Cephalosporins (Formulary)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
NHS Highland

Use with caution as high risk of Clostridioides difficile; change to an alternative agent where possible, according to Microbiology results.

CEFALEXIN

Therapy notes

  • Cefalexin is only suitable for the treatment of urinary-tract infections.
  • Use with caution as high risk of Clostridium difficile; change to an alternative agent where possible, according to Microbiology results.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Capsules 250mg, 500mg

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Oral suspension 125mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL

CEFIXIME

Therapy notes

  • Use with caution as high risk of Clostridium difficile; change to an alternative agent where possible, according to Microbiology results.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets 200mg

Dosage:

In gonorrheoa, 400mg as a single dose off-label.

CEFTRIAXONE

Therapy notes

  • For patients with an eGFR of less than 10mL/min/1·73m2 with hepatic impairment, switch therapy to cefotaxime and dose as per Renal Handbook.
  • Use with caution as high risk of Clostridium difficile; change to an alternative agent where possible, according to Microbiology results.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Injection 250mg, 1 gram, 2 grams

CEFUROXIME

Therapy notes

  • Use with caution as high risk of Clostridium difficile; change to an alternative agent where possible, according to Microbiology results.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets 250mg

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Suspension 125mg/5mL

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Injection 250mg, 750mg, 1·5 grams

CEFOTAXIME

Therapy notes

  • Use as alternative to ceftriaxone for patients with an eGFR of less than 10mL/min/1·73m2 with hepatic impairment; dose as per Renal Handbook.
  • Use with caution as high risk of Clostridium difficile; change to an alternative agent where possible, according to Microbiology results.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Injection 500mg, 1 gram

CEFTAZIDIME

Therapy notes

  • Reserve for limited indications, contact Microbiology for advice.
  • Use with caution as high risk of Clostridium difficile; change to an alternative agent where possible, according to Microbiology results.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Injection 500mg, 1 gram, 2 grams

Editorial Information

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