Intra-abdominal Infections
Indicated in combination with metronidazole for complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs) caused by the following susceptible gram-negative microorganisms: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella oxytoca, Citrobacter freundii complex, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
2.5 g (2 g/0.5 g) IV q8hr infused over 2 hr for 5-14 days
Urinary Tract Infections
Indicated for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) including pyelonephritis caused by the following susceptible microorganisms: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter cloacae, Citrobacter freundii complex, Proteus mirabilis, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
2.5 g (2 g/0.5 g) IV q8hr infused over 2 hr for 7-14 days
Bacterial Pneumonia
Indicated for hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP) caused by the following susceptible gram negative microorganisms: Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Serratia marcescens, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Haemophilus influenzae
2.5 g (2 g/0.5 g) IV q8hr infused over 2 hr for 7-14 days
Dosing Considerations
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness, use only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria