Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis
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| Indication | Dose | Frequency | Cost |
| Infections caused by susceptible organisms | 2-6 grams | Q12 hours | $32.30-$96.90/day |
| Severe or life-threatening infections | 4-6 grams | Q12 hours | $64.60-$96.90/day |
| Urinary tract infections | 1-4 grams | Q12 hours | $16.58-$64.60/day |
| Intra-abdominal infections | 1-2 grams | Q12 hours | $16.58-$32.30/day |
| Pelvic inflammatory disease | 2 grams | Q12 hours | $32.30/day |
| Creatinine Clearance | Dose and Fequency |
| Crcl =>50 ml/min | regular dosage |
| Crcl 10-50 ml/min | reduce dose to 50% |
| Crcl <10ml/min | 25% of the dose should be administered |
| Dose | Frequency |
| One-quarter of the recommended dose | Q24 hours on days between dialysis |
| One-half the recommended dose | on the day of dialysis and a dose is recommended following dialysis |