Chloramphenicol

Excreted Unchanged %
10
Half-Life (Normalesrd) Hours
1.5-4.1/3-7
Plasma Protein Binding %
45-60
Volume Of Distribution L/Kg
0.5-1.0
Dose For Normal Renal Function
12.5 mg/kg q6h
Adjustment For Renal Failure Method
D
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min >50 [Recommended Level]
100% [D]
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min 10-50 [Recommended Level]
100% [D]
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min <10 [Recommended Level]
100% [D]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Ihd
IHD: None
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Pd
PD: None
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Crrt
CRRT: Dose for GFR 10-50, [D]
References
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Toxicity Notes
Reduce dose based on degree of renal impairment and plasma concentrations. Bone marrow suppression.