Ceftriaxone - Rocephin ® - Renal Dosing

Usual Dosing (Adults)
1-2 grams q24h.
[Meningitis]: Give 100 mg/kg/day (not to exceed 4 grams) qd or in divided doses q12h.

Renal Dosing
dialysis No adjustments are necessary, however, blood levels are recommended in dialysis patients. Adults with both renal and hepatic failure should not receive more than 2 gm/day

Hemodialysis
dialysis Hemodialysis:
No specific recommendations per manufacturer except that blood levels are recommended in dialysis patients. The dosage should not exceed 2 grams per day. Some studies have recommended giving cefriaxone 1 gram q48h making sure the dose is given after hemodialysis on dialysis days.

PD: 750mg q12h.

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