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cefTAZidime-avibactam

cefTAZidime-avibactam
  • Restricted Medications Infectious Disease Services use only
Brand names: Avycaz
Form Strength
SOLUTION, INTRAVENOUS 2 gm - 0.5 gm
Display Third Generation Cephalosporins Class: 08120612
Medication comments:

Per policy, these drugs are subject to renal dosing adjustments by pharmacy. 
Generic + Route
(Brand)
• Indications		 Usual Adult Dose
Comments		 Renal Dosage Adjustments
cefTAZidime-avibactam IV
(Avycaz©)		 2.5 gm q8h
(2 hr infusion)
Restricted to ID only!		 CrCl > 50: No adjustment necessary
CrCl 30 - 50: 1.25 gm q8h
CrCl 15 - 30: 0.94 gm q12h
CrCl 5 - 15: 0.94 gm q24h
CrCl ≤ 5: 0.94 gm q48
HD/PD: 0.94 gm q24h (may consider 0.94 gm q48h); When scheduled dose falls on a dialysis day, administer post-HD
Last updated: Sep. 3, 2025
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