In the setting of rapidly improving or worsening renal function, calculations of CrCl are inaccurate. Dosing should be based on estimated renal function instead.
If improving renal function, actual CrCl is likely higher than calculated CrCl.
If worsening renal function, actual CrCl is likely lower than calculated CrCl.
Not On Dialysis
IV - 6mg/kg IV q12h x 2 doses then 4mg/kg IV q12h
PO - 400mg PO q12h x 2 doses then 200mg PO q12h
Dose reduction may be required if low body weight
6mg/kg IV load and then STOP IV formulation
Continue course with 200mg PO q12h
Intermittent Dialysis
IV therapy not recommended after first loading dose due to accumulation of cyclodextrin.
Oral dosing does not require modification in renal failure.
Continuous Dialysis
6mg/kg IV q12h x 2 doses, then 4mg/kg IV q12h