Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Providence Health Care

Colistin

C. diff Risk

None

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Dosing

Renal

Adult

ALL DOSING IS FOR COLISTIN BASE:
Severe infections in critically ill patients: 300mg IV loading dose, then 150mg IV q12h
Cystic Fibrosis: 3.8mg/kg/day IV divided q8h (maximum 360mg/day)