Intravenous ampicillin and gentamicin for severe pediatric community-acquired pneumonia
Ampicillin is dosed at 50 mg/kg IM or IV every 6 hours for at least 5 days. [1] Gentamicin is dosed at 7.5 mg/kg IM or IV once daily for at least 5 days. [1]
Ampicillin dosing
- Dose: 50 mg/kg per dose. [1]
- Route: IM or IV. [1]
- Interval: every 6 hours. [1]
- Duration: at least 5 days. [1]
Gentamicin dosing
- Dose: 7.5 mg/kg per dose. [1]
- Route: IM or IV. [1]
- Interval: once daily. [1]
- Duration: at least 5 days. [1]
Treatment duration and modification
Parenteral therapy is continued for at least 5 days, with reassessment based on clinical improvement. [1]
Dosing context
These dosing schedules are specified for severe pneumonia management in children within WHO hospital care guidance. [1]