Cefotaxime - Claforan ®

Cefotaxime - Claforan ® - Renal Dosing

Usual Dosing (Adults)

[Uncomplicated]: 1 gram IV/IM q12h.
[Moderate to severe]: 1-2 grams IV/IM q8h.
[Severe]: 2 grams IV q6-8h.
[Life-threatening]: 2 grams IV q4h

Renal Dosing

[CRCL >50 ml/min]: no change.

[10-50 ]: 1-2 grams q8-12h.

[<10 ] : 1-2 grams q24h

Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis:
500mg to 2 grams q24h, plus give a supplemental dose post-dialysis.
PD: 1 gram q24h

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