Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis
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Indication | Dose | Frequency | Cost |
Secondary bacterial infections in acute bronchitis | 200- 400 mg | Q12 hours for 7 days | $12.44/day |
Acute bacterial exacerbations of chronic bronchitis | 400 mg | Q12 hours for 7 days | $12.44/day |
Pneumonia | 400 mg | Q12 hours for 14 days | $12.44/day |
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis | 200 mg | Q12 hours for 10 days | $6.22/day |
Sinusitis | 400 mg | Q12 hours for 10 days | $12.44/day |
Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections | 200 mg | Q12 hours for 7 days | $6.22/day |
Uncomplicated cystitis | 200 mg | Q24 hours for 7 days | $6.22/day |
Uncomplicated pyelonephritis | 400 mg | Q12 hours for 14 days | $12.44/day |
Creatinine Clearance | Dose and Fequency |
Crcl >50 ml/min | usual dose and dosage interval |
Crcl 10-49 ml/min | one-half the recommended dose at the usual dosing interval |
Crcl <10m ml/min | usual dose at intervals of 3 to 5 days |
Dose | Frequency |
200-400 mg | to be given after each dialysis |