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Kanamycin
💊 Used for: Serious gram-negative infections, MDR tuberculosis
Formulation
Injection
500mg, 1gm vials
Dose Range
15–30 mg/kg
Max Daily
30 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 8-12 hours IV/IM
Max Single
1000 mg
Route: IV/IM
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 500mg, 1gm vials
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 75–150 mg | 0.1–0.3 ml | ≤ 150 mg |
| 6 kg | 90–180 mg | 0.2–0.4 ml | ≤ 180 mg |
| 7 kg | 105–210 mg | 0.2–0.4 ml | ≤ 210 mg |
| 8 kg | 120–240 mg | 0.2–0.5 ml | ≤ 240 mg |
| 9 kg | 135–270 mg | 0.3–0.5 ml | ≤ 270 mg |
| 10 kg | 150–300 mg | 0.3–0.6 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
| 12 kg | 180–360 mg | 0.4–0.7 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
| 15 kg | 225–450 mg | 0.5–0.9 ml | ≤ 450 mg |
| 18 kg | 270–540 mg | 0.5–1.1 ml | ≤ 540 mg |
| 20 kg | 300–600 mg | 0.6–1.2 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
| 25 kg | 375–750 mg | 0.8–1.5 ml | ≤ 750 mg |
| 30 kg | 450–900 mg | 0.9–1.8 ml | ≤ 900 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Monitor serum levels
- •Monitor renal and auditory function
- •Use with caution in renal impairment
Possible Side Effects
- •Nephrotoxicity
- •Ototoxicity
- •Neurotoxicity
- •GI upset
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