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Gentamicin

Sex

CrCl
(ml/min)

>60

40-59

30-39

Intermittent HD

CRRT

CAPD

Gentamicin

not recommended

5-7 mg/kg q 48 h

5-7 mg/kg q 36 h
 

5-7 mg/kg q 24 h

not recommended

??

<30

Not recommended

Contraindications for High-Dose Extended-Interval Dosing: Pregnancy, Burn > 20%BSA, Large ascites, endocarditis (Please use conventional dosing.)

Conditions
Dose
CrCl > 60 ml/min
5 - 7 mg/kg q24h
CrCl 40 - 59 ml/min
5 - 7 mg/kg q36h
CrCl 30 - 39 ml/min
5 - 7 mg/kg q48h
CrCl 20 - 29 ml/min
Not recommended
CrCl < 20 ml/min
Not recommended
Hemodialysis
(see conventional dosing)
CAPD (peritonitis)
0.6 mg/kg IP once daily
CRRT
(see conventional dosing)
SLED
(see conventional dosing)

Contraindications for High-Dose Extended-Interval Dosing: Pregnancy, Burn > 20%BSA, Large ascites, endocarditis (Please use conventional dosing.)

Conditions
Dose
CrCl > 60 ml/min
1 mg/kg q8h
CrCl 40 - 59 ml/min
1 mg/kg q12h
CrCl 30 - 39 ml/min
1 mg/kg q24h
CrCl 20 - 29 ml/min
1 mg/kg q24h
CrCl < 20 ml/min
1 mg/kg once then dose by level
Hemodialysis
1 mg/kg load q48-72h (dose AD)
CAPD (peritonitis)
0.6 mg/kg IP once daily
CRRT
1 mg/kg q24h then by level
SLED
No data

Infective endocarditis (ESC guideline)  CrCl > 60 only!!

** Streptococci, Streptococcus gallolyticus (bovis), Streptococcus viridans endocarditis: optional dosing 3 mg/kg q24h for CrCl > 60 mL/min
** Staphylococci; Enterococcus spp (strains susceptible to PCN and gentamicin) endocarditis: optional dosing 3 mg/kg q24h.

Conditions
Dose
CrCl > 60 ml/min
1.7 mg/kg q8h
CrCl 40 - 59 ml/min
1.7 mg/kg q12h
CrCl 30 - 39 ml/min
1.7 mg/kg q24h
CrCl 20 - 29 ml/min
1.7 mg/kg q24h
CrCl < 20 ml/min
2 mg/kg once then dose by level
Hemodialysis
1.7-2 mg/kg q48h +0.85-1.0 mg/kg AD
CAPD (peritonitis)
2 mg/kg IP once daily
CRRT
1.7-2.0 mg/kg q24h
SLED
6 mg/kg q48h 30min before SLED

The Cockcroft-Gault equation may yield inaccurate estimates based on a patient's body weight and BMI. By including additional height information, we can calculate BMI and provide a modified estimate and range. 

 

- Underweight: For a BMI of 18.5 or less, use the actual body weight for calculations.

- Normal Weight: Use the ideal body weight for calculations.

- Overweight/Obese: For a BMI of 25 or higher, use the adjusted body weight for calculations.

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