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Vancomycin
💊 Used for: MRSA, serious gram-positive infections
Formulation
Injection
500mg/100ml
Dose Range
10–15 mg/kg
Max Daily
60 mg/kg
Frequency
Every 6 hours
Max Single
1000 mg
Route: IV
Dose by Child Weight
Based on formulation: 500mg/100ml
| Child's Weight | Dose (mg) | Dose (ml) | Max Daily Dose (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | 50–75 mg | 10.0–15.0 ml | ≤ 300 mg |
| 6 kg | 60–90 mg | 12.0–18.0 ml | ≤ 360 mg |
| 7 kg | 70–105 mg | 14.0–21.0 ml | ≤ 420 mg |
| 8 kg | 80–120 mg | 16.0–24.0 ml | ≤ 480 mg |
| 9 kg | 90–135 mg | 18.0–27.0 ml | ≤ 540 mg |
| 10 kg | 100–150 mg | 20.0–30.0 ml | ≤ 600 mg |
| 12 kg | 120–180 mg | 24.0–36.0 ml | ≤ 720 mg |
| 15 kg | 150–225 mg | 30.0–45.0 ml | ≤ 900 mg |
| 18 kg | 180–270 mg | 36.0–54.0 ml | ≤ 1080 mg |
| 20 kg | 200–300 mg | 40.0–60.0 ml | ≤ 1200 mg |
| 25 kg | 250–375 mg | 50.0–75.0 ml | ≤ 1500 mg |
| 30 kg | 300–450 mg | 60.0–90.0 ml | ≤ 1800 mg |
* Always verify with your doctor. doses are approximate and may vary based on condition and formulation.
⚠️ Important Warnings
- •Must be given IV - not for IM use
- •Monitor serum levels
- •Infuse slowly to avoid Red Man Syndrome
Possible Side Effects
- •Red man syndrome (rapid infusion)
- •Ototoxicity (dose-related)
- •Nephrotoxicity (dose-related)
- •Thrombophlebitis
- •Rash, fever
- •Requires therapeutic drug monitoring
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