Dosing Guidlines for Children

Drug Detail for Pediatric Drugs


Cefazolin

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Metabolism/Excretion
Moderately dialyzable, 20-50%
Plasma Protein Binding %
74-86
Dose for Normal Renal Function
50-100 mg/kg/day q8h
Adjustment for Renal Function GFR, mL/min/1.73m2 30-50
100%
Adjustment for Renal Function GFR, mL/min/1.73m2 10-29
25 mg/kg dose q12h
AdAdjustment for Renal Function GFR, mL/min/1.73m2 <10
25 mg/kg dose q24h
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: IHD
IHD: 25 mg/kg dose q24h
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: PD
PD: 25 mg/kg dose q24h, IP: LD: 500 mg/L, then 125 mg/L maint
Supplement for Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: CRRT
CRRT: 25 mg/kg q8h, [A]
References
Toxicity Notes