Medications

Question 1

What is the dosing for Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen for children?

Answer 1

<12:
Acetaminophen: 10-15mg/kg every 4-6hrs prn, not to exceed 75mg/kg or 4000mg/24hrs
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen: 4-10mg/kg every 6-8hrs prn, not to exceed 600mg single dose

> 12yo:
Acetaminophen: 325-650mg every 4-6hrs, not to exceed 4000mg
Ibuprofen: 200-400mg every 4-6hrs or 600-800mg every 6-8hrs prn, max 3200mg daily

Question 2

Where is acetaminophen metabolized?

Answer 2

Liver

Question 3

What is the dosing for Amoxicillin for a dental infection?

Answer 3

20-40mg/kg every 8hrs, max single dose 500mg

<40kg/adults: 250-500mg every 8hrs

Question 4

What is the dosing for Amoxicillin clavulanate potassium (Augmentin)?

Answer 4

<40kg: 25-45mg/kg every 12hrs, max 875mg single dose

<40kg: 500-875mg every 12hrs

Question 5

Azithromycin dosing

Answer 5

10-12mg/kg loading dose on day 1 (max 500mg), then 5-6mg/kg for 2-5 days

For: penicillin allergic
Carefuly - prolongs QT