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==Pediatric Dosing==
==Pediatric Dosing==
*Currently no pediatric dosing for this drug.


==Special Populations==
==Special Populations==

Revision as of 01:57, 17 May 2014

General

  • Type: 5th Generation Cephalosporin
  • Dosage Forms: IV
  • Common Trade Names: Teflro

Adult Dosing

Community Acquired Pneumonia

  • 600 mg IV q12h x5-7 days

Cellulitis

  • 600 mg IV q12h x5-14 days

Renal Dosing

  • CrCl 30-50: 400 mg q12h; CrCl 15-30: 300 mg q12h; ESRD/HD: 200 mg q12h

Hepatic Dosing

  • No adjustment

Pediatric Dosing

  • Currently no pediatric dosing for this drug.

Special Populations

  • Pregnancy Rating:
  • Lactation:
  • Renal Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric
  • Hepatic Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

Common

Pharmacology

  • Half-life:
  • Metabolism:
  • Excretion:
  • Mechanism of Action:

See Also

Source