| Gentamicin |
| Usual
Dosing (Adults) |
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1.5 to 2.5 mg/kg/dose
IV every 8-12 hours
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| Renal
Dosing |
Conventional dosing:
(Basic guidelines) - Follow levels closely
[CRCL > 60 ml/min]: Usual dose q8h
[40 - 60]: Usual dose q12h
[20 - 40]: Usual dose q24h
[<20 ml/min]: Loading dose, then monitor levels
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| Hemodialysis |
Dose as for CrCl<20, on dialysis days
dose AD
(4 hours of HD
removes ~30% of drug) |
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