Carbapenems
Antimicrobial | Paediatric Dose | Cost ($)/Day |
---|---|---|
ertapenem | 30mg/kg/d IV div q12h | 33.96 |
imipenem | 60-100mg/kg/d IV div q6h | 65.07-108.45 |
meropenem | 60mg/kg/d IV div q6-8h (max 3g/day) | 22.13 |
meningitis/CNS infections/cystic fibrosis | 120mg/kg/d IV div q8h (max 6g/day) | 44.27 |
CNS = central nervous system