CEFPODOXIME

Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis

Index

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Normal Dose

 

Indication Dose Frequency Cost
Pharyngitis or tonsillitis 100 mg Q12 hours for 5-10 days $5.66/day
Acute community acquired pneumonia 200 mg Q12 hours for 14 days $7.42/day
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis 200 mg Q12 hours for 10 days $7.42/day
Skin and skin structure infections 400 mg Q12 hours for 7-14 days $14.84/day
Acute maxillary sinusitis 200 mg Q12 hours for 10 days $7.42/day
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections 100 mg Q12 hours for 7 days $5.66/day
Cystic fibrosis to suppress the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and Haemophilus influenzae in the respiratory tract 200 mg Q12 hours $7.42/day


Renal Impairment

 

Creatinine Clearance Dose and Frequency
Crcl >30 ml/min usual dosage and dosing interval
Crcl <30 ml/min usual dose Q24 hours


Hemodialysis

 

Dose Frequency
Usual recommended dose 3 times weekly following dialysis

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