DIRITHROMYCIN

Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis

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Normal Dose

 

Indication Dose Frequency Cost
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae , Moraxella catarrhalis, or Streptococcus pneumoniae 500 mg Q24 hours for 5-7 days $5.06/day
Secondary bacterial infection of acute bronchitis caused by M. catarrhalis or S. pneumoniae 500 mg Q24 hours for 7 days $5.06/day
Community-acquired pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, or S. pneumoniae 500 mg Q24 hours for 14 days $5.06/day
Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes 500 mg Q24 hours for 10 days $5.06/day
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus ( methicillin-susceptible ) or S. pyogenes 500 mg Q24 hours for 5-7 days $5.06/day


Renal Impairment

 

Dose and Frequency
No dosage adjustment necessary


Hemodialysis

 

Dose and Frequency
No dosage adjustment necessary

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