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Tobramycin
💊 Used for: Serious gram-negative infections, Pseudomonas infections, cystic fibrosis
Formulation
Injection
20mg, 40mg, 80mg in 2ml vials
Dose Range
6–7.5 mg/kg
Max Daily
7.5 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 8-12 hours IV/IM
Max Single
240 mg
Route: IV/IM
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 20mg, 40mg, 80mg in 2ml vials
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 30–38 mg | 0.8–0.9 ml | ≤ 38 mg |
| 6 kg | 36–45 mg | 0.9–1.1 ml | ≤ 45 mg |
| 7 kg | 42–53 mg | 1.1–1.3 ml | ≤ 53 mg |
| 8 kg | 48–60 mg | 1.2–1.5 ml | ≤ 60 mg |
| 9 kg | 54–68 mg | 1.4–1.7 ml | ≤ 68 mg |
| 10 kg | 60–75 mg | 1.5–1.9 ml | ≤ 75 mg |
| 12 kg | 72–90 mg | 1.8–2.3 ml | ≤ 90 mg |
| 15 kg | 90–113 mg | 2.3–2.8 ml | ≤ 113 mg |
| 18 kg | 108–135 mg | 2.7–3.4 ml | ≤ 135 mg |
| 20 kg | 120–150 mg | 3.0–3.8 ml | ≤ 150 mg |
| 25 kg | 150–188 mg | 3.8–4.7 ml | ≤ 188 mg |
| 30 kg | 180–225 mg | 4.5–5.6 ml | ≤ 225 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Monitor serum levels
- •Monitor renal function
- •Monitor for ototoxicity
Possible Side Effects
- •Nephrotoxicity
- •Ototoxicity
- •Neuromuscular blockade
- •Bronchospasm (inhaled)
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