Penicillin VK (oral)

Dosing: Adult Antimicrobial Dosing, Non-dialysis

 

Indication Dose Notes

Meningococcal prophylaxis in patients in addition to meningococcal vaccination;

Patients on a C5 inhibitor

500 mg po q12h No renal adjustment needed  

Dosing: Antimicrobial Dosing in Intermittent & Continuous Hemodialysis

Indication Dose Notes

Meningococcal prophylaxis in patients in addition to meningococcal vaccination;

Patients on a C5 inhibitor

500 mg po q12h No renal adjustment needed  

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.

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