Dosing
CrCl > 80: 500 - 1000 mg po q 12 - 24 h.
CrCl 80-50: 500 - 1000 mg po q 12 - 24 h.
CrCl 50-10: 500 mg po q 12 - 24 h.
CrCl < 10: 500 mg q 36.
Hemodialysis: 500 - 1000 mg after.
Peritoneal dialysis: no data.
Important side effects
Important drug interactions
Rants and Screeds
Pearls
Treatment of choice
Use for
Pharyngitis - Streptococcal, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, COPD exacerbation, Cellulitis, Pneumonia.
Don't use for
Class
First-generation cephalosporin.
Last Update: 06/27/19