Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis
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| Indication | Dose | Frequency | Cost |
| Febrile Neutropenia | 1 gram | Q8 hours | $126.87/day |
| Complicated appendicitis and peritonitis | 1 gram | Q8 hours | $126.87/day |
| Meningitis | 2 grams | Q8 hours | $253.74/day |
| Skin and soft tissue infections | 500 mg | Q8 hours | $63.42/day |
| Urinary tract infections | 500 mg | Q12 hours | $42.28/day |
| Creatinine Clearance | Dose and Frequency |
| Crcl >50 ml /min | no adjustment |
| Crcl 26 to 50 ml/min | 1 gram Q12 hours |
| Crcl 10 to 25 ml/min | 500 mg Q12 hours |
| Crcl <10 ml/min | 500 mg Q24 hours |
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Dose and Frequency |
| Meropenem is removed during hemodialysis, and an additional dose to be given following dialysis |