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Meropenem
💊 Used for: Serious gram-negative and anaerobic infections, meningitis
Formulation
Injection
500mg/20ml
Dose Range
20–40 mg/kg
Max Daily
120 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 8 hours
Max Single
2000 mg
Route: IV
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 500mg/20ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 100–200 mg | 5.0–10.0 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
| 6 kg | 120–240 mg | 6.0–12.0 ml | ≤ 720 mg |
| 7 kg | 140–280 mg | 7.0–14.0 ml | ≤ 840 mg |
| 8 kg | 160–320 mg | 8.0–16.0 ml | ≤ 960 mg |
| 9 kg | 180–360 mg | 9.0–18.0 ml | ≤ 1080 mg |
| 10 kg | 200–400 mg | 10.0–20.0 ml | ≤ 1200 mg |
| 12 kg | 240–480 mg | 12.0–24.0 ml | ≤ 1440 mg |
| 15 kg | 300–600 mg | 15.0–30.0 ml | ≤ 1800 mg |
| 18 kg | 360–720 mg | 18.0–36.0 ml | ≤ 2160 mg |
| 20 kg | 400–800 mg | 20.0–40.0 ml | ≤ 2400 mg |
| 25 kg | 500–1000 mg | 25.0–50.0 ml | ≤ 3000 mg |
| 30 kg | 600–1200 mg | 30.0–60.0 ml | ≤ 3600 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Monitor for seizures
- •Adjust dose in renal impairment
- •Complete full course
Possible Side Effects
- •Diarrhea, nausea
- •Skin rash
- •Phlebitis at injection site
- •Seizures (especially with CNS involvement)
- •Elevated liver enzymes
- •Rare: anaphylaxis
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