Fluconazole

Drug CategoryDrugIHD Dosing

Administration Timing Around HD Session

AntifungalsFluconazole100-200mg IV/PO dailyAdminister Post-HD

Molecular Weight    (Da)

Excreted Unchanged (%)Normal Half-Life (Hours)ESRD Half-Life (Hours)Plasma Protein Binding (%)Volume of Distribution (L/kg)Dialytic Plasma Clearance (ml/min)% Dialyzed
3067022N/A120.7N/A40-62.5 (N/A)

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