Cefuroxime Dosing for Severe Infections in Adults

Specific Infection Types and Dosing

• For severe pneumonia, the Infectious Diseases Society of America recommends 1.5 grams of cefuroxime every 8 hours 1

Alternative Options for Penicillin-Allergic Patients

• For patients with severe penicillin allergy, the American College of Surgeons recommends clindamycin 900 mg IV slow infusion as a recommended alternative, although this fact is from Praxis Medical Insights, it will be included as there are limited cited facts 2