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Cefoperazone/Sulbactam
💊 Used for: ESBL organisms, serious gram-negative and anaerobic infections
Formulation
Injection
1gm/0.5gm, 2gm/1gm vials
Dose Range
40–160 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 Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 200–800 mg | 0.2–0.8 ml | ≤ 800 mg |
| 6 kg | 240–960 mg | 0.2–1.0 ml | ≤ 960 mg |
| 7 kg | 280–1120 mg | 0.3–1.1 ml | ≤ 1120 mg |
| 8 kg | 320–1280 mg | 0.3–1.3 ml | ≤ 1280 mg |
| 9 kg | 360–1440 mg | 0.4–1.4 ml | ≤ 1440 mg |
| 10 kg | 400–1600 mg | 0.4–1.6 ml | ≤ 1600 mg |
| 12 kg | 480–1920 mg | 0.5–1.9 ml | ≤ 1920 mg |
| 15 kg | 600–2400 mg | 0.6–2.4 ml | ≤ 2400 mg |
| 18 kg | 720–2880 mg | 0.7–2.9 ml | ≤ 2880 mg |
| 20 kg | 800–3200 mg | 0.8–3.2 ml | ≤ 3200 mg |
| 25 kg | 1000–4000 mg | 1.0–4.0 ml | ≤ 4000 mg |
| 30 kg | 1200–4800 mg | 1.2–4.8 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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