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Dosage: Cefalexin
GFR >50 3-4 x 1 g
GFR 30-50 3 x 0.5-1 g
GFR <30 2-3 x 500 mg
CHD 2x 0.5-1 g
CVVH 3-4 x 1 g

CAVE
Cross-reaction in allergy to aminopenicillin, adjustment to kidney function required
Abbreviations:
CHD Chronic hemodialysis
CVVH Continuous venovenous hemofiltration
GFR Glomerular filtration rate