Dosing
CrCl 80-50: 1 g iv q 24 h.
CrCl <30: 0.5 grams every 24 hour.
CrCl < 10: 0.5 grams every 24 hour.
Hemodialysis:
Peritoneal dialysis:
Important side effects
Important drug interactions
Rants and Screeds
Pearls
Treatment of choice
Use for
Damn near anything. Appendicitis, Cellulitis, Endometritis, Intraabdominal infections, pelvic infection, Peritonitis, Pneumonia, Pyelonephritis, UTI.
Don't use for
Pseudomonas or MRSA.
Class
Carbapenem.
Last Update 11/21/19