CEFUROXIME AXETIL

Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis

Index

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Normal Dose

 

Indication Dose Fequency Cost
Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis 250 mg BID $5.88/day
Secondary bacterial infections of acute bronchitis 250 mg BID $5.88/day
More severe infections or infections caused by less susceptible organisms 500 mg BID $11.76/day
Early lyme disease 500 mg BID for 20 days $11.76/day
Pharyngitis , tonsillitis or acute bacterial maxillary sinusitis 250 mg BID for 10 days $5.88/day
Cystic fibrosis to suppress the growth of S aureus and H influenzae in the respiratory tract 250-500 mg Q12 hours $11.76/day
Skin and skin structure infections 250 mg BID for 10 days $5.88/day
More severe skin infections or for infections caused by less susceptible organisms 500 mg BID $11.76/day
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections 125 mg BID for 7-10 days $2.94/day



Renal Impairment

 

Creatinine Clearance Dose and Frequency
Crcl >50 ml/min 250 mg to 500 mg Q8 hours
Crcl 49 to 30 ml/min 250 mg to 500 mg Q12 hours
Crcl 29 to 10 ml/min 250 mg to 500 mg Q24 hours
Crcl <10 ml/min 250 mg to 500 mg Q48 hours



Hemodialysis

 

Dose Frequency
250 - 500 mg to be given after each dialysis

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