemodialysis: 250 mg before, then q 36 - 48 h.
Peritoneal dialysis: 500 mg q 6 h.
Important side effects
Important drug interactions
Rants and Screeds
Pearls
Treatment of choice
Use for
It is not approved by the FDA for use in the United States.
Appendectomy, Cellulitis, Furuncles, Osteomyelitis, Otitis media, Streptococcus pneumoniae pneumonia, Pneumonia, surgical prophylaxis, Pharyngitis, UTI.
Don't use for
Class
First-generation cephalosporin.
Last Update: 08/29/19.