Medicaitons For Children Flashcards
1
Q
Acetaminophen <12yo
A
10-15mg/kg dose every 4-6 hours
Maximum 75mg/kg/24 hours but do not exceed 4g/24hours
2
Q
Acetaminophen >12yo
A
325-650mg every 4-6 hours
Max 4g/24hours
3
Q
Ibuprofen <50kg
A
4-10mg/kg every 6-8 hours as needed
Max single dose 400mg; max dose 40mg/kg/24 hours
4
Q
Ibuprofen >12yo
A
200-400mg every 4-6 hours as needed
Max 1.2g/24 hours
5
Q
Amoxicillin <40kg
A
20-40mg/kg/day divided in doses every 8 hours (max 500mg/dose)
6
Q
Amoxicillin adolescents
A
250-500mg/kg every 8 hours
500-875 mg/kg every 12 hours
7
Q
Amoxicillin endocarditis prophylaxis
A
50mg/kg (max 2g) 30-60min prior to procedure
8
Q
Amoxicillin clavulanate potassium
A
Children >3yo, 40kg
25-45mg/kg/day divided into every 12 hours (max single dose 875mg
Children >40kg
500-875mg/kg every 12 hours
