Template:BV Metronidazole Adult: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
*[[Metronidazole]] 2g PO once | *[[Metronidazole]] 2g PO once | ||
'''<45kg | '''<45kg''' | ||
*15 mg/kg/day PO divided q8h x 7 days | *15 mg/kg/day PO divided q8h x 7 days | ||
*First Dose: 7 mg/kg PO x 1 | *First Dose: 7 mg/kg PO x 1 | ||
Revision as of 16:38, 19 April 2015
- Metronidazole 2g PO once
<45kg
- 15 mg/kg/day PO divided q8h x 7 days
- First Dose: 7 mg/kg PO x 1
>45kg
- 2 g PO x 1
Pregnancy
- Alternative: 250mg PO q8h x 7 days in pregnant patients[1]
- 2g PO x 1 is also acceptable in pregnancy[1]
- Multiple studies have not demonstrated teratogenicity from metronidazole use[1]
Prophylaxis (Sexual Assault)
- Metronidazole 2 g PO x 1