Inform prescriber that this is a non-formulary item and recommend ceftazidime IV and the addition of vancomycin IV per pharmacy dose if MRSA coverage is desired. An ID consult must be obtained by the ordering physician and an order received from an ID provider prior to dispensing
Greater than 80 kg
Less than or equal to 80 kg
CrCl greater than 50 ml per minute
Ceftazizdine 2 gm IVPB q 8 hours
Ceftazidine 1 gm IV q 8 hours
CrCl less than or equal to 50 ml per minute
Adjust dose and frequency per product information for renal dysfunction
Inform prescriber that this is a non-formulary item and recommend ceftazidime IV and the addition of vancomycin IV per pharmacy dose if MRSA coverage is desired. An ID consult must be obtained by the ordering physician and an order received from an ID provider prior to dispensing
Adjust dose and frequency per product information for renal dysfunction
Anti-Infective Substitution