Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis
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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 |
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 |
Dose | Frequency |
250 - 500 mg | to be given after each dialysis |