How do you prepare the fosfomycin-trometamol packet for an elderly male patient with a urinary tract infection and potential impaired renal function?

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How to Prepare Fosfomycin-Trometamol Packet

Pour the entire contents of a single-dose sachet into 3 to 4 ounces (approximately 1/2 cup) of water, stir to dissolve completely, and drink immediately—never use hot water and never take the granules in dry form. 1

Step-by-Step Preparation Instructions

Critical Preparation Steps

  • Empty the complete contents of one fosfomycin-trometamol sachet into exactly 3-4 ounces of water (half a cup) 1
  • Use only room temperature or cool water—hot water must be avoided as it may affect drug stability 1
  • Stir the mixture thoroughly until the granules are completely dissolved 1
  • Consume the solution immediately after preparation; do not allow it to sit 1

Important Safety Considerations

  • Never ingest fosfomycin-trometamol granules in their dry form—they must always be mixed with water before consumption 1
  • The medication may be taken with or without food, though absorption characteristics may vary 1
  • For elderly patients with impaired renal function (creatinine clearance around 40 mL/min), the standard 3g single dose still achieves therapeutic urinary concentrations exceeding 1,383 mg/L in the first 12 hours and maintains levels above 165 mg/L for 36-48 hours 2

Special Considerations for Elderly Patients with Renal Impairment

Pharmacokinetic Adjustments

  • In elderly patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance ~40 mL/min), fosfomycin elimination half-life extends to 7-24 hours compared to normal subjects, but urinary concentrations remain therapeutic for at least 48 hours after a single dose 2
  • Approximately 37% of the oral dose is recovered unchanged in urine over 84 hours in elderly patients with impaired renal function, with wide individual variation (15-60%) 2
  • When creatinine clearance falls below 50 mL/min, dose modifications may be necessary for repeated dosing regimens, though the standard single 3g dose for uncomplicated cystitis typically does not require adjustment 3

Clinical Efficacy in Elderly Populations

  • Single-dose fosfomycin-trometamol 3g demonstrates comparable efficacy (76.6% clinical and bacteriological resolution) to 7-day norfloxacin therapy in elderly patients with uncomplicated lower UTIs 4
  • Fosfomycin exhibits slight, clinically insignificant age-associated resistance effects, making it an appropriate first-line choice for geriatric patients 5

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