Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for CHEO-OCTC

CeFURoxime

C. diff Risk

Medium

Oral Bioavailability

Excellent

Approximate Cost

NA

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

Dosing

Pediatric

IV Dosing

Daily Dose: 150 mg/kg/day

Maximum Daily Dose: 6 g/day

Dosing Frequency: IV divided q8h

Neonatal

50-100 mg/kg/day IV divided Q12H