Cefmetazole Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 1 g; 2 g; 1 g/50 mL; 2 g/50 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Hysterectomy
Abdominal approach:
1 g IV 30 to 90 minutes before surgery and repeat 8 and 16 hours later.
Vaginal approach:
2 g IV as a single dose 30 to 90 minutes before surgery or 1 g IV 30 to 90 minutes before surgery and repeat 8 and 16 hours later.
Usual Adult Dose for Cesarean Section
2 g IV as a single dose after clamping cord or 1 g IV after clamping cord and repeat 8 and 16 hours later.
Usual Adult Dose for Surgical Prophylaxis
Colorectal surgery:
2 g IV 30 to 90 minutes before surgery and may be repeated 8 and 16 hours later.
Cholecystectomy (high risk):
1 g IV 30 to 90 minutes before surgery and repeat 8 and 16 hours later.
Renal Dose Adjustments
CrCl<10 mL/min: 1 to 2 g IV every 48 hours.
CrCl 10 to 29 mL/min: 1 to 2 g IV every 24 hours.
CrCl 30 to 49 mL/min: 1 to 2 g IV every 16 hours.
CrCl 50 to 90 mL/min: 1 to 2 g IV every 12 hours.
Liver Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended
Dialysis
Administer dose after hemodialysis.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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