Cephalosporin Dosing Flashcards
0
Q
Cefazolin
A
1g IVPB q 8hrs
Staph
(1st generation)
1
Q
Cefoxitin
A
2g IVPB q 6 hrs
Bacteroides
(2nd generation)
2
Q
Cefdinir
A
300mg oral q 12hrs 10 days
Pharyngitis
(3rd generation)
3
Q
Cephalexin
A
500mg oral q 12hrs 10 days
Staph
4
Q
Cefepime
A
2g IVPB q 12hrs 10 days
ID consult
(4th generation)
5
Q
Ceftriaxone
A
1g IVPB q 24hrs
Pseudomonas
6
Q
Ceftriaxone (one shot)
A
125mg IM once
Gonorrhea
7
Q
Side Effects
A
Nephrotoxicity