PIPERACILLIN
(Pipracil)Standard Prescription
piperacillin __mg IV/IM Q__H (__mg/kg/24 hr)
Dosages
Children:
50-75 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H OR 35-50 mg/kg/dose IV Q4H.
Adults:
3-4 g/dose IV Q4-6H. Maximum: 24 g/24 hr
Cystic Fibrosis Patients:
150 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H. Maximum: 24 g/24 hr.
50-75 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H OR 35-50 mg/kg/dose IV Q4H.
Adults:
3-4 g/dose IV Q4-6H. Maximum: 24 g/24 hr
Cystic Fibrosis Patients:
150 mg/kg/dose IV Q6H. Maximum: 24 g/24 hr.
Mechanism of Action
Beta-lactam antibiotic.
Forms Supplied
Injection: 3 g, 4 g per vial
Comments
Effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Dosage adjustment required in renal impairment.
May dilute with 0.5-1% lidocaine (without epinephrine) for IM use.
References
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Last Edited
2019-08-23 21:24:56