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Dosing: Adult Antimicrobial Dosing, Non-dialysis
Indication | Dose | Notes |
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Secondary prevention from C. difficile infection | 10 mg/kg x 1 cumulative life time dose |
No renal adjustment In patients with a history of heart failure, bezlotoxumab use should be reserved for situations when the benefits outweigh risks. |
Dosing: Antimicrobial Dosing in Intermittent & Continuous Hemodialysis
Indication |
Dose |
Notes |
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Secondary prevention from C. difficile infection | 10 mg/kg x 1 cumulative life time dose |
No renal adjustment In patients with a history of heart failure, bezlotoxumab use should be reserved for situations when the benefits outweigh risks. |
Dialysis Notes
Restricted to ID or Antimicrobial Stewardship
Additonal criteria for inpatient administration: Must be expected to be hospitalized > 14 days after C. difficile episode