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Ceftriaxone/Sulbactam
💊 Used for: Serious infections, ESBL organisms, respiratory infections
Formulation
Injection
1000mg/500mg, 500mg/250mg vials
Dose Range
75–150 mg/kg
Max Daily
150 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 12 hours IV
Max Single
1500 mg
Route: IV
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 1000mg/500mg, 500mg/250mg vials
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 375–750 mg | 0.3–0.5 ml | ≤ 750 mg |
| 6 kg | 450–900 mg | 0.3–0.6 ml | ≤ 900 mg |
| 7 kg | 525–1050 mg | 0.3–0.7 ml | ≤ 1050 mg |
| 8 kg | 600–1200 mg | 0.4–0.8 ml | ≤ 1200 mg |
| 9 kg | 675–1350 mg | 0.5–0.9 ml | ≤ 1350 mg |
| 10 kg | 750–1500 mg | 0.5–1.0 ml | ≤ 1500 mg |
| 12 kg | 900–1800 mg | 0.6–1.2 ml | ≤ 1800 mg |
| 15 kg | 1125–2250 mg | 0.8–1.5 ml | ≤ 2250 mg |
| 18 kg | 1350–2700 mg | 0.9–1.8 ml | ≤ 2700 mg |
| 20 kg | 1500–3000 mg | 1.0–2.0 ml | ≤ 3000 mg |
| 25 kg | 1875–3750 mg | 1.3–2.5 ml | ≤ 3750 mg |
| 30 kg | 2250–4500 mg | 1.5–3.0 ml | ≤ 4500 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Monitor for bleeding
- •Monitor liver function
Possible Side Effects
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Rash
- •Phlebitis
- •Elevated liver enzymes
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