Revision of Ethambutol from Aug 12, 2020

Dosing: Adult Antimicrobial Dosing, Non-dialysis

This dosing aligns with current practices at the SFDPH TB Clinic (as of 5/2023) for treatment of tuberculosis. For patients in other counties, contact the respective TB clinics for dosing recommendations. 

Weight CrCl > 30 mL/min < 30 mL/min
30-40 kg 600 mg PO q24h 20-25 mg/kg PO three times weekly
41-50 kg 800 mg PO q24h 20-25 mg/kg PO three times weekly
51-60 kg 1000 mg PO q24h 20-25 mg/kg PO three times weekly
61-70 kg 1200 mg PO q24h 20-25 mg/kg PO three times weekly
71-80 kg 1400 mg PO q24h 20-25 mg/kg PO three times weekly
81-90 kg 1600 mg PO q24h 20-25 mg/kg PO three times weekly
> 91 kg Consult ID or ID pharmacy Consult ID or ID pharmacy

Therapeutic drug monitoring may be utilized under the guidance of SF TB Clinic, ID, and/or ID/ASP Pharmacy. Higher dosing may be required.

Dosing: Antimicrobial Dosing in Intermittent & Continuous Hemodialysis

Indication

Intermittent Hemodialysis

Continuous Hemodialysis
All Indications 20-25 mg/kg PO x1 now and post-HD 15-20 mg/kg PO q24h

Therapeutic drug monitoring may be utilized under the guidance of SF TB Clinic, ID, and/or ID/ASP Pharmacy. Higher dosing may be required.

Dialysis Notes

Drug is available in 400mg and 100mg tablets.

This dosing aligns with current practices at the SFDPH TB Clinic (as of 5/2023) for treatment of tuberculosis. For patients in other counties, contact the respective TB clinics for dosing recommendations. 

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