Saturday, March 19, 2011

Q: What's the difference of Levofloxacin (Levaquin) dose in hemodialysis and CRRT?

Answer: In hemodialysis, Levaquin dose is 500 mg initial dose, followed by 250 mg every 48 hours. It should be administrated on dialysis day after dialysis.

In CRRT: As Levaquin get cleared during CRRT dose is 500 mg every 48 hours or 250 mg every 24 hours but note that clearance dependent on filter type, flow rates, and other variables.