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$0.50/day
Renally cleared, requires dosage adjustment with changes in renal function. Consult a pharmacist for renal dosing.
Low dose: PO 40-50 mg/kg/DAY divided q8h
High dose: PO 80-90 mg/kg/DAY divided q8h. High dose can be divided q12h for otitis media.
Max 4 g/DAY.
Therapy of Streptococcal, Enterococcal infections as well as susceptible gram negative infections.
Commonly used for upper respiratory infections and Urinary tract infection
Antimicrobial class: Aminopenicillin
Average serum half life: Neonates, full-term: 3.7 hours. Infants and children: 1 to 2 hours
Route of Elimination: Renal excretion (60% unchanged drug)
