40 kg and less:
IV/IM 100mg/kg/DAY divided q12h. Max: 2g/dose.40 kg and greater:
IV/IM 1-2g q12h Febrile Neutropenia:
IV/IM 150mg/kg/DAY divided q8h. Max: 2g/dose
PNA <14 days:
IV: 60-100mg/kg/DAY divided q12hPNA 14 days or older:
IV 100mg/kg/DAY divided q12h
Renally cleared, requires dosage adjustment with changes in renal function. Consult a pharmacist for renal dosing.
Broad spectrum antimicrobial with gram positive and gram negative coverage including Pseudomonas.
Used especially nosocomial infections involving resistant organisms
Antimicrobial class: 4th generation Cephalosporin
Average serum half life:
Neonates: 4-5hours.
Children 2 months to 6 years: 1.77-1.96 hours.
Adult: 2 hours
Route of Elimination: At least 85% eliminated as unchanged drug in urine
