Aztreonam

Dosing: Adult Antimicrobial Dosing, Non-dialysis

Indication

CrCl > 50 mL/min

10 - 50 mL/min < 10 mL/min
All other indications

2 g IV q8h 

2 g IV q12h 1 g IV q12h  
Meningitis 2 g IV q6h  2 g IV q12h 1 g IV q12h

Dosing: Antimicrobial Dosing in Intermittent & Continuous Hemodialysis

Indication

Intermittent Hemodialysis

Continuous Hemodialysis
All Indications 2 g IV x1 now, then qPM 2 g IV q12h

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.

Aztreonam lacks cross-reactivity with most other beta-lactams; however, most patients who have a recorded beta-lactam allergy can receive another beta-lactam through screening, test dosing, or skin testing. See Inpatient Allergy Guidelines

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