CEFIXIME

Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis

Index

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Normal Dose

 

Indication Dose Frequency Cost
Respiratory tract infections and bronchitis 400 mg

200 mg

Q24 hours

Q12 hours

$6.52/day

$6.52/day

Pharyngitis or tonsillitis 400 mg

200 mg

Q24 hours

Q12 hours

$6.52/day

$6.52/day

Urinary tract infections 400 mg

200 mg

Q24 hours

Q12 hours

$6.52/day

$6.52/day

Cystic fibrosis to suppress the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Haemophilus influenzae 400 mg Q24 hours $6.25/day



Renal Impairment

 

Creatinine Clearance Dose and Frequency
Crcl >60 ml/min standard dose and interval
Crcl 21 to 60 ml/min 75% of the standard dose(300 mg) at the normal dosing interval
Crcl <20 ml/min 50% of the standard dose(200 mg) at the normal dosing interval



Hemodialysis

 

Dose Frequency
75%of the standard dose(300mg) at the normal dosing interval; supplemental doses are not indicated

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