Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Fosfomycin

Oral Bioavailability

Moderate

Approximate Cost

Dosing

Adult

3g PO x1

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Monurol

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • GI upset

  • Headache

Oral Liquids

Oral Liquids

3gram oral powder for solution

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Cell wall synthesis inhibitor

Antimicrobial class: Phosphonic acid derivative

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 6 hours

Route of Elimination: Renal