Formulary - IV Antimicrobial Administration
Aciclovir
| Trade Name |
| Zovirax, Generics |
| Usual Dose |
| 5 - 10mg/kg every 8 hours |
| Reconstitution |
|
Zovirax: reconstitute with 10ml WFI Generics: already reconstituted |
| Administration |
|
Dilute doses up to 500mg in 100ml NaCl 0.9% For doses greater than 500mg add to 250ml NaCl 0.9% Administer over 60 minutes |
| Additional Information |
|
Ensure patient is adequately hydrated. Monitor renal function closely while on IV aciclovir. Contact microbiology before use. |
Amoxicillin
| Trade Name |
| Amoxil |
| Usual Dose |
| 500mg to 1g every 6 - 8 hours |
| Reconstitution |
| Reconstitute with 10ml WFI |
| Administration |
|
Give in 100ml NaCl 0.9% Administer over 30-60 minutes |
| Additional Information |
| Penicillin Antibiotic |
Aztreonam
| Trade Name |
| Azactam |
| Usual Dose |
| 1-2g every 8 hours |
| Reconstitution |
| Reconstitute with 3 - 10ml WFI |
| Administration |
|
Give in 100mls NaCl 0.9% Administer over 20-60 minutes |
| Additional Information |
| Contact Microbiology before use |
Benzylpenicillin
| Trade Name | |
| Benzylpenicillin, Crystapen | |
| Usual Dose | |
|
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| Reconstitution | |
| Reconstitute with 4 - 10ml WFI | |
| Administration | |
|
Give in 100mls NaCl 0.9% Administer over 30-60 minutes |
|
| Additional Information | |
| Penicillin Antibiotic |