Cefuroxime
Zinacef ® (IV)
Cefuroxime axetil
Ceftin ® (oral) |
| Usual
Dosing (Adults) |
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IV: 750 mg to 1.5 gm IV q8h.
Oral: 250 – 500mg q12h.
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| Renal
Dosing |
| Oral:
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[CRCL >10 ml/min]: no changes
[<10 ml/min]: give 250mg q24h.
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| IV:
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[CRCL >20 ml/min]: no changes
(750 mg to 1.5 gm IV q8h)
[10-20 ]: 750 mg q12h.
[<10 ml/min]: 750 mg q24h. |
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| Hemodialysis |
IV:
Hemodialysis: 750mg q24h. Repeat the dose at the end of dialysis.
PD: 750 mg q24h.
Oral: Give 250 mg q24h. Repeat the dose after dialysis.
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