Ceftazidime
Fortaz ® |
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Dosing (Adults) |
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1-2 grams IV q8-12 hours.
[Severe]: 2 grams q8 hours.
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| Renal
Dosing |
[CRCL >50 ]: No changes.
[31-50 ]: 1 gram q12h.
[16-30 ]: 1 gram q24h.
[6-15 ]: 500 mg q24h.
[<5 –dialysis]: 500 mg q48h.
Note: all dosages listed for renal insufficiency may be increased by 50% in severe infections.
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| Hemodialysis |
Hemodialysis:
Loading dose: 1 gram x 1, then 1 gram after each hemodialysis session.
[Alternatively]: Give 1 gram q48h, plus give an additional 1 gram dose after each dialysis session.
CAPD: 1 gram x 1, followed by 500mg q24h. |
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