Cefuroxime
(Zinacef)

IV  Cefuroxime (Zinacef)

0.75-1.5gX3/d Usual dose
0.75g-1.5g X 2/d CrCl 10-20 mL/min
0.75-1.5gX1/d CrCl< 10 mL/min
AD or supplemental dose AD Hemodialysis
Pediatric dose
Oral: 20 to 30 mg/kg/day divided twice daily; maximum dose: 500 mg/dose

IM, IV: 75 to 100 mg/kg/day divided in 3 doses; maximum dose: 1,500 mg/dose

Severe infection: IM, IV: 100 to 200 mg/kg/day divided in 3 to 4 doses; maximum dose: 1,500 mg/dose