Ceftazidime - Fortaz ®

Ceftazidime - Fortaz ® - Renal Dosing

Usual Dosing (Adults)

1-2 grams IV q8-12 hours.
[Severe]: 2 grams q8 hours.

Renal Dosing

[CRCL >50 ]: No changes.

[31-50 ]: 1 gram q12h.

[16-30 ]: 1 gram q24h.

[6-15 ]: 500 mg q24h.

[<5 –dialysis]: 500 mg q48h.
Note: all dosages listed for renal insufficiency may be increased by 50% in severe infections.

Hemodialysis

Hemodialysis:
Loading dose: 1 gram x 1, then 1 gram after each hemodialysis session.
[Alternatively]: Give 1 gram q48h, plus give an additional 1 gram dose after each dialysis session.

CAPD: 1 gram x 1, followed by 500mg q24h.

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