Artesunate

Dosing: Adult Antimicrobial Dosing, Non-dialysis

Indication Dose
All Indications 2.4 mg/kg IV at 0 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours, followed by 2.4 mg/kg IV q24h

Dosing: Antimicrobial Dosing in Intermittent & Continuous Hemodialysis

Indication HD or CRRT
All Indications 2.4 mg/kg IV at 0 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours, followed by 2.4 mg/kg IV q24h

Dialysis Notes

Intermittent HD assumes high-flux hemodialysis. CRRT assumes CVVHD with ultrafiltration rate 2L/h and residual native GFR < 10 mL/min.  For detailed view of dialysis dosing and evidence, see Dosing in Hemodialysis document.

Restricted to ID or Antimicrobial Stewardship

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