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Ticarcillin/Clavulanate
💊 Used for: Beta-lactamase producing enterobacteriaceae, serious gram-negative infections
Formulation
Injection
200mg ticarcillin + 3.4mg clavulanic acid per ml
Dose Range
50–75 mg/kg
Max Daily
N/A
Frequency
QID (q6h)
Max Single
3000 mg
Route: IV/IM
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 200mg ticarcillin + 3.4mg clavulanic acid per ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 250–375 mg | 1.3–1.9 ml | — |
| 6 kg | 300–450 mg | 1.5–2.3 ml | — |
| 7 kg | 350–525 mg | 1.8–2.6 ml | — |
| 8 kg | 400–600 mg | 2.0–3.0 ml | — |
| 9 kg | 450–675 mg | 2.3–3.4 ml | — |
| 10 kg | 500–750 mg | 2.5–3.8 ml | — |
| 12 kg | 600–900 mg | 3.0–4.5 ml | — |
| 15 kg | 750–1125 mg | 3.8–5.6 ml | — |
| 18 kg | 900–1350 mg | 4.5–6.8 ml | — |
| 20 kg | 1000–1500 mg | 5.0–7.5 ml | — |
| 25 kg | 1250–1875 mg | 6.3–9.4 ml | — |
| 30 kg | 1500–2250 mg | 7.5–11.3 ml | — |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Penicillin allergy cross-reactivity
- •Monitor for superinfection
Possible Side Effects
- •Diarrhea
- •Rash
- •Elevated LFTs
- •Neutropenia
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