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cefuroxim

J - Antiinfectives For Systemic Use -> J01 - Antibacterials For Systemic Use -> J01D - Other Beta-Lactam Antibacterials -> J01DC - Second-Generation Cephalosporins -> J01DC02 - Cefuroxime
Administration category: Free Medicine group: antibacterial Brand name: Zinacef; Zinnat

Safety margins

≥ 18 years
Weight ROA Dosage
ROA:
po
Dosage:
min. 125mg 2 dd to max. 500mg 2 dd
ROA:
iv
Dosage:
min. 750mg 3 dd to max. 3000mg 3 dd

Kidney function

≥ 18 years
ROA GFR Dosage Interval Comments
ROA: iv
GFR:
10 - 30
Dosage:
standaarddosering
Interval:
12 Hours
GFR:
<10
Dosage:
standaarddosering
Interval:
24 Hours
Renal elimination: 95%
Dosage: dependent on kidney function

Renal function-replacement therapy

CAPD: 750 mg 2 dd iv.

Hemo dialysis: 750 mg 2 dd iv, op dialysedagen tweede dosis na dialyse.

CAV / VVHD: Continue venoveneuze hemodialyse/hemo(dia)filtratie: 3 g continu of 1500 mg 3x per dag

Pregnancy

Due to the expiration of the alphanumeric classification for use in pregnancy and lactation, reference is made to the current, online information of the Teratology Information Service (TIS) of LAREB:

For individual advice, consult an expert on site.

General comments

Beleid ErasmusMC:

Dosis aanpassing bij nierfunctiestoornis (van toepassing bij dosering van 1500mg 3dd iv):

-bij klaring >=30 ml/min: 3dd 1500 mg

-bij klaring >=10 en < 30 ml/min: 2dd 1500 mg

-bij klaring <10 ml/min: 1dd 1500 mg

-bij CVVH: opladen met  3dd 1500 mg gedurende 24 uur, daarna verlagen naar 2dd 1500mg. Bij ernstige infecties handhaven op 3dd1500 mg

Metadata

Swab vid: M-1215.8
Updated: 12/15/2021 - 13:27
Status: Published

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