AMPICILLIN

Standard Prescription

ampicillin __mg IV Q__H (__mg/kg/24hr).

Dosages

Mild-Moderate Infections:  
IV: 25-50 mg/kg/dose IV/IM Q6H

Pneumonia and Severe Infections:  
50-100 mg/kg/dose IV/IM  Q6H. (max: 12g /24h)

Usual Adult Dose:  
1-2 g IV Q4-6H

Mechanism of Action

Beta-lactam antibiotic

Forms Supplied

injection:  250 mg,  500 mg,  1 g, 2 g vials

Comments

Use higher doses to treat CNS infections.  CSF penetration occurs only in inflamed meninges.

Amoxicillin is preferred for oral therapy.

References

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Last Edited

2022-06-08 21:41:43