Fosfomycin IV (Contepo)

Dosing: Adult Antimicrobial Dosing, Non-dialysis

IndicationCrCl > 50 mL/min41-50 mL/min31-40 mL/min21-30 mL/min11-20 mL/min
Loading dose6 g IV x 16 g IV x 16 g IV x 16 g IV x 16 g IV x 1
All indications6 g IV q8h4 g IV q8h3 g IV q8h5 g IV q24h3 g IV q24h

Dosing: Antimicrobial Dosing in Intermittent & Continuous Hemodialysis

IndicationIntermittent HemodialysisContinuous Hemodialysis
Loading dose4 g IV x 1N/A
All indications4 g IV post-HD only8 g IV q12h

Dialysis Notes

Dialysis Notes

Intermittent HD assumes high-flux hemodialysis. CRRT assumes CVVHD with ultrafiltration rate 2L/h and residual native GFR < 10 mL/min. 

Oral fosfomycin is NOT an appropriate stepdown option for most patients on IV fosfomycin for invasive infections. Contact ID/ASP Pharmacy with questions.

Restricted to ID or Antimicrobial Stewardship

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