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Cefotaxime

Dosage

IV

  • < 1 wk
    • 50 mg/kg every 12 h
  • 1 wk–1 mo
    • 50 mg/kg every 8 h
  • >1 mo: 25–50 mg/kg every 6 h
  • Adult: 1–2 g every 4–12 h

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