Sulfamethoxazole

Excreted Unchanged %
70
Half-Life (Normalesrd) Hours
10/20-50
Plasma Protein Binding %
50
Volume Of Distribution L/Kg
0.28-0.38
Dose For Normal Renal Function
1.0 g q8h
Adjustment For Renal Failure Method
I
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min >50 [Recommended Level]
q12h [D]
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min 10-50 [Recommended Level]
q18h[D]
Adjustment For Renal Failure Gfr, Ml/Min <10 [Recommended Level]
q24h [D]
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Ihd
IHD: 1 g after dialysis
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Pd
PD: 1 g/d
Supplement For Dialysis [Recommendation Level]: Crrt
CRRT: 2.5-5 mg/kg q12h for mild/moderate infections, 10 mg/kg q12h for severe infection, [B]
References
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Toxicity Notes
Recommendation if given as single agent. Protein binding decreased in ESRD. Use normal dosing for urinary tract infection in ESRD.