DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
TRIMETHOPRIM (Paeds)


Mechanism of action:

Antibiotic


Ref: 44


Last update: 2022-09-12		 Tablet: 100 mg Urinary Tract Infection:
>2 months: 2-3 mg/kg/dose PO BID
May cause fever, rash, dermatitis, increased liver enzymes, bone marrow suppression.

Use with caution in patient with impaired renal function.


Standard Prescription:

trimethoprim __mg PO Q__H (__mg/kg/24hr)