Cefoperazone with Sulbactam Dose for Children

Cefoperazone/SulbactamIV

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Cefoperazone with Sulbactam

Cefoperazone/Sulbactam

💊 Used for: ESBL organisms, serious gram-negative and anaerobic infections

Formulation

Injection

1gm/0.5gm, 2gm/1gm vials

Dose Range

40160 mg/kg

Max Daily

160 mg/kg

Frequency

Every 6-12 hours IV

Max Single

4000 mg

Route: IV

Dose by Child Weight

Based on formulation: 1gm/0.5gm, 2gm/1gm vials

Child's WeightDose (mg)Dose (ml)Max Daily Dose (mg)
5 kg200800 mg0.20.8 ml≤ 800 mg
6 kg240960 mg0.21.0 ml≤ 960 mg
7 kg2801120 mg0.31.1 ml≤ 1120 mg
8 kg3201280 mg0.31.3 ml≤ 1280 mg
9 kg3601440 mg0.41.4 ml≤ 1440 mg
10 kg4001600 mg0.41.6 ml≤ 1600 mg
12 kg4801920 mg0.51.9 ml≤ 1920 mg
15 kg6002400 mg0.62.4 ml≤ 2400 mg
18 kg7202880 mg0.72.9 ml≤ 2880 mg
20 kg8003200 mg0.83.2 ml≤ 3200 mg
25 kg10004000 mg1.04.0 ml≤ 4000 mg
30 kg12004800 mg1.24.8 ml≤ 4800 mg

* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.

⚠️ Important Warnings

  • Monitor for bleeding
  • Sulbactam max 80mg/kg/day
  • Monitor liver function

Possible Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Bleeding tendency
  • Rash
  • Phlebitis
  • Elevated liver enzymes

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