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Cefepime
💊 Used for: Pneumonia, febrile neutropenia, serious infections, meningitis
Formulation
Injection
250mg, 500mg, 1gm vials
Dose Range
100–150 mg/kg
Max Daily
150 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 12 hours IV
Max Single
2000 mg
⚠️ Age Restriction: Not recommended for children under 2 months (0 years) unless specifically prescribed by a doctor.
Route: IV
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 250mg, 500mg, 1gm vials
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 500–750 mg | 1.0–1.5 ml | ≤ 750 mg |
| 6 kg | 600–900 mg | 1.2–1.8 ml | ≤ 900 mg |
| 7 kg | 700–1050 mg | 1.4–2.1 ml | ≤ 1050 mg |
| 8 kg | 800–1200 mg | 1.6–2.4 ml | ≤ 1200 mg |
| 9 kg | 900–1350 mg | 1.8–2.7 ml | ≤ 1350 mg |
| 10 kg | 1000–1500 mg | 2.0–3.0 ml | ≤ 1500 mg |
| 12 kg | 1200–1800 mg | 2.4–3.6 ml | ≤ 1800 mg |
| 15 kg | 1500–2250 mg | 3.0–4.5 ml | ≤ 2250 mg |
| 18 kg | 1800–2700 mg | 3.6–5.4 ml | ≤ 2700 mg |
| 20 kg | 2000–3000 mg | 4.0–6.0 ml | ≤ 3000 mg |
| 25 kg | 2500–3750 mg | 5.0–7.5 ml | ≤ 3750 mg |
| 30 kg | 3000–4500 mg | 6.0–9.0 ml | ≤ 4500 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Monitor for neurotoxicity
- •Monitor renal function
- •Use with caution in penicillin allergy
Possible Side Effects
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Phlebitis
- •Rash
- •Elevated liver enzymes
- •Neurotoxicity (confusion, seizures)
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