Cephalosporins
| Antimicrobial | Normal Adult Dose | Cost ($)/Day |
|---|---|---|
| cephalexin | 500mg PO qid | 0.69 |
| cefazolin | 1-2g IV/IM q8h | 9.69-19.38 |
| cefoxitin | 1-2g IV/IM q6-8h | 31.80-85.00 |
| cefuroxime axetil | 500mg PO bid | 2.87 |
| cefuroxime | 0.75-1.5g IV/IM q8h | 70.53-141.16 |
| cefixime | 400mg PO daily | 3.08 |
| cefotaxime | 1-2g IV/IM q6-8h | 27.55-73.46 |
| ceftriaxone | 1-2g IV/IM q12-24h | 12.49-48.26 |
| ceftazidime | 1-2g IV/IM q8h | 68.78-135.23 |
| cefepime | 1-2g IV/IM q8-12h | 36.29-108.87 |
| ceftobiprole | 500mg IV q8h | 175.20 |
| ceftolozane-tazobactam | 1.5g IV q8h | 463.38 |
| HAP/VAP | 3g IV q8h | 926.77 |
HAP = hospital-acquired pneumonia
VAP = ventilator-associated pneumonia