Cefazolin

Dosing: Adult Antimicrobial Dosing, Non-dialysis

IndicationCrCl > 30 mL/min10 - 29 mL/min< 10 mL/min
Uncomplicated Gram-Positive Infection1 g IV q8h1 g IV q12h1 g IV q24h
Gram-Negative or Complicated Gram-Positive Infection2 g IV q8h*2 g IV q12h1 g IV q24h

*Higher doses may be indicated in select patients with deep-seated MSSA infections, particularly for initial therapy and/or those with clinical instability. Discuss with ID/ASP pharmacy.

Dosing: Antimicrobial Dosing in Intermittent & Continuous Hemodialysis

Indication

Intermittent Hemodialysis

Continuous Hemodialysis
All Indications

2 g IV x1 now and post-HD

Alternative dosing for patients on stable hemodialysis schedule: 2 g IV / 2 g IV / 3 g IV post-HD

3 g given prior to 72hr intradialytic period; for example, after Friday dialysis for pts on MWF schedule

2 g IV q12h

Dialysis Notes

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