Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis
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| Indication | Dose | Frequency | Cost |
| Systemic infections (in patients weighing>60 kg) | 3.1 grams | Q4-6 hours | $61.02/day |
| Systemic infections (in patients weighing <60 kg) | 200-300 mg/kg/day | divide dose Q4-6 hours | |
| Urinary tract infections (in patients weighing >60 kg) | 3.1 grams | Q4-6 hours | $61.02/day |
| Urinary tract infections(in patients weighing <60 kg) | 200-300 mg/kg/day | divide dose Q4-6 hours | |
| Cystic fibrosis with pulmonary infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and either Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Haemophilus influenzae | 3.1 grams | Q6 hours | $61.02/day |
| Gynecologic infections- moderate | 200 mg/kg/day | divide dose Q4-6 hours | |
| Gynecologic infections- severe | 300 mg/kg/day | divide dose Q4 hours | |
| Intra-abdominal infections (in patients weighing>60kg) | 3.1 grams | Q4-6 hours | $61.02/day |
| Intra-abdominal infections(in patients weighing <60kg) | 200-300 mg/kg/day | divide dose Q4-6 hours |
| Creatinine Clearance | Dose and Frequency |
| Crcl > 60 ml/min | 3.1 grams Q4 hours |
| Crcl 30-60 ml/min | 2 grams Q4 hours |
| Crcl 10-30 ml/min | 2 grams Q8 hours |
| Crcl <10 ml/min | 2 grams Q12 hours |
| Crcl <10 ml/min with hepatic dysfunction | 2 grams Q24 hours |
| Dose | Frequency |
| 2 grams | Q12 hours supplemented with 3.1 grams after each dialysis |