Dosing Information
- Usual dosing for uncomplicated mild to moderate infections: 1-2 g IV q8h - q12h
- Usual dosing for severe infections including febrile neutropenia, hospital acquired pneumonia, deep space infections or coverage for Pseudomonas aeruginosa: 2 g IV q8h
If usual dose is 1-2 g IV q8h - q12h
CrCl 30 - 59 mL/min
1-2 g IV q12h - q24h
CrCl 10 - 29 mL/min
1-2 g IV q24h
CrCl <10 mL/min
1 g IV q24h
Intermittent Hemodialysis
- 1g IV q24h
- Administer dose after dialysis on dialysis days
OR
- 2g IV after dialysis three times weekly (if receiving dialysis three times weekly)
If usual dose is 2 g IV q8h
CrCl 30 - 59 mL/min
2 g q12h
CrCl 10 - 29 mL/min
2 g q24h
Intermittent Hemodialysis
- 1g IV q24h
- Administer dose after dialysis on dialysis days
OR
- 2g IV after dialysis three times weekly (if receiving dialysis three times weekly)