Dapsone

Dosing: Adult Antimicrobial Dosing, Non-dialysis

IndicationDoseNotes

 Pneumocystis pneumonia (PROPHYLAXIS)

Pneumocystis Prophylaxis Guidelines

100 mg PO Q24H 

Use in patients who are intolerant of sulfa

No renal adjustment 

Rule out G6PD deficiency prior to treatment initiation

Dapsone monotherapy does not provide prophylaxis for Toxoplasmosis

Dosing: Antimicrobial Dosing in Intermittent & Continuous Hemodialysis

IndicationDoseNotes

 Pneumocystis pneumonia (PROPHYLAXIS)

Pneumocystis Prophylaxis Guidelines

100 mg PO Q24H 

Use in patients who are intolerant of sulfa

No renal adjustment 

Rule out G6PD deficiency prior to treatment initiation

Dapsone monotherapy does not provide prophylaxis for Toxoplasmosis

Dialysis Notes

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