Dosing Guidlines for Adults

Drug Detail for Adult Drugs


Gemifloxacin

Antimicrobial Agents

Antibacterial Antibiotics

Quinolone Antibiotics


General Toxicity Notes
Most agents in this group are malabsorbed in the presence of compounds that contain metals such as magnesium, calcium, aluminum, and iron. Poorly absorbed with antacids, sucralfate, and phosphate binders.
Excreted Unchanged %
36±9.3
Half-Life (NormalESRD) hours
4-12
Plasma Protein Binding %
60-70
Volume of Distribution L/kg
Dose for Normal Renal Function
320 mg q24h
Second Dose
Adjustment for Renal Failure Method
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min >50 [Recommended Level]
320 mg q24h [D]
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min 10-50 [Recommended Level]
160 -320 mg q24h [D]
Adjustment for Renal Failure GFR, mL/min <10 [Recommended Level]
160 mg q24h [D]
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: IHD
IHD: Dose after dialysis
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: PD
PD: Dose for GFR <10
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: CRRT
CRRT: Dose for 30-50, [D]
References
Toxicity Notes