Revision of Dapsone from Nov 26, 2024

Dosing: Adult Antimicrobial Dosing, Non-dialysis

Indication Dose Notes

 Pneumocystis pneumonia (PROPHYLAXIS)

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

Indication Dose Notes

 Pneumocystis pneumonia (PROPHYLAXIS)

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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