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Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis

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Normal Dose

 

Indication Dose Frequency Cost
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes 500 mg Q24 hours for 10 days $6.34/day
Acute sinusitis 250-500 mg Q12 hours for 10 days $6.22-$12.68/day
Secondary infection of acute bronchitis 500 mg Q12 hours for 10 days $12.68/day
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 500 mg Q12 hours for 10 days $12.68/day
Mild-to-moderate uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections 250-500 mg

500 mg

Q12 hours

Q24 hours

$6.22-$12.68/day

$6.34/day

Bacterial pneumonia 250 mg TID for 14 days $9.33/day



Renal Impairment

 

Creatinine Clearance Dose and Frequency
Crcl >30 ml/min normal dose and frequency
Crcl <30 ml/min 50% reduction in dosage and dosage interval remains unchanged



Hemodialysis

 

Dose Frequency
250 mg to be given following dialysis

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