Ampicillin Sod 500 mg Inj
Trade Name
Prescriber Category
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:
Penbritin
B
Department
Antimicrobial Restriction
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-
Green Category
INDICATION (BLUE BOOK / UKK)
Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections (non beta-lactamase-producing organisms); meningitis
DOSING FOR ADULTS GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
Usual dose:
1-2 gm IV q4-6h
Bone & joint infections, Endocarditis or Meningitis:
2 gm IV q4h
RENAL DOSE ADJUSTMENT IN ADULTS GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
1. Original dose 1-2 gm IV q6h:
CrCl 30-50 ml/min:
100% of normal dose IV q8h
CrCl 15-29 ml/min:
100% of normal dose IV q12h
CrCl <15 ml/min or HD:
100% of normal dose IV q24h
[Administer dose after HD on dialysis day]
2. Original dose 2 gm IV q4h:
CrCl 30-50 ml/min:
2 gm IV q6h
CrCl 15-29 ml/min:
2 gm IV q8h
CrCl <15 ml/min or HD:
2 gm IV q12h
[Administer dose after HD on dialysis day]
IV TO PO GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
N/A
EXTENDED INFUSION GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
In-progress
SPECIAL MONITORING & PRECAUTION GUIDE [DIAMS HSgB]
In-progress
ALTERNATIVE DOSING (BLUE BOOK / HSgB DRUG LIST)
250 - 500 mg IM/IV every 4 - 6 hours.
Maximum: 400 mg/kg/day.
Meningitis: 2 g 6 hourly.
CHILD:
150 mg/kg/daily IV in divided doses.
Usual children dose less than 10 years, half adult dose