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Ertapenem (1 gm/vial)
Normal Dose
(Full dose)
1 gm q 24 h
Conditions | Dose |
|---|---|
Normal renal function | 1 gm IV q 24h |
CrCl > 30 ml/min | 1 gm IV q 24h |
CrCl ≤ 30 ml/min | 500 mg q 24h |
Hemodialysis | 500 mg q 24h (+150mg AD if given ≤6 hr before HD) |
or 500 mg 3x/wk AD | |
CAPD | 500 mg q 24h |
CRRT | 0.5-1 gm q 24h |
SLED | 1 gm q 24h |
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.
Calculation Steps
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