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Amikacin
💊 Used for: Serious gram-negative infections, MDR tuberculosis
Formulation
Injection
100mg, 250mg, 500mg vials
Dose Range
15–20 mg/kg
Max Daily
20 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 8-12 hours IV/IM
Max Single
1500 mg
Route: IV/IM
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 100mg, 250mg, 500mg vials
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 75–100 mg | 1.5–2.0 ml | ≤ 100 mg |
| 6 kg | 90–120 mg | 1.8–2.4 ml | ≤ 120 mg |
| 7 kg | 105–140 mg | 2.1–2.8 ml | ≤ 140 mg |
| 8 kg | 120–160 mg | 2.4–3.2 ml | ≤ 160 mg |
| 9 kg | 135–180 mg | 2.7–3.6 ml | ≤ 180 mg |
| 10 kg | 150–200 mg | 3.0–4.0 ml | ≤ 200 mg |
| 12 kg | 180–240 mg | 3.6–4.8 ml | ≤ 240 mg |
| 15 kg | 225–300 mg | 4.5–6.0 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
| 18 kg | 270–360 mg | 5.4–7.2 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
| 20 kg | 300–400 mg | 6.0–8.0 ml | ≤ 400 mg |
| 25 kg | 375–500 mg | 7.5–10.0 ml | ≤ 500 mg |
| 30 kg | 450–600 mg | 9.0–12.0 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Monitor serum levels
- •Monitor renal function
- •Monitor for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity
Possible Side Effects
- •Nephrotoxicity
- •Ototoxicity (vestibular and cochlear)
- •Neuromuscular blockade
- •Neurotoxicity
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